That's because you have a twisted view of the counter argument.
Teaching Children that they should obtain from actions that have VERY long term consequences is not a function of Religion or mind control.
But it is clear that you don't care about the long term consequences of things like children out of wedlock, abortion, STDs, and mental anguish when said photos are passed around school and you are laughed at by all the other kids at school so you hang yourself in the bathroom.
You want to think that sex is pure, and holy, and innocent, and lovely etc, thats fine, but ignoring the consequences of sex in a proper caring relationship because it doesn't suit your world view is insanity.
Will you be there when your daughter is dying of throat cancer caused by HPV because she gave BJs to every boy she ever dated?
Will you be able to help raise your grandchildren, because your 14 year old daughter is too young to be responsible?
Will you be able to deal with the guilt of your daughter because she got an abortion and realized she just killed her baby?
And what will you tell her about your parenting skills and trying to blame everyone else for your lack of foresight?
You see, I can make a perfectly good argument without invoking god, religion or using mind control techniques? Those are very REAL and highly probable outcomes for teen sex.
And it isn't about fear, anymore than caring enough to keep your kids from sticking their hands on the hot stove is about "fear". Though a burn from a stove doesn't last nearly as long as babies, disease and death. But what do I know?
All media choose to include certain facts, and exclude other facts.
Here is a good example of media bias. Next time someone gets into trouble with the law, pay attention. The news headline will say "Prominent Republican So and so was caught ______ " while if it is a Democrat you might see "So and so under suspicion of _______". The bias is there, because facts are emphasized or de-emphasized according to the bias.
It is up to you to realize that such things happen all the time, regardless of if is on FOX or NBC. The fact is, I can see the bias because I have a brain.
I don't have a problem when people admit their bias (left or right). Just quit pretending you're unbiased when you're clearly not.
Who told me what to think? Please tell me what to think! I need help because according to you, I don't think correctly. Please send me to Re-education camp. I really need it.:-D
REALITY itself has no bias. Reality is what it is.
Funny phrases such as this one only show how stupid liberal bias has crept into everything. Reality isn't biased, only those wearing rose colored glasses think so.
I could say the exact same thing about congress at this point. Or even the American society in general. Nobody was complaining when their 401K accounts looked healthy.
One has to remember, that everyone and everything is so intertwinned that nobody really can escape some level of responsibilty.
If you want to know how deep congress is involved, just ask Sen Dodd why he inserted the original exemption on the executive compensation, to which he denied plainly and then admitted to, but not sure where it came from.
Yes, you tell them you're documenting the findings, not their reactions.
Email to Boss:Found five workstations running OFFICE 2003 Pro. All installed using a Volume License Key not assigned to this company. Asked for purchase orders supporting Five purchases of OFFICE 2003.
Journal Entry: 3/24/09 Boss said to delete email and keep installing OFFICE 2003 without purchasing. He asked me if I had a copy of Vista for his workstation because he heard it was really cool. Boss asked how to download music free. Spent half hour researching solutions at BOFH website.
You document everything for PERSONAL protection. You don't tell people you're documenting things, you just do it.
And in this day and age, if you don't document things (journal entry) properly, you're an idiot. When the boss can fire you for doing your job, you want to be able to fire back. Self preservation.
I agree. I'd go one step further though. I'd go to the big boss head honcho guy, and explain the options as far as you know as follows.
1) You are a professional, and take professional pride in your work. This means that you will not install or support pirating.
2) As professional, you'll recommend free and open source alternatives to replace all the pirated versions as quickly as you can.
3) Any software that is necessary that has been pirated will be replaced with legitimate versions ASAP, with the understanding that it is a high priority for you.
4) The cost of getting caught by the BSA holding pirated versions is much more costly than actually purchasing the software. And it only takes one disgruntled employee to make that call.
I'd present him with the scenario where someone offered to sell the business a bunch of whatevers that happened to "fall off the truck" what the boss would do. If he doesn't care, then you know exactly who you are dealing with and the kind of company you work for.
Lastly, I would DOCUMENT everything, and let the Bossman know you are documenting everything, including the conversations you have regarding your findings and the solutions you're offering. That is professional.
Education is a long hard process. And sometimes the best education is pain. But there are a few people out there that will never learn.
Okay the USA isn't mostly city, like people who never leave LA and NYC tend to think.
USA is mostly open country, and large portions are well outside "city limits". Even here in Nor Cal, we are surrounded by mountains and such.
