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  1. Re:ACLU, Republicans, You and I on Part Of The Patriot Act Shot Down · · Score: 1
    Now, the Republican party is getting ready with "Patriot Act II" in response to the findings of the Sept 11 commission, but in stark contrast to what's required, has granted far greater power and reach to the security agencies while dramatically eroding constitutional protections and providing a fraction of added security.

    IMNAR(I'm not a republican), but its the democrats that want to pass it. I was listening on cspan,this morning) to our congrescritters debating it. Forgot who it was, some democract lady saying republicans just want to have debate and debate about it. Made a point that republicans own the house,senate and president and that democrats had no say in the matter.

    I'd assume its going to pass because anyone who doesn't vote is gonna be label soft on terror for not implementing the 9-11 commission recommendations. Such a sad state of politics.

  2. Re:Give the man his due. on California Bans Paperless Voting -- For 2006 · · Score: 1

    I'm not trying to troll but an average American is not a hollywood superstar.

  3. Re:Needs more cowbell. on Evolution 2.0 Released, Screenshots · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I don't know why your post is modded funny. It should be insightful. Flashy interfaces mean a lot to people. How many people buy a car on the way it looks? Simple marketing, flashy interfaces makes product look well built. Same goes with websites.

  4. Re:Dumb Question on GDI Vulnerabilities: An Open Letter to Microsoft · · Score: 1

    Only works if the libraries are binary compatible, if a new version comes out thats not binary compatible, and you replace it. All the other apps that reference the dll will break. Microsoft solution for this comes with .net with implements a global assembly cache, where you can store multiple versions of the same DLL. Working with DLLs for many years, DLLs are fucking hell.

  5. Re:Ohio is a mess... on The Jobs Crunch · · Score: 1
    Most flat tax plans have a set amount of money before taxes are accrued. The last one I saw was at $40k. So with you numbers the poor guy will make $10k, the rich guy would bring in ~$93k. With your 15% tax.

    What I don't get about US tax policy is that, earned income is subjected to higher taxes than unearned income.

  6. Re:Phantom console, phantom service? on Infinium May Have Content Partners · · Score: 1

    Not only do you have to rent the games, you also have to pay a set amount for the game. I'm not sure the pricing structure but I'd assume its gonna be comparable to regular games at $50. No thanks.

  7. Cracker on Would You Hire A Hacker? · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Why does race have to play into to it? Just because I'm white doesn't mean I destroy.

  8. Re:What about... on Libertarian Presidential Candidate Michael Badnarik Answers · · Score: 1
    Being a part of libertarian club in college I can give you my view on spam.

    It wouldn't be up to the Federal government to decide whether spam was legal or not. Its not the place of federal government as defined by the US Constitution, to make such laws. I would therefore recommend that it would be handled on a state level basis. But in reality, I don't think Spam is going to go away by passing laws.

  9. Re:Fallacies on Bush vs. Kerry on Science · · Score: 5, Informative
    Bush does not support fetal stem cell research

    Umm its embryonic stem cell research. In no way are these things ever fetuses. They never attached to the uterus lining which is the definition of a fetus. The cells in questioned are the waste of invitro fertilization. And his ban affects all universities from exploring embroyonic stem cell research which has greater possibility of curing nerve and brain diseases since adult stem cells cannot transform into nerve or brain cells(neurons). Calling them fetuses is pure FUD and leads me to question wheter your statement about being a scientist is truthful.

    Embryonic Stem cell research

    Statement from the white house about in vitro fertilization and embryonic research.

    The origin of embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are derived from excess embryos created in the course of infertility treatment. As a result of standard in vitro fertilization practices, many excess human embryos are created. Participants in IVF treatment must ultimately decide the disposition of these excess embryos, and many individuals have donated their excess embryos for research purposes.
    White house statement

  10. Re:Science != religion on Bush vs. Kerry on Science · · Score: 1
    Einstein had a different view of god then most religions out there. He did not believe in a personal god and was a critic of people who preached that god is always watching you.

    Interesting read about the subject

  11. Re:Killer... App on XM Radio Plans Online Music Service · · Score: 1

    I'll purchase HBO as soon as howard starts broadcasting on there too

  12. Re:Not impressed on XM Radio Plans Online Music Service · · Score: 1
    KISS station mirror is mus^h^h^h commercial free.

    But its not like I listen to it, I swear!

  13. Re:Could be... on MS-Sun Agreement Leaves Opening For OO.org Suits · · Score: 1

    So when HR sends list of everyone salaries to the CEO of the company and fat fingers the email address and sends it some else. They won't be able to read it. Whats so evil about that? Protecting senstive data. BTW i use DRM everyday, its called PGP. I sure as hell don't want people to read the latest password updates when I send them to the remote offices unless its the person I'm addressing it too.

  14. Re:A growing trend? on Firefox Browser On An Upward Trend · · Score: 1

    Not really, all development guy has to say is that it will take 25%(Longer if you do DHTML and javascript) longer per project to make them cross browser compatible. And then post that only 10% of the browsers are not IE. Simple math that marketing guy can understand.

  15. Re:It's Sony, DUH. on MGM Purchase Gives Sony An Edge In Disc Format War · · Score: 1

    Kinda, it can support 480p but at lower framerates. Most movies are 480i, and progