At this point, Twitter benefits greatly from Trump utilizing the platform.
If Twitter does remove Trump - not only will they significantly piss off a significant percentage (20% ???) of users, whatever platform Trump utilizes next will experience a surge in popularity.
Twitter won't win in general public opinion from such a removal, either.
Of COURSE many people would love it. This country is quite polarized politically.
"I resisted the temptation to chain myself to the baseâ"I wish Iâ(TM)d thought to bring the necessary equipmentâ"but did pay my respects and take some photos."
I too, was born in the USA. I too, was raised here.
I am STOKED, and I am quite serious about Trump.
I am so freakin glad that Hillary did not win.
Trump is 10 times better (ok, more than that) than Obama.
I support the Constitution. The federal gov't is way out of control.
States rights should usually trump (get it?) the feds.
I'm not a conservative, I am a Constitutional Libertarian.
Yes, I will vote for Trump in 2020. I am very happy with his ability to yank the chains of all the leftists. I like that he speaks and tells it the way it is.
FUCK political correctness.
So many Americans think JUST like me. Many do not speak up, because they would suffer from the tolerant (not) left wing.
Yes, MAGA.
I do not apologize for what I think, say or believe.
I absolutely believe America First. Every. Single. Time.
I absolutely understand this is a request by the EU.
And if I (as an American company), open an office IN the EU, then yes, I am subject to the GDPR.
If I, as an American company without offices in the EU sell merchandise, and an EU citizen purchases from me - I, and my company, are NOT subject to the EU.
I am sure the EU thinks they can impose their will, but they are incorrect. They have not the teeth to actually extract funds from me in the form of penalties, regardless if they impose them. The imposing is simply expressing the will of the EU - but they aren't in my sandbox.
Just like if an EU citizen is IN the USA, they have to follow US laws. But an EU citizen partaking in a legal activity over there, that is illegal in the USA is of no consequence.
I am most curious to understand what legal path the EU will take to impose a fine on a business that has no legal presence in the EU.
Instead of 'sudo', but about just 'su' ? So instead of using sudo to do something, I su to the needed user, do that thing with the necessary privilege, then switch back to my regular user/whatever?
I'm still on 14.04 myself. Interestingly, the same installation on the third laptop. 1st one died, second one I spilled coffee on and FRIED it, and third one still going strong. Just moved my drive to the 2nd and 3rd laptops and continued on.
I like 14.04, but it is getting a bit long in the tooth. It is time to upgrade to see the performance in the newer kernels, and other things. Even then, I've messed with this install so much I think I've done a few things to make it less performent.
I'm one of those people that think the market should set the price. Say Apple prices their new iPhone at $1000 or whatever, what's the problem? If the end consumer wants the phone, they will pay. If it is too much, they will not.
Now, stepping back from this focus on this transaction is the question, "How could they price this hardware for this much?"
In my opinion, it comes back to the government in multiple ways facilitating this. From out of control patents, a really wacked legal system, etc, etc.
So, it isn't swindling, but I'd be delighted to eliminate the legal construct of "corporation" immediately and then proceed to dismantle a lot of the other problems.
I know there is a lot of hate for Unity, but I really like it. I'm sad to see it going away. It just sat over there on the left, hidden til I moved my mouse over there, with a great interface.
Well... that's my opinion. I'll adapt to whatever comes next.
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The problem is that we always think we are safer(ist).
In no scenario of a Model T failure would it devastate the environment.
What is going on in Japan and subsequently in the Pacific Ocean is a travesty.
I absolutely LOVE the idea and concept of Nuclear. But that damn radiation......
Amuse? Yes.
Shock and/or appall? Nah.
But the Red Green show is AWESOME!!!
Hopefully about 329 weeks til Trump leaves office.
At this point, Twitter benefits greatly from Trump utilizing the platform.
If Twitter does remove Trump - not only will they significantly piss off a significant percentage (20% ???) of users, whatever platform Trump utilizes next will experience a surge in popularity.
Twitter won't win in general public opinion from such a removal, either.
Of COURSE many people would love it. This country is quite polarized politically.
"I resisted the temptation to chain myself to the baseâ"I wish Iâ(TM)d thought to bring the necessary equipmentâ"but did pay my respects and take some photos."
ROFL at the lunacy.
Hilarious. Thanks. :)
I too, was born in the USA.
I too, was raised here.
I am STOKED, and I am quite serious about Trump.
I am so freakin glad that Hillary did not win.
Trump is 10 times better (ok, more than that) than Obama.
