The fact is that personal, hyper-mobility, fueled by ICE is a product of the hubris of Pro-Over-Consumption Capitalism*. The personal ICE auto is a serious problem (environmental, resource dedication, sprawl, land-use, etc etc) and History will see the 20th century's affection for the Auto with very scournfull eyes... we are making mistakes today (and in hear history/future) that are going to cost us all very dearly in times to come.
*My pet idea is that American Plutocrats had to warp the West into mindless consumers -- and sell them the idea that it is their right to consume -- in order to drive the the needless creation of material wealth, in order to "destroy" Communism. This ethos, that it is a Human Right to have everything one pleases -- at any cost -- will, in time run us into the ground. A counter meme needs to be born that will snap people out of the wage-slavery/consume-us-all-to-death loop... unfortunately, it looks like the rest of the planet is about to try and emulate the "Success" of NAmerica/Western Eurpoe... its going to be fun to watch as we realize there isnt enough $WHATEVER to go around. Bottom Line: America has convinced the world's people that their ConsumerRich Lifestyle(TM) is the lifestyle to want. What is the planet going to do when it realizes they *ONLY* live in poverty *because* America lives as it does? Happiness cannot be bought. Not everyone can live like NAmericans --wait for the fireworks when everyone realizes this.
Well, wrt "One would think that after 9/11 we would have a real definition of what a terrorist is and what they do.; I would agree. "we" *should* have a good idea of what a 'terrorist' is. But, according to this well reported reality in America 69% of Americans believe Iraq/Hussein was involved in the WTC Crashes.. Sheesh, if 300Million people can be that mis-informed, and support acts based on this misinformation, can we *really* blame one little Technology writer for not having his crap straight?
In truth, the world of ideas is populated by many who purposely seek to misinform. A group, knowledgable on a topic, (/.ers on LibreSoftware) is *very difficult* to fool, but step back for a momenet, the informed/.er is not the intended audience for this message, it (may) have been very purposely crafted MISINFORMATION meant for a more naive audience. Not 'us'.
keeping down blatently obvious memes is very difficult today, when there is no barrier to entry for spreading information (good, keeps 'repressed memes' a vector opportunity) how do you keep this kind of obvious BS down? Tough question, the public (as BushCo so readily proves) is WAY to easily influenced with propaganda... the best antedote (imho) is to spread the 'tolerance' meme: "If you dont tresspass my Human Rights, I support your pursuit of happiness" - of course, my definition of Human Rights is not the same as yours...;)
in short, this author, and all further articles by him, should be shunned. He obviously has an 'agenda' against Libre Software, else, he wouldnt so brazenly and carelessly try and create a GNU==Terrorism meme.
I will not pay for MP3s, or any other lossy codec music.
If I could pay for a wav, CDQuality music (that I could burn/manage/keep just like physical property -- for as long as I pleased) then I might buy music online.
Dont be fooled friends, keep up the embargo against the RIAA -- finish them off.
If "Dull" means Serious, Worthwhile Political Discourse devoid of exploitation by a cirus of anchors, pundits, makeupartists, cameraman, reporters, lawyers, judges, etc, etc, then Im glad our elections are "dull".
The agenda of both policical parties is to get power and to hold onto it. It's that simple. The policies (e.g., tax the rich vs. give to the poor, less government vs. more programs) are only a means to an end.
Untrue. That is an assumed point of view, held by the cynics. *I* particpate in Democracy (in many ways) and *I* am not interested in Power -- I want to improve the Quality of Life for my Community, I think we make mistakes, I want to help make good decisions. What you are describing is *not true* of most politics.
These are the two most important issues to North American Democracy Today. There is a log jam in our Politics, and new ideas (access by more to participate) is needed.
haha, Earth to Rabid Republican. Shrub is currently running the largest Defecit in American History(TM).
So, the question is, how *are* you going to spend cash you are borrowing? Arms? TaxGrabs for the Rich? Star Wars? or Health Care? Education? and Social Security? The republicans are proving they are the greatest spenders in history!
Jesus, you'd think some of you conservatives would wake up to reality? are you stoned on HillybillyHeroin or something??
