I know you're an idiot but try to think anyway. Anti-war protestors are still around and by definition they are anti drone strikes. Just because the protesters aren't front page news like they were during the Bush administration they still exist whether or not they make the lead story on the news or not. As far as putting on a show for "rubes" like me I think not. I'm not terribly impressed by people carrying signs and yelling for the cameras. Don't think the left isn't upset by the drone strikes just because you don't hear them talking about it much. I think the fact that President Obama isn't the guy they thought he was is still sinking in.
I'm not going through the whole silly list. Let me just take the first line. The drone strikes are being criticized all over the place. In fact, one of the few places that isn't critical of them is Fox News. I'm pretty sure they feel it's one of the few things the Obama administration is doing right.
Especially as the PFC actually raised his right hand and swore to be a good and obedient soldier. His was an act of treason whereas reporters are generally depended upon to be all about the story they are after. This is Fox News though. A lot of the left hates them enough to not mind if the administration they worship pisses all over the First Amendment. I noticed most of the leftist media though wasn't so happy about it however. They, unlike the liberals here, are smart enough to realize that one day there might be another Republican administration (I doubt it but I guess it could happen) and they don't like the precedent this sets. To me this is just another sign that using e-mail is not a good idea. If I was in the news business I'd start raising pigeons.
That was a little different. Someone needed a lot of money and they got the government there to hire them to build subs. You get to keep a lot more of the money if you skimp on things like engineering talent. Of course the subs might not float but as long as everyone gets paid it's all good.
The poor people helped elect the representatives that passed those laws. The rich in this country are vastly in the minority yet they control the government by manipulating the rest of us. They divide us into two sides, the left and right and then split issues between us for us to fight over. They care nothing for these issues such as gay marriage and abortion and affirmative action, they are above such stuff. All they care about is money and control. We fight each other and they control us and pick our pockets. It's worked very well now for decades.
The problem is that people ask too much of government. It is not capable of running all the things that is asked to do. Wiping the noses and asses of millions of people is just too much.
I don't know that they are wrong but I know he is. This is one of the few times I've ever agreed with the ISP on one of these issues. The guy is violating the TOS. He's way past anything reasonable.
I don't really see the problem. I know a liter is about a quart and a kilogram is a little over two pounds. 100KPH is about 62MPH and all that but I still convert it in my head every time I see something in metric because I think in standard. It's using tools that drives me crazy though. I can look at a nut or bolt and if it's SAE I can instantly grab the right wrench or socket but with metric, although I've had metric wrenches for 3 decades now I still can't do it. Growing up with something makes it instinctive. Even so I'm okay with a change to the metric system but I really don't think it's that big an issue and apparently neither does the Obama administration. Now I'm worried.
Not to mention all the killings and violence that goes along with drugland warfare. Then there are the crime cartels created by the incredible profits.
The question isn't about paying taxes. It's how much taxes. The tax laws are screwed beyond belief. What is needed is a simple and fair system but every time tax reform happens the problem only gets worse. The reason for this is that politicians try to use the tax system to manage people. They punish them for certain types of behavior and reward others instead of just collecting money to keep the country going. This is why the tax laws are so complex and confusing. As long as taxes are seen as a means to force people to do what is wanted there will always be loopholes in it. As fast as they close them more open. The average Joe can't take advantage of it but Corporations with millions to blow on high priced, very competent legal talent will manage to save billions. Frankly they're fools not to take advantage of it, their competition will.
Don't use e-mail. Seriously, how secure is any e-mail server against government surveillance. Maybe using phone modems and sending a message directly computer to computer with full encryption might work. Then maybe not. I'm thinking that if I was involved in something highly illegal my paranoia would jump into overdrive. Given that I'm nobody and have nothing I think I might be safe using Gmail.
All government is evil. No government at all is even worse. The best government is that one that leaves you alone for the most part and only interferes in your life when absolutely necessary. Taxes, like government, are a necessary evil. They should not be burdensome. Socialistic governments always become burdensome over time. Eventually they start taxing at over 50% because there is never enough of other peoples' money. Anyone who can't look down the road and see where that's going to end just isn't wanting to see.
I take it all as a sign of competence by Apple management. Only an incompetent management pays more than the legally required amount of taxes. I would certainly be loathe to invest in a corporation that felt obligated to pay excessive taxes just "to be fair." How can my investment return money to me if they're throwing it away? It is impossible to create wealth in the US without an intelligent tax strategy. Otherwise you just give your money to the government to waste for you.
I agree. On the other hand the response should be proportional. Uploading a textbook should have involved an officer serving a warrant. A raid and seizing equipment is more in line with a massive copyright ring. This over the top shit is really ridiculous and unwarranted. It's like someone caught jaywalking getting clubbed down, handcuffed, dragged away and thrown in the pokey. Enough with the over reactions already.
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I know you're an idiot but try to think anyway. Anti-war protestors are still around and by definition they are anti drone strikes. Just because the protesters aren't front page news like they were during the Bush administration they still exist whether or not they make the lead story on the news or not. As far as putting on a show for "rubes" like me I think not. I'm not terribly impressed by people carrying signs and yelling for the cameras. Don't think the left isn't upset by the drone strikes just because you don't hear them talking about it much. I think the fact that President Obama isn't the guy they thought he was is still sinking in.