SUVs are nothing but enclosed 4x4 trucks. They are big, heavy and get through all sorts of mud, snow and streams that I wouldn't dare take a subcompact even near.
The problem is that do-good city liberals think that their one size fits all rules should apply to everyone everywhere, even when it is clear that it doesn't work in most places (if at all).
So quit harping on SUVs, they aren't the problem. The problem is that not everyone fits in a Mini Cooper or even a midsize car. And if SUVs didn't exist, you'd be harping on people driving Crown Vics. And if it isn't one thing, it is another. Motorcycle drivers would complain about any car, and bicycle riders would be complaining about motorcycles. And pedestrians would complain about Bicycles.
Sometimes you have to amputate a toe to save the leg. If you try too hard to save the toe, you risk losing the leg and possibly the whole body.
The problem is that nobody wants to amputate a toe, but sometimes we do it anyway.
Screw the toe, it isn't worth saving. The people working at those jobs aren't doing anything PRODUCTIVE. Trying to save jobs that aren't productive is just plain stupid.
If they were productive they can duplicate it elsewhere and make a living.
This is the problem with liberals, they want to save everyone and everything. You can't, it is impossible, so stop trying. Sometimes things aren't worth saving.
The weak must perish, or it makes the whole sick. CUT THE TOE OFF.
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LIAR!!!!
Nice try buddy! ;)
Retards in Government = Redundant
Because most Americans are Retards who vote for the retarded (D) and (R)s ruining our country.
You are eaten by a grue.
Obviously it will be run by PENGUINS!
Sexually mature maybe. Mentally Mature maybe not. Financially mature definitely not.
There is more to maturity than physiology. If this weren't the case, we'd allow anyone able to reach gas pedals to drive.
That's because you have a twisted view of the counter argument.
Teaching Children that they should obtain from actions that have VERY long term consequences is not a function of Religion or mind control.
But it is clear that you don't care about the long term consequences of things like children out of wedlock, abortion, STDs, and mental anguish when said photos are passed around school and you are laughed at by all the other kids at school so you hang yourself in the bathroom.
You want to think that sex is pure, and holy, and innocent, and lovely etc, thats fine, but ignoring the consequences of sex in a proper caring relationship because it doesn't suit your world view is insanity.
Will you be there when your daughter is dying of throat cancer caused by HPV because she gave BJs to every boy she ever dated?
Will you be able to help raise your grandchildren, because your 14 year old daughter is too young to be responsible?
Will you be able to deal with the guilt of your daughter because she got an abortion and realized she just killed her baby?
And what will you tell her about your parenting skills and trying to blame everyone else for your lack of foresight?
You see, I can make a perfectly good argument without invoking god, religion or using mind control techniques? Those are very REAL and highly probable outcomes for teen sex.
And it isn't about fear, anymore than caring enough to keep your kids from sticking their hands on the hot stove is about "fear". Though a burn from a stove doesn't last nearly as long as babies, disease and death. But what do I know?
NYCL being a rare exception. Though I suppose the RIAA would probably agree with your sentiment.
Which facts? Facts according to whom?
All media choose to include certain facts, and exclude other facts.
Here is a good example of media bias. Next time someone gets into trouble with the law, pay attention. The news headline will say "Prominent Republican So and so was caught ______ " while if it is a Democrat you might see "So and so under suspicion of _______". The bias is there, because facts are emphasized or de-emphasized according to the bias.
It is up to you to realize that such things happen all the time, regardless of if is on FOX or NBC. The fact is, I can see the bias because I have a brain.
I don't have a problem when people admit their bias (left or right). Just quit pretending you're unbiased when you're clearly not.
Who told me what to think? Please tell me what to think! I need help because according to you, I don't think correctly. Please send me to Re-education camp. I really need it. :-D
While you can't see that you've been brain washed by the Liberal Media :-D
See how easy that is.
Ivory Tower Reality has a liberal bias.
REALITY itself has no bias. Reality is what it is.
Funny phrases such as this one only show how stupid liberal bias has crept into everything. Reality isn't biased, only those wearing rose colored glasses think so.
I could say the exact same thing about congress at this point. Or even the American society in general. Nobody was complaining when their 401K accounts looked healthy.
One has to remember, that everyone and everything is so intertwinned that nobody really can escape some level of responsibilty.
Citation Needed
You're kidding ... right?
If you want to know how deep congress is involved, just ask Sen Dodd why he inserted the original exemption on the executive compensation, to which he denied plainly and then admitted to, but not sure where it came from.
