Sometimes "polite" language is not in itself sufficient to adequately convey a message. One could spend time elaborately preparing a ripost of the finer points of a religious belief which is, on it's face, ridiculous. This approach, however, would not adequately the pain, suffering and existential angst felt by the Anonymous Coward to whom you are replying or the countless other members of our community, myself included, who have been mistreated by the followers of this "imaginary friend." We are at a point in history and in society where people are using their "beliefs" to further their ends of oppressing people who are not attempting to do harm to anyone. We are at a point where we are expected to "respect" other's beliefs even when those beliefs run directly counter to what can be observed by the naked eye, even when the exercise of those beliefs would cause harm to those in the immediate vicinity. Still we cannot even read a website, purporting to relate to technology news, a completely secular subject, without finding these beliefs being forced into our eyeballs and down our throats. The level of anguish experienced at these events can not be expressed without resorting to expletives.
Unfortunately for us, people who want to do the right thing are in the minority. If I sold my shares that wouldn't lead to a large enough selloff to make a difference, someone else would buy them for roughly the price they're going for anyway and the board would continue their activities unimpeded. I also like the poetic sentiment involved, taking the money that Monsanto makes and giving it to permaculture hippies, like making them choke on their own vomit.
As Omega Hacker pointed out a little earlier, the total wealth of the top 25 is a little over $800 million. Now I see that the top 400 is $1.7 trillion. So, even right at the top there's still a huge amount of inequality, with 3% of the people controlling almost 50% of the wealth. Of course once you get to that level it's just a dick-length contest to get more...
Just because people overuse the "think of the children" argument doesn't mean that we're never allowed to think of them. I'm happy for you that you think all of those bullets you leave lying around in the forest, after you've proven how manly you are, just sit there, completely isolated from the rest of the world. I would enjoy the tranquility that comes from such an empty head, but the rest of us need to actually do things to make the world a more pleasant place to live.
I'd expect the default to not fuck with my document too much, so if I'm trying to make it work with something like a 7 point font, I'm not going to go messing around and risk messing things up.
I've met people who will swear to me that fertilized eggs taste so much superior that they will refuse to eat unfertilized. Of course, there's no way to tell if it's been fertilized or not without cracking it, so I'm not sure what they do with all the "rejects."
For those of you you missed the point: "Befehl ist Befehl" translates to "Orders are orders" and the area previously occupied by the nation of Prussia is now principally occupied by Germany. Further reading can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law
I can't comment for other countries, but in the back of my passport (Australian) it explicitly says that I am subject both to the laws of the country I am currently in, and to Australian law. You are probably right that for something like graffitti they are unlikely to actually do anything about it, but you are still breaking the law.
Why would you abuse someone for trying to get a woman on a banknote? I can't comment for the UK, but in Australia we've had the Queen on a note since forever, and Edith Cowan on the $50 since the 90s. Some people need to realise that it isn't 1678 any more.
The board of directors do not have a requirement to "maximise shareholder value." Most companies could acheive this by liquidating their assets and investing a another company which is doing better.
The board of directors do have a requirement to uphold the company charter. Many charters include wording like "maximise shareholder value" but it is also clear that they intend to do this by providing goods and/or services to people, not by kidnapping college students and selling their kidneys.
When I bought my Z, the owner had the original tape deck, which he gave me with the car. I have seriously considered pulling out the modern stereo and reinstalling the original system. Something about keeping the car in its original condition makes me happy inside.
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Sometimes "polite" language is not in itself sufficient to adequately convey a message. One could spend time elaborately preparing a ripost of the finer points of a religious belief which is, on it's face, ridiculous. This approach, however, would not adequately the pain, suffering and existential angst felt by the Anonymous Coward to whom you are replying or the countless other members of our community, myself included, who have been mistreated by the followers of this "imaginary friend." We are at a point in history and in society where people are using their "beliefs" to further their ends of oppressing people who are not attempting to do harm to anyone. We are at a point where we are expected to "respect" other's beliefs even when those beliefs run directly counter to what can be observed by the naked eye, even when the exercise of those beliefs would cause harm to those in the immediate vicinity. Still we cannot even read a website, purporting to relate to technology news, a completely secular subject, without finding these beliefs being forced into our eyeballs and down our throats. The level of anguish experienced at these events can not be expressed without resorting to expletives.
tl:dr: Fuck you and your wankery.
