"I agree, but not quite for the same reasons or solutions you describe."
Except you did describe exactly what I was saying, only you specified which special interest groups you specifically have an issue with. I have an issue with ALL special interest groups, because they "divide" the populace into an "us vs them".
It is fundamentally time to employ third (and fourth) party as viable options. The whole us vs. them false dichodomy is destroying this country.
And while I am a Libertarian, and would love to see the Libertarian Party actually start making some ads, I would also support the developement of a couple of other parties (Green, Conservative Christian Party, etc) just so there would be more.... pressure on the republicrats and demicans. In fact, if all the third parties got together, and produced a single ad to that effect....
Scene, Similar to the Mac/Pc commercials
"Hi, I am Libertarian. And I'm a Green. While we disagree on many things, we both agree that the two incumbant parties are screwing up our country. It is time to take the country back from the Special Interests and start working for ALL Americans. Send a message this election that it is time for the politicians to start representing ALL of their constituents, not just those that contribute money to campaigns. Take the time, and find the third party that fits with your views, and vote for them. The new mandate: No more politics as usual"
It is getting so that no matter who is in power, the special interests are the only winners. If enough elections are thrown askew by third parties, then perhaps those elected will start listening to the other voices and come to some sort of consensus, rather than sit around throwing Google Bombs and empty rhetoric around.
Sharks with lasers (action sequence) Natalie Portman (hottie) Hot Grits (food) Petrification (horror) a deja vu scene (dupes) an Apple/PC commercial (flamewar) beowulf reference (classic poetry) basements.... etc
Okay, you can leave out goat.cx, thank you very much.
Computers in schools is a big issue. Most of the computers in the district were old 4 years ago, and what we do get, are often hand-me-downs, and we're happy to get them.
You would not believe the restrictions placed on funds in a Public School. Most of it is stupid, rule created by people who have never seen the inside of a classroom.
There is another "charter" school here in Chico, that has enough kids to fill a school or two. The District, (I am an employee) is really hurting finacially because of "declining enrollment", especially chilling in light of the population growth of this city.
Archangel Michael Asserts that Blogging CEO should stick to blogging, and not pontificate and prognosticate about computer and data centers.
1)Data centers are not drill bits, and Disneyland Toys. 2)Data Centers are for centering Data (central location). 3)Data Centers are for Centralization of Management.
Herding Cats is fun in the beginning, they are so cute and all, but after a while, you just wish they would bunch up and be like the sheep.
Believe it or not, but I have teenage daughters who do not idolize them. But then again, I am one of those fundamentalist wackos that gets slammed by the/. crowd for having beliefs that stray from the slashdot dogma, so I count that as result of proper upbringing. This might be one of those rare moments where the typical/.er's heads explode under the strain of figuring out if that is a good thing(tm) or a bad thing(tm).
"t's telling that our culture seems to put emphasis on how shortlived it really is, instead of thinking of the future and how we can best preserve our legacy for those that will come after us."
In the case of Britney and Paris, I might actually think this is a good thing. I don't want them to be a legacy.:-D
[quote]Seriously though, Israel being in danger is a myth. Arab's been trying to get peace since the early 70's but radical Israelis always had their way. Please take the time to read some of the alternative press for a few weeks, you could learn something.[/quote]
Seriously, who do you think you are fooling? Israel offered land for peace at every step, and has recieved no peace.
Of course, it seems like a catch-22 issue for most people, Israel bombs terrorist leaders, Palisistine and Lebonon see this as "occupation" (Occupation is defined as Israel the Jewish nation, right???) or whatever excuse is convenient. However, I haven't seen one jew strap bombs onto themselves, and walk into a mosque or muslim cafe and blow up everyone there.
I was going to reply to the parent, but I am replying to you instead.
Take two cars, coming off the same assembly line, one with GM badging, the other with Toyota badging, which car lasts longer, has less problems, better reputation? Answer Toyota. Why is that?
Well people see GM cars as disposible, and therefore do not take care of them, while the Toyota car is viewed as durable, and therefore people take care of them, so they last longer.
And don't tell me this isn't an issue, because it is an issue even with Jap cars vs Jap Cars. I sold cars for a living for a couple of years, and we had Honda's and Izuzus. Izuzu had the Rodeo, and Honda had the Passport. I couldn't tell you how many people came in looking for a Honda Passport, and when they saw the Izuzu Rodeo sitting next to it walked away because it wasn't really a "Honda".
