Hence, I think the mantra of 'if you don't like it, fork it" is not really valid in this scenario. I think it remains as valid as ever. In fact, it's precisely situations like this where the ability and right to fork is most important.
The day Firefox becomes Evil, we have the power to continue the browser as a free, open source project. XFree-86 (or however that's spelled) and X.org is a perfect example.
Most environmentalists supporting the Nuclear option do so only because it is the lesser of two evils, the latter of which (Global Warming) was not known of or understood back when the Nuclear Power protests were going on. This isn't ironic Actually, that's kind of the definition of irony.
And here's where I fit your caraciture: I do oppose raising energy rates and reducing consuption because it's anti-progressive, or as I prefer to say, regressive. You know, regression is better than progression towards annihilation.
How ironic that the crowd complaining about the War On Terror are the same crowd working to subvert the war effort through actions like these. Define "complaining about the War On Terror". I'm not sure what you're reffering to.
Not to put you down or anything, but I rolled my eyes at first at the repeat of this old joke. Always relevant but no longer funny. I'm just... shocked (or maybe, shocked that I'm shocked) how true it is AGAIN.
So why is it importand to mention that he, as a born American, spoke American Enlish? NY Times: "The spy's success hinged on an unusual family history of migration from Russia to Iowa and back. That gave him a strong commitment to Communism, a relaxed familiarity with American mores and no foreign accent."
By definition, the CEO has to pay more than the job below it, otherwise there is no motivation to get people to take the job.
ie: Why would I leave my 100K tech job, to become a team leader unless it pays more. I dunno, why would you leave your 100K team leader job to get a tech job unless it pays more? What if they both payed the same amount? Would your head explode?
Here's a question: Why does the CEO make half a million a year? Are we so brainwashed that we just assume a person with the title CEO should make crazy amounts of money?
*Prepares to beat off incoming flamebait/troll mods with a large stick*
Well, I think flying cars haven't come about because the idea is terrible, but that's not the point I'm gonna make.
The point I'm gonna make: I would imagine these things take up quite a bit of fuel. Isn't this precisely the wrong time for that?
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I apologize if I'm repeating already mentioned ideas. Alcohol makes for poor but abundant insight, redundancy and high mod points on Slashdot, so I'll try.
(ehem) You know, we're still figuring out the allocation of resources to practical matters on Earth these days. I'm no mathematician, but what serious probable difference does it make if we continue the SETI program now or in a hundred years when humanity will either have figured itself out or be extinct?
Why not wait until Bush is out of the office. Then send him to jail for all the crimes on a fair trial. I remember South Korea sending a few of their former presidents to jail.
It won't make a difference at this point anyway since invasion happened already. Hmm... Holding the president accountable after all his time to do the deeds is over with doesn't sound nearly as dangerous. Not that it has the slightest chance of happening either.
I agree with all your points and don't really have anything to add off the the top of my head. But I'll try anyway.;)
I still can't believe that in the Internet age, when all information anybody could possibly want to find out is at the reach of the fingertips, when perspectives from all over the world, of all events, can be accessed from the office or bedroom, we still suffer from massive ignorance and one-dimensional, pre-digested opinions on issues that directly impact everyones' lives. Perhaps this is part of the reason why we're still encouraged to view corporate (that is to say, for-profit) media as the only trustworthy source? I mean, for all its flaws, Wikipedia generally gives you a much more informative and fair description than the corporate media does. Either thing I said is quite sad.
For the time being, we have to console ourselves with the fact that Senate and House investigation committees are in Democrat hands, without which, for example, Alberto Gonzalez would probably still be in office and Rove in the White House. If you can't or won't decapitate, at least chip away. Small potatoes, I know, but to use another metaphor, at least brakes are being applied to the runaway freight train. But what difference does it really make if the Bush gang is the one actually in control of those offices (wait, did they hold the same offices? - can't remember)? If I were cynical (which I am) I'd say that these were just symbolic attacks on the Bush regime, only to appease a good chunk of of the masses (you know, the people who thought the guy last election who called for increasing the number of troops and never once said that he'd actually stop the war - John Kerry - was an anti-war candidate).
Is this that rare? I'd think that any household that could afford to buy an xbox rather than more pressing needs is probably solvent enough to have a stay-at-home partner. Well, I think you're wrong (a family that requires two working parents is likely able to buy an expensive toy every few years [or make the possible mistake of buying on credit]). But I suppose you may be right (what do I know, anyway?).