No they'll still give you a speeding ticket. They'll just also give you a ticket if you're not speeding. http://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=85108
Did I miss the special on Amazon where you get 12 books for 10 cents?
Words have meanings: literally has a meaning.
I always wanted to be like Al when I grew up. Spoiler alert: I failed miserably.
Unfortunately for us, people who want to do the right thing are in the minority. If I sold my shares that wouldn't lead to a large enough selloff to make a difference, someone else would buy them for roughly the price they're going for anyway and the board would continue their activities unimpeded. I also like the poetic sentiment involved, taking the money that Monsanto makes and giving it to permaculture hippies, like making them choke on their own vomit.
Home of the land. Free of the brave.
To save you the trouble of unhiding sigs. I'm partial to "Land of the sheep, home of the slave."
I just had a moment...
As Omega Hacker pointed out a little earlier, the total wealth of the top 25 is a little over $800 million. Now I see that the top 400 is $1.7 trillion. So, even right at the top there's still a huge amount of inequality, with 3% of the people controlling almost 50% of the wealth. Of course once you get to that level it's just a dick-length contest to get more...
Just because people overuse the "think of the children" argument doesn't mean that we're never allowed to think of them. I'm happy for you that you think all of those bullets you leave lying around in the forest, after you've proven how manly you are, just sit there, completely isolated from the rest of the world. I would enjoy the tranquility that comes from such an empty head, but the rest of us need to actually do things to make the world a more pleasant place to live.
Is that a reverse-strawman argument or something?
Lead prevents brains from developing correctly.
We want brains to develop correctly.
We should prevent lead from interacting with developing brains.
I'd expect the default to not fuck with my document too much, so if I'm trying to make it work with something like a 7 point font, I'm not going to go messing around and risk messing things up.
http://greekgeek.hubpages.com/hub/abject-lesson-vs-object-lesson
Brining it a little closer to the surface might make it easier to find them and catch them.
I've met people who will swear to me that fertilized eggs taste so much superior that they will refuse to eat unfertilized. Of course, there's no way to tell if it's been fertilized or not without cracking it, so I'm not sure what they do with all the "rejects."
It wasn't until the 6th or 7th step that I realised you were pulling the piss.
I also hopefully goggled operation dungeness, only to be sorely disappointed.
I was about to get my flame on toward you, then I noticed your sig... Shame the petition is expired.
I like to get into a rhythm where I'm either pooping at work, or at a resaurant. I save heaps of money that way.
For those of you you missed the point: "Befehl ist Befehl" translates to "Orders are orders" and the area previously occupied by the nation of Prussia is now principally occupied by Germany. Further reading can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law
Pardon my French...
I can't comment for other countries, but in the back of my passport (Australian) it explicitly says that I am subject both to the laws of the country I am currently in, and to Australian law. You are probably right that for something like graffitti they are unlikely to actually do anything about it, but you are still breaking the law.
It's in my list of sites to check when no-one's around.
Why would you abuse someone for trying to get a woman on a banknote? I can't comment for the UK, but in Australia we've had the Queen on a note since forever, and Edith Cowan on the $50 since the 90s. Some people need to realise that it isn't 1678 any more.
The board of directors do not have a requirement to "maximise shareholder value." Most companies could acheive this by liquidating their assets and investing a another company which is doing better.
The board of directors do have a requirement to uphold the company charter. Many charters include wording like "maximise shareholder value" but it is also clear that they intend to do this by providing goods and/or services to people, not by kidnapping college students and selling their kidneys.
Oh, ok. Thanks,
Completely unrelated, but why do some of the congresscritters have their state in brackets next to their name, but most don't?
When I bought my Z, the owner had the original tape deck, which he gave me with the car. I have seriously considered pulling out the modern stereo and reinstalling the original system. Something about keeping the car in its original condition makes me happy inside.