And this ladies and gentlemen, is why moderates tend to view environmentalists as nutjobs.
Energy consumption will forever and always be on the uptick. Global Population will stabilize, but predicting WHEN this will occur is less than precise.
The irony of your post is that you're advocating lowering birthrates, which is fine. From past experiences we know that the best way to do that is.. increase the standard of living. But your screed amounts to "stop using energy!" which will absolutely LOWER the standard of living of the very people with those high birthrates...
Pragmatically we need to figure out ways to provide energy that's cost effective, and as clean as possible. Any sort of draconian restriction on economic activity, nor population controls(!!) are feasible.
Yes, as someone who suffered from severe head trauma years ago; resulting in massive deficiencies in both vision and cognition -- i too love beta. (The caretaker is writing this post for me.)
No no no, turning off before an arrest is obviously a feature. All that footage of beating perps senseless wouldn't be good.
aside from the obvious anti-beta statement that's required -- i think having cops wearing these would be a great thing. how much less shady shit could they get away with if every interaction they have with the public is recorded and available in court? Or simply knowing that they're being recorded would probably make them think twice before doing anything borderline.
Granted those Anon members might have gotten what they deserved -- but government/police/military etc is never, ever (ever) the appropriate agent for 'vengeance'. Because at the end of the day, it's really quite arbitrary who is offended by what, thus a slippery slope is created.
Example.. one day the police use excessive force against a terrorist or pedophile, and that's applauded -- who's to say they won't then go and use such methods on suspects ranging from... jaywalkers on up?
because that is the ONLY USE FOR THE DATA EVER. seriously guy, are you naive enough to think that a) the scope of the data usage won't change B) other government agencies won't have access to said data C) that once this level of data collection is swallowed without outrage, it won't either remain perpetually as the standard, or be expanded farther?
(or is this a huge 'woosh'?)
After living in Phoenix a short while I was shocked by a few things.. one of which was growing cotton. one of the 'thirstiest' crops out there, in the middle of a desert.
~5m people, in the middle of a desert -- helping to draw down the colorado river, and they're growing cotton. =/ (and corn too for what it's worth.)
Think of something more like the Arab Spring vs the Civil War. Maybe i'm being optimistic, but I can't see the US army rolling tanks through the streets to quash widespread revolt. In the US. Killing US civilians.
In other words, fighting an opposing ARMY is probably quite a bit different than fighting CIVILIANS -- and only a sociopath would think it appropriate to use the same level of force in both situations. Doubly so against your own country.
I've read that Lebanon (and the rest of the Levant) is actually quite pleasant. If it weren't for the mortar rounds and constant threats of invasion it would be an interesting place to live.
The current situation is pretty recent, as far as history goes.
I think you overestimate the US military's ability to turn out ruthless, cold blood killers (stow the cynicism here, there's obviously a few cases where a couple of bad actors have done terrible things, but that's not the norm.) I seriously, seriously doubt soldiers would follow orders that result in the slaughter (and it would be slaughter) of thousands of Americans.
Also, look how much trouble we had policing and 'holding' Iraq, a much smaller country (in terms of both population and geographical area.). Realistically the military would get spread too thin, supply lines would get cut, and yeah... done.
It would be nice if the GOP returned to something more like Goldwater Republicanism. A couple quotes:
"Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them."
Those who seek absolute power, even though they seek it to do what they regard as good, are simply demanding the right to enforce their own version of heaven on earth. And let me remind you, they are the very ones who always create the most hellish tyrannies. Absolute power does corrupt, and those who seek it must be suspect and must be opposed. Their mistaken course stems from false notions of equality, ladies and gentlemen. Equality, rightly understood, as our founding fathers understood it, leads to liberty and to the emancipation of creative differences. Wrongly understood, as it has been so tragically in our time, it leads first to conformity and then to despotism.
Refreshing to see a HS teach something tech related that's actually useful, and will teach these kids to find work later in life.
so often it seems the answer is just "throw some money at it, give the little shits an iPad" with no real.. technical chops being conferred.
any idiot can use a computer for lowly office grunt work. Basically, that is to technology what working at McDonald's is to culinary training.
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And this ladies and gentlemen, is why moderates tend to view environmentalists as nutjobs.
Energy consumption will forever and always be on the uptick. Global Population will stabilize, but predicting WHEN this will occur is less than precise.
The irony of your post is that you're advocating lowering birthrates, which is fine. From past experiences we know that the best way to do that is .. increase the standard of living. But your screed amounts to "stop using energy!" which will absolutely LOWER the standard of living of the very people with those high birthrates...
