That's a pretty mealy-mouth post. You said so very little, yet used so many words!
I'm pretty sure there were lots of people "who were on the ground on day one" who don't give a rats ass about apologists like you expressing "disappointment" in the deep and widespread corruption that was uncovered during and after the hurricane.
Thank, pal, for your efforts. A few good apples in a rotten barrel do not stand a chance, though. That no officials were ever held accountable is way past horrible, rather it just bolsters my already well-earned cynical position.
Matter of fact, these kinds of incidents have evolved my position on the death penalty. It used to be no, it does not serve as a deterrent. Most violent crime, that's true.
But hey, I think for certain type of white-collar crime, it will serve as an amazing deterrent. Let's see CEO's and politicians and everyone in between continue their corruption unabated while their predecessor's body is still hanging on public display. I think somebody will be like "um, nah, I'm not gonna delete 3 years of white house emails, I wanna live. I quit. Yes, I'll testify."
I'm not sure if I'm joking anymore. Somebody compare the levels of obvious and visible corruption to the number of corruption trials held. Shit, how many years did it take for Ted Stevens to finally get nailed, for doing what he's always done since day one? Funny how something suddenly becomes illegal, even when nothing changes except when somebody comes along who is able to prosecute...nation of laws, my ass.
So basically you're screaming "Off with their heads!" in a shrill, ineffectual voice and trying to justify it as a political position? Neat.
gg nextmap
Chomsky would be proud. Now get back to work. That coffee won't make itself.
Rockwell sang, "Somebody's Watching Me." But they all look alike, right?
If you're such an expert, you might recall that Michael and Jermaine Jackson sang the chorus on that song, as they were childhood friends with Rockwell.
The ability to legally run their operating system on something other than their own machines was once an option. Now it is not, for all practical purposes.
Care to share some examples of condescending progressives? I always thought the neo-cons were the most condescending. They only talk in sound bites, about pre-approved talking points. It is as if they think the American public are too stupid to understand real discussion about real issues.
Is it just me or does the wife seem really really indifferent. Here is the possbility her husband's remains have been found, and she's "monitoring the situation"? The hell? Its not a weather system! Then again, I can't begin to imagine what she went through, so maybe this is an attempt on her part to keep her hopes from getting too high. I dunno, but really, does anyone else get this vibe?
Someone saying that they're "monitoring the situation" is a polite way of saying "thanks, I know. Now leave me alone."
This is offtopic but screw it, it needs saying. I'm sick of anonymous asshate like the parent poster defending the sociopaths who caused the necessity to save the country.
That money didn't just go away. It went to extremely rich people.
You're not going to solve the problem by rewarding the people who caused the problem in the first place. We need some serious banking regulation in this country, starting with a cap on interest rates at some multiple of the prime. Outlawing golden parachutes.
The government isn't going to bail me out, but you want it to bail out the people who have the means to bail themselves out? Smartassed comments are needed a whole lot more than bailing out uber-rich sociopaths. Ever hear of Will Rogers?
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You could have just screeched 'Off with their heads!' instead of typing all that.
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That's a pretty mealy-mouth post. You said so very little, yet used so many words!
I'm pretty sure there were lots of people "who were on the ground on day one" who don't give a rats ass about apologists like you expressing "disappointment" in the deep and widespread corruption that was uncovered during and after the hurricane.
Thank, pal, for your efforts. A few good apples in a rotten barrel do not stand a chance, though. That no officials were ever held accountable is way past horrible, rather it just bolsters my already well-earned cynical position.
Matter of fact, these kinds of incidents have evolved my position on the death penalty. It used to be no, it does not serve as a deterrent. Most violent crime, that's true.
But hey, I think for certain type of white-collar crime, it will serve as an amazing deterrent. Let's see CEO's and politicians and everyone in between continue their corruption unabated while their predecessor's body is still hanging on public display. I think somebody will be like "um, nah, I'm not gonna delete 3 years of white house emails, I wanna live. I quit. Yes, I'll testify."
