Do you not know the definition of the word "implied"?
Your request is not relevent. If you believe I am mistaken, then elaborate.
On the other hand, I know quite a few marriage councelors that consider consummation of a marriage as a requirement (multitude of reasons). One might then reason that children would be inevitable in a marriage, save for the relatively recent innovations in birth control methods.
Unfortunately, it seems that the majority favors the FMA. If so, and if the members of the Houses vote in accordance to the wishes of the majority, then it does indeed have a very good chance of passing. Maybe we'll visit you on your island; maybe not.
The concept of marriage is actually religious in nature. It only appears to be social in nature because *gasp* the USA was founded more or less on Biblical principles, and/or by folks that believed in the same. (Okay, so the previous country's social structure likely had a lot to do with it, but what was the official Church of England? The Catholic church?) You don't need to be married to propogate. However, propogation is generally in the best interests of the government to expand its power and tax base (read: "resources"), and as such, it provides those that choose to declare their formal implied intent to propogate with certain benefits.
Fastforward to today, where we have a group of people that are physically unable to propogate the species, yet want the same benefits provided to those who can and are (implied) doing so.
So, here's a likely-crappy comparison for you: "I'm a lard-ass, but I want an Olympic gold medal for my last-place performance in the 100-meter dash!" If I get my medal, won't that cheapen the existing gold medal winners' victory to a certain extent? If so, consider the large mess made when one miixes in the subtle effects of "family values," morals, personal ethics, and that whole bucket of stew - there's really only one name for the change in state:
Essentially (and theoretically), everyone is allowed to say what they want and the legal system will decide whether it was appropriate or not. That's the guarantee - that voices won't be silenced BEFORE they are heard. Afterwards is a different story.
Are you insane? So, it would be perfectly reasonable for me to have criticized Clinton back when he was in office for lying under oath, and being sentenced to Federal rape-me-in-the-ass prison for a year, just as long as the courts said it was okay?
thanks to the 1994 gun control act you can't get magazines with capacities greater than 10 rounds unless you're a cop. This is only true of new magazines. Pre-ban mags for (in this case) Glocks are quite plentiful, albeit expensive.
Thus the Taurus holds as many rounds as any 9mm you're going to purchase unless you're lucky and can find a pre-ban Glock, HK or Sig magazines, which are not cheap. Self-defeating point. Typically, someone who pays more than $500 for a 9mm isn't counting cost as a primary factor. Thus, a standard (in this example) Glock with 17+1 +P carts is not rare or unusually difficult to aquire.
For the price of one 15 round Glock magazine I was able to purchase three 10 round Taurus magazines. Doubtless; 17 and 15 round Glock mags run close to $100 apiece. They are currently not cost effective. (Yay, 2004 sunset clause!)
Secondly I'm a decent shot. I don't need 15 rounds to get the job done. If I do I have extra clips. Problem: trained police officers are only going to hit their targets (quick google for police accuracy "under stress") 20-35% of the time at close (~7 yards) range! Since the legal only way for you to use deadly force is in the face of an immediate threat to your life, it is a given that you will be under stress. Calculate your odds. (More on this in the next paragraph.)
Thirdly, if I want to I can load this up with some 230 grain Federal HydraShoks, which will put far more hurt on someone than any standard 9mm round. Does the name "Mark Coates" ring a bell? The state trooper shot a fat perp in the torso with his.357 magnum four times, after which the perp shot the trooper once with a.22. Who died? Trooper Mark Coates. In order for a bullet to be effective, it must damage a vital organ or disrupt the nervous system to a certain extent. "Stopping power" and "energy transfer" are largely bunk. You must damage or destroy vital areas of an attacker to stop the attacker.
Fifthly 9mm is for pussies and idiot gang bangers. The statement is purely subjective and without any factual basis.
In closing, a bullet of any calibre is a deadly, lethal projectile. True, some are more effective than others, but once you break down the facts, you'll note that the difference against unarmored targets is largely marginal. The whole system matters: wound channel size, recoil, capacity, accuracy - it boils down to pure personal preference.
