One should look at something that they're doing considering GLBT people and replace the word "gay" with "black", "homosexual" with "african-american", "gay culture" with "hip-hop culture", etc, and see if what you're stating sounds horribly racist. If it does, don't do it.
Being black isn't a lifestyle - being gay is, so what's your point?
it just so happens the games ratio of retards to competant players is 10:1
That's partially due to the ratio of tards to competent people in society. It's somewhat exacerbated by the tendency for introverts to spend too much time playing these games.
Please explain what possible strategic value these businesses have that require us to artificially sustain them. We mock the zombie companies in Japan that only survive because the bank refuses to call their defaulted loans, so why not these guys? Capitalism requires that business be allowed to fail.
After waiting on hold for 30 minutes, the nice customer service representative explained how their decision was final, with no option for recourse whatsoever.
Once you identify yourself then the officer is conducting an investigation into the authenticity of the information which you have given him. In pursuit of that investigation he can demand to see proper ID. If you do not produce the requested ID you can be ticketed for obstruction of justice.
No he can't. This was explicitly denied in the Hillel decision. You are not, after all, required to have ID. I'm sorry, but your cops were just dicks.
I remember hearing (quick ref: http://talkleft.com/new_archives/006987.html) that you *are* required to show ID on demand by a law enforcement officer. I know around here (in NY) you *will* be arrested if you refuse.
No you aren't. You are required to identify yourself, which is different.
I think the problem here isn't more women in tech - it is a liberal hatred of men and women. They try to make men act more feminine, and try to make women act more masculine rather than just accepting that men and women are different, should be different, and complement each other rather than compete with each other. IMHO, there are too many political interests that absolutely hate that because it leads to a stable family system, and that leads to less dependence on welfare, public freebies, and government programs.
It is ironic then that the feminists who advocate gender equality in the workplace are the same ones who assert that a career is more important than the traditional woman's role of instilling values in children.
That's not irnoy, it's a distortion of their position: they assert that a career should be as much of an option for women as for men. The distortion comes from people who are unwilling to see men in a role of raising children, and therefore view the position as devaluing childrearing. Short version: you're projecting.
While i'm sure some of you may have a vendetta against the Bush administration, and anyone would be hardpressed to deny that there have been tactical blunders in Iraq/WOT [...]
Oh great, I call out Bush and Co. on illegal surveillance and suddenly I have a vendetta. Oh yeah, tactical errors? How about huge clusterfuck, we shouldn't be there at all?
Nope, you still have each and every right outlined in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It's just that the governement is going to listen to the call if they have probable cause to think you might be a terrorist.
See, that's the controversy - the government needs a warrant, not probable cause and they aren't getting them. It's not that they're being denied, they just can't be bothered.
I believe there's also one about the person who sticks his head up the highest getting it knocked off... or something...
Oh good grief, do you think they're going to fire you when you're doing the work of two people? Then they'd have to hire two or even three people at roughly twice the pay. If they decide that they can just pile the work on some other poor bastard, then you really do need to leave anyway.
He also wants to add a 10% tax to all soft drinks and a $10,000 tax to all abortions. Take that as you will.
What a pansy. He wants to create a de facto abortion ban, but can't because it's been ruled legal, so he tries to tax it to death. We so need precedent that recognizes and bans this sort of behavior.
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I've been called a "fag" many times online, and I'm not gay in RL.
Maybe they just thought you were a wimp. Fag isn't always about being gay.
I'd love to see a guild of gay Tauren or a guild of Amazon lesbian warriors.
I didn't know they had Amazons in the game...
You're confusing player groups and in-game character groups.
That's easy to do, as almost nobody roleplays, they just blather about Chuck Norris.
One should look at something that they're doing considering GLBT people and replace the word "gay" with "black", "homosexual" with "african-american", "gay culture" with "hip-hop culture", etc, and see if what you're stating sounds horribly racist. If it does, don't do it.
Being black isn't a lifestyle - being gay is, so what's your point?
Why only peak load reduction?
Because peak is when they fire up the gas powered generators that cost more to run.
it just so happens the games ratio of retards to competant players is 10:1
That's partially due to the ratio of tards to competent people in society. It's somewhat exacerbated by the tendency for introverts to spend too much time playing these games.
This is what keeps many businesses alive.
