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  1. But, but, but... on USA Calling For the Extradition of Snowden · · Score: 1

    The front page of the petition website *still* clearly says:

            âoeMy administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in government. We will work together to ensure the public trust and establish a system of transparency, public participation and collaboration. Openness will strengthen our democracy and promote efficiency and efffectiveness in government.â

    â" President Barack Obama

  2. Re:hello subject field on Footage Reveals Drone Aircraft Nearly Downed Passenger Plane in 2004 · · Score: 1

    Nonsense, it seems pretty clear that the intent was:

    People's opinions differ.

    Then again, you may disagree with my opinion.

  3. Re:Your trust is misplaced. on Ask Slashdot: Is GNU/Linux Malware a Real Threat? · · Score: 1

    > The best security only comes when you dont trust anything, even yourself. It is only then that you can make proper decisions...

    Are you sure?

  4. Re:had this explained to me by a driver ed instruc on Why US Mileage Ratings Are So Inaccurate · · Score: 1

    Mmm, Freetos.

  5. Re:Still have mine on Old Educational Computer Resurrected As a Spreadsheet · · Score: 1

    > My Mac Pro is named prozac.

    That's depressing.

  6. The penalty for obstructing a sidewalk is not 'being sprayed in the face at point-blank range with military grade pepper spray'.

    That guy should be in jail for assault, IMHO.

  7. Re:Correlation vs causality. on Did Large Eyes Lead To Neanderthals' Demise? · · Score: 1

    >Apparently just saying "correlation does not imply causation" gets you modded up now.

    Correlation does not necessarily imply causation.

  8. Re:We ask this question on Pi day??? on Ask Slashdot: How Do You Stay Fit At Work? · · Score: 4, Funny

    Pie: Arse-squared.

  9. Re:Relativity on EU Car Makers Manipulating Fuel Efficiency Figures · · Score: 1

    What about 're-programming the microcode to reduce battery use/increase battery life', as Honda has done on the Civic hybrid?

    They sold it as 48/51 mpg, then, some years later, the microcode 'fix', now the car gets ~35 mpg.

    How do I get a refund?

  10. Re:What? on We Aren't the World: Why Americans Make Bad Study Subjects · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    They are saying Americans are not human, apparently, or at least, have no human characteristics..

  11. Re:That's funny.... on Are Plastic Bag Bans Making People Sick? · · Score: 1

    You've been wearing those strong glasses again, haven't you?

  12. Astonishing news! on Local Emergency Alert System Hacked, Warns Dead Rising From Graves · · Score: 5, Funny

    Amazing that this got through to the front page of /. in the same week that it happened!

  13. Re:For the last time Google! on Google Declares War On the Password · · Score: 1

    Sometimes I don't want Site X and Site Y knowing that I'm the same person logging into both.

    Do you always change your IP address between visiting different sites, then?

  14. Re:A good step, but not that effective... on Democracy Now Asks Third Party Candidates Questions From Last Night's Debate · · Score: 1

    So, how does that work?

    Why were they not included in (the) other debates?

  15. Re:Sad but true on Malware Is 'Rampant' On Medical Devices In Hospitals · · Score: 1

    Nice catch.

    I want to learn more about these 'outer-body' experiences he refers to (paragraph 4).

    Of course, it could just be another damp squid ;-)

  16. Slice on Space Station Saved By a Toothbrush? · · Score: 1

    Awesome Pie, because the cake was a lie.

  17. Re:Quote on JPMorgan Chase Spends $500 Million On a Data Center · · Score: 1

    It's you.
    Look on page 3 of 3.

  18. Re:Interesting on Man Orders TV On Amazon, Gets Shipped Assault Rifle · · Score: 1

    I'd like a Gun supply and Guitar store called 'Sounds and Rounds'

    Or, 'Grenades and Serenades', possibly, if selling sheet music.

    Gun store and Car dealership: 'Cars and BARs'?

    Guns and Flowers: 'Pistils and pistols'.

  19. Re:Crowdmilking on YouTube-MP3 Ripper Creator Takes On Google · · Score: 1

    And if the party has been convicted of offenses, would the practice then be 'StripedCrowdMilking'?

    I think we should be told.

  20. Re:This beats the HELL out of any browser addon on CNET, IDC Find Rapid Increase In Behavioral Data Tracking · · Score: 1

    He has a hobby: Constantly updating his hosts file.

  21. Re:Obligatory question on South Korea Surrenders To Creationist Demands On Evolution Textbooks · · Score: 1

    When people thought the earth was flat, they were wrong. When people thought the earth was spherical, they were wrong. But if you think that thinking the earth is spherical is just as wrong as thinking the earth is flat, then your view is wronger than both of them put together.

    http://lesswrong.com/lw/mm/the_fallacy_of_gray/

  22. Re:What's the advantage over diesel? on Diesel-Like Engine Could Boost Fuel Economy By 50% · · Score: 4, Funny

    > I'm asking. Someone here knows, I bet.

    Read the article. I'm begging you. Read it!

  23. Re:bad idea on China Plans National, Unified CPU Architecture · · Score: 1

    No, but they are all commies, though, aren't they? The Red Peril...

  24. Re:"globe's diet" on Organics Can't Match Conventional Farm Yields · · Score: 1

    Is that what's known as a 'damp squid'?

  25. Re:You Forgot the Part About the Money on North Carolina Threatens To Shut Down Nutrition Blogger · · Score: 1

    FTFA: The board also directed Cooksey to remove a link offering one-on-one support, a personal-training type of service he offered for a small fee.