First, it does not matter what our leaders do, as long as one American is breathing Arabian air we are in the wrong.
So whats our new White House going to do? Nothing. Just like they did the last street marches in Iran where many were killed. Oh I know our wonderful President probably stamped his feet but Iran's leadership couldn't give a rats ass about Obama. They have already dismissed him as a credible threat. Obama completely glazed over the first street marches and backs down FROM EVERYONE. Hell the only people he talks stern with are our allies. I guess he figures they are stuck with us.
Iran's leadership will kill who it wants and Obama and Company will act all knowing and loving because this is a photo op Presidency and not an action oriented Presidency. People looking to do away with oppressive dictatorships around the world one option with Obama as President, wait four years.
Look at Obama's policy on Darfur if you want to know the plight of those being oppressed and murdered world wide, more negotiation and words.
years at this. I doubt all the angst here in the states or Europe amount to a hill of beans. I see that our current Administrations new stance was accepted with glee by the leaders of Iran who more than likely feel they can now act with impunity since we have a real wimp in the White House.
Note to the current Administration, Bush didn't create the bad guys by labeling them, they were bad, he just gave us a sign.
Any successful revolution in that country is not going to come off without outside assistance. Considering that no one wants to do anything to stop them from creating a bomb who in the hell do you think is going to help their people? What? A bunch of geeks insuring their message gets out? WOW, ask me how well that helped the Chinese concerning that little incident with tanks in a certain square, ask me how well that works now when we have a new Administration that told the Chinese that human rights were not their pressing concern. We have an Administration in the US which indirectly encourages these dictatorships.
development bill. There seems to always be a sufficient number of them who are free with their money to get new modes of travel off the ground (no pun intended)
Time is one commodity which for some has a lot of value. In the current incarnation SS2 and such are simple frivolity but the questions becomes, how can this be extended to get somewhere else on the globe is a shortened amount of time? Granted in this day of video conferencing and such the need to be there isn't as great.
Carrying people up is neat, carry them from point to point faster is something that has value too. Yeah, the cost is more than its value but further development would bring it down to where it would fit within "exceptional need"
because too many people are still confusing columnist with journalist and their own petty ideology prevents them from distinguishing which is which. Yet here you trumpet one case in Florida as proof we need more government intervention, yet fail to realize it was the government which approved the view because in the end the judge did the same twisting of law that legislators always do.
In other words, I am far more inclined to rely on the free market to regulate because there is always the government to bring exceptional cases too. With the government entrenched then you merely will get the party line and who will you object too? After all they are "regulated" and as such already are vouched as being truthful.
I am quite sure both of us can cite "exceptional cases" but it is a meaningless game of tit for tat.
The simply matter is, we have Congressmen who are more than willing to step in to make sure that information is delivered how they want it and they want to determine what facts are appropriate, let alone what constitutes a fact. The amazing part is how willing many are to give it to them provided it shuts out viewpoints they object too.
One case does not make a good example of why we need government regulation, what it does show there is a system in place to highlight these issues. The fact the courts cannot get it right is only more proof the government is not solution. Worse, what have they done since then to correct the issue cited?
The government is already looking to extend the "Fairness Doctrine" into areas other than radio specifically under the guise that "printed press" is all that is truly protected. They are more than willing to give money to the printed press now that they are adoring fans of the current administration and bills being passed through Congress. The printed press is more than willing so sell out those who compete against it to maintain their position.
seeing an "emergency" someone will step in with government money, more regulation, etc, and it just goes downhill from here.
Democrat Henry Waxman says that our imperial federal government will be involved in shaping the future of journalism in this country. He claims that it is "essential to U.S. democracy." John Leibowitz, the Chairman of the FTC says, "News is a public good... We should be willing to take action if necessary to preserve the news that is vital to democracy."