Ive recently become re-interested in Anime. Some time ago, i bought Akira and loved it... so much that i tried a few serials(series) that didnt do much for me. I tried a couple 'vampire-hunter' Animes that didnt do much.
I recently watched Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and Cowboy Bebop. First Two EXCELLENT, latter very-good in a different way -- I know that i hadnt given Anime the interest/time it was due.
A question for slashdotters: What next?
I loved Akira (and apocolypse-scenario-stories), loved the drama/mythology/whimsy of S.A. && P.A., and liked the Adventure "pulp-fiction" elements of C.B. (though, C.B. was my least favorite of the bunch).
Isnt there a bit of obscure Trademark law that forbids the creation of a new, different product using the same name? I know there are a who slew of instances where a brand name is used on many 'different' products (rolo ice cream, rolos, rolo-bits, rolo-whipped-spread-topping for instance) -- but in order to keep from confusing people, you couldnt release a different product with an 'old name'?
No, im sorry, its not "Democracy" that has created this. Democracy, rule by the people would never consider such nonsense with the current Yankee IP regime, what *has* enabled this is the Current State of The USofAmerica: Plutocracy.
...what, and this is different from ANY modern western managment group in what way?
I deal *daily* with a million Managment programs from Office cleanliness standards (why isnt the spot under the garbage can labeled "garbage can"?) to photocopy paper min - max levels posted (Maximum 2 Reams -- Minimum 1 Ream - Restock in units of 1 Ream )
These lying twits look straight at you and create reality... just like SCO is doing on this roadshow... American Business *isnt* required to be truthfull/make sense... If your high enough up the chain, you can say anything you want and we are required to pretend it is reality...
Back at the peaceful Simpsons house. Homer is reading "Internet for Dummies".
HOMER Oh, they have the Internet on computers now!
MARGE Homer, Bill Gates is here.
HOMER Bill Gates?! Millionaire computer nerd Bill Gates! Oh my god. Oh my god. Get out of sight, Marge. I don't want this to look like a two-bit operation.
Marge groans and rolls her eyes. Bill Gates and two "associates" enter.
GATES Mr. Simpson?
HOMER You don't look so rich.
GATES Don't let the haircut fool you, I am exceedingly wealthy.
HOMER (quietly to Marge) Get a load of the bowl-job, Marge!
GATES Your Internet ad was brought to my attention, but I can't figure out what, if anything, CompuGlobalHyperMegaNet does, so rather than risk competing with you, I've decided simply to buy you out.
Homer and Marge step aside to talk privately.
HOMER This is it Marge. I've poured my heart and soul into this business and now it's finally paying off. (covering his mouth) We're rich! Richer than astronauts.
MARGE Homer quiet. Acquire the deal.
HOMER (to Gates) I reluctantly accept your proposal!
GATES Well everyone always does. Buy 'em out, boys!
Bill Gates companions begin to trash the "office".
HOMER Hey, what the hell's going on!
GATES Oh, I didn't get rich by writing a lot of checks!
Bill Gates lets out a maniacal laugh. Homer and Marge cower in the corner as the room continues to be trashed.
We've gotten a commitment from the premier-to-be (during his campaign) to investiagte Vote/Parmilentary reform.
Most PR advocates seem to want to *add* additional members of parliment who will be the 'top-up' PR members... not changing the FirstPastThePost voteing method, and just adding "PR members". Im not exactly a fan of that scheme, Id rather see single-transferable-vote or some other method to *better* chose our Non-PR Representative AND an equal number of PR members... not some random 30% crap or somesuch.
As for the NDP, they are not wise to their bad economic policies, tax and spend doesnt work with WTO-Style Free Trade. We need fair trade, methods to guard communities (canada/ontario/UK/wherever) from being forced into the Race To The Bottom against nations who are being exploited by the International-Plutocrats.
The NDP should have passed their "New Politics Initiative" and seeked to remake themselves in a merge w/ the Greens. I hope they, in short order will approach the Greens, or Us approach them. I dont want to see the NDP and Greens become unelectable -- as long as we persist with this bullshit method of governance (non PR / FPTP voting).