Please explain what possible strategic value these businesses have that require us to artificially sustain them. We mock the zombie companies in Japan that only survive because the bank refuses to call their defaulted loans, so why not these guys? Capitalism requires that business be allowed to fail.
After waiting on hold for 30 minutes, the nice customer service representative explained how their decision was final, with no option for recourse whatsoever.
I guess there's always small claims court.
What about the apartment search?
What about it? You didn't consent to a search, and his investigation was bogus to begin with. This was just an asshole with a badge.
Does it matter?
Yes. Since you didn't fight it, you have no basis to assume that the tickets were valid. Sorry, but you got fucked.
Once you identify yourself then the officer is conducting an investigation into the authenticity of the information which you have given him. In pursuit of that investigation he can demand to see proper ID. If you do not produce the requested ID you can be ticketed for obstruction of justice.
No he can't. This was explicitly denied in the Hillel decision. You are not, after all, required to have ID. I'm sorry, but your cops were just dicks.
States do not have to uphold the constituion
Yes they do. Go read the 14th amendment.
The point is i dont want to be flying with someone who DOESN'T have or WON'T show an ID card.
Why not? They aren't any additional risk.
Because I could not produce my ID as he requested in his purported investigation I was legally ticketed for "obstruction of justice".
So, when you went to court, were you convicted?
Tell that to officers handing out $500 tickets for obstruction of justice.
Since when am I obligated to help a police officer in his duties? He isn't required to even show up if I call 911.
I remember hearing (quick ref: http://talkleft.com/new_archives/006987.html) that you *are* required to show ID on demand by a law enforcement officer. I know around here (in NY) you *will* be arrested if you refuse.
No you aren't. You are required to identify yourself, which is different.
I think the problem here isn't more women in tech - it is a liberal hatred of men and women. They try to make men act more feminine, and try to make women act more masculine rather than just accepting that men and women are different, should be different, and complement each other rather than compete with each other. IMHO, there are too many political interests that absolutely hate that because it leads to a stable family system, and that leads to less dependence on welfare, public freebies, and government programs.
How did this irrelevant screed get a +4?
Girls can pee just fine standing up. Aiming is the problem. But I suppose with a little practice ...
Yes, as a matter of fact. You can either practice or use a shoehorn. Comes in handy at baseball stadiums.
It is ironic then that the feminists who advocate gender equality in the workplace are the same ones who assert that a career is more important than the traditional woman's role of instilling values in children.
That's not irnoy, it's a distortion of their position: they assert that a career should be as much of an option for women as for men. The distortion comes from people who are unwilling to see men in a role of raising children, and therefore view the position as devaluing childrearing. Short version: you're projecting.
E.R., CSI, Numb3rs, I'm sure there are more. They have women, they have science. What more do you want?
In the case of CSI, I want a show where one of the suspects doesn't clean glass with HF and wipe it off with a rag. What kind of tard does that?
You don't have to say "I have a vendetta" for it to be obvious.
So you're saying that I'm either with you or against you?
While i'm sure some of you may have a vendetta against the Bush administration, and anyone would be hardpressed to deny that there have been tactical blunders in Iraq/WOT [...]
Oh great, I call out Bush and Co. on illegal surveillance and suddenly I have a vendetta. Oh yeah, tactical errors? How about huge clusterfuck, we shouldn't be there at all?
Nope, you still have each and every right outlined in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It's just that the governement is going to listen to the call if they have probable cause to think you might be a terrorist.
See, that's the controversy - the government needs a warrant, not probable cause and they aren't getting them. It's not that they're being denied, they just can't be bothered.
I believe there's also one about the person who sticks his head up the highest getting it knocked off... or something...
Oh good grief, do you think they're going to fire you when you're doing the work of two people? Then they'd have to hire two or even three people at roughly twice the pay. If they decide that they can just pile the work on some other poor bastard, then you really do need to leave anyway.
He also wants to add a 10% tax to all soft drinks and a $10,000 tax to all abortions. Take that as you will.
What a pansy. He wants to create a de facto abortion ban, but can't because it's been ruled legal, so he tries to tax it to death. We so need precedent that recognizes and bans this sort of behavior.
Don't have the tag? You can only get water and whole wheat organic crackers.
I'm allergic to Wheat glutin, you insensitive bastard!