I am far less worried about big media companies and the like. I am more than inclined to fear the Federal Government getting involved. Worse, they will twist the meaning to lay claim that any press other than "printed" is not covered "exactly" by the Constitution thereby allowing them to "help" out by providing some regulation. Very similar to how they exploit the fact that Radio isn't specifically listed in the Constitution/BOR and therefor they have a right to affect them. Sad is how many cheer it on who don't like AM talk radio without understanding that giving the government a foot in the door opens all to the affect.
Libertarians do not deny the right to shelter or food. They never have. Your welcome to obtain those as you see fit as long as you don't deprive another of their life, property, or rights.
The key is that you have no right to demand the property and rights of others to satisfy your desires. This includes not having others act as proxy in taking from others. This is not the same as denying you your "right" to shelter or food. Though it amazes me as to what constitutes a right. We have people claiming rights to cell phones, internet, and other such garbage too. Who is correct?
I think the best summary of the Libertarian outlook is, don't expect others to do it for you unless you first try to do it yourself.
when you just hand people other people's stuff without requirement of effort you simply encourage more of the behavior that led to creating people of the first group. We have examples of this in every society. People who have figured out that if they lower their standards enough they can exist on the welfare of others. Yes there are cases anyone can cite showing someone who is trying but not getting ahead, but those are not the focus of the problem.
I have far more respect for someone working at Wal-Mart/McDonalds/Etc than the person collecting unemployment and not working there because "its beneath them" or not cool. The real adults of this world will work any legal job to provide food and shelter for their families, even if it means more than one. Been there, done that. The rest are just selfish jerks too wrapped up in themselves.
and there were there are millions and millions to be made, common sense does not apply. Only convoluted readings of the law which end the desired result of the plaintiff.
In other words, games became an issue after all those stories in the news about how much money they made in X days of release. The ADA was practically crafted as a gift to lawyers, the handicap might have actually ranked second, no probably third after special interest groups (defined as people who take offense for others provided their is profit involved)
let alone laws governing what can and cannot be shipped to where it is pretty easy to understand that one of the biggest hurdles of establishing a new business is government.
I code for distribution systems myself and the complexity of where items can go, the taxes on each per locale, and even how they must be transported, are mind boggling. Too many times competition includes fighting local governments who seem to find ways to create fines based on that day's interpretation of a law
You left out one important part of your 200 passenger plane. Strength of materials to enable any reasonable speeds. I would be curious just how calm of air this solar plane needs to get airborne and stay there without being being damaged. Then there is the whole issue of flying for that many days and not encountering turbulent weather.
Planes already use exotic materials to weigh as little as financially reasons allow. While this solar plane is a neat concept its nothing more than that. I was more interested in human powered flight across the channel.
the solution is to make science, let alone education cool. As my girlfriend puts it, convincing her child that its not acting white, its about not having to rely on others, its about being proud of yourself, its about being able to take care of yourself and others.
Focusing on money is what gets us into the mess we are in. The problem with much of education today is that children don't see the investment being worth while because even they can see people getting something for nothing. They have this tv mentality that nothing should be hard. Pride in self. Many science oriented jobs pay well, the problem is that they may not pay well initially.
Its just like sports. The best get paid the big bucks. They focus on it, they have an affinity for it, they have the drive to keep pushing. You don't wake up one day and graduate one day and end up in wealth. You earn it through hard work.
who is responsible else how will the lawyers get paid?
So, the Corp is responsible. Big deal. Fix the problem. I do not see how this entitles anyone to sue the government for money. Whats next? Suing the government for permitting tobacco sales? Its not like the government doesn't know they are bad for you.
instead of a police action where every activity is on film or subject to investigation.
I doubt we could have won WW2 under the rules we use now, people no longer have the stomach to do what needs to be done.
I know that your point is true, but we also lose soldiers to bombs elsewhere. We also manage to lose many times more to drunk driving yet we turn a blind eye to that.
when the items in the loss category far exceed those in the win column in areas of importance or magnitude.
Its like having a city claim crime is down because jaywalker incidents are down 100% while ignoring the fact it was because someone was shooting them.
