It seems like Google would be better off not linking to any of Murdoch's sites. It will be a small loss of income for them, and a rather large loss of income for him. Seeing as how he constantly bitches and moans about Google I think they're well within their rights (not just legal rights) to do this.
I believe that teenagers need to be reclassified into a separate group; most are incapable of bearing the responsibilities and having all of the rights of full adults, but they shouldn't be treated the same as month old babies or six year olds.
Last time I checked sales tax in my state went into the general fund. Seeing as how my state has no income tax, and how our sales tax is largely what funds education, then yes, I would say MY taxes. I've never been carded to get the tax free minor exemption. Also, tell your daughter that most young guys are just looking to get laid. I feel for you having a daughter-- I don't think I could stomach the thoughts of what she would be doing and how I have acted and how I think.
I remember getting excused from sexual education in high school. It was abstinence education, with no practical skills taught. Basically they showed us a bunch of nasty pictures and told us to not fuck, suck, or kiss. I spent hours surfing the web while my taxes went towards hours of wasted time. It was funny how confused they were about my "religion" that forbids me from learning sexual education that is solely abstinence. Luckily, I basically told them to fuck off and quit prying and they did.
Meh. It happens to every army. Didn't some German Peacekeepers in Afghanistan waste a truckload of local soldiers? It isn't good, but every soldier everywhere lives in a Kill or Be Killed situation. And nearly everyone decides to err on the side of self preservation. This is human nature, and as long as we have wars, we will have senseless killing of civilians.
1. The constitution specifically makes room for such emergencies. If you think it is meant to be laid aside for any emergency, you are probably loved by a government eager to declare emergencies.
I know. I meant if they did it properly (with Congress' approval and in an actual emergency). I didn't properly word my original post.
2. Your order of operations is offensively backwards. First pass laws in your state. Why do you need to pass constitutional ammendments as your first option?
You are correct. That was rather stupid of me to post that.
3. You don't want to speed up the amendment process. It is not that difficult to raise a hopenchange mob, the damage to our nation would be irrevocable.
Yes, you're probably correct. That's why I said "(if that is possible to do without damaging it)." I personally haven't thought of a quicker method that doesn't pose a threat to the process.
If I have to use pre-determined questions, then I have to remember the answer. If I can write my own questions, I can associate things. I rarely even use question and answers. I have some weird, completely random sentence, with a strange answer that I can easily remember.
Anyone who is somewhat important in a gang would be wise to get all the kids in the neighborhood to damage the acoustic sensors. If this was impossible, another smart move would be to start shooting A LOT. Not at anything in particular-- just grab a pistol, put it in a bag, and fire. Get out of the area quickly (ditch the gun if necessary) and waste police resources tremendously. I'm betting that after thousands of rounds being pumped into the ground the police will stop responding.
The judicial branch has no teeth, and no balls. SCOTUS regularly place judicial precedence over what the Constitution actually says, and the actual intent of the Framers' words. I understand that when the shit hits the fan, the Constitution can and should be set aside. This applies to invasions, rebellions, repeated terrorist strikes, etc. But if it isn't an EMERGENCY, they should go to prison. Once the emergency is over, all unconstitutional executive actions should cease. At this point, we should focus on what went wrong, how to fix it in the future, and how to prevent it. An example is the health care bill. Sure, health care is fucked up in most states. What part of the Constitution grants the Federal government power to mandate all Americans to hold health insurance? If it isn't there, and enough people want it (ya know, that whole "democracy" thing), then amend the Constitution. I know it is not an easy or quick process, but doing it any other way is very dangerous. Hell, why not amend the Constitution to speed up the amendment process (if that is possible to do without damaging it)? I hear people say "oh, but how would they have known what would be going two hundred years later?" They knew about tyranny, and oppression, but not about the internet and nuclear weapons! If the Constitution is lacking, and people WANT change, they can amend it. And if not enough people want change, do it in your state. If you can't accomplish what you want in the United States of America, or in any state, vote with your feet.
I'm not saying you should find that acceptable, but you should attempt to UNDERSTAND it.
I work a lot of municipal security too. I also work with a lot of cops. I grew up military.
I do understand it. I don't find it acceptable. I'm completely willing to allow these two officers to resign from the force and enter the care of a mental health professional on the city's dime.