Who the fuck cares? I do. He does. It matters. Disprove or (your argument) die(s). (Score: 0:1)
A valid logical argument requires at least one premise and a true conclusion. Just how do you propose to logically deduce the validity of your conclusion without evidence, or a reasonable related parallel? You can't. (Score: 0:2)
This is the fallacy of "appeal to authority," or more specifically "appeal to anonymous authority." It holds just as much water as the former - that is, none. (Score: 0:3)
Ten years of study stands as an expert qualification on it's face. I've "studied" gameplay mechanics for fifteen years! Where's my six figure salary? Experience equals mastery? Illogical. (Score: 0:4)
Oh, so if I were an attorney, I would be disqualified if I had an opinion? No, but you might otherwise know what you're talking about. As it is, everyone has an opinion. (Score: 0:5)
How about the 400 years of copyright law? (2003 - 1776 == 227) (227 < 400) Hm. Something's wrong. (Score: 0:6)
I'd say there's an 80% chance this whole thing was a troll, but I'm bored anyway, so whatever. Troll, ignorance, or just plain stupid; if you're referring to your own posts, I'd say this is probably the only valid statement you've made in this thread. (Score: 1:7)
Fancy that - VV has one title out that I (used to) play rabidly: Terminus. True space physics (albeit acceleration/G-force stress on the player gets ignored for gameplay purposes), working economical system, multiple paths through the main plot, and open-ended play. In fact, TerminusPoint is expanding the game as we speak. There's so much right about that game that it isn't even funny. It's one of the few games out there that reminds me just how games are supposed to be (fun!).
You've confused the terms "most advanced" with "best." The F-16 may not be the best fighter, but it is certainly the most advanced one in production.
An in-flight reboot during the *testing* phase is not acceptable? Anyone with a brain realizes you've just shot your logic in the face. You lose. Try again.
Curious. I've been using Rayovac Rechargable Alkalines ever since I saw them on the store shelves (~five years? Seven?) I have yet to have a single battery leak, regardless of where I left them (charger, appliance, drawer).
I did a little checking into this (Aguila?) IQ round - What makes it any different than a normal 9mm +P round? The "alloy" bullet doesn't seem to do much other than fragment in a soft body (traditionally a big no-no for hollow-points), and does not penetrate kevlar vests in real-world tests.
Still sounds like you're packing a 9mm with only 60% magazine capacity. Just FYI.
Note that the link points to a.45 calibre pistol. Note that bullets of 115 grains generally belong to the 9mm class of handguns. If you didn't make a mistake, then may I ask why you feel the need to take the advantages of a standard.45 and turn it into a gimp 9mm? Just buy a G17 and have 80% more ammo available.
Consumerism is a choice! Do you want a flashy new car? If so, then you (rhetorical "you") have chosen to saddle yourself with debt to the tune of $10K to $40K or more. What's that? You need transportation? Travel by bus, bike, or foot; if that isn't acceptable, select a used vehicle and take a little time to learn how to take care of the basics. Shiny new toys? Well, must you have them to live until tomorrow? If not, then you can do without them. Certainly, one can buy whatever they like, up to their credit limit, but make no mistake... choosing to live an "oppressed and powerless" lifestyle due to debt is a choice.
Disclaimer: I'm not sure how one would remain debt -free when purchasing a house. Rent is akin to throwing money down a rat hole, though, so there is some merit to that aspect of "debt."
The SNARE folks say they are working to get C2-style auditing capability in the kernel, since the old hooks were broken/fixed in 2.4.21. This is a big feature that is keeping Linux from being a "serious" player in "secure" environments, such as certain government-controlled areas.
It is nice to see someone that still believes in the original spirit and ideals that this great country was founded on. You (plus Google) appear more resourceful than I, in addition to having more zeal. The few times I've been involved in political-ish discussions, the pattern that we see in this thread has repeated itself. Neither side wishes to budge one iota from its established opinions, regardless of the case either side makes. Usually one side makes a strong logical case, and the other chants "nuh-uh!"
As for me, I'm a pessimist when it comes to politics. The USA is still the greatest nation on the planet, but I see plenty of danger signs ahead. At this point, the effort required to correct its course is so monumental, it is depressing. I don't see the USA reaching the end of its downward spiral during my generation, and so I try not to worry too much about it. Perhaps if I had children, I'd feel differently.
I use Opera (7.03), and I'm amazed at how stable it is when compared to IE 5.5. Added bonus: Opera won't take my whole system down if something Bad happens. Sole lockup issue is flash/shockwave; have to use firebird for flash movies/games.:( Not to mention, if/when Opera does crash, you can go back to EXACTLY what you were doing by simply restarting it.:) Try that with ANY other browser, ha!