As for the Tories and Grits, well, If the Tories manage to unite w/ Reform^h^h^h^h^h^Alliance, they might manage to set themselves up as the recipients of the coming "innaugurate Martin" backlash, those who want "Change" will turn to the right (morons) only because they dont want Yet Another Liberal.
I just hope that Canada doesnt set up a Liberal Monarchy... without some change our Democractic System, we could end up with a Liberal Logjam. No one in Canada is a Conservative (yet) some are PC-style social conservatives, but I *hope* we dont wholly abandon Social Democracy and let the Market rule our country (as the Americans) -- If *they* do, i'll be using my dual Portugal/Canada citizenship to get out before the crap hits the fan.
if anything GOOD comes out of this last Liberal victory, it will hopefully be some PR / voting reform.
Very happy, over 3% popular vote -- more than twice the last election. If The Leader wasnt shut out of the debate, Im sure we would have done double digits.
The fight is now onto the federal election, we need to get the Federal Leader in the debate, and a full slate of candidates.
Slashdot Mirror
National healthcare will be run with the fairness of the IRS and the efficiency of the DMV.
Except that fewer ameriancs are insured, pay more in total, and get poorer health car than most all Socialized Medicare nations on the planet.
So, now, employing an element of window.create(minimize,settoback) or somesuch is a patent?
How did they patent the use of a MS api?
Electric autos date to the beginning of auto manufacture, they have been around since the 1830s.
Electric Street car lines were, quite famously, schemed out of existence by General Motors throughout the 20th century.
The fact is that personal, hyper-mobility, fueled by ICE is a product of the hubris of Pro-Over-Consumption Capitalism*. The personal ICE auto is a serious problem (environmental, resource dedication, sprawl, land-use, etc etc) and History will see the 20th century's affection for the Auto with very scournfull eyes... we are making mistakes today (and in hear history/future) that are going to cost us all very dearly in times to come.
*My pet idea is that American Plutocrats had to warp the West into mindless consumers -- and sell them the idea that it is their right to consume -- in order to drive the the needless creation of material wealth, in order to "destroy" Communism. This ethos, that it is a Human Right to have everything one pleases -- at any cost -- will, in time run us into the ground. A counter meme needs to be born that will snap people out of the wage-slavery/consume-us-all-to-death loop... unfortunately, it looks like the rest of the planet is about to try and emulate the "Success" of NAmerica/Western Eurpoe... its going to be fun to watch as we realize there isnt enough $WHATEVER to go around. Bottom Line: America has convinced the world's people that their ConsumerRich Lifestyle(TM) is the lifestyle to want. What is the planet going to do when it realizes they *ONLY* live in poverty *because* America lives as it does? Happiness cannot be bought. Not everyone can live like NAmericans --wait for the fireworks when everyone realizes this.
do you have a website for your electric car?
That's what I've always said about Democrats: at least they're tax & spend. ;)
as opposed to Spend and Borrow Republicans with the Biggest Federal Defecit in the History of the USA?
Well, wrt "One would think that after 9/11 we would have a real definition of what a terrorist is and what they do.; I would agree. "we" *should* have a good idea of what a 'terrorist' is. But, according to this well reported reality in America 69% of Americans believe Iraq/Hussein was involved in the WTC Crashes.. Sheesh, if 300Million people can be that mis-informed, and support acts based on this misinformation, can we *really* blame one little Technology writer for not having his crap straight?
/.er is not the intended audience for this message, it (may) have been very purposely crafted MISINFORMATION meant for a more naive audience. Not 'us'.
;)
In truth, the world of ideas is populated by many who purposely seek to misinform. A group, knowledgable on a topic, (/.ers on LibreSoftware) is *very difficult* to fool, but step back for a momenet, the informed
keeping down blatently obvious memes is very difficult today, when there is no barrier to entry for spreading information (good, keeps 'repressed memes' a vector opportunity) how do you keep this kind of obvious BS down? Tough question, the public (as BushCo so readily proves) is WAY to easily influenced with propaganda... the best antedote (imho) is to spread the 'tolerance' meme: "If you dont tresspass my Human Rights, I support your pursuit of happiness" - of course, my definition of Human Rights is not the same as yours...
in short, this author, and all further articles by him, should be shunned. He obviously has an 'agenda' against Libre Software, else, he wouldnt so brazenly and carelessly try and create a GNU==Terrorism meme.
