I'm not going to argue that smoking isn't dangerous. But if you prohibition of tobacco would have result other than more deaths, then you haven't paid attention to alcohol and drug prohibitions.
Correlation doesn't equal causation, but it does correlate with it. If the people who studied Algebra II in high school tend to have more successful careers than those who didn't, that would seem to be pretty strong evidence that it's an important subject and should be taught.
Wow. It's one thing to say that FoxNews spins things to a certain political viewpoint (which I think everyone acknowledges they do). But to make up outright fabrications? That's a pretty bold statement. Do you have any evidence supporting the notion that the do?
Being responsible for billing purposes to your ISP is one thing; being responsible for all criminal activity that occurs on your network is quite another.
Changing the voting system would require a huge overhaul of the election process in America. And the two major parties would never, ever do anything to help facilitate that. So, in the meantime, STOP VOTING FOR REPUBLICANS OR DEMOCRATS. It doesn't even matter what "third" party you vote for, but stop wasting your vote on the two big ones.
This idiot obviously has no understanding of what "Turing complete" means, nor the fact that.NET qualifies as such. So why does his opinion matter in the slightest?
Another report on a separate incident said the conversation that was cut off was being done in Chinese, so it's not just the English speakers that are being targeted.
Won't happen, not after Tienanmen. But the thing is, it doesn't have to. China has a growing middle class with burgeoning economic clout. And regardless of what Mao thought, power comes from the strings of a purse not the end of a gun. Eventually, the ruling elite are going to have to give up some control or the wealthier Chinese will just start leaving and taking their wealth with them (and in this age of digital currency, good luck trying to stop that).
You also need one other critical component: heat. Considering the temperature on Titan is somewhere around -179C, fires aren't going to break out any time soon.
This "invasion" orchestrated by France and participated by the US, UK, Italy and Greece will be viewed by the more than 1 Billion Muslims around the world as yet another crusade against the Muslim world.
Considering the Arab League supports the intervention, you're probably (hopefully) wrong.
Nope, you're wrong. There is no "unless" in the hypothesis that raising taxes rarely, if ever, increases income. We're talking about effects in macroeconomics, arguing something in microeconomics isn't going to work.
The higher the government taxes, the more incentive people have either to hide their income, or just not bothering with earning in the first place. That is a fact that is as plain as the nose on your face. Please follow the rest of this thread and read through the data I linked to.
OK, genius, go find one instance where this has happened. I'll wait.
The only record of a broadband provider suing a potential competitor was TDS suing a local city to prevent them from launching a competing service using tax dollars. Do I have to spell out for you why that situation is drastically different and not at all comparable?
No, I "shut up" when I realized you were more interested in partisan finger pointing than in solving any actual problems (you still haven't given any reason why it's so important to focus on who ran up the debt; both major parties ran it up, which anyone who pays attention to the government would know).
And anyone who would call me "far far right wing" hasn't been paying attention to any of my posts.
That case has nothing to do with this one. It was a broadband provider suing a municipality to stop them from using taxpayers' money (including theirs, since the company paid taxes as did their employees) to build a competitor. So nice try, but it doesn't pass the smell test.
At least in America, there are no real monopolies to broadband, and this guy proves it. All you naysayers who complain about Comcast or other ISPs need to STFU and GTFO.
Why in gods' names would any telco waste money suing someone that's providing service in an area they aren't? Do you even think before you post, or is it all just knee-jerk reaction for you?
On the other hand, I do believe that while a monarch or a small ruling body is overwhelmingly likely to be corrupt, a bureaucracy will always become so because it separates rights from responsibilities.
Ah-ha! Something we completely agree on. Well said, Marty.
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I'm not going to argue that smoking isn't dangerous. But if you prohibition of tobacco would have result other than more deaths, then you haven't paid attention to alcohol and drug prohibitions.
Smoking is bad, but outlawing it would be worse.
However, one cannot ignore a drastic change in the behavior of kids today, empathy being one of the biggest changes I have noticed.
Yes, and I hear they are lazy, disrespectful to their elders, and will be the downfall of our society.
Correlation doesn't equal causation, but it does correlate with it. If the people who studied Algebra II in high school tend to have more successful careers than those who didn't, that would seem to be pretty strong evidence that it's an important subject and should be taught.
