Yes, it is true that the governors use the fear of any threat, preferentially foreign, no matter how remote it's actual threat of inflicting damage may be.
This isn't new to the FBI, or even the NKVD or the OSS... this is 1500's Machiavellian in nature.
probably due to deep and perfectly valid feelings of inadequacy
If you talked like that face-to-face with someone, nobody would listen to you. Why are so many people on the Net childish and rude and still think they have a right to be taken seriously?:(
The anonymity of the internet is like a couple of stiff drinks. In its own way, it allows an honest rendering of a person's character.
In your more sober, face to face social situations, years of experiencing instant consequences tempers honest banter. (Except for the Brits;^)
It just occurred to me when I RTA that this might represent a larger problem that modern western companies have in competing with China, Inc.
There are seemingly many constraints (environmental regulations, fair wage & benefit issues, lawsuits, et al) that whittle away at any imagined western competitive advantage.
You're right, of course, but if the information you are protecting is valuable enough to another, it's really just a question of conviction, budget, and time.
You know, the things that happen to you, even and especially the traumatic ones, make you into the person you are today.
It seems likely unfortunate if you were handed a life of ease, with no adverse conditions and few adversaries, because in all likelihood, you will possess little character.
Pressure cracks faults, but it makes diamonds, too.
You sound like a person completely open to new ideas, so I am encouraged to continue.
How many chances have the homeless had before the present living conditions? I mean, sure, it sucks for them now and it's a terrible shame and stuff, but at what point do you say, "Damn, this person needs to make some better decisions!"
No question, it is a great time to be alive when we can look after the most unfortunate among us. It just seems clear on the order of crystal we need to be teaching them with tough love because the other options have been exhausted.
On the plus side, the food and privileges are better at Camp Leavenworth.
The wealthy feds run a better, more controlled, outfit than your average budget stricken State-funded penitentiary; although in the US they've pretty much done away with parole, so there's no early out like in an overcrowded State system.
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Here's to "It's already clear he'll be better than the next President."
This isn't new to the FBI, or even the NKVD or the OSS... this is 1500's Machiavellian in nature.
Modestly Concerned: teenage daughter is indeed dating.
Extremely Concerned: teenage daughter is dating, and it occurs to you that you know exactly what that boy wants.
probably due to deep and perfectly valid feelings of inadequacy
If you talked like that face-to-face with someone, nobody would listen to you. Why are so many people on the Net childish and rude and still think they have a right to be taken seriously? :(
The anonymity of the internet is like a couple of stiff drinks. In its own way, it allows an honest rendering of a person's character.
In your more sober, face to face social situations, years of experiencing instant consequences tempers honest banter. (Except for the Brits ;^)
Ah! I've been Randalled... did you realize he's 31 years young?
It just occurred to me when I RTA that this might represent a larger problem that modern western companies have in competing with China, Inc.
There are seemingly many constraints (environmental regulations, fair wage & benefit issues, lawsuits, et al) that whittle away at any imagined western competitive advantage.
I cannot tell if this is parody or... "Shut down a secret plan" ....no wait, I know which one it is.
It sounds like they're trying to make it out like some kind of heroic war story instead of the unmitigated disaster that it was.
We romanticize the past, of course, because the present is so often unremarkable, but we have such high hopes for the future.
Not making even a single judgement call, but is some unanticipated overhead, right?
You're right, of course, but if the information you are protecting is valuable enough to another, it's really just a question of conviction, budget, and time.
sort of an honor among cheats if you will.
Because, with a certainty on the order of a pimple for the prom, it's likely not safe for you to eat at the kitchen table any longer, then is it?
Sure, $750 billion American dollars sounds like a lot, but have you seen what we pay for hammers?
And you wonder why the American primary votes are only taken under advisement.
If you could kill people with your mind, would you do it?
Controlling mechanics with your thoughts is the next logical step now that voice-control has been realized.
Until the mind-controlled devices begin to learn your preferences and offer to make decisions for your convenience.
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It seems likely unfortunate if you were handed a life of ease, with no adverse conditions and few adversaries, because in all likelihood, you will possess little character.
Pressure cracks faults, but it makes diamonds, too.
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(Snowden asked them to call him "Ed," and warned them that if they messaged him, the NSA would read their messages.)
Careful , Edward Snowden, you know nothing... they're considering using the Assange gambit against you.
How many chances have the homeless had before the present living conditions? I mean, sure, it sucks for them now and it's a terrible shame and stuff, but at what point do you say, "Damn, this person needs to make some better decisions!"
No question, it is a great time to be alive when we can look after the most unfortunate among us. It just seems clear on the order of crystal we need to be teaching them with tough love because the other options have been exhausted.
Still, I don't see it yet as a whipslash tag.
Let's help the people who still, just barely, have their own housing... we'll see if we can help the nearly homeless before it's too late.
The wealthy feds run a better, more controlled, outfit than your average budget stricken State-funded penitentiary; although in the US they've pretty much done away with parole, so there's no early out like in an overcrowded State system.
Clearly, the church of Pastafarianism lacks the spectacular, physics defying mythology necessary for an acknowledged religion.
It could design a semi-autonomous robot that trails fiber behind it and swim up the sewer lines and connect homes.
For that matter, the fiber could be flushed from inside the home and (ick) grabbed at the City Main in the service right-of-way.
It would remain viable only until the drain stopped up and the plumber brought the rooter out.