The US government has the responsibility to mitigate and litigate leaks. Snowden could have used the whistle-blower route. He says he has good reason for not doing that. Whether he is guilty of treason or other crimes has yet to be determined. Until such time, he is presumed to be innocent.
The evidence against him (which grows with each unauthorized disclosure) assures his guilt in all but name.
He's in Russia and they will not give him up. That's Russia's call. Snowden's documents are still being released and that's expected.
A fugitive from justice in the most criminal-friendly country. Turn up the heat against Russia and they'll crack - especially with their bad economy.
If you're wondering about traitors in the UK, one might look at the abuses at Rotherham and who enabled them. Then look at all the no-go zones and the general lack of courage to stand up to militant Islam.
On the other hand, a GCHQ intelligence swap with the NSA would serve to ensure no safe haven for any terrorist. The UK would benefit from the effectively world-wide reach of the US while the US would get detailed coverage.
Snowden did nothing whatsoever to "damage" the USA
The facts betray you. No amount of modpoints can change that.
He provided intelligence to known-hostile countries such as Russia and China. In addition, various anti-American groups (such as ISIS and others inspired by them) have adjusted their actions to account for the unauthorized disclosures.
Snowden's proper place is a secure corrections facility in Florence, Colorado - after the evidence is used to convict him in a US court of law. The NSA's proper place is to exist as they are now and adapt to threats - whether they are internal (such as Snowden and his sympathizers) or external (Russia/China/other threats to the US).
If you think Snowden's different: The NSA's existence survived the 1970's and grew under the Reagan era. It will respond similarly to Snowden - it will survive him and expand under a defense-favored administration. Reality will not be changed simply because you think he's a hero and that he should be lionized.
Snowden did the right thing for all the enemies of America and we all benefited from it, so we all owe him a favor.
He only helped the enemies of the US, such as Russia, China, and entities like ISIS. The sooner he/his helpers can face justice in a US court (and convicted with the Mt. Everest of evidence), the sooner America is done a favor.
Your original words can only be spoken in the context of the Russian/Chinese governments or the various groups that stand against the US and its allies, such as ISIS.
Would this mean that they would be willing to oppose harassment by certain groups/individuals that accuse others of harassment (such as Chelsea van Valkenberg and Randi Harper, which only have harassed others into silence)?
Of course, that makes the faulty assumption that it is unquestionably true. The only source is someone that cannot be trusted.
On the other hand, such unauthorized releases of material, including everything from the Intercept, has only served to cause harm.
Through their actions, they are indirectly complicit in aiding/abetting groups like ISIS, in addition to directly being complicit in aiding hostile countries like Russia and China. The blood is on all of their hands - nothing short of turning themselves in to face justice will wash it off.
Of course, you'd rather modbomb the Painful Truth than acknowledge their transgressions.
Short of being in a no-go zone due to safety, the [taxi, bus, subway, light rail] can't really refuse customers or switch around rates. On the other hand, an unregulated taxi service like Uber puts you at the whims of ratings and volatile pricing models.
And there is no feedback mechanism for Taxi companies right now. NONE.
Use the service or don't use the service.
This (Uber/Lyft) is a vast improvement to the current system allowing for immediate feedback on QOS. If a customer or driver is an asshole, they won't be around much, making it better for both.
Inconsistent service. Conventional options such as cars, taxis, buses, subways, and light rail offer consistent service in ways that Uber, Lyft, and other variable taxi-like services can't offer.
Whether it is the surge pricing in the middle of a disaster, being at the mercy of driver ratings, or otherwise trying to dodge insurance laws, Uber (and similar services) lose to more conventional options.
most of the allegations have been proven to be true, the ones that haven't been proven they just refuse to comment on.
The only "proof" is his statements.
he possibly performed one of the bravest acts of all given the US's track record with assassinations.
If he's so brave, then he and his friends can face the Mt. Everest of evidence against him on US soil, in a US court. The bravest people will be the ones bringing him in.
Besides, Russia's economic position may make it that much easier for the US to walk in and fly out with him. He can only pump out so much to earn his keep before he's worth more in US hands.
If manufacturers such as Ford are faking cylinders, then it shouldn't be surprising to see them faking engine notes. They're trying to please environmentalists by cutting down the engine; they're using a turbocharger and audio system in an dishonest attempt to please the customer. When said customer actually tries to *use* the engine, they only see how it can't match their expectations.
It might cut it for the granola-eating, Aspen-attending environmentalist with deep pockets, for they can buy whatever they please. On the other hand, the majority of us really don't have much choice in the matter. Perhaps if the environmentalists were kicked out of auto design and CAFE was abolished, we wouldn't have to wonder if our engine's faking it.
When pressing the pedal, a full-displacement engine should be the sole source of engine noise - not a tuned speaker nor a turbocharger.