I'd never heard of Khan Academy, so thanks for sharing this. Both of my middle-schoolers are now signed up for it and they'll start lessons tonight.
Wow. It's one thing to say that FoxNews spins things to a certain political viewpoint (which I think everyone acknowledges they do). But to make up outright fabrications? That's a pretty bold statement. Do you have any evidence supporting the notion that the do?
If I used my webcam to write emails, I'd end up facing several sexual harassment lawsuits.
Mostly I come to slashdot to read the commentary, the actual summary isn't bothering me that much. In fact this just makes it harder to read.
Still easier to read than when it's written in bright pink and peppered with text speak.
Being responsible for billing purposes to your ISP is one thing; being responsible for all criminal activity that occurs on your network is quite another.
Changing the voting system would require a huge overhaul of the election process in America. And the two major parties would never, ever do anything to help facilitate that. So, in the meantime, STOP VOTING FOR REPUBLICANS OR DEMOCRATS. It doesn't even matter what "third" party you vote for, but stop wasting your vote on the two big ones.
This idiot obviously has no understanding of what "Turing complete" means, nor the fact that .NET qualifies as such. So why does his opinion matter in the slightest?
Another report on a separate incident said the conversation that was cut off was being done in Chinese, so it's not just the English speakers that are being targeted.
Won't happen, not after Tienanmen. But the thing is, it doesn't have to. China has a growing middle class with burgeoning economic clout. And regardless of what Mao thought, power comes from the strings of a purse not the end of a gun. Eventually, the ruling elite are going to have to give up some control or the wealthier Chinese will just start leaving and taking their wealth with them (and in this age of digital currency, good luck trying to stop that).
That hot brunette in the commercials? We'll still see her in ads for a year or so, right?
You also need one other critical component: heat. Considering the temperature on Titan is somewhere around -179C, fires aren't going to break out any time soon.
This "invasion" orchestrated by France and participated by the US, UK, Italy and Greece will be viewed by the more than 1 Billion Muslims around the world as yet another crusade against the Muslim world.
Considering the Arab League supports the intervention, you're probably (hopefully) wrong.
I don't know about you, but I expect my friends to tell me when I'm about to do something stupid, then do it with me when I start.
"Dude, you shouldn't order more Jaeggerbombs. Fuck, ok, give me one, too."
"You should not be with this chick, she's wrong for you. But of course I'll be your best man."
"I don't know, that river looks pretty shallow and this bridge is pretty high...so you first."
Anyone can be a friend when things are easy, real friends stick with you no matter what.
Nope, you're wrong. There is no "unless" in the hypothesis that raising taxes rarely, if ever, increases income. We're talking about effects in macroeconomics, arguing something in microeconomics isn't going to work.
The higher the government taxes, the more incentive people have either to hide their income, or just not bothering with earning in the first place. That is a fact that is as plain as the nose on your face. Please follow the rest of this thread and read through the data I linked to.
Pretty much. Of course, by his own standard, he's just realized what an idiot he is because he didn't respond to my response. So there you go.
You do: the local provider, or following this guy's example and creating your own. There, two options, now get to work and quit your bitching.
OK, genius, go find one instance where this has happened. I'll wait.
The only record of a broadband provider suing a potential competitor was TDS suing a local city to prevent them from launching a competing service using tax dollars. Do I have to spell out for you why that situation is drastically different and not at all comparable?
No, I "shut up" when I realized you were more interested in partisan finger pointing than in solving any actual problems (you still haven't given any reason why it's so important to focus on who ran up the debt; both major parties ran it up, which anyone who pays attention to the government would know).
And anyone who would call me "far far right wing" hasn't been paying attention to any of my posts.
That case has nothing to do with this one. It was a broadband provider suing a municipality to stop them from using taxpayers' money (including theirs, since the company paid taxes as did their employees) to build a competitor. So nice try, but it doesn't pass the smell test.
At least in America, there are no real monopolies to broadband, and this guy proves it. All you naysayers who complain about Comcast or other ISPs need to STFU and GTFO.
Why in gods' names would any telco waste money suing someone that's providing service in an area they aren't? Do you even think before you post, or is it all just knee-jerk reaction for you?
On the other hand, I do believe that while a monarch or a small ruling body is overwhelmingly likely to be corrupt, a bureaucracy will always become so because it separates rights from responsibilities.
Ah-ha! Something we completely agree on. Well said, Marty.