I'm not sure if I'm joking anymore. Somebody compare the levels of obvious and visible corruption to the number of corruption trials held. Shit, how many years did it take for Ted Stevens to finally get nailed, for doing what he's always done since day one? Funny how something suddenly becomes illegal, even when nothing changes except when somebody comes along who is able to prosecute...nation of laws, my ass.
So basically you're screaming "Off with their heads!" in a shrill, ineffectual voice and trying to justify it as a political position? Neat.
gg nextmap
Chomsky would be proud. Now get back to work. That coffee won't make itself.
8) Car Analogy
9) Linux Circlejerk
10) Old Meme
11) Religious Flamewar
Who on earth would need a 5GHz CPU on the desktop?
Somebody without central heat?
Why edit articles by people that can't write for people that don't read? Waste of effort.
So, did you roll it out because you lost a bet or what?
but that's not as easy as just figuring out which part is the stove.
Meh. This is the Dot; most folks here couldn't find their backsides with a flashlight, both hands and an instruction manual.
=Smidge=
Of course they could. They'd just argue that the hole in the center is the sun.
You've been trolled, musical talent is an awesome thing & it's own reward.
No kidding. Much like being able to draw, it can give your sense of self a bit more of crunchy center than if you didn't have it.
of how many starving children in Africa they could have fed instead of buying a jet so they can show off.
I propose a new term for this sort of comment: LOLcialism.
Australia turned out ok.
Enjoy your mandatory internet filter.
Rockwell sang, "Somebody's Watching Me." But they all look alike, right?
If you're such an expert, you might recall that Michael and Jermaine Jackson sang the chorus on that song, as they were childhood friends with Rockwell.
Feel free to get offended for no reason though.
The ability to legally run their operating system on something other than their own machines was once an option. Now it is not, for all practical purposes.
I think not.
Best regards,
UTW
Consider starting.
I know of a lot of brilliant scientists and engineers that I don't share the same political views with. Werner von Braun comes to mind...
Oh, you meant programming. Well, fuck it. =P
Hang it on the wall.
get out of here stalker
Personally, I find there to be little real difference between sock puppets and people incapable of independent thought.
Whoever wins, they lose.
Care to share some examples of condescending progressives? I always thought the neo-cons were the most condescending. They only talk in sound bites, about pre-approved talking points. It is as if they think the American public are too stupid to understand real discussion about real issues.
What a superb example.
Is it just me or does the wife seem really really indifferent. Here is the possbility her husband's remains have been found, and she's "monitoring the situation"? The hell? Its not a weather system! Then again, I can't begin to imagine what she went through, so maybe this is an attempt on her part to keep her hopes from getting too high. I dunno, but really, does anyone else get this vibe?
Someone saying that they're "monitoring the situation" is a polite way of saying "thanks, I know. Now leave me alone."
if slashdot reported everything that was "at some level" technology news, it would just be a news site.
No, it would be a conspiracy theory clearinghouse.
This is offtopic but screw it, it needs saying. I'm sick of anonymous asshate like the parent poster defending the sociopaths who caused the necessity to save the country.
That money didn't just go away. It went to extremely rich people.
You're not going to solve the problem by rewarding the people who caused the problem in the first place. We need some serious banking regulation in this country, starting with a cap on interest rates at some multiple of the prime. Outlawing golden parachutes.
The government isn't going to bail me out, but you want it to bail out the people who have the means to bail themselves out? Smartassed comments are needed a whole lot more than bailing out uber-rich sociopaths. Ever hear of Will Rogers?
"No bonus" boxes checked.
You could have just screeched 'Off with their heads!' instead of typing all that.
You're an idiot. Read the thread.
No. Don't. It'll just make you dumber. Trust me.
That should be make F&F loan money to poor people with no assets.
They could call it 'The New New Deal'!
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Thank you for making a joke that was actually funny. =)
It doesn't require sophistication.
Merely arrogance.