This is President Wall Street. Main Street won't matter to him until 2011. For all the anguish and hysteria over Bush and his so called allegiance to big business, at least Bush wasn't just handing money to Wall Street. Obama proved one thing about trickle down economics, its too slow and inefficient as a means to reward those who really support the campaigns, its many times faster to just send them tax payer money directly.
because I really am starting to see Apple in bed more and more with Hollywood.
One of the few things that makes over the net movies more agreeable to me is that unlike blu-ray I do not have to skip past ads for eight other movies, if they allow me to skip. (fortunately some blu ray players don't enforce it)
The idea that higher taxes are needed is purely ignorant of the problem. How can rural schools consistently spend less than many big cities per pupil yet turn out better educated students? It happens across the country.
The real money problems in public education are simple. 1. Non teaching positions, usually used to give jobs to friends and family of local lawmakers. 2. Overly generous pay to teachers with seniority without regard to ability 3. Over priced administrators. 4. Ridiculous retirement packages.
Did you notice anything about the list? Its all focused on who works there and not why they are there in the first place. Education has become a jobs program.
The reason its hard to push increases of taxes through is because most people are tired of it. Tired of seeing it wasted on the Federal level people naturally take it out where they can have effect. Tired of watching huge buildings named after living politicians instead of being used where it should be.
Tire of seeing threats of cutting police, fire, and teachers, when every little budget problem comes across instead of cutting non essential (crony employment jobs) and vote buying benefits programs.
Taxes are the last thing we need more of for this problem, but considering the state of education I can see how many would come to that conclusion, they were not taught to think
I still think one of the reasons Blu Ray won in the end is because HD required the movie start when you loaded the DvD. My Disney produced Blu Ray discs are loaded with nearly a dozen ads and such before the movie selection screen pops.
Its a constant pushing of "Next Chapter" after loading many Blu Ray titles. If they going to stream them over the net for free after a barrage of ads the least they could do is reduce the price of Blu Ray discs. Fortunately I haven't had a problem with skipping the ads, but I do have to press "Next Chapter" as each loads. One day someone might wise up and figure a way to go directly to the movie again.
Your quote reminds me very much of that Glen Beck story yesterday.
Unless they//Apple// specifically deny or acknowledge the event it has not occurred?
this is like their constant updating of iTunes or iPod firmware to prevent non Apple use. Yet they would never come and say it.
Look at the title of the article, OS X update officially kills, not Apple. It is the same type of reference as saying "guns kill people, instead of blaming the people".
I understand what you intended to say but it comes off as someone knee jerk defending Apple for their latest stunt.
would not look at phone, cable/sat, etc, contracts the same way.
I know people paying more per month for cell or tv service than this device costs! It is all about context. To some of us $100 is impulse, to others its "do I eat" or can I put it on lay away, and to some its a "tip".
This is a great price in the realm of video controllers, let alone the possibilities it opens up. Think of it as the razor, they will get you on the blades (games)
I really get tired of hearing that all the hate comes from the right when the left is just as guilty of it, if not more so in recent times. The Rush debacle was probably the lowest point some major media outlets reached since Dan Rather and CBS did in 2004.
Glen Beck makes himself a target and I bet he comes away richer for it. However, try this same type of website against someone who is black, gay, or Muslim, and see how long it lasts; if Beck were either of the tree I bet it would have been taking down by intimidation long before this. The media essentially ignored this site because they enjoyed it but if you touch one of the areas they are sensitive too I know it will be front page "hate crime" news.
Slashdot Mirror
are deafening
No wait, they are not.
Sorry, but you over estimate the the result.
First, it does not matter what our leaders do, as long as one American is breathing Arabian air we are in the wrong.