"" The Fish is your Friend. (I am aware that the above is likely to be highly insulting and/or sensual. Please read aloud at your own risk.)
-preview edit
Oops, that didn't work too well (stupid slashcode!) However, the English translation of that Japanese saying is "Compilation of mountain from mol hill," so there you go.
In addition to outfits like cdbaby.com, there are a few other gatherings of indie artists such as dmusic.com, which features music by a hideous amount of artists.
I've been sticking primarily to the "electronica" section of dmusic, and I've been pleasantly suprised with the quality of many of the artists and their work. (Arthen, mux, dithyramb, skender, groovetronic, to name a few.) Go check em out... While the files aren't CD quality, it still sounds good at 192+kbps.:)
Your figures make the (incorrect) assumption that not a single downloader will buy a copy of the "legit" DVD. Not one. If one does, then your figures are all for naught.
Yes, there are those that will not buy the DVD. Now, they just download an inferior from the 'net instead of stealing a physical DVD from a merchant (who then eats the loss). Rule-breaking is bad, but I'm embarassed by the MP/RIAA's baby-faced temper tantrum: "WAAAAH! THEY'RE STEEEAAALING OUR THEORETICAL PROFIIIIITS! WAAAAH!".
I'm also thoroughly disgusted that they managed to get that completely bunk DMCA passed. Forget milk: Got money?
While it may or may not be morally wrong to download copyrighted data (wrong, IMHO), it still doesn't make the label of "theft" accurate. No physical goods have been stolen, so it can't be "theft" in a legal sense.
What sickens me is that They've made this sort of thing, a civil matter, into a criminal matter. That's morally wrong.
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Do you not know the definition of the word "implied"?
Your request is not relevent. If you believe I am mistaken, then elaborate.
On the other hand, I know quite a few marriage councelors that consider consummation of a marriage as a requirement (multitude of reasons). One might then reason that children would be inevitable in a marriage, save for the relatively recent innovations in birth control methods.
Unfortunately, it seems that the majority favors the FMA. If so, and if the members of the Houses vote in accordance to the wishes of the majority, then it does indeed have a very good chance of passing. Maybe we'll visit you on your island; maybe not.
The concept of marriage is actually religious in nature. It only appears to be social in nature because *gasp* the USA was founded more or less on Biblical principles, and/or by folks that believed in the same. (Okay, so the previous country's social structure likely had a lot to do with it, but what was the official Church of England? The Catholic church?)
You don't need to be married to propogate. However, propogation is generally in the best interests of the government to expand its power and tax base (read: "resources"), and as such, it provides those that choose to declare their formal implied intent to propogate with certain benefits.
Fastforward to today, where we have a group of people that are physically unable to propogate the species, yet want the same benefits provided to those who can and are (implied) doing so.
So, here's a likely-crappy comparison for you: "I'm a lard-ass, but I want an Olympic gold medal for my last-place performance in the 100-meter dash!" If I get my medal, won't that cheapen the existing gold medal winners' victory to a certain extent? If so, consider the large mess made when one miixes in the subtle effects of "family values," morals, personal ethics, and that whole bucket of stew - there's really only one name for the change in state:
degradation.
You forgot to include a decent reference.
Besides, don't you want to hear some poor sod's server scream out its last dying breath early on a Monday morning? Ahh... better than fresh coffee.
Bob's Quick Guide to the Apostrophe, You Idiots.
Essentially (and theoretically), everyone is allowed to say what they want and the legal system will decide whether it was appropriate or not. That's the guarantee - that voices won't be silenced BEFORE they are heard. Afterwards is a different story.
Are you insane? So, it would be perfectly reasonable for me to have criticized Clinton back when he was in office for lying under oath, and being sentenced to Federal rape-me-in-the-ass prison for a year, just as long as the courts said it was okay?
Sigh. Okay, let's address your points one by one:
.357 magnum four times, after which the perp shot the trooper once with a .22. Who died? Trooper Mark Coates.
thanks to the 1994 gun control act you can't get magazines with capacities greater than 10 rounds unless you're a cop.
This is only true of new magazines. Pre-ban mags for (in this case) Glocks are quite plentiful, albeit expensive.
Thus the Taurus holds as many rounds as any 9mm you're going to purchase unless you're lucky and can find a pre-ban Glock, HK or Sig magazines, which are not cheap.