I will not pay for MP3s, or any other lossy codec music.
If I could pay for a wav, CDQuality music (that I could burn/manage/keep just like physical property -- for as long as I pleased) then I might buy music online.
Dont be fooled friends, keep up the embargo against the RIAA -- finish them off.
Have a look at this Libre Hardware/Software design: PINO Bipedal walking Robot -- and Free as in Freedom from top to bottom.
With a new Mozilla released, is the browser war back?
/.ers may be influencing this poll -- just a little, no?
I'm sticking with Internet Explorer
15.91%
I'm giving Mozilla a second chance
63.63%
The browser war?
20.46%
It looks like
Read the article(site)!
They clearly say that CSN will be modeled after C-PAN. No frills (low production) content about science...
There is room for Fox News (fiction) and there is room for C-PAN (reality) -- which one do you watch?
Read this book:
Amusing Ourselves to Death by the recently deceased Neil Postman
If "Dull" means Serious, Worthwhile Political Discourse devoid of exploitation by a cirus of anchors, pundits, makeupartists, cameraman, reporters, lawyers, judges, etc, etc, then Im glad our elections are "dull".
The agenda of both policical parties is to get power and to hold onto it. It's that simple. The policies (e.g., tax the rich vs. give to the poor, less government vs. more programs) are only a means to an end.
Untrue. That is an assumed point of view, held by the cynics. *I* particpate in Democracy (in many ways) and *I* am not interested in Power -- I want to improve the Quality of Life for my Community, I think we make mistakes, I want to help make good decisions. What you are describing is *not true* of most politics.
A) Proportional Representation
B) THROW AWAY First past the post! Move to
Approval voting
Borda count
Condorcet methods
Coombs' method
Copeland's method
Preferential or Instant Runoff Voting (also called Alternative Vote)
Range voting
Runoff voting
PLEASE SEE: Voting Methods wikipedia and Fair Vote Canada
These are the two most important issues to North American Democracy Today. There is a log jam in our Politics, and new ideas (access by more to participate) is needed.
haha, Earth to Rabid Republican. Shrub is currently running the largest Defecit in American History(TM).
So, the question is, how *are* you going to spend cash you are borrowing? Arms? TaxGrabs for the Rich? Star Wars? or Health Care? Education? and Social Security? The republicans are proving they are the greatest spenders in history!
Jesus, you'd think some of you conservatives would wake up to reality? are you stoned on HillybillyHeroin or something??
ownership of
fucking western civilization
Wow, wow, wow there Captain Jingo. One vote in Georgia (or USA for that matter) does not decide the shit for Western Civilization.
Ive recently become re-interested in Anime. Some time ago, i bought Akira and loved it... so much that i tried a few serials(series) that didnt do much for me. I tried a couple 'vampire-hunter' Animes that didnt do much.
I recently watched Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and Cowboy Bebop. First Two EXCELLENT, latter very-good in a different way -- I know that i hadnt given Anime the interest/time it was due.
A question for slashdotters: What next?
I loved Akira (and apocolypse-scenario-stories), loved the drama/mythology/whimsy of S.A. && P.A., and liked the Adventure "pulp-fiction" elements of C.B. (though, C.B. was my least favorite of the bunch).
Help me out, what next?
Ok, someone help me out here.
Isnt there a bit of obscure Trademark law that forbids the creation of a new, different product using the same name? I know there are a who slew of instances where a brand name is used on many 'different' products (rolo ice cream, rolos, rolo-bits, rolo-whipped-spread-topping for instance) -- but in order to keep from confusing people, you couldnt release a different product with an 'old name'?
Does someone know what Im talking about?
Bah, look at this
That is a PDA/Phone combo worth getting!
No, im sorry, its not "Democracy" that has created this. Democracy, rule by the people would never consider such nonsense with the current Yankee IP regime, what *has* enabled this is the Current State of The USofAmerica: Plutocracy.
...what, and this is different from ANY modern western managment group in what way?