Oh, leaking the photos was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. I'm just talking about their demented senses of humor. This doesn't really apply to patrol cops and such.
Has law enforcement become so craven in this country they don't understand what we mean by "respect for the dead?"
I know cops. They regularly deal with deal, and other horrible things. From my personal observations, it seems that they typically develop strange, distasteful senses of humor as a defense mechanism. I'm not saying you should find that acceptable, but you should attempt to UNDERSTAND it.
Yep. I consider them the digital equivalent of selling bottled water. You know, that stuff that is generally the same stuff that comes out of municipal faucets for pennies.
I'm so sick of hearing this. Have you ever considered that public water in some areas just tastes bad? I attended school in a city, and the water was chlorinated. It tasted horrible, and everyone brought bottled water, or water from another source.
This is what happens when you allow service and goods providers to dictate the usage and buying of customers. Theaters don't allow you to take in anything other than food and drinks bought from them.
There aren't that many theaters around that you could say it's the consumers choice.
They should just make it illegal for theaters to stop people eating their own food and the problem would be solved.
BAH. I want the overpriced food and drinks. If they take those away, other things will get more expensive. If someone wants to have popcorn and a soda, let them. They won't starve without them. I'd support a law forbidding theaters from not allowing water to be brought in though. The overpriced goods allow ticket prices to remain relatively low.
NASA represents the United States of America. As Americans, we can associates ourselves with NASA, just as we do with our military. If the Army invades a country, WE invaded that country. Simple concept really...
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I love rational people, regardless of their beliefs. When I argue that religion is not all bad, people like you are a shiny example.
It seems like Google would be better off not linking to any of Murdoch's sites. It will be a small loss of income for them, and a rather large loss of income for him. Seeing as how he constantly bitches and moans about Google I think they're well within their rights (not just legal rights) to do this.
I believe that teenagers need to be reclassified into a separate group; most are incapable of bearing the responsibilities and having all of the rights of full adults, but they shouldn't be treated the same as month old babies or six year olds.
Fundamentalist Christian families (Such as my own) don't want our kids to learn this at school.
Fixed that for you, in honour of the many sensible Christian families who *do* want their kids to learn this at school, alongside evolution.
Doesn't evolution contradict the Bible in many ways?
Last time I checked sales tax in my state went into the general fund. Seeing as how my state has no income tax, and how our sales tax is largely what funds education, then yes, I would say MY taxes. I've never been carded to get the tax free minor exemption. Also, tell your daughter that most young guys are just looking to get laid. I feel for you having a daughter-- I don't think I could stomach the thoughts of what she would be doing and how I have acted and how I think.
I remember getting excused from sexual education in high school. It was abstinence education, with no practical skills taught. Basically they showed us a bunch of nasty pictures and told us to not fuck, suck, or kiss. I spent hours surfing the web while my taxes went towards hours of wasted time. It was funny how confused they were about my "religion" that forbids me from learning sexual education that is solely abstinence. Luckily, I basically told them to fuck off and quit prying and they did.
The blog you linked.
Meh. It happens to every army. Didn't some German Peacekeepers in Afghanistan waste a truckload of local soldiers? It isn't good, but every soldier everywhere lives in a Kill or Be Killed situation. And nearly everyone decides to err on the side of self preservation. This is human nature, and as long as we have wars, we will have senseless killing of civilians.
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And how many years was that covered up for?
I bet I could sell A LOT of these. I mean the average /.er wouldn't buy it, but most people don't think scientifically (or logically).
1. The constitution specifically makes room for such emergencies. If you think it is meant to be laid aside for any emergency, you are probably loved by a government eager to declare emergencies.
I know. I meant if they did it properly (with Congress' approval and in an actual emergency). I didn't properly word my original post.
2. Your order of operations is offensively backwards. First pass laws in your state. Why do you need to pass constitutional ammendments as your first option?
You are correct. That was rather stupid of me to post that.
3. You don't want to speed up the amendment process. It is not that difficult to raise a hopenchange mob, the damage to our nation would be irrevocable.
Yes, you're probably correct. That's why I said "(if that is possible to do without damaging it)." I personally haven't thought of a quicker method that doesn't pose a threat to the process.