Self-defeating point. Typically, someone who pays more than $500 for a 9mm isn't counting cost as a primary factor. Thus, a standard (in this example) Glock with 17+1 +P carts is not rare or unusually difficult to aquire.
For the price of one 15 round Glock magazine I was able to purchase three 10 round Taurus magazines.
Doubtless; 17 and 15 round Glock mags run close to $100 apiece. They are currently not cost effective. (Yay, 2004 sunset clause!)
Secondly I'm a decent shot. I don't need 15 rounds to get the job done. If I do I have extra clips.
Problem: trained police officers are only going to hit their targets (quick google for police accuracy "under stress") 20-35% of the time at close (~7 yards) range! Since the legal only way for you to use deadly force is in the face of an immediate threat to your life, it is a given that you will be under stress. Calculate your odds. (More on this in the next paragraph.)
Thirdly, if I want to I can load this up with some 230 grain Federal HydraShoks, which will put far more hurt on someone than any standard 9mm round.
Does the name "Mark Coates" ring a bell? The state trooper shot a fat perp in the torso with his
In order for a bullet to be effective, it must damage a vital organ or disrupt the nervous system to a certain extent. "Stopping power" and "energy transfer" are largely bunk. You must damage or destroy vital areas of an attacker to stop the attacker.
Fifthly 9mm is for pussies and idiot gang bangers.
The statement is purely subjective and without any factual basis.
In closing, a bullet of any calibre is a deadly, lethal projectile. True, some are more effective than others, but once you break down the facts, you'll note that the difference against unarmored targets is largely marginal. The whole system matters: wound channel size, recoil, capacity, accuracy - it boils down to pure personal preference.
Who the fuck cares?
I do. He does. It matters. Disprove or (your argument) die(s). (Score: 0:1)
A valid logical argument requires at least one premise and a true conclusion.
Just how do you propose to logically deduce the validity of your conclusion without evidence, or a reasonable related parallel? You can't. (Score: 0:2)
This is the fallacy of "appeal to authority," or more specifically "appeal to anonymous authority."
It holds just as much water as the former - that is, none. (Score: 0:3)
Ten years of study stands as an expert qualification on it's face.
I've "studied" gameplay mechanics for fifteen years! Where's my six figure salary? Experience equals mastery? Illogical. (Score: 0:4)
Oh, so if I were an attorney, I would be disqualified if I had an opinion?
No, but you might otherwise know what you're talking about. As it is, everyone has an opinion. (Score: 0:5)
How about the 400 years of copyright law?
(2003 - 1776 == 227)
(227 < 400)
Hm. Something's wrong. (Score: 0:6)
I'd say there's an 80% chance this whole thing was a troll, but I'm bored anyway, so whatever.
Troll, ignorance, or just plain stupid; if you're referring to your own posts, I'd say this is probably the only valid statement you've made in this thread. (Score: 1:7)
Fancy that - VV has one title out that I (used to) play rabidly: Terminus. True space physics (albeit acceleration/G-force stress on the player gets ignored for gameplay purposes), working economical system, multiple paths through the main plot, and open-ended play.
In fact, TerminusPoint is expanding the game as we speak. There's so much right about that game that it isn't even funny. It's one of the few games out there that reminds me just how games are supposed to be (fun!).
... so here's a cookie.
You've confused the terms "most advanced" with "best." The F-16 may not be the best fighter, but it is certainly the most advanced one in production.
An in-flight reboot during the *testing* phase is not acceptable? Anyone with a brain realizes you've just shot your logic in the face. You lose. Try again.
Curious. I've been using Rayovac Rechargable Alkalines ever since I saw them on the store shelves (~five years? Seven?) I have yet to have a single battery leak, regardless of where I left them (charger, appliance, drawer).
Perhaps your batteries came out of a bad batch?
I did a little checking into this (Aguila?) IQ round - What makes it any different than a normal 9mm +P round? The "alloy" bullet doesn't seem to do much other than fragment in a soft body (traditionally a big no-no for hollow-points), and does not penetrate kevlar vests in real-world tests.
Still sounds like you're packing a 9mm with only 60% magazine capacity. Just FYI.
Note that the link points to a .45 calibre pistol. Note that bullets of 115 grains generally belong to the 9mm class of handguns. If you didn't make a mistake, then may I ask why you feel the need to take the advantages of a standard .45 and turn it into a gimp 9mm?
Just buy a G17 and have 80% more ammo available.