I deal *daily* with a million Managment programs from Office cleanliness standards (why isnt the spot under the garbage can labeled "garbage can"?) to photocopy paper min - max levels posted (Maximum 2 Reams -- Minimum 1 Ream - Restock in units of 1 Ream )
These lying twits look straight at you and create reality... just like SCO is doing on this roadshow... American Business *isnt* required to be truthfull/make sense... If your high enough up the chain, you can say anything you want and we are required to pretend it is reality...
this is literally driving me crazy.
Back at the peaceful Simpsons house. Homer is reading "Internet for Dummies".
HOMER
Oh, they have the Internet on computers now!
MARGE
Homer, Bill Gates is here.
HOMER
Bill Gates?! Millionaire computer nerd Bill Gates! Oh my god. Oh my god. Get out of sight, Marge. I don't want this to look like a two-bit operation.
Marge groans and rolls her eyes. Bill Gates and two "associates" enter.
GATES
Mr. Simpson?
HOMER
You don't look so rich.
GATES
Don't let the haircut fool you, I am exceedingly wealthy.
HOMER
(quietly to Marge) Get a load of the bowl-job, Marge!
GATES
Your Internet ad was brought to my attention, but I can't figure out what, if anything, CompuGlobalHyperMegaNet does, so rather than risk competing with you, I've decided simply to buy you out.
Homer and Marge step aside to talk privately.
HOMER
This is it Marge. I've poured my heart and soul into this business and now it's finally paying off. (covering his mouth) We're rich! Richer than astronauts.
MARGE
Homer quiet. Acquire the deal.
HOMER
(to Gates) I reluctantly accept your proposal!
GATES
Well everyone always does. Buy 'em out, boys!
Bill Gates companions begin to trash the "office".
HOMER
Hey, what the hell's going on!
GATES
Oh, I didn't get rich by writing a lot of checks!
Bill Gates lets out a maniacal laugh. Homer and Marge cower in the corner as the room continues to be trashed.
We've gotten a commitment from the premier-to-be (during his campaign) to investiagte Vote/Parmilentary reform.
Most PR advocates seem to want to *add* additional members of parliment who will be the 'top-up' PR members... not changing the FirstPastThePost voteing method, and just adding "PR members". Im not exactly a fan of that scheme, Id rather see single-transferable-vote or some other method to *better* chose our Non-PR Representative AND an equal number of PR members... not some random 30% crap or somesuch.
As for the NDP, they are not wise to their bad economic policies, tax and spend doesnt work with WTO-Style Free Trade. We need fair trade, methods to guard communities (canada/ontario/UK/wherever) from being forced into the Race To The Bottom against nations who are being exploited by the International-Plutocrats.
The NDP should have passed their "New Politics Initiative" and seeked to remake themselves in a merge w/ the Greens. I hope they, in short order will approach the Greens, or Us approach them. I dont want to see the NDP and Greens become unelectable -- as long as we persist with this bullshit method of governance (non PR / FPTP voting).
As for the Tories and Grits, well, If the Tories manage to unite w/ Reform^h^h^h^h^h^Alliance, they might manage to set themselves up as the recipients of the coming "innaugurate Martin" backlash, those who want "Change" will turn to the right (morons) only because they dont want Yet Another Liberal.
I just hope that Canada doesnt set up a Liberal Monarchy... without some change our Democractic System, we could end up with a Liberal Logjam. No one in Canada is a Conservative (yet) some are PC-style social conservatives, but I *hope* we dont wholly abandon Social Democracy and let the Market rule our country (as the Americans) -- If *they* do, i'll be using my dual Portugal/Canada citizenship to get out before the crap hits the fan.
if anything GOOD comes out of this last Liberal victory, it will hopefully be some PR / voting reform.
Very happy, over 3% popular vote -- more than twice the last election. If The Leader wasnt shut out of the debate, Im sure we would have done double digits.
The fight is now onto the federal election, we need to get the Federal Leader in the debate, and a full slate of candidates.
The Greens are about to bust out in Canada.
The RIM 7200 Series is by far the best PDA/GSM Phone/StarTrek TriCorder ever created. Show him *that*.