It is all about perception, because perception is reality for too many people.
So, You are so diehard in your views that something called "impossible" according to the most reliable scientific views, is somehow proven not so "impossible", you are willing to continue to listen to those same people and their time-line?
I am not saying that the earth is 6000 years old, or that it is billions of years old. I am suggesting that one ought to reflect more somberly and "open" their mind to alternatives that they haven't considered before, especially in light of conventional wisdom (or even the wisdom of some of the best minds science can offer) that has come up wrong once more.
Evolution is not testable either. It is not falsifiable. Nobody can prove it, nor disprove it, at least at this point. The only thing that lends itself towards evolution is evidence, but evidence is not proof of anything.
Ever watch a CSI type show, and they take you down a long journey into believing suspect A was the person who did the crime, showing all the "evidence" that linked that person to the victim/crime? And then at the last moment, a new piece of evidence comes in that completely changes the picture?
Evidence only gives us a look at probability, and is highly subjective and subject to bias from preconcieved notions. I don't have a problem with evolution, but it is a theory that cannot be tested. It may even be the best theory we have, but to call it "scientific", to base all decisions on it, is the arrogance of mankind.
Once upon a time, evidence suggested the earth was flat, and ships sailed off the edge (visually that is what it looked like). However, further evidence came into being and that myth was quickly dispelled. Don't be so... dogmatic... to believe that your view is infallable.
"In my experience engineers have a greater tendency than people in many other fields to be arrogant and overconfident in their ability in matters outside their areas of expertise."
You don't know many public school teachers, do you?
Slashdot Mirror
"Well, that depends on your government, no?"
No.
"my government only lies about...." is still lying, is it not?
"I agree, but not quite for the same reasons or solutions you describe."
Except you did describe exactly what I was saying, only you specified which special interest groups you specifically have an issue with. I have an issue with ALL special interest groups, because they "divide" the populace into an "us vs them".
It is fundamentally time to employ third (and fourth) party as viable options. The whole us vs. them false dichodomy is destroying this country.
.... pressure on the republicrats and demicans. In fact, if all the third parties got together, and produced a single ad to that effect ....
And while I am a Libertarian, and would love to see the Libertarian Party actually start making some ads, I would also support the developement of a couple of other parties (Green, Conservative Christian Party, etc) just so there would be more
Scene, Similar to the Mac/Pc commercials
"Hi, I am Libertarian. And I'm a Green. While we disagree on many things, we both agree that the two incumbant parties are screwing up our country. It is time to take the country back from the Special Interests and start working for ALL Americans. Send a message this election that it is time for the politicians to start representing ALL of their constituents, not just those that contribute money to campaigns. Take the time, and find the third party that fits with your views, and vote for them. The new mandate: No more politics as usual"
It is getting so that no matter who is in power, the special interests are the only winners. If enough elections are thrown askew by third parties, then perhaps those elected will start listening to the other voices and come to some sort of consensus, rather than sit around throwing Google Bombs and empty rhetoric around.
"The government lies. News at 11."
This is not even news.
Add in:
.... etc
Sharks with lasers (action sequence)
Natalie Portman (hottie)
Hot Grits (food)
Petrification (horror)
a deja vu scene (dupes)
an Apple/PC commercial (flamewar)
beowulf reference (classic poetry)
basements
Okay, you can leave out goat.cx, thank you very much.
Ponies!!!!!!111
or is that
www.cuteoverload.com
"that under-18 kids can click "I'm over 18" to see b00bies"
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Please click the following link to see a couple of really nice boobies.
http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/40/ad_32741
.... grendel cluster of them.
Finally, we have something to pit against Beowolf.
Computers in schools is a big issue. Most of the computers in the district were old 4 years ago, and what we do get, are often hand-me-downs, and we're happy to get them.
You would not believe the restrictions placed on funds in a Public School. Most of it is stupid, rule created by people who have never seen the inside of a classroom.
Hello fellow Chico Resident. :-D
There is another "charter" school here in Chico, that has enough kids to fill a school or two. The District, (I am an employee) is really hurting finacially because of "declining enrollment", especially chilling in light of the population growth of this city.
Archangel Michael Asserts that Blogging CEO should stick to blogging, and not pontificate and prognosticate about computer and data centers.
1)Data centers are not drill bits, and Disneyland Toys.
2)Data Centers are for centering Data (central location).
3)Data Centers are for Centralization of Management.