Obligatory Robot Chicken: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O_rXZ381vo (low quality)
Is pirating ebooks morally wrong IF you have the physical book? Wouldn't that just be a format switch?
If I have to use pre-determined questions, then I have to remember the answer. If I can write my own questions, I can associate things. I rarely even use question and answers. I have some weird, completely random sentence, with a strange answer that I can easily remember.
Anyone who is somewhat important in a gang would be wise to get all the kids in the neighborhood to damage the acoustic sensors. If this was impossible, another smart move would be to start shooting A LOT. Not at anything in particular-- just grab a pistol, put it in a bag, and fire. Get out of the area quickly (ditch the gun if necessary) and waste police resources tremendously. I'm betting that after thousands of rounds being pumped into the ground the police will stop responding.
I'm sure those would-be murderers will scrupulously follow the law.
Many murders are not pre-meditated, and are acts of passion.
Many murders committed by gang members ARE premeditated. Go watch a few episodes of Gangland on the History Channel and you'll see their attitudes.
The judicial branch has no teeth, and no balls. SCOTUS regularly place judicial precedence over what the Constitution actually says, and the actual intent of the Framers' words. I understand that when the shit hits the fan, the Constitution can and should be set aside. This applies to invasions, rebellions, repeated terrorist strikes, etc. But if it isn't an EMERGENCY, they should go to prison. Once the emergency is over, all unconstitutional executive actions should cease. At this point, we should focus on what went wrong, how to fix it in the future, and how to prevent it. An example is the health care bill. Sure, health care is fucked up in most states. What part of the Constitution grants the Federal government power to mandate all Americans to hold health insurance? If it isn't there, and enough people want it (ya know, that whole "democracy" thing), then amend the Constitution. I know it is not an easy or quick process, but doing it any other way is very dangerous. Hell, why not amend the Constitution to speed up the amendment process (if that is possible to do without damaging it)? I hear people say "oh, but how would they have known what would be going two hundred years later?" They knew about tyranny, and oppression, but not about the internet and nuclear weapons! If the Constitution is lacking, and people WANT change, they can amend it. And if not enough people want change, do it in your state. If you can't accomplish what you want in the United States of America, or in any state, vote with your feet.
I'm not saying you should find that acceptable, but you should attempt to UNDERSTAND it.
I work a lot of municipal security too. I also work with a lot of cops. I grew up military.
I do understand it. I don't find it acceptable. I'm completely willing to allow these two officers to resign from the force and enter the care of a mental health professional on the city's dime.
Oh, leaking the photos was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. I'm just talking about their demented senses of humor. This doesn't really apply to patrol cops and such.
Hush now. THIS IS SCIENCE.
Has law enforcement become so craven in this country they don't understand what we mean by "respect for the dead?"
I know cops. They regularly deal with deal, and other horrible things. From my personal observations, it seems that they typically develop strange, distasteful senses of humor as a defense mechanism. I'm not saying you should find that acceptable, but you should attempt to UNDERSTAND it.
Yep. I consider them the digital equivalent of selling bottled water. You know, that stuff that is generally the same stuff that comes out of municipal faucets for pennies.
I'm so sick of hearing this. Have you ever considered that public water in some areas just tastes bad? I attended school in a city, and the water was chlorinated. It tasted horrible, and everyone brought bottled water, or water from another source.
I'll be buying one of these for my bedroom :D
Oh wait, this is /. etc, etc.
This is what happens when you allow service and goods providers to dictate the usage and buying of customers. Theaters don't allow you to take in anything other than food and drinks bought from them. There aren't that many theaters around that you could say it's the consumers choice. They should just make it illegal for theaters to stop people eating their own food and the problem would be solved.
BAH. I want the overpriced food and drinks. If they take those away, other things will get more expensive. If someone wants to have popcorn and a soda, let them. They won't starve without them. I'd support a law forbidding theaters from not allowing water to be brought in though. The overpriced goods allow ticket prices to remain relatively low.
Do you actually work for NASA?
NASA represents the United States of America. As Americans, we can associates ourselves with NASA, just as we do with our military. If the Army invades a country, WE invaded that country. Simple concept really...
Too bad Iran doesn't have a space program. It would be like the good ol' Cold War days.
This time I RTFA, because surely this is an April Fools joke.