There is still something to be said for production values around that of a 2nd grade art class.
Yeah, they're 2nd-grade-art-class level.
One of the things which makes the original tv mini series so cool to me was it's cheesiness, I dunno about you, but I for one am rather sick of the uber special effects and action sequences we see in most movies of today... there are times when it's fun to go back and watch a film which was using bargain basement effects and still holds up today.
When was the BBC series made?
When was Star Wars made?
There exists no axiom that says a good movie has to have shitty production values. It's no surprise that BBC series were shockingly bad in that area, but let's try to make it into something that it wasn't.
The production values were bad because they lacked funds. They didn't have a meeting and say
"why don't we spend 95% of our budge on writing and the rest on effects because people don't care about effects"
It's nothing more than nolstalgia that's working in your head.
I like the choioce. I'd much rather see this production take some chances than emulate something that's already been done. Otherwise there's no purpose in it being made again.
I certainly have no desire to see another stilted, British production. I can only put up with about half an hour of that stuff per month (thanks PBS).
an internet job boards is reduced to using that antiquated of mediums known as "television" to push their product.
I think a lot of people are turned off by the ridiculous job requirements and the blatant posting of non-existant posititions. Most people I know have gone back to what works best:
Networking with people you know.
A friend of mine is leaving her job next week. We've already talked about her bringing me on board if things look good from the inside.
Well, that's the problem -- there are no easy answers.
A 10 year term would seem rather imperious, even monarchical, for most Americans. We have no concerns giving Supreme Court jurists life-time appointments, although after the 2000 elections I think many people are questioning the wisdom of that convention. But a long term for the President would be particularly troublesome if held by someone by Bush who unlike his campaign promises, has led the most divisive Presidency in recent memory.
There are a lot more voting bible-belters than there are scientists.
This administration has made it abundantly clear that they are only concerned with getting reelected. To hell with anything that stands in their way and alienates their voting base.
The US Presidency, much like US Corporations, is afflicted with serious shortsightedness.
I think a 10 year term is much better than a 4 year term because it would give the office holder at least 5 - 7 years before they would have to worry about reelection right after they enter office. And perhaps they'd think about doing things for the good of the nation rather than themselves.
Wake up to what? I don't think any Americans think we outnumber the rest of the world but if we want to play the numbers game, we can say that our economy is the largest in the world and therefore that gives us certain rights.
Americans are not going to sit by idly while so-called International Institutions try to diminish and destablize us. No, we're not going to make it that easy for you.
I see nothing wrong with that comment. The French had their own system (Minitel ?) They soon found out that it paled in comparison to the internet.
But any country or groups of countries that feel more comfortable with the UN controlling their lives are free to do as I suggested. Develop their own systems and give control to the UN.
What they will not do is sign away my rights to the UN. My gov't will not allow that. I will not allow my gov't to do that.
You can engage in demagoguery all you want. Call me whatever your heart desires. It doesn't change anything. I am not a proxy for my government. I am telling you what the vast majority of Americans believe, or in this case do not believe in.
The UN is not a viable answer to us for most problems. World Gov't does not appeal to us. When these institutions stop allowing themselves to be tools of Anti-Americanism, perhaps we'd change our view.
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Tell me which portions of the Patriot Act that trouble you.
You are familiar with the legislation you are deriding, are you not? Or are you typical?
Americans are free to leave (see Johnny Depp). I believe East Germans were shot in the back if they attempted to leave.
There is still something to be said for production values around that of a 2nd grade art class.
Yeah, they're 2nd-grade-art-class level.
One of the things which makes the original tv mini series so cool to me was it's cheesiness, I dunno about you, but I for one am rather sick of the uber special effects and action sequences we see in most movies of today... there are times when it's fun to go back and watch a film which was using bargain basement effects and still holds up today.
When was the BBC series made?
When was Star Wars made?
There exists no axiom that says a good movie has to have shitty production values. It's no surprise that BBC series were shockingly bad in that area, but let's try to make it into something that it wasn't.