Given the historically proven record of China and its espionage, it should be the other way around. It is a part of their history and their culture.
Nortel? After the Chinese were done with them, Huawei and ZTE rose up as PRC military-backed entities. US government contractors? The Chinese have been continually caught with their hand in the cookie jar. Any company that deals with China? Expect clones if your designs aren't tightly controlled.
On the other hand, the accusations against the US rely on baseless allegations from a cowardly individual. The desire to preserve one's own life, through the trading of national secrets for protection, put the lives of US citizens at danger. Enemies changed their actions based on the improper and unlawful disclosures of classified material.
The only valid response to such demands from China is to turn up the heat on their actions. Huawei's banishment from the US and Australian governments was a good start in that respect.
For a known harasser, Chelsea Van Valkenberg's quite odd for wanting to stop something she has practiced often.
Never mind that she's more than happy to see that opponents swatted (like Mike Cernovich) or gagged (like Eron Gjoni) - both cases based on falsified information.
A properly equipped workstation laptop (read: Lenovo W series Thinkpads, or Dell Precision) would have to be configured deliberately low for that to happen.
If one were to consider something on the order of a larger W series Thinkpad (W540, for example), there would be plenty of room to not only outdo that buildbox, but to also have room for a long service contract, a feature that OP's company may want.
Yes, these kind of laptops do get hot, but it's not as if manufacturers haven't paid attention to getting it right.
Instead of automatically repealing it, extend its definition of labor unions to include forms of contingent/temporary/non-FT labor - and that such definition supercedes any state definition.
Sch forms of labor would then compete with the choice of a more secure job arrangement wherever RTW is enacted, as opposed to being used as a benefits/etc. dodge for entities operating under a defective business model.
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The US government has the responsibility to mitigate and litigate leaks. Snowden could have used the whistle-blower route. He says he has good reason for not doing that. Whether he is guilty of treason or other crimes has yet to be determined. Until such time, he is presumed to be innocent.
The evidence against him (which grows with each unauthorized disclosure) assures his guilt in all but name.
He's in Russia and they will not give him up. That's Russia's call. Snowden's documents are still being released and that's expected.
A fugitive from justice in the most criminal-friendly country. Turn up the heat against Russia and they'll crack - especially with their bad economy.
If you're wondering about traitors in the UK, one might look at the abuses at Rotherham and who enabled them. Then look at all the no-go zones and the general lack of courage to stand up to militant Islam.
On the other hand, a GCHQ intelligence swap with the NSA would serve to ensure no safe haven for any terrorist. The UK would benefit from the effectively world-wide reach of the US while the US would get detailed coverage.
Snowden did nothing whatsoever to "damage" the USA
The facts betray you. No amount of modpoints can change that.
He provided intelligence to known-hostile countries such as Russia and China. In addition, various anti-American groups (such as ISIS and others inspired by them) have adjusted their actions to account for the unauthorized disclosures.
Snowden's proper place is a secure corrections facility in Florence, Colorado - after the evidence is used to convict him in a US court of law. The NSA's proper place is to exist as they are now and adapt to threats - whether they are internal (such as Snowden and his sympathizers) or external (Russia/China/other threats to the US).
If you think Snowden's different:
The NSA's existence survived the 1970's and grew under the Reagan era. It will respond similarly to Snowden - it will survive him and expand under a defense-favored administration. Reality will not be changed simply because you think he's a hero and that he should be lionized.
Snowden did the right thing for all the enemies of America and we all benefited from it, so we all owe him a favor.
He only helped the enemies of the US, such as Russia, China, and entities like ISIS. The sooner he/his helpers can face justice in a US court (and convicted with the Mt. Everest of evidence), the sooner America is done a favor.
Your original words can only be spoken in the context of the Russian/Chinese governments or the various groups that stand against the US and its allies, such as ISIS.
Lenovo is doing very well. IBM employees that have years of experience are finding new opportunities
Where both employees and customers are second-class citizens if in the US.
It looks like good science can be thrown out the window if it doesn't fit the Church of Environmentalism.
Would this mean that they would be willing to oppose harassment by certain groups/individuals that accuse others of harassment (such as Chelsea van Valkenberg and Randi Harper, which only have harassed others into silence)?
Of course, that makes the faulty assumption that it is unquestionably true. The only source is someone that cannot be trusted.
On the other hand, such unauthorized releases of material, including everything from the Intercept, has only served to cause harm.
Through their actions, they are indirectly complicit in aiding/abetting groups like ISIS, in addition to directly being complicit in aiding hostile countries like Russia and China. The blood is on all of their hands - nothing short of turning themselves in to face justice will wash it off.
Of course, you'd rather modbomb the Painful Truth than acknowledge their transgressions.