So whats our new White House going to do? Nothing. Just like they did the last street marches in Iran where many were killed. Oh I know our wonderful President probably stamped his feet but Iran's leadership couldn't give a rats ass about Obama. They have already dismissed him as a credible threat. Obama completely glazed over the first street marches and backs down FROM EVERYONE. Hell the only people he talks stern with are our allies. I guess he figures they are stuck with us.
Iran's leadership will kill who it wants and Obama and Company will act all knowing and loving because this is a photo op Presidency and not an action oriented Presidency. People looking to do away with oppressive dictatorships around the world one option with Obama as President, wait four years.
Look at Obama's policy on Darfur if you want to know the plight of those being oppressed and murdered world wide, more negotiation and words.
years at this. I doubt all the angst here in the states or Europe amount to a hill of beans. I see that our current Administrations new stance was accepted with glee by the leaders of Iran who more than likely feel they can now act with impunity since we have a real wimp in the White House.
Note to the current Administration, Bush didn't create the bad guys by labeling them, they were bad, he just gave us a sign.
Any successful revolution in that country is not going to come off without outside assistance. Considering that no one wants to do anything to stop them from creating a bomb who in the hell do you think is going to help their people? What? A bunch of geeks insuring their message gets out? WOW, ask me how well that helped the Chinese concerning that little incident with tanks in a certain square, ask me how well that works now when we have a new Administration that told the Chinese that human rights were not their pressing concern. We have an Administration in the US which indirectly encourages these dictatorships.
development bill. There seems to always be a sufficient number of them who are free with their money to get new modes of travel off the ground (no pun intended)
Time is one commodity which for some has a lot of value. In the current incarnation SS2 and such are simple frivolity but the questions becomes, how can this be extended to get somewhere else on the globe is a shortened amount of time? Granted in this day of video conferencing and such the need to be there isn't as great.
Carrying people up is neat, carry them from point to point faster is something that has value too. Yeah, the cost is more than its value but further development would bring it down to where it would fit within "exceptional need"
because too many people are still confusing columnist with journalist and their own petty ideology prevents them from distinguishing which is which. Yet here you trumpet one case in Florida as proof we need more government intervention, yet fail to realize it was the government which approved the view because in the end the judge did the same twisting of law that legislators always do.
In other words, I am far more inclined to rely on the free market to regulate because there is always the government to bring exceptional cases too. With the government entrenched then you merely will get the party line and who will you object too? After all they are "regulated" and as such already are vouched as being truthful.
I am quite sure both of us can cite "exceptional cases" but it is a meaningless game of tit for tat.
The simply matter is, we have Congressmen who are more than willing to step in to make sure that information is delivered how they want it and they want to determine what facts are appropriate, let alone what constitutes a fact. The amazing part is how willing many are to give it to them provided it shuts out viewpoints they object too.
One case does not make a good example of why we need government regulation, what it does show there is a system in place to highlight these issues. The fact the courts cannot get it right is only more proof the government is not solution. Worse, what have they done since then to correct the issue cited?
The government is already looking to extend the "Fairness Doctrine" into areas other than radio specifically under the guise that "printed press" is all that is truly protected. They are more than willing to give money to the printed press now that they are adoring fans of the current administration and bills being passed through Congress. The printed press is more than willing so sell out those who compete against it to maintain their position.
seeing an "emergency" someone will step in with government money, more regulation, etc, and it just goes downhill from here.
Democrat Henry Waxman says that our imperial federal government will be involved in shaping the future of journalism in this country. He claims that it is "essential to U.S. democracy." John Leibowitz, the Chairman of the FTC says, "News is a public good ... We should be willing to take action if necessary to preserve the news that is vital to democracy."
See one story at http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9CAJBQ80&show_article=1
I am far less worried about big media companies and the like. I am more than inclined to fear the Federal Government getting involved. Worse, they will twist the meaning to lay claim that any press other than "printed" is not covered "exactly" by the Constitution thereby allowing them to "help" out by providing some regulation. Very similar to how they exploit the fact that Radio isn't specifically listed in the Constitution/BOR and therefor they have a right to affect them. Sad is how many cheer it on who don't like AM talk radio without understanding that giving the government a foot in the door opens all to the affect.
