Wow. 90% of the people born in the last 35 years can be diagnosed with ADHD. It's a new label for being "creative, energetic, and impulsive."
The only thing that's really changed is now parents and teachers dope their kids up to keep them under control with minimal effort.
Like several other posters, I have all the symptoms of ADHD. My parents refused to drug me despite requests by teachers that really don't want to have to expend the effort to deal with some kids.
I turned out fine. I learned discipline to keep my focus. I learned there are consequences to being a flake and not finishing things.
No, I can't focus as well as some people, and my mind darts all over the place. But damnit, I like it that way, and unlike some people I know, I don't use it as an excuse.
He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
That way, politicians can no longer directly use my money to buy votes, ala "tax refunds" to people who never paid taxes (which we used to call Welfare).
Yeah, there are plenty of things in government that need to be cut, but getting a bunch of people to agree on a list of which things those are is outright impossible. (Just try to talk about eliminating NASA around here...)
Yeah, so let's cut government by not even trying ! That'll work. Brilliant plant.
Because you're all boycotting the RIAA by not buying CDs and stuff, right? And you're encouraging others to do the same... so... eventually they'll get the idea, or cease to exist.
democrats and republicans : they're what stand between you and your money.
STOP ELECTING THEM.
And I don't mean by NOT VOTING either. Vote third party. Preferably, vote Libertarian. If you don't like them, vote for just about anybody but the big two.
Although I'm more of a deist, I don't really see the conflict between Christianity and logic, except in the absolute extremes of Christianity, where people take the bible literally, word for word.:)
Second only to the Bible in both a Library of Congress survey and Book-of-the-Month Club study of books that made a difference in the reader's lives.
It's long, but it's good. The down side is, you'll likely end up understanding all those freaky libertarians and objectivists.:)
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I guess that explains statements like the following, that display his keen insight into our system of government:
"But carriers should be held accountable when they submit to anti-spam groups. Terminating services to companies' such as my own without any legal reason to do so is not the democracy that we should all be living."
Jackass, if you're reading:
1) This is not a democracy. We're a democratic republic. There's a big difference.
2) Forcing someone else to provide you a service is neither freedom, nor related to a democracy. In fact, that would be contrary to freedom.
3) Claiming you're FORCED to forge email addresses because of "bullying tactics" is akin to claiming you were forced to break into my house and dump junk mail on my desk because I refused delivery.
Apparently you think America is all about you, and that you somehow have a level of freedom that compels others to act according to your wishes.
I see you've realized how idiotic your comment was, hence your need to personalize it and flame away.
I do quite well as investing, have a rather large 401k, and have owned my own home for quite some time. I've never run a balance on a credit card, never taken a loan out for a car, and save what most people would consider an obscene percentage of my income.
However, I'm aware enough of society to realize I'm in the minority. What's your problem? You don't venture out of your basement much?
I'm not quite Libertarian. More conservative Republican. Libertarians (from my understanding) only want the government to be in charge of taxes and war. I think there's a benefit to interstates and having one currency (though I guess that could come under taxes) as well as interstate commerce.
Yes, and the republicans want to control absolutely every aspect of your life including half your money - so you're willing to sacrifice that for toll-free interstate highways?:)
I seriously doubt the interstate highway system is going toll - it's not exactly a priority in the grand scheme of things.;)
you think a philosophy degree will set you apart? You might be right, but not in a good way.:)
Set your sites on a lower salary, get some experience. There are always places looking for cheap labor, if you can show you're smart and you'll work hard in exchange for mediocre pay but good experience.
Well, resisting the temptation to make the usual slew of Candian jokes...:)
If Canada allowed people to own actual firearms, didn't have even higher tax rates than the US, and didn't force you into crappy socialized medicine, I might consider moving there to avoid the War on Drugs (80s), Save The Children (90s), and The War on Terrorism (00s).
Until then, I'll keep voting Libertarian and writting my congress critters.
I assume all of you bitching about the US don't vote republican or democrat, and thus aren't part of the problem, riiiiight ?