Consumerism is a choice! Do you want a flashy new car? If so, then you (rhetorical "you") have chosen to saddle yourself with debt to the tune of $10K to $40K or more. What's that? You need transportation? Travel by bus, bike, or foot; if that isn't acceptable, select a used vehicle and take a little time to learn how to take care of the basics. .
Shiny new toys? Well, must you have them to live until tomorrow? If not, then you can do without them. Certainly, one can buy whatever they like, up to their credit limit, but make no mistake... choosing to live an "oppressed and powerless" lifestyle due to debt is a choice
Disclaimer: I'm not sure how one would remain debt -free when purchasing a house. Rent is akin to throwing money down a rat hole, though, so there is some merit to that aspect of "debt."
Well, see, I want a shark with a frikkin "laser" beam attached to its head. Also, period inside the quotation marks: very good!
The SNARE folks say they are working to get C2-style auditing capability in the kernel, since the old hooks were broken/fixed in 2.4.21. This is a big feature that is keeping Linux from being a "serious" player in "secure" environments, such as certain government-controlled areas.
It is nice to see someone that still believes in the original spirit and ideals that this great country was founded on. You (plus Google) appear more resourceful than I, in addition to having more zeal. The few times I've been involved in political-ish discussions, the pattern that we see in this thread has repeated itself. Neither side wishes to budge one iota from its established opinions, regardless of the case either side makes. Usually one side makes a strong logical case, and the other chants "nuh-uh!"
As for me, I'm a pessimist when it comes to politics. The USA is still the greatest nation on the planet, but I see plenty of danger signs ahead. At this point, the effort required to correct its course is so monumental, it is depressing. I don't see the USA reaching the end of its downward spiral during my generation, and so I try not to worry too much about it. Perhaps if I had children, I'd feel differently.
"I'm the one who argued that Constitutional amendments ARE Constitutional."
Good, now that you've declared yourself as an idiot, we can save some less enduring readers the time and effort to deduce this on their own.
You have been given point and evidence on no less than a half dozen occasions, and the best rebuttal I've seen come from you is a spelling correction.
It's like talking to a brick wall.
I use Opera (7.03), and I'm amazed at how stable it is when compared to IE 5.5. Added bonus: Opera won't take my whole system down if something Bad happens. Sole lockup issue is flash/shockwave; have to use firebird for flash movies/games. :( Not to mention, if/when Opera does crash, you can go back to EXACTLY what you were doing by simply restarting it. :) Try that with ANY other browser, ha!
I have been trolled.
""
The Fish is your Friend. (I am aware that the above is likely to be highly insulting and/or sensual. Please read aloud at your own risk.)
-preview edit
Oops, that didn't work too well (stupid slashcode!) However, the English translation of that Japanese saying is "Compilation of mountain from mol hill," so there you go.
In addition to outfits like cdbaby.com, there are a few other gatherings of indie artists such as dmusic.com, which features music by a hideous amount of artists.
:)
I've been sticking primarily to the "electronica" section of dmusic, and I've been pleasantly suprised with the quality of many of the artists and their work. (Arthen, mux, dithyramb, skender, groovetronic, to name a few.) Go check em out... While the files aren't CD quality, it still sounds good at 192+kbps.
This, my friend, is precisely what needs to happen.
Thankfully, as a member of "teh furrie fandum," I am (apparently) a non-human. Whew! Who says thinking Faline's cute isn't a survival trait?
Your figures make the (incorrect) assumption that not a single downloader will buy a copy of the "legit" DVD. Not one. If one does, then your figures are all for naught.
Yes, there are those that will not buy the DVD. Now, they just download an inferior from the 'net instead of stealing a physical DVD from a merchant (who then eats the loss). Rule-breaking is bad, but I'm embarassed by the MP/RIAA's baby-faced temper tantrum: "WAAAAH! THEY'RE STEEEAAALING OUR THEORETICAL PROFIIIIITS! WAAAAH!".
I'm also thoroughly disgusted that they managed to get that completely bunk DMCA passed. Forget milk: Got money?
Learn English, to speak, you must!
While it may or may not be morally wrong to download copyrighted data (wrong, IMHO), it still doesn't make the label of "theft" accurate. No physical goods have been stolen, so it can't be "theft" in a legal sense.
What sickens me is that They've made this sort of thing, a civil matter, into a criminal matter. That's morally wrong.
Change:
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