The production values were bad because they lacked funds. They didn't have a meeting and say
"why don't we spend 95% of our budge on writing and the rest on effects because people don't care about effects"
It's nothing more than nolstalgia that's working in your head.
I like the choioce. I'd much rather see this production take some chances than emulate something that's already been done. Otherwise there's no purpose in it being made again.
I certainly have no desire to see another stilted, British production. I can only put up with about half an hour of that stuff per month (thanks PBS).
Since it's not a BBC production, it stands a chance of having production values above that of a 2nd grade art class.
to find WMD's in Iraq ?
Probably not. Bush is more worried about stopping gay marriages, the visionary that he is.
Here's a link to the first paragraph.
Is this a copyright violation ?
Uh no, I did not mean to make my post anonymously. For those who make idiotic statements, I return them in kind.
You obviously disgust easily.
I'm an Asian living in Germany, and I'd rather be here than in USA.
We'd rather you be there than in the USA, also.
It's hard to exterminate a group of people, twice
Particularly when you almost got it righ the first time, as Germany can attest.
an internet job boards is reduced to using that antiquated of mediums known as "television" to push their product.
I think a lot of people are turned off by the ridiculous job requirements and the blatant posting of non-existant posititions. Most people I know have gone back to what works best:
Networking with people you know.
A friend of mine is leaving her job next week. We've already talked about her bringing me on board if things look good from the inside.
I believe he was talking from the perspective of the developer, which leads me to believe he doesn't understand the issue that is being discussed.
California Supreme Court: 9 - 0 to allow recount to precede
Scalia and his Republican Gang: "Fuck the Constitution and give presidency to our buddy, Geroge"
Clearly, Scalia (and others) must be shot and killed if America is to thrive and live by rule of law again.
Sure I do. You control the Supreme Court.
Exactly where have you made any point in this thread?
Cleary it doesn't matter because Bush is President today.
Scalia and his buddies could care less about the Constitution.
Tbey are able to thrive because simpletons like you believe the Constitution still matters.
Well, that's the problem -- there are no easy answers.
A 10 year term would seem rather imperious, even monarchical, for most Americans. We have no concerns giving Supreme Court jurists life-time appointments, although after the 2000 elections I think many people are questioning the wisdom of that convention. But a long term for the President would be particularly troublesome if held by someone by Bush who unlike his campaign promises, has led the most divisive Presidency in recent memory.
There are a lot more voting bible-belters than there are scientists.
This administration has made it abundantly clear that they are only concerned with getting reelected. To hell with anything that stands in their way and alienates their voting base.
The US Presidency, much like US Corporations, is afflicted with serious shortsightedness.
I think a 10 year term is much better than a 4 year term because it would give the office holder at least 5 - 7 years before they would have to worry about reelection right after they enter office. And perhaps they'd think about doing things for the good of the nation rather than themselves.
At least they didn't outsource their jobs to India !
This should be modd'd up as funny!
Couldn't have said it any better. So I won't even try.
Thanks.
Wake up to what? I don't think any Americans think we outnumber the rest of the world but if we want to play the numbers game, we can say that our economy is the largest in the world and therefore that gives us certain rights.
Americans are not going to sit by idly while so-called International Institutions try to diminish and destablize us. No, we're not going to make it that easy for you.
Sorry.
I see nothing wrong with that comment. The French had their own system (Minitel ?) They soon found out that it paled in comparison to the internet.
But any country or groups of countries that feel more comfortable with the UN controlling their lives are free to do as I suggested. Develop their own systems and give control to the UN.
What they will not do is sign away my rights to the UN. My gov't will not allow that. I will not allow my gov't to do that.
You can engage in demagoguery all you want. Call me whatever your heart desires. It doesn't change anything. I am not a proxy for my government. I am telling you what the vast majority of Americans believe, or in this case do not believe in.
The UN is not a viable answer to us for most problems. World Gov't does not appeal to us. When these institutions stop allowing themselves to be tools of Anti-Americanism, perhaps we'd change our view.
Until then, no dice.