Pragmatically we need to figure out ways to provide energy that's cost effective, and as clean as possible. Any sort of draconian restriction on economic activity, nor population controls(!!) are feasible.
Yes, as someone who suffered from severe head trauma years ago; resulting in massive deficiencies in both vision and cognition -- i too love beta. (The caretaker is writing this post for me.)
Doing what? Getting rid of the gray beards.
gray beards you say? perhaps the /. user base just isn't shouting loud enough.
aside from the obvious anti-beta statement that's required -- i think having cops wearing these would be a great thing. how much less shady shit could they get away with if every interaction they have with the public is recorded and available in court? Or simply knowing that they're being recorded would probably make them think twice before doing anything borderline.
and yes, fuck beta. =/
You shouldn't be.
Granted those Anon members might have gotten what they deserved -- but government/police/military etc is never, ever (ever) the appropriate agent for 'vengeance'. Because at the end of the day, it's really quite arbitrary who is offended by what, thus a slippery slope is created.
Example.. one day the police use excessive force against a terrorist or pedophile, and that's applauded -- who's to say they won't then go and use such methods on suspects ranging from ... jaywalkers on up?
why is this being modded troll? Tis unfortunately true. civil forfeiture for example.
it's time for you to find a better job.
Nope, god miracled them into the garden of eden, exactly how they are now :)
because that is the ONLY USE FOR THE DATA EVER. seriously guy, are you naive enough to think that a) the scope of the data usage won't change B) other government agencies won't have access to said data C) that once this level of data collection is swallowed without outrage, it won't either remain perpetually as the standard, or be expanded farther? (or is this a huge 'woosh'?)
Yeah, it just seems backwards to grow water reliant crops IN A DESERT. Externalities something something.
:( "We have a problem with your government, so we'll punish you instead." brilliant.
It's fantastic how targeted advertising is the primary driver of technological innovation these days. =(
the human body is only entitled to so much hair. soo, given the previous statement -- it should be evident as to why he was bald.
so what your'e saying is, there's still a chance?
After living in Phoenix a short while I was shocked by a few things.. one of which was growing cotton. one of the 'thirstiest' crops out there, in the middle of a desert.
~5m people, in the middle of a desert -- helping to draw down the colorado river, and they're growing cotton. =/ (and corn too for what it's worth.)
does this (ice)bridge lead to merry siberia?
Think of something more like the Arab Spring vs the Civil War. Maybe i'm being optimistic, but I can't see the US army rolling tanks through the streets to quash widespread revolt. In the US. Killing US civilians.
In other words, fighting an opposing ARMY is probably quite a bit different than fighting CIVILIANS -- and only a sociopath would think it appropriate to use the same level of force in both situations. Doubly so against your own country.
I've read that Lebanon (and the rest of the Levant) is actually quite pleasant. If it weren't for the mortar rounds and constant threats of invasion it would be an interesting place to live.
The current situation is pretty recent, as far as history goes.
goosestepping takes on a whole new meaning.
I think you overestimate the US military's ability to turn out ruthless, cold blood killers (stow the cynicism here, there's obviously a few cases where a couple of bad actors have done terrible things, but that's not the norm.) I seriously, seriously doubt soldiers would follow orders that result in the slaughter (and it would be slaughter) of thousands of Americans.
Also, look how much trouble we had policing and 'holding' Iraq, a much smaller country (in terms of both population and geographical area.). Realistically the military would get spread too thin, supply lines would get cut, and yeah... done.
i'd be more worried about my car getting fat. no sir, i'll wait for my chevy paleo. thank you. very. much.
MLK was a republican politician?
"Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them."
Those who seek absolute power, even though they seek it to do what they regard as good, are simply demanding the right to enforce their own version of heaven on earth. And let me remind you, they are the very ones who always create the most hellish tyrannies. Absolute power does corrupt, and those who seek it must be suspect and must be opposed. Their mistaken course stems from false notions of equality, ladies and gentlemen. Equality, rightly understood, as our founding fathers understood it, leads to liberty and to the emancipation of creative differences. Wrongly understood, as it has been so tragically in our time, it leads first to conformity and then to despotism.
Refreshing to see a HS teach something tech related that's actually useful, and will teach these kids to find work later in life. .. technical chops being conferred.
so often it seems the answer is just "throw some money at it, give the little shits an iPad" with no real
any idiot can use a computer for lowly office grunt work. Basically, that is to technology what working at McDonald's is to culinary training.
because the peasants will revolt if they have to spend 10% more at walmart on shoddily made bullshit from China. =/