I support the Constitution. The federal gov't is way out of control.
States rights should usually trump (get it?) the feds.
I'm not a conservative, I am a Constitutional Libertarian.
Yes, I will vote for Trump in 2020. I am very happy with his ability to yank the chains of all the leftists. I like that he speaks and tells it the way it is.
FUCK political correctness.
So many Americans think JUST like me. Many do not speak up, because they would suffer from the tolerant (not) left wing.
Yes, MAGA.
I do not apologize for what I think, say or believe.
I absolutely believe America First.
Every. Single. Time.
And, IDGAF what you think.
It'll be great. And I am quite serious.
I absolutely understand this is a request by the EU.
And if I (as an American company), open an office IN the EU, then yes, I am subject to the GDPR.
If I, as an American company without offices in the EU sell merchandise, and an EU citizen purchases from me - I, and my company, are NOT subject to the EU.
I am sure the EU thinks they can impose their will, but they are incorrect. They have not the teeth to actually extract funds from me in the form of penalties, regardless if they impose them. The imposing is simply expressing the will of the EU - but they aren't in my sandbox.
Just like if an EU citizen is IN the USA, they have to follow US laws. But an EU citizen partaking in a legal activity over there, that is illegal in the USA is of no consequence.
I am most curious to understand what legal path the EU will take to impose a fine on a business that has no legal presence in the EU.
Americans don't even HAVE to. It is EU law. Not USA law. Not international law.
The EU doesn't get to impose their will on the world.
And. They cannot. They can strut. They can posture.
And, so what?
It's EU law, not international law.
Unless you are actually under EU jurisdiction, no nothing.
The EU is toothless and just wishing the world would do what it wants.
Perhaps the 'citizens' there should only choose to deal with those that specifically state they adhere to the GDPR.
You and I? Continue life as normal.
Indeed. Simply not reply or send a reply with, "FUCK OFF".
Done.
UNLESS you are actually a 'citizen' and subject to the EU jurisdiction, OR you have registered as an entity in their jurisdiction - just ignore it.
The EU can threaten, but as I am not part of the EU, I will continue to be free to engage with any EU citizen under the jurisdiction of MY government.
The EU wants, requests, and might get. Cannot enforce.
Invited does not equal forced.
Pressured does not equal forced.
The women absolutely made their own choices.
NO ONE FORCED THEM.
I never support forcing anyone. That is wrong.
Thank you for your opinion piece. I've noted your opinion, briefly. Now, I've discarded it.
Thank you for playing.
Thank you, Arth1
But... not everyone has good taste in literature.
(Serious question here, as I am only a user.)
Instead of 'sudo', but about just 'su' ? So instead of using sudo to do something, I su to the needed user, do that thing with the necessary privilege, then switch back to my regular user/whatever?
I speculate that something will happen, and they will all die.
The amount of infrastructure needed, backup supplies, essential items is pretty astounding.
I suppose with enough air and food they could fortify themselves in a pressurized bunker.
All of this? A freakin' waste of taxpayer dollars.
I'm still on 14.04 myself. Interestingly, the same installation on the third laptop. 1st one died, second one I spilled coffee on and FRIED it, and third one still going strong. Just moved my drive to the 2nd and 3rd laptops and continued on.
I like 14.04, but it is getting a bit long in the tooth. It is time to upgrade to see the performance in the newer kernels, and other things. Even then, I've messed with this install so much I think I've done a few things to make it less performent.
I'm thinking strongly about Mint.
Whatever I use, I'd like it to be a Debian base.
I'm one of those people that think the market should set the price. Say Apple prices their new iPhone at $1000 or whatever, what's the problem? If the end consumer wants the phone, they will pay. If it is too much, they will not.
Now, stepping back from this focus on this transaction is the question, "How could they price this hardware for this much?"
In my opinion, it comes back to the government in multiple ways facilitating this. From out of control patents, a really wacked legal system, etc, etc.
So, it isn't swindling, but I'd be delighted to eliminate the legal construct of "corporation" immediately and then proceed to dismantle a lot of the other problems.
I know there is a lot of hate for Unity, but I really like it. I'm sad to see it going away. It just sat over there on the left, hidden til I moved my mouse over there, with a great interface.
Well... that's my opinion. I'll adapt to whatever comes next.
He can change his name, but not his gender.
And he isn't one of those very few edge cases. But he is certainly a whacked out head case.
His actions in the military were abhorrent, and he should still be in prison.
Aren't they?