Herding Cats is fun in the beginning, they are so cute and all, but after a while, you just wish they would bunch up and be like the sheep.
Windows BSOD.
My question is, since I know I am a fundamentalist wacko, does that negate the fact that I am a fundamentalist wacko?
I wish I had mod points.
Believe it or not, but I have teenage daughters who do not idolize them. But then again, I am one of those fundamentalist wackos that gets slammed by the /. crowd for having beliefs that stray from the slashdot dogma, so I count that as result of proper upbringing. This might be one of those rare moments where the typical /.er's heads explode under the strain of figuring out if that is a good thing(tm) or a bad thing(tm).
"Indoctrination" vs "Pop Culture"
"t's telling that our culture seems to put emphasis on how shortlived it really is, instead of thinking of the future and how we can best preserve our legacy for those that will come after us."
:-D
In the case of Britney and Paris, I might actually think this is a good thing. I don't want them to be a legacy.
[quote]Seriously though, Israel being in danger is a myth. Arab's been trying to get peace since the early 70's but radical Israelis always had their way. Please take the time to read some of the alternative press for a few weeks, you could learn something.[/quote]
Seriously, who do you think you are fooling? Israel offered land for peace at every step, and has recieved no peace.
Of course, it seems like a catch-22 issue for most people, Israel bombs terrorist leaders, Palisistine and Lebonon see this as "occupation" (Occupation is defined as Israel the Jewish nation, right???) or whatever excuse is convenient. However, I haven't seen one jew strap bombs onto themselves, and walk into a mosque or muslim cafe and blow up everyone there.
I was going to reply to the parent, but I am replying to you instead.
Take two cars, coming off the same assembly line, one with GM badging, the other with Toyota badging, which car lasts longer, has less problems, better reputation? Answer Toyota. Why is that?
Well people see GM cars as disposible, and therefore do not take care of them, while the Toyota car is viewed as durable, and therefore people take care of them, so they last longer.
And don't tell me this isn't an issue, because it is an issue even with Jap cars vs Jap Cars. I sold cars for a living for a couple of years, and we had Honda's and Izuzus. Izuzu had the Rodeo, and Honda had the Passport. I couldn't tell you how many people came in looking for a Honda Passport, and when they saw the Izuzu Rodeo sitting next to it walked away because it wasn't really a "Honda".
It is all about perception, because perception is reality for too many people.
So, You are so diehard in your views that something called "impossible" according to the most reliable scientific views, is somehow proven not so "impossible", you are willing to continue to listen to those same people and their time-line?
I am not saying that the earth is 6000 years old, or that it is billions of years old. I am suggesting that one ought to reflect more somberly and "open" their mind to alternatives that they haven't considered before, especially in light of conventional wisdom (or even the wisdom of some of the best minds science can offer) that has come up wrong once more.
"Most career politicians don't even have that (ESPECIALLY if you count an MBA or law degree)"
Fixed your error.
Evolution is not testable either. It is not falsifiable. Nobody can prove it, nor disprove it, at least at this point. The only thing that lends itself towards evolution is evidence, but evidence is not proof of anything.
... dogmatic ... to believe that your view is infallable.
Ever watch a CSI type show, and they take you down a long journey into believing suspect A was the person who did the crime, showing all the "evidence" that linked that person to the victim/crime? And then at the last moment, a new piece of evidence comes in that completely changes the picture?
Evidence only gives us a look at probability, and is highly subjective and subject to bias from preconcieved notions. I don't have a problem with evolution, but it is a theory that cannot be tested. It may even be the best theory we have, but to call it "scientific", to base all decisions on it, is the arrogance of mankind.
Once upon a time, evidence suggested the earth was flat, and ships sailed off the edge (visually that is what it looked like). However, further evidence came into being and that myth was quickly dispelled. Don't be so
"In my experience engineers have a greater tendency than people in many other fields to be arrogant and overconfident in their ability in matters outside their areas of expertise."
You don't know many public school teachers, do you?
"The chances of either happening are ridiculously remote."
... NM.
Uh, have you looked at who is voting and for who lately? Oh wait, you're prolly one of them
Read the Declaration of Independance. It is why guns are the second ammendment.
Taxes should be a LAST resort. Vote Libertarian.
You don't know what you are saying. The problem isn't high density, it is high density near the politicians. Its call NIMBY (Not In My BackYard).
People want all sorts of things, they just don't want it for themselves.