Libertarians do not deny the right to shelter or food. They never have. Your welcome to obtain those as you see fit as long as you don't deprive another of their life, property, or rights.
The key is that you have no right to demand the property and rights of others to satisfy your desires. This includes not having others act as proxy in taking from others. This is not the same as denying you your "right" to shelter or food. Though it amazes me as to what constitutes a right. We have people claiming rights to cell phones, internet, and other such garbage too. Who is correct?
I think the best summary of the Libertarian outlook is, don't expect others to do it for you unless you first try to do it yourself.
when you just hand people other people's stuff without requirement of effort you simply encourage more of the behavior that led to creating people of the first group. We have examples of this in every society. People who have figured out that if they lower their standards enough they can exist on the welfare of others. Yes there are cases anyone can cite showing someone who is trying but not getting ahead, but those are not the focus of the problem.
I have far more respect for someone working at Wal-Mart/McDonalds/Etc than the person collecting unemployment and not working there because "its beneath them" or not cool. The real adults of this world will work any legal job to provide food and shelter for their families, even if it means more than one. Been there, done that. The rest are just selfish jerks too wrapped up in themselves.
and there were there are millions and millions to be made, common sense does not apply. Only convoluted readings of the law which end the desired result of the plaintiff.
In other words, games became an issue after all those stories in the news about how much money they made in X days of release. The ADA was practically crafted as a gift to lawyers, the handicap might have actually ranked second, no probably third after special interest groups (defined as people who take offense for others provided their is profit involved)
let alone laws governing what can and cannot be shipped to where it is pretty easy to understand that one of the biggest hurdles of establishing a new business is government.
I code for distribution systems myself and the complexity of where items can go, the taxes on each per locale, and even how they must be transported, are mind boggling. Too many times competition includes fighting local governments who seem to find ways to create fines based on that day's interpretation of a law
and their exploding work stations.
You left out one important part of your 200 passenger plane. Strength of materials to enable any reasonable speeds. I would be curious just how calm of air this solar plane needs to get airborne and stay there without being being damaged. Then there is the whole issue of flying for that many days and not encountering turbulent weather.
Planes already use exotic materials to weigh as little as financially reasons allow. While this solar plane is a neat concept its nothing more than that. I was more interested in human powered flight across the channel.
the solution is to make science, let alone education cool. As my girlfriend puts it, convincing her child that its not acting white, its about not having to rely on others, its about being proud of yourself, its about being able to take care of yourself and others.
Focusing on money is what gets us into the mess we are in. The problem with much of education today is that children don't see the investment being worth while because even they can see people getting something for nothing. They have this tv mentality that nothing should be hard. Pride in self. Many science oriented jobs pay well, the problem is that they may not pay well initially.
Its just like sports. The best get paid the big bucks. They focus on it, they have an affinity for it, they have the drive to keep pushing. You don't wake up one day and graduate one day and end up in wealth. You earn it through hard work.
who is responsible else how will the lawyers get paid?
So, the Corp is responsible. Big deal. Fix the problem. I do not see how this entitles anyone to sue the government for money. Whats next? Suing the government for permitting tobacco sales? Its not like the government doesn't know they are bad for you.
and for less than a trillion dollars I believe the government can now step up to the plate.
instead of a police action where every activity is on film or subject to investigation.
I doubt we could have won WW2 under the rules we use now, people no longer have the stomach to do what needs to be done.
I know that your point is true, but we also lose soldiers to bombs elsewhere. We also manage to lose many times more to drunk driving yet we turn a blind eye to that.
The only science they want is the study of how to get more votes. Geeks cast by the wayside as soon as he had the keys, along with main street
when the items in the loss category far exceed those in the win column in areas of importance or magnitude.
Its like having a city claim crime is down because jaywalker incidents are down 100% while ignoring the fact it was because someone was shooting them.
