Nobody wants to admit the root of the problem is this insane move towards growth. Rather than build up a company slowly, maintaining profitability even if it means they don't get every single customer they can get, they overextend themselves constantly, then go on a hysterical firing spree.
Well it comes down to whether you think animals are deserving of protection under the law. Personally I think they are, which is why I don't see this as being unjustifiable government interference.
While it isn't good to keep people who should be able to vote from voting, it wouldn't have made any difference (even if 100% of them voted for McBride, not totally likely)
Only they could have voted for a lot of different races, not just for governor.
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Anyway, I think our country is fucked. I find I usually take a position right in the middle of the Democrat/Republican split, and the prospect of either the far left or the far right actually being able to push its agenda is terrifying. As Frank Rich pointed out, the most frightening thing about Ashcroft is his incompetence, but maybe he'll be able to do some real damage now.
The problem is the Democrats are for the most part moderates now; all the real left-leaning ones were voted out of office or displaced by the New Democrat movement of the early 90s.
The Republican leadership, however, is quite far to the right. I have no problem with many rank-and-file Republicans, but the ones who are running things tend to be extremists.
Good lord, here we go again. I don't "fear" the other side, but I do know shoddy journalism when I see it.
Regarding Drudge, even the Inquirer gets some stories right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to ditch the Times.
Secondly, Reagan was obviously unfit for office; I don't know if his almost unbelievably bad memory was due to age or Alzheimer's, but whatever it was he was probably the most clueless president we've ever had.
Thirdly, your Generic Slashdot Rant on all the taxes poor little you has to pay is old-hat, vague on the figures, and ironic considering George Bush I's massive tax hikes.
We have the same system in NYC. Not only is it very reliable, it's also quite user friendly.
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They're not a monopoly; they're just very big and very well-funded. If you want to create your own exit poll system, feel free. In fact, many networks and newspapers already do this, even some that also contract VNS.
Btw, anybody else depressed about their selection of candidates? I had a choice between corrupt Gray Davis, or incompetent Bill Simon. It was a tough choice.
Nope. I had a choice between George Pataki and Carl McCall; both relatively experienced men with fair records. Neither one will be a disaster in my opinion, though my choice will probably lose.
Anybody in the North Carolina care to explain Liddy Dole to me. What were you thinking?
Liddy Dole's a piece of work; used to have nothing against her or her husband (and I'm a Democrat), but after finding out some of the fundraising and influence peddling mischief they were into, I changed my mind.
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No matter what your party affiliation is, you have to be encouraged by the growing possibility of Republicans taking back control of the Senate.
That is the most clueless thing I've ever seen on Slashdot. As a Democrat, I should be happy that the Republicans gain back the Senate so a single committee chairman loses his place? That is...I can't even think of words to describe this.
I'll probably be showing my Republican bias here, but if you want state by state results FROM THE STATE, the only place I've found them is http://www.drudgereport.com...
I wouldn't touch the Drudge Report with a 10-foot pole, and yes, you're showing your bias. The Drudge Report is basically unsubstantiated gossip posing as news; why would I want to check it for anything?
And, as a Minnesota Republican: UP YOURS MONDALE...
I know you're both a Republican and a Minnesotan, so it may be hard, but try to show at least a little dignity, ok?
The editors seem to think politics are beneath them. Or, they don't know much about politics, so they'd rather post stories about Linus' philosophy on patch releases.
Suuuure they aren't discos. Let's face it; Israel is culturally a European country, and the Europeans are culturally still stuck in the 70s. I mean, look at that Eurovision song contest of theirs.
Why? Why should we care who makes the chips? I mean, everyone here treats Transmeta like their favorite sports team. You think if they succeed you're going to benefit somehow?
And then when we finally defeat them after being brought to the brink of destruction, lets leave the system unchanged so next week we can be attacked by another horde of photonics.
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I mean, the Linux kernel has taken off in a very short time (about 10 years).
Uhh, since when in software development cycles has 10 years been a very short time?
Nobody wants to admit the root of the problem is this insane move towards growth. Rather than build up a company slowly, maintaining profitability even if it means they don't get every single customer they can get, they overextend themselves constantly, then go on a hysterical firing spree.
Well it comes down to whether you think animals are deserving of protection under the law. Personally I think they are, which is why I don't see this as being unjustifiable government interference.
While it isn't good to keep people who should be able to vote from voting, it wouldn't have made any difference (even if 100% of them voted for McBride, not totally likely)
Only they could have voted for a lot of different races, not just for governor.