Maybe it depends on where you live. Here in the Bay Area, both parents need to work, period. But I have relatives in Utah who have, I think, six kids and only the father works. Granted, I don't know how much an airline pilot makes - maybe it's alot.
Side point: At least in many places, the liberation of women allowing them to have jobs ended up meaning that every adult needs one. Oh supply and demand, you crazy (to be generous) thing.
Please tell me why dictator that starves the population good. America bad. I really want to know the thought process behind that one. I don't think you responded at all to what I said. In fact, you provide another example of I was talking about: Don't have an excuse to bully someone? Call them evil. It's a really good one, cause if remind people that we have no right to bully them, you "support" the evil.
And by the way, I love this land, where I've lived all my life. Let's get that straight. What I despise is the government, in particular its role internationally.
...BUT! Please note, as I'm sure you won't, that I said nothing about which government is "worse". If you wish to have that debate, one I never entered into, perhaps you can find someone else (doubtful, of course: even communists aren't too happy to defend North Korea, if they do at all - which a lot don't).
The Russians weren't insane !! (evil maybe but insane no) My god, I'm sick of that argument. Everyone we don't like but have no excuse to bully is called nuts. Kim Jong-il is craaazy cause he's... wait, why again? Cause he's short and wears sunglasses? Man, that guy's nuts! Obviously he can't be trusted to have nukes like we can!
You realize that the Democrats expect to win the next election and want the same powers that Bush et al. have had. Indeed so. Which is precisely why they won't impeach him, which is precisely why this is so enraging. Actually, we can even back up a bit further: Holding the president accountable for serious violations of national and international law (as compared to having his dick sucked) is a dangerous president to set from the point of view of the government, since things like controlling the world through coercion and force is sort of its job.
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The day Firefox becomes Evil, we have the power to continue the browser as a free, open source project. XFree-86 (or however that's spelled) and X.org is a perfect example.
Yes, THIS is what free software was made for.
Nope, just a clever inventor of truth.
Not to put you down or anything, but I rolled my eyes at first at the repeat of this old joke. Always relevant but no longer funny. I'm just... shocked (or maybe, shocked that I'm shocked) how true it is AGAIN.
You could try not making stuff up? ;)
Granted, it'd be hilarious if you get +5
That can already be done by conditioning.
If you succeed in getting someone to mod you insightful, I'll buy you a coke.
"The spy's success hinged on an unusual family history of migration from
Russia to Iowa and back. That gave him a strong commitment to Communism,
a relaxed familiarity with American mores and no foreign accent."
ie: Why would I leave my 100K tech job, to become a team leader unless it pays more. I dunno, why would you leave your 100K team leader job to get a tech job unless it pays more? What if they both payed the same amount? Would your head explode?
Though that doesn't guarantee he's not still a crackpot.
Here's a question: Why does the CEO make half a million a year? Are we so brainwashed that we just assume a person with the title CEO should make crazy amounts of money?
*Prepares to beat off incoming flamebait/troll mods with a large stick*
Well, I think flying cars haven't come about because the idea is terrible, but that's not the point I'm gonna make.
The point I'm gonna make: I would imagine these things take up quite a bit of fuel. Isn't this precisely the wrong time for that?
I apologize if I'm repeating already mentioned ideas. Alcohol makes for poor but abundant insight, redundancy and high mod points on Slashdot, so I'll try.
(ehem) You know, we're still figuring out the allocation of resources to practical matters on Earth these days. I'm no mathematician, but what serious probable difference does it make if we continue the SETI program now or in a hundred years when humanity will either have figured itself out or be extinct?
It won't make a difference at this point anyway since invasion happened already. Hmm... Holding the president accountable after all his time to do the deeds is over with doesn't sound nearly as dangerous. Not that it has the slightest chance of happening either.
Maybe it depends on where you live. Here in the Bay Area, both parents need to work, period. But I have relatives in Utah who have, I think, six kids and only the father works. Granted, I don't know how much an airline pilot makes - maybe it's alot.
Side point: At least in many places, the liberation of women allowing them to have jobs ended up meaning that every adult needs one. Oh supply and demand, you crazy (to be generous) thing.
And by the way, I love this land, where I've lived all my life. Let's get that straight. What I despise is the government, in particular its role internationally.
Dude, I love you.