If the state of Washington had its way, it would only count if you were some "diversity candidate" or a student from the Third World.
Just have it all go across as data and use the voice line sparingly.
Metering data is something of a 90's era holdback that needs to DIAF.
Then again, Verizon's the same carrier that had to be dragged out of the BREW phone era.
Short of being in a no-go zone due to safety, the [taxi, bus, subway, light rail] can't really refuse customers or switch around rates. On the other hand, an unregulated taxi service like Uber puts you at the whims of ratings and volatile pricing models.
So they want to implement Affirmative Action at the class level? That will only make the program fail, no matter how much "diversity" is forced.
I hope the law ends up not passing or gets pre-empted by Federal anti-discrimination law.
And there is no feedback mechanism for Taxi companies right now. NONE.
Use the service or don't use the service.
This (Uber/Lyft) is a vast improvement to the current system allowing for immediate feedback on QOS. If a customer or driver is an asshole, they won't be around much, making it better for both.
Too easily abused, as noted in the article.
Inconsistent service. Conventional options such as cars, taxis, buses, subways, and light rail offer consistent service in ways that Uber, Lyft, and other variable taxi-like services can't offer.
Whether it is the surge pricing in the middle of a disaster, being at the mercy of driver ratings, or otherwise trying to dodge insurance laws, Uber (and similar services) lose to more conventional options.
most of the allegations have been proven to be true, the ones that haven't been proven they just refuse to comment on.
The only "proof" is his statements.
he possibly performed one of the bravest acts of all given the US's track record with assassinations.
If he's so brave, then he and his friends can face the Mt. Everest of evidence against him on US soil, in a US court.
The bravest people will be the ones bringing him in.
Besides, Russia's economic position may make it that much easier for the US to walk in and fly out with him. He can only pump out so much to earn his keep before he's worth more in US hands.
If manufacturers such as Ford are faking cylinders, then it shouldn't be surprising to see them faking engine notes. They're trying to please environmentalists by cutting down the engine; they're using a turbocharger and audio system in an dishonest attempt to please the customer. When said customer actually tries to *use* the engine, they only see how it can't match their expectations.
It might cut it for the granola-eating, Aspen-attending environmentalist with deep pockets, for they can buy whatever they please. On the other hand, the majority of us really don't have much choice in the matter. Perhaps if the environmentalists were kicked out of auto design and CAFE was abolished, we wouldn't have to wonder if our engine's faking it.
When pressing the pedal, a full-displacement engine should be the sole source of engine noise - not a tuned speaker nor a turbocharger.
Given the historically proven record of China and its espionage, it should be the other way around. It is a part of their history and their culture.
Nortel? After the Chinese were done with them, Huawei and ZTE rose up as PRC military-backed entities.
US government contractors? The Chinese have been continually caught with their hand in the cookie jar.
Any company that deals with China? Expect clones if your designs aren't tightly controlled.
On the other hand, the accusations against the US rely on baseless allegations from a cowardly individual. The desire to preserve one's own life, through the trading of national secrets for protection, put the lives of US citizens at danger. Enemies changed their actions based on the improper and unlawful disclosures of classified material.
The only valid response to such demands from China is to turn up the heat on their actions. Huawei's banishment from the US and Australian governments was a good start in that respect.
Nice gesture, but they need to be able to sustain their "no" even in the presence of K Street.
Kind of hard for Ms. Van Valkenberg to be the victim when she's the one calling for the damage.
For a known harasser, Chelsea Van Valkenberg's quite odd for wanting to stop something she has practiced often.
Never mind that she's more than happy to see that opponents swatted (like Mike Cernovich) or gagged (like Eron Gjoni) - both cases based on falsified information.
A properly equipped workstation laptop (read: Lenovo W series Thinkpads, or Dell Precision) would have to be configured deliberately low for that to happen.
If one were to consider something on the order of a larger W series Thinkpad (W540, for example), there would be plenty of room to not only outdo that buildbox, but to also have room for a long service contract, a feature that OP's company may want.
Yes, these kind of laptops do get hot, but it's not as if manufacturers haven't paid attention to getting it right.
It won't change the need for justice exacted on him, just the method.
"But I have diplomatic immunity^w^w a pardon!" comes to mind when Snowden and his helpers find out the unfortunate error of their ways.
Until Snowden and his co-conspirators are brought to a US court of law, this means nothing. It's (at best) a Schrodinger's Unauthorized Disclosure.
Instead of automatically repealing it, extend its definition of labor unions to include forms of contingent/temporary/non-FT labor - and that such definition supercedes any state definition.
Sch forms of labor would then compete with the choice of a more secure job arrangement wherever RTW is enacted, as opposed to being used as a benefits/etc. dodge for entities operating under a defective business model.