This is President Wall Street. Main Street won't matter to him until 2011. For all the anguish and hysteria over Bush and his so called allegiance to big business, at least Bush wasn't just handing money to Wall Street. Obama proved one thing about trickle down economics, its too slow and inefficient as a means to reward those who really support the campaigns, its many times faster to just send them tax payer money directly.
and the right amount of money and suddenly it all becomes a misunderstanding.
The Russian government is as corrupt as any other because it still is staffed by humans
because I really am starting to see Apple in bed more and more with Hollywood.
One of the few things that makes over the net movies more agreeable to me is that unlike blu-ray I do not have to skip past ads for eight other movies, if they allow me to skip. (fortunately some blu ray players don't enforce it)
The idea that higher taxes are needed is purely ignorant of the problem. How can rural schools consistently spend less than many big cities per pupil yet turn out better educated students? It happens across the country.
The real money problems in public education are simple.
1. Non teaching positions, usually used to give jobs to friends and family of local lawmakers.
2. Overly generous pay to teachers with seniority without regard to ability
3. Over priced administrators.
4. Ridiculous retirement packages.
Did you notice anything about the list? Its all focused on who works there and not why they are there in the first place. Education has become a jobs program.
The reason its hard to push increases of taxes through is because most people are tired of it. Tired of seeing it wasted on the Federal level people naturally take it out where they can have effect. Tired of watching huge buildings named after living politicians instead of being used where it should be.
Tire of seeing threats of cutting police, fire, and teachers, when every little budget problem comes across instead of cutting non essential (crony employment jobs) and vote buying benefits programs.
Taxes are the last thing we need more of for this problem, but considering the state of education I can see how many would come to that conclusion, they were not taught to think
Just wait until you don't have to borrow the money to do so.
The US needs to figure out its side of the equation, what is more important, buying votes or science?
they seem to go the other with iTunes.
I still see no reason for Apple to not allow sizing windows from any corner, let alone hiding/moving the Apple bar at top.
I still think one of the reasons Blu Ray won in the end is because HD required the movie start when you loaded the DvD. My Disney produced Blu Ray discs are loaded with nearly a dozen ads and such before the movie selection screen pops.
Its a constant pushing of "Next Chapter" after loading many Blu Ray titles. If they going to stream them over the net for free after a barrage of ads the least they could do is reduce the price of Blu Ray discs. Fortunately I haven't had a problem with skipping the ads, but I do have to press "Next Chapter" as each loads. One day someone might wise up and figure a way to go directly to the movie again.
Your quote reminds me very much of that Glen Beck story yesterday.
Unless they //Apple// specifically deny or acknowledge the event it has not occurred?
this is like their constant updating of iTunes or iPod firmware to prevent non Apple use. Yet they would never come and say it.
Look at the title of the article, OS X update officially kills, not Apple. It is the same type of reference as saying "guns kill people, instead of blaming the people".
I understand what you intended to say but it comes off as someone knee jerk defending Apple for their latest stunt.
would not look at phone, cable/sat, etc, contracts the same way.
I know people paying more per month for cell or tv service than this device costs! It is all about context. To some of us $100 is impulse, to others its "do I eat" or can I put it on lay away, and to some its a "tip".
This is a great price in the realm of video controllers, let alone the possibilities it opens up. Think of it as the razor, they will get you on the blades (games)
I really get tired of hearing that all the hate comes from the right when the left is just as guilty of it, if not more so in recent times. The Rush debacle was probably the lowest point some major media outlets reached since Dan Rather and CBS did in 2004.
Glen Beck makes himself a target and I bet he comes away richer for it. However, try this same type of website against someone who is black, gay, or Muslim, and see how long it lasts; if Beck were either of the tree I bet it would have been taking down by intimidation long before this. The media essentially ignored this site because they enjoyed it but if you touch one of the areas they are sensitive too I know it will be front page "hate crime" news.