PS: Since I know some Canucks will respond:
1) Your total average tax rates are higher than ours, although it appears that by 2005, that might change.
2) It's about being FORCED into your medical program. That's not freedom.
Income tax was originally outlawed in the U.S. It was deemed necessary at some point, but only the extremely wealthy had to pay so it was accepted. Now look where we are.
That's okay, the democrats say only the rich pay income taxes or benefit from tax cuts, so you're OBVIOUSLY rich... =)
I assume you've written your representative and asked them to support HR25, the Fair Tax Bill of 2003?
If someone has the smarts to earn the money, they have the smarts to manage their money. Just do some research and quit assuming the only way to win is to get rich quick.
BTW I have degrees in Finance and MIS with Accounting and Economics being my hobby areas (I could have gotten degrees in both Accounting and Economics as well but I figured 2 degrees were enough). I am planning on getting a Masters in Economics next year (or the year after depending on my financial situation) just for fun.
Ahh... well, I suppose your myriad of degrees explains how you can be so naive as to make an assinine comment like "If someone has the smarts to earn the money, they have the smarts to manage their money."
I guess technically you didn't say "manage well"...
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Wow. 90% of the people born in the last 35 years can be diagnosed with ADHD. It's a new label for being "creative, energetic, and impulsive."
The only thing that's really changed is now parents and teachers dope their kids up to keep them under control with minimal effort.
Like several other posters, I have all the symptoms of ADHD. My parents refused to drug me despite requests by teachers that really don't want to have to expend the effort to deal with some kids.
I turned out fine. I learned discipline to keep my focus. I learned there are consequences to being a flake and not finishing things.
No, I can't focus as well as some people, and my mind darts all over the place. But damnit, I like it that way, and unlike some people I know, I don't use it as an excuse.
He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
-Thomas Paine
Uhh... yeah.
How about voting restrictions a lot more useful:
If you're on public assistance, you can't vote.
That way, politicians can no longer directly use my money to buy votes, ala "tax refunds" to people who never paid taxes (which we used to call Welfare).
Sometimes it's reassuring to know the United States doesn't have a monopoly on government stupidity or greed.
:)
Or maybe it's not... I guess I'm running out of alternative places to live. =)
Anyone for founding a new country?
Yeah, there are plenty of things in government that need to be cut, but getting a bunch of people to agree on a list of which things those are is outright impossible. (Just try to talk about eliminating NASA around here...)
Yeah, so let's cut government by not even trying ! That'll work. Brilliant plant.
Good god, I hope you're not reinstalling every time you need to do an rpmdb --rebuilddb :)
Because you're all boycotting the RIAA by not buying CDs and stuff, right? And you're encouraging others to do the same ... so... eventually they'll get the idea, or cease to exist.
democrats and republicans : they're what stand between you and your money.
STOP ELECTING THEM.
And I don't mean by NOT VOTING either. Vote third party. Preferably, vote Libertarian. If you don't like them, vote for just about anybody but the big two.
Send a message.
Yes. Despite having moved to it in all their current models, they've decided it's overkill for the consumer and are moving back to 4mbit token ring.
rkuris writes "Oracle has launched a 5.1 billion dollar cash hostle takeover bid against Peoplesoft.
I did not even realize PeopleSoft ran hostles, yet alone had 5.1 billion dollars worth of them!
Have you considered, I don't know, maybe... asking someone in the medical profession?
"I have cancer, and I'm wondering what course of treatment slashdotters would recommend?"
This all stops as soon as you, and everyone you can possibly convince, stop buying CDs, DVDs, seeing movies, etc.
Hit the RIAA and MPAA where it counts.
The RIAA has outlasted it's usefulness. Let's bury them.
Although I'm more of a deist, I don't really see the conflict between Christianity and logic, except in the absolute extremes of Christianity, where people take the bible literally, word for word. :)
Yeah, we've all heard that a zillion times, but you should know that the modern meaning of "Democracy" usually means "Democratic republic".
:)
Au contraire, ask the man in the street. It's a rare person indeed that doesn't believe that we have mob rule.