I'm not going through the whole silly list. Let me just take the first line. The drone strikes are being criticized all over the place. In fact, one of the few places that isn't critical of them is Fox News. I'm pretty sure they feel it's one of the few things the Obama administration is doing right.
Did NBC get their e-mails snagged too?
President Obama is a firm supporter of civil liberties. At least for people that agree with him.
Nobody gave the cartels anything. They sold them to the cartels. We're running out of money and we've got to get some revenue somehow.
It can't be a major scandal. CBS, ABC and NBC are pretty much treating it as minor news.
Leave the facts out of this. You'll destroy the fantasy with facts.
I'd love a link to that.
Especially as the PFC actually raised his right hand and swore to be a good and obedient soldier. His was an act of treason whereas reporters are generally depended upon to be all about the story they are after. This is Fox News though. A lot of the left hates them enough to not mind if the administration they worship pisses all over the First Amendment. I noticed most of the leftist media though wasn't so happy about it however. They, unlike the liberals here, are smart enough to realize that one day there might be another Republican administration (I doubt it but I guess it could happen) and they don't like the precedent this sets. To me this is just another sign that using e-mail is not a good idea. If I was in the news business I'd start raising pigeons.
That was a little different. Someone needed a lot of money and they got the government there to hire them to build subs. You get to keep a lot more of the money if you skimp on things like engineering talent. Of course the subs might not float but as long as everyone gets paid it's all good.
The poor people helped elect the representatives that passed those laws. The rich in this country are vastly in the minority yet they control the government by manipulating the rest of us. They divide us into two sides, the left and right and then split issues between us for us to fight over. They care nothing for these issues such as gay marriage and abortion and affirmative action, they are above such stuff. All they care about is money and control. We fight each other and they control us and pick our pockets. It's worked very well now for decades.
The problem is that people ask too much of government. It is not capable of running all the things that is asked to do. Wiping the noses and asses of millions of people is just too much.
That's not progressive. It's aggressive.
I don't know man. I think you're reading too much into all this.
I don't know that they are wrong but I know he is. This is one of the few times I've ever agreed with the ISP on one of these issues. The guy is violating the TOS. He's way past anything reasonable.
They didn't like the response. They wanted a progressive answer and got a conservative one. I'm a little shocked myself.
I don't really see the problem. I know a liter is about a quart and a kilogram is a little over two pounds. 100KPH is about 62MPH and all that but I still convert it in my head every time I see something in metric because I think in standard. It's using tools that drives me crazy though. I can look at a nut or bolt and if it's SAE I can instantly grab the right wrench or socket but with metric, although I've had metric wrenches for 3 decades now I still can't do it. Growing up with something makes it instinctive. Even so I'm okay with a change to the metric system but I really don't think it's that big an issue and apparently neither does the Obama administration. Now I'm worried.
Not to mention all the killings and violence that goes along with drugland warfare. Then there are the crime cartels created by the incredible profits.
The question isn't about paying taxes. It's how much taxes. The tax laws are screwed beyond belief. What is needed is a simple and fair system but every time tax reform happens the problem only gets worse. The reason for this is that politicians try to use the tax system to manage people. They punish them for certain types of behavior and reward others instead of just collecting money to keep the country going. This is why the tax laws are so complex and confusing. As long as taxes are seen as a means to force people to do what is wanted there will always be loopholes in it. As fast as they close them more open. The average Joe can't take advantage of it but Corporations with millions to blow on high priced, very competent legal talent will manage to save billions. Frankly they're fools not to take advantage of it, their competition will.
Don't use e-mail. Seriously, how secure is any e-mail server against government surveillance. Maybe using phone modems and sending a message directly computer to computer with full encryption might work. Then maybe not. I'm thinking that if I was involved in something highly illegal my paranoia would jump into overdrive. Given that I'm nobody and have nothing I think I might be safe using Gmail.
All government is evil. No government at all is even worse. The best government is that one that leaves you alone for the most part and only interferes in your life when absolutely necessary. Taxes, like government, are a necessary evil. They should not be burdensome. Socialistic governments always become burdensome over time. Eventually they start taxing at over 50% because there is never enough of other peoples' money. Anyone who can't look down the road and see where that's going to end just isn't wanting to see.
Fair share means they want all of it. Pay up bitch.
I take it all as a sign of competence by Apple management. Only an incompetent management pays more than the legally required amount of taxes. I would certainly be loathe to invest in a corporation that felt obligated to pay excessive taxes just "to be fair." How can my investment return money to me if they're throwing it away? It is impossible to create wealth in the US without an intelligent tax strategy. Otherwise you just give your money to the government to waste for you.
Avoiding taxes without breaking the law is not immoral. To not do everything in your power to protect your investors' money would be immoral.
I agree. On the other hand the response should be proportional. Uploading a textbook should have involved an officer serving a warrant. A raid and seizing equipment is more in line with a massive copyright ring. This over the top shit is really ridiculous and unwarranted. It's like someone caught jaywalking getting clubbed down, handcuffed, dragged away and thrown in the pokey. Enough with the over reactions already.