The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. - Ayn Rand
When Linux offers the same support for and number of games as Windoze, I'll switch. I guarantee if not for DirectX, Win would have half the non-corporate users that it has.
Here's the thing. This is just another step down the wrong path. Just like gun restrictions, these harsh crackdowns mostly affect only those abiding by the law. Little by little, things erode away until we're left with a politically correct police state trying to "protect us from terrorism".
The US Federal government is only supposed to do a limited number of things, and a national ID card isn't one of them. If they want to get a new Constitution that broadens the Fed's powers, then so be it. Most dictatorships don't happen over night. ----- First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the Communists and I did not speak out because I was not a Communist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out for me. Pastor Martin Niemöller
I don't mind advertising on the Web. It's part and parcel of having decent content on a lot of sites. However, what I mind is the advertising being thrust into my face in the form of those annoying flash ads, pop-ups, pop-unders, and all sorts of annoyances that prevent enjoyment of the original site.
Banner ads, sure. I'll even click on them from time to time to keep my favourite sites going. But the rest get the Adblock treatment.
Politicizing something they've only had their minions go out and research for their political gain. It's just another attempt to try and gain the "moral high ground".
Nevermind that parents aren't parenting. God forbid you stop working for a few years to take care of and raise your kid. God forbid you tell your kid "no, you can't have that"... you have to buy them whatever they want in order to make up for your lack of involvement in their life. Just give them over to the government from the age of 3 or 4. Let them be raised by their peers, the media, and government union workers. They'll be just fine as long as there aren't any bad video games out there.
Anyone for starting a new civilization on Mars? Anyone?
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Ben Franklin
"First they came for the Communists, but I was not a Communist, so I said nothing. Then they came for the Social Democrats, but I was not a Social Democrat, so I did nothing. Then came the trade unionists, but I was not a trade unionist. And then they came for the Jews, but I was not a Jew, so I did little. Then when they came for me, there was no one left to stand up for me." - Pastor Niemöller on the Holocaust
You people crack me up. *wah!* War is bad! *wah!* "We're computer geeks who think we understand foreign policy!" Get over it, and stop putting yourselves in a position of supposed intellectual superiority.
I understand that most of you couldn't care less that Saddam tortures and kills his people. You are probably the same people who would have ignored Stalin's atrocities because they "didn't harm anyone else". Iraq's leader has stated objectives that include controlling the entirety of the Arab world and its oil. So certainly, let's let him go so that he can lead Iraq to becoming another WW2-era Germany or current-era North Korea.
Or, perhaps you could consider this. Liberate Iraq so that the rest of the world can have access to the historical treasures of the Cradle of Civilization.
Feel free to continue your "witty" political banter.
Slashdot Mirror
See: Bernie Madoff
The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. - Ayn Rand
Three words: Federal Aviation Administration.
Require anyone who flies to have a RealID to get through security.
It can be done, unfortunately.
Shouldn't be taxed in the first place.
If you must punish someone, then why not punish those taking the photos instead of those who download them?
Society is retarded.
Two words. Viva Mexico!
... sort of)
(j/k
When Linux offers the same support for and number of games as Windoze, I'll switch. I guarantee if not for DirectX, Win would have half the non-corporate users that it has.
Here's the thing. This is just another step down the wrong path. Just like gun restrictions, these harsh crackdowns mostly affect only those abiding by the law. Little by little, things erode away until we're left with a politically correct police state trying to "protect us from terrorism".
The US Federal government is only supposed to do a limited number of things, and a national ID card isn't one of them. If they want to get a new Constitution that broadens the Fed's powers, then so be it. Most dictatorships don't happen over night.
-----
First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left
to speak out for me.
Pastor Martin Niemöller
Hunting is a primal sport and should be treated as such.
Also note that anyone who opposes hunting damn well better be a vegetarian.
I don't mind advertising on the Web. It's part and parcel of having decent content on a lot of sites. However, what I mind is the advertising being thrust into my face in the form of those annoying flash ads, pop-ups, pop-unders, and all sorts of annoyances that prevent enjoyment of the original site.
Banner ads, sure. I'll even click on them from time to time to keep my favourite sites going. But the rest get the Adblock treatment.
Politicizing something they've only had their minions go out and research for their political gain. It's just another attempt to try and gain the "moral high ground".
Nevermind that parents aren't parenting. God forbid you stop working for a few years to take care of and raise your kid. God forbid you tell your kid "no, you can't have that"... you have to buy them whatever they want in order to make up for your lack of involvement in their life. Just give them over to the government from the age of 3 or 4. Let them be raised by their peers, the media, and government union workers. They'll be just fine as long as there aren't any bad video games out there.
Anyone for starting a new civilization on Mars? Anyone?
Why does it always HAVE to fall back to the Imperial Federal Government to fund everything with MY money?
Let it be done by private organizations, who are faster, more efficient, and FAR more effective.
Let these sink in as deeply as you like.
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Ben Franklin
"First they came for the Communists, but I was not a Communist, so I said nothing. Then they came for the Social Democrats, but I was not a Social Democrat, so I did nothing. Then came the trade unionists, but I was not a trade unionist. And then they came for the Jews, but I was not a Jew, so I did little. Then when they came for me, there was no one left to stand up for me." - Pastor Niemöller on the Holocaust
Bingo. If not for DirectX, I'd probably be on a Mac.
Quit your bitching. Do some research and either reply in a positive manner, or go away.
It's no wonder Americans ignore the international community in general. You people whine too much.
Walgurf
You people crack me up. *wah!* War is bad! *wah!* "We're computer geeks who think we understand foreign policy!" Get over it, and stop putting yourselves in a position of supposed intellectual superiority.
I understand that most of you couldn't care less that Saddam tortures and kills his people. You are probably the same people who would have ignored Stalin's atrocities because they "didn't harm anyone else". Iraq's leader has stated objectives that include controlling the entirety of the Arab world and its oil. So certainly, let's let him go so that he can lead Iraq to becoming another WW2-era Germany or current-era North Korea.
Or, perhaps you could consider this. Liberate Iraq so that the rest of the world can have access to the historical treasures of the Cradle of Civilization.
Feel free to continue your "witty" political banter.
Walgurf