Anyway, I think our country is fucked. I find I usually take a position right in the middle of the Democrat/Republican split, and the prospect of either the far left or the far right actually being able to push its agenda is terrifying. As Frank Rich pointed out, the most frightening thing about Ashcroft is his incompetence, but maybe he'll be able to do some real damage now.
The problem is the Democrats are for the most part moderates now; all the real left-leaning ones were voted out of office or displaced by the New Democrat movement of the early 90s.
The Republican leadership, however, is quite far to the right. I have no problem with many rank-and-file Republicans, but the ones who are running things tend to be extremists.
Never heard of them. But then again, I'm not really into disco music...
And what makes an informed voter?
Paying attention to the media regarding electoral matters.
And is Slashdot a media source?
Yessss....
Do you see where I'm going with this?
Good lord, here we go again. I don't "fear" the other side, but I do know shoddy journalism when I see it.
Regarding Drudge, even the Inquirer gets some stories right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to ditch the Times.
Secondly, Reagan was obviously unfit for office; I don't know if his almost unbelievably bad memory was due to age or Alzheimer's, but whatever it was he was probably the most clueless president we've ever had.
Thirdly, your Generic Slashdot Rant on all the taxes poor little you has to pay is old-hat, vague on the figures, and ironic considering George Bush I's massive tax hikes.
We have the same system in NYC. Not only is it very reliable, it's also quite user friendly.
They're not a monopoly; they're just very big and very well-funded. If you want to create your own exit poll system, feel free. In fact, many networks and newspapers already do this, even some that also contract VNS.
Even if it passes, it won't fly because a state can't legalize something that is federally outlawed.
Right, there are plenty of states that allow medicinal use, but the DEA is still kicking down the doors of cancer patients.
I read a great article on the subject on Salon, but it's off the front page and I can't find it. Salon's search engine is almost as bad as slashdot's.
Btw, anybody else depressed about their selection of candidates? I had a choice between corrupt Gray Davis, or incompetent Bill Simon. It was a tough choice.
Nope. I had a choice between George Pataki and Carl McCall; both relatively experienced men with fair records. Neither one will be a disaster in my opinion, though my choice will probably lose.
Anybody in the North Carolina care to explain Liddy Dole to me. What were you thinking?
Liddy Dole's a piece of work; used to have nothing against her or her husband (and I'm a Democrat), but after finding out some of the fundraising and influence peddling mischief they were into, I changed my mind.
No matter what your party affiliation is, you have to be encouraged by the growing possibility of Republicans taking back control of the Senate.
That is the most clueless thing I've ever seen on Slashdot. As a Democrat, I should be happy that the Republicans gain back the Senate so a single committee chairman loses his place? That is...I can't even think of words to describe this.
I'll probably be showing my Republican bias here, but if you want state by state results FROM THE STATE, the only place I've found them is http://www.drudgereport.com ...
I wouldn't touch the Drudge Report with a 10-foot pole, and yes, you're showing your bias. The Drudge Report is basically unsubstantiated gossip posing as news; why would I want to check it for anything?
And, as a Minnesota Republican: UP YOURS MONDALE...
I know you're both a Republican and a Minnesotan, so it may be hard, but try to show at least a little dignity, ok?
The editors seem to think politics are beneath them. Or, they don't know much about politics, so they'd rather post stories about Linus' philosophy on patch releases.
Suuuure they aren't discos. Let's face it; Israel is culturally a European country, and the Europeans are culturally still stuck in the 70s. I mean, look at that Eurovision song contest of theirs.
Why? Why should we care who makes the chips? I mean, everyone here treats Transmeta like their favorite sports team. You think if they succeed you're going to benefit somehow?
So basically you expect us all to get an inside joke? And if we don't get it we're "ravenous pendants"? Interesting.
And then when we finally defeat them after being brought to the brink of destruction, lets leave the system unchanged so next week we can be attacked by another horde of photonics.
say by having infinity cash [sic]
Uhh...erk...
You found a grammatical error in your own sentence, but rather than correct it you add a [sic]?
Why on earth you'd actually want your AIBO to zoom around on a skateboard is another question.
The first question is, "why would you buy an Aibo in the first place?".
Your rhetoric is nothing short of dazzling.
Thank you.
If I didn't know it, and I read it, it's news. Just because it's not news to YOU doesn't make a damn bit of difference to anybody who's NOT YOU.
Nonsense.
The tech tree in Alpha Centauri is a thing of beauty; not only is it amazingly huge, but it interfaces with the storyline swimmingly.
Don't you mean Will Wright\Maxis?
Yep. I always get those two mixed up.