Now read this
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/03/dodds_wife_a_former_director_o.html
and realize that the rabbit hole is pretty deep. This isn't a bash against (D) over (R) because both are neck deep in the crap.
And if you believe anyone in congress when their lips are moving you're an idiot. I don't trust anyone there. PERIOD.
Yes, you tell them you're documenting the findings, not their reactions.
Email to Boss:Found five workstations running OFFICE 2003 Pro. All installed using a Volume License Key not assigned to this company. Asked for purchase orders supporting Five purchases of OFFICE 2003.
Journal Entry: 3/24/09 Boss said to delete email and keep installing OFFICE 2003 without purchasing. He asked me if I had a copy of Vista for his workstation because he heard it was really cool. Boss asked how to download music free. Spent half hour researching solutions at BOFH website.
Actually, Congress is part of the original problem.
I wouldn't vote for anyone that actually wants to be in congress.
You document everything for PERSONAL protection. You don't tell people you're documenting things, you just do it.
And in this day and age, if you don't document things (journal entry) properly, you're an idiot. When the boss can fire you for doing your job, you want to be able to fire back. Self preservation.
"avoid looking like a self-righteous jobsworth."
Um, You must be new around here....
He's posting to "Ask Slashdot" so it can reasonably be assumed he is already a self-righteous jobsworth (whatever that is).
One of the things I don't like about Ask Slashdot, is there is never any "followup". What advice was taken, how it went over and the long term result.
Seriously where is the followup / debriefing?
How can we learn if the questions are never really answered?
MORTY!!!!
I agree. I'd go one step further though. I'd go to the big boss head honcho guy, and explain the options as far as you know as follows.
1) You are a professional, and take professional pride in your work. This means that you will not install or support pirating.
2) As professional, you'll recommend free and open source alternatives to replace all the pirated versions as quickly as you can.
3) Any software that is necessary that has been pirated will be replaced with legitimate versions ASAP, with the understanding that it is a high priority for you.
4) The cost of getting caught by the BSA holding pirated versions is much more costly than actually purchasing the software. And it only takes one disgruntled employee to make that call.
I'd present him with the scenario where someone offered to sell the business a bunch of whatevers that happened to "fall off the truck" what the boss would do. If he doesn't care, then you know exactly who you are dealing with and the kind of company you work for.
Lastly, I would DOCUMENT everything, and let the Bossman know you are documenting everything, including the conversations you have regarding your findings and the solutions you're offering. That is professional.
Education is a long hard process. And sometimes the best education is pain. But there are a few people out there that will never learn.
Those Jeeps typically carry at most 2 people. SUVs can carry an entire family. They are not the same things.
And Jeeps are heavy for their size (two seaters). Not to mention that most people using Jeeps to go offroad have "enhanced" them.
Granted, having a Hummer in LA is silly. About as silly as a Civic in the mountains in winter.
Okay the USA isn't mostly city, like people who never leave LA and NYC tend to think.
USA is mostly open country, and large portions are well outside "city limits". Even here in Nor Cal, we are surrounded by mountains and such.
SUVs are nothing but enclosed 4x4 trucks. They are big, heavy and get through all sorts of mud, snow and streams that I wouldn't dare take a subcompact even near.
The problem is that do-good city liberals think that their one size fits all rules should apply to everyone everywhere, even when it is clear that it doesn't work in most places (if at all).
So quit harping on SUVs, they aren't the problem. The problem is that not everyone fits in a Mini Cooper or even a midsize car. And if SUVs didn't exist, you'd be harping on people driving Crown Vics. And if it isn't one thing, it is another. Motorcycle drivers would complain about any car, and bicycle riders would be complaining about motorcycles. And pedestrians would complain about Bicycles.
Sometimes you have to amputate a toe to save the leg. If you try too hard to save the toe, you risk losing the leg and possibly the whole body.
The problem is that nobody wants to amputate a toe, but sometimes we do it anyway.
Screw the toe, it isn't worth saving. The people working at those jobs aren't doing anything PRODUCTIVE. Trying to save jobs that aren't productive is just plain stupid.
If they were productive they can duplicate it elsewhere and make a living.
This is the problem with liberals, they want to save everyone and everything. You can't, it is impossible, so stop trying. Sometimes things aren't worth saving.
The weak must perish, or it makes the whole sick. CUT THE TOE OFF.
Wikipedia has all the answers!!!!
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