If you want to talk perverse definitions, let's look at the modern interpretation of the word 'liberal'.
Second only to the Bible in both a Library of Congress survey and Book-of-the-Month Club study of books that made a difference in the reader's lives.
:)
It's long, but it's good. The down side is, you'll likely end up understanding all those freaky libertarians and objectivists.
I guess that explains statements like the following, that display his keen insight into our system of government:
"But carriers should be held accountable when they submit to anti-spam groups. Terminating services to companies' such as my own without any legal reason to do so is not the democracy that we should all be living."
Jackass, if you're reading:
1) This is not a democracy. We're a democratic republic. There's a big difference.
2) Forcing someone else to provide you a service is neither freedom, nor related to a democracy. In fact, that would be contrary to freedom.
3) Claiming you're FORCED to forge email addresses because of "bullying tactics" is akin to claiming you were forced to break into my house and dump junk mail on my desk because I refused delivery.
Apparently you think America is all about you, and that you somehow have a level of freedom that compels others to act according to your wishes.
Rot in hell, dickhead.
What's this do to a pacemaker?
Why can't we fight tooth and nail to stop politicians from spending our money ?
:)
oh, wait, that would mean being informed and voting... sorry.
I see you've realized how idiotic your comment was, hence your need to personalize it and flame away.
I do quite well as investing, have a rather large 401k, and have owned my own home for quite some time. I've never run a balance on a credit card, never taken a loan out for a car, and save what most people would consider an obscene percentage of my income.
However, I'm aware enough of society to realize I'm in the minority. What's your problem? You don't venture out of your basement much?
I'm not quite Libertarian. More conservative Republican. Libertarians (from my understanding) only want the government to be in charge of taxes and war. I think there's a benefit to interstates and having one currency (though I guess that could come under taxes) as well as interstate commerce.
:)
;)
Yes, and the republicans want to control absolutely every aspect of your life including half your money - so you're willing to sacrifice that for toll-free interstate highways?
I seriously doubt the interstate highway system is going toll - it's not exactly a priority in the grand scheme of things.
you think a philosophy degree will set you apart? You might be right, but not in a good way. :)
Set your sites on a lower salary, get some experience. There are always places looking for cheap labor, if you can show you're smart and you'll work hard in exchange for mediocre pay but good experience.
Well, resisting the temptation to make the usual slew of Candian jokes ... :)
If Canada allowed people to own actual firearms, didn't have even higher tax rates than the US, and didn't force you into crappy socialized medicine, I might consider moving there to avoid the War on Drugs (80s), Save The Children (90s), and The War on Terrorism (00s).
Until then, I'll keep voting Libertarian and writting my congress critters.
I assume all of you bitching about the US don't vote republican or democrat, and thus aren't part of the problem, riiiiight ?
PS: Since I know some Canucks will respond:
1) Your total average tax rates are higher than ours, although it appears that by 2005, that might change.
2) It's about being FORCED into your medical program. That's not freedom.
3) We like guns. You guys used to.
Income tax was originally outlawed in the U.S. It was deemed necessary at some point, but only the extremely wealthy had to pay so it was accepted. Now look where we are.
:)
That's okay, the democrats say only the rich pay income taxes or benefit from tax cuts, so you're OBVIOUSLY rich... =)
I assume you've written your representative and asked them to support HR25, the Fair Tax Bill of 2003?
And that you vote Libertarian?
If someone has the smarts to earn the money, they have the smarts to manage their money. Just do some research and quit assuming the only way to win is to get rich quick.
...
BTW I have degrees in Finance and MIS with Accounting and Economics being my hobby areas (I could have gotten degrees in both Accounting and Economics as well but I figured 2 degrees were enough). I am planning on getting a Masters in Economics next year (or the year after depending on my financial situation) just for fun.
Ahh... well, I suppose your myriad of degrees explains how you can be so naive as to make an assinine comment like "If someone has the smarts to earn the money, they have the smarts to manage their money."
I guess technically you didn't say "manage well"
No, it was brought down by Intel and the stock market.