"This influence of marketing is in large measure reduced by the bill that we are backing, since the choice within the framework proposed is based on the *technical merits* of the product and not on the effort put into commercialization by the producer; in this sense, competitvity is increased, since the smallest software producer can compete on equal terms with the most powerful corporations."
There's no way in hell the US could ever even capture most of China, let alone occupy it. Same goes for a Chinese invasion of the US.
Both would be amphibious invasions conducted from across the worlds widest ocean. For an amphibious invasion to be successful, you'd need something close to 5-to-1 odds. Neither side has that.
Because we have the most money, that's all. And that situation could change a lot faster than you'd probably be willing to believe.
Now, I remember a time when America was envied for reasons other than its money and power. I seem to recall the US being regarded as being politically free, religiously tolerant, and relatively peaceful. Frankly, I think we became rich in the first place for these reasons.
Now, I am afraid, there are many countries that are more democratic, more free, and more tolerant than the US has become. Capital will now flow out of America to these places for the same reasons that it flowed into America in the first place.
The news in Japan is similar. One of the more popular foreign policy rags (Sapio) ran an "intelligence" report last week about Korea and China teaming up to conquer Japan.
Uh, I think you need to adjust your tinfoil hat, there.
Boy, I just never get tired of the "tin foil hat" argument. Does anyone?
Someone needs to write a suppliment to Godwin's law that covers this.
PS, Tinfoil hats do exactly what they're intended to do, which is block most forms of electromagnetic radiation. Mine is also quite stylish (I'm considering adding a chinstrap so it doesn't need constant adjusting.)
The chinese economy is _heavily_ dependent on the American economy.
As is the American economy heavily dependent on China. Perhaps even more so.
Sorry, but it's true.
Theoretically, China could get raw cash from anyplace that has it. Where else can the US and Japan get all their electronics manufactured (at the volume and prices that we need) besides China?
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Fry's Electronics does this too.
Every motherboard I have ever purchased there has been used, and is usually broken.
...at which point the Inuit will conquer the Western World with nothing more than their harpoons and skinning knives.
This is what civilizations look like in advanced stages of decline, people. Take a good look; only one generation every 800 years or so gets to witness this phenomenon.
Future civilizations will wonder how such a powerful society went to shit so fast, and won't have any obvious answers.
I'm trying to kick all of it. Problem is, I already quit TV cold turkey. So what would I do with my time? I'm one of those people who has to be engaged in something at all times.
I think I found my solution though. I'm moving to the country, into a house that needs a bit of work (no plumbing yet) The problems posed by this situation should be more than enough to pull me away from my CRT's.
I insisted on a house that needs a lot of upkeep for this reason. My wife thinks I'm nuts. (If she only understood...)
I spent nearly 6 hours a day on ISCA NIC (the babble forum) for over a year. When I finally became one of the most popular and well-known people, it wasn't nearly as cool as I thought it would be. I quit soon after.
You're 100% right though, the desire to shed that hated "newbie" status is very very strong.
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Didn't see healthcare, but annual income is about $4500/year. It's not stellar, but it's more than I'm making currently.
Peru, here I come!!!
He even says that he would consider paying for MS software if said software bet the criteria of the bill.
Imagine that, MS filling a legitimate need rather than dictating terms.
I want to have his manbabies.
So he tells you he's leaving the US, and you respond with "get the fuck out?"
Smaaaart.
There's no way in hell the US could ever even capture most of China, let alone occupy it. Same goes for a Chinese invasion of the US.
Both would be amphibious invasions conducted from across the worlds widest ocean. For an amphibious invasion to be successful, you'd need something close to 5-to-1 odds. Neither side has that.
I got one thing to say about people who live in the U.S. and bash it: GET OUT!!!!! Then you will see how good the U.S. really is.
Why does the world hate America? Gentlemen, I present for your consideration, exhibit A.
Whether they like us or not, they envy us.
Why?
No really, why?
Because we have the most money, that's all. And that situation could change a lot faster than you'd probably be willing to believe.
Now, I remember a time when America was envied for reasons other than its money and power.
I seem to recall the US being regarded as being politically free, religiously tolerant, and relatively peaceful. Frankly, I think we became rich in the first place for these reasons.
Now, I am afraid, there are many countries that are more democratic, more free, and more tolerant than the US has become. Capital will now flow out of America to these places for the same reasons that it flowed into America in the first place.
Funny you should mention that. I renounced my citizenship yesterday.
Oh? Then explain to me why I saw this on NBC the other night. [...]
My explanation is that it is because you are a sap who watches NBC. Shame on you.
Oh, and liking Hollywood movies is not the same as liking the US. They're only movies fer chrissakes.
1984 was about all the governments in power in 1948 when it was written; the US AND the USSR.
That's the whole point. There are no "good" governments in the 1984 world. They are all awful, and the differences bedween them are insignificant.
The news in Japan is similar. One of the more popular foreign policy rags (Sapio) ran an "intelligence" report last week about Korea and China teaming up to conquer Japan.
Riiight.
Uh, I think you need to adjust your tinfoil hat, there.
Boy, I just never get tired of the "tin foil hat" argument. Does anyone?
Someone needs to write a suppliment to Godwin's law that covers this.
PS, Tinfoil hats do exactly what they're intended to do, which is block most forms of electromagnetic radiation. Mine is also quite stylish (I'm considering adding a chinstrap so it doesn't need constant adjusting.)
The chinese economy is _heavily_ dependent on the American economy.
As is the American economy heavily dependent on China. Perhaps even more so.
Sorry, but it's true.
Theoretically, China could get raw cash from anyplace that has it. Where else can the US and Japan get all their electronics manufactured (at the volume and prices that we need) besides China?
Fry's Electronics does this too.
Every motherboard I have ever purchased there has been used, and is usually broken.
Last fall, the parliamentary election results for the entire country were printed on just 1/3 of the front page of the newspaper.
They could do this because each of some 30-odd political parties could be represented with just a single character.
Now that's efficient.
Actually, since the classic zen-fable is from China, it would be "wu", not "mu".
But who cares.
Actually, "musenki" means just "wireless device". I suppose you can assume it was small if you want to.
TV is addictive. 97% of Americans regularly watch TV. If you are correct, then 97% of americans are "diseased".
If that's true, then... what's normal?
Personally, I have no problem calling 97% of americans diseased. That sure matches my experience pretty well.
...at which point the Inuit will conquer the Western World with nothing more than their harpoons and skinning knives.
This is what civilizations look like in advanced stages of decline, people. Take a good look; only one generation every 800 years or so gets to witness this phenomenon.
Future civilizations will wonder how such a powerful society went to shit so fast, and won't have any obvious answers.
There is withdrawel. When your playing you feel bad, and when you stop, you feel worse. So bad, that you return to playing.
Bing bing bing bing bing!
You hit the nail right between the eyes there. That sums up my addiction perfectly.
Hmmm.
I wonder why so many people are so involved in so many addictive escapist activities.
Oh yeah, it's because real life nowdays tends to suck.
I guess the critics of D&D are not without a point.
At least role playing games are kind of social. (Demented and sad, but social.)
I'm trying to kick all of it. Problem is, I already quit TV cold turkey. So what would I do with my time? I'm one of those people who has to be engaged in something at all times.
I think I found my solution though. I'm moving to the country, into a house that needs a bit of work (no plumbing yet) The problems posed by this situation should be more than enough to pull me away from my CRT's.
I insisted on a house that needs a lot of upkeep for this reason. My wife thinks I'm nuts. (If she only understood...)
Now that's interesting!
I spent nearly 6 hours a day on ISCA NIC (the babble forum) for over a year. When I finally became one of the most popular and well-known people, it wasn't nearly as cool as I thought it would be. I quit soon after.
You're 100% right though, the desire to shed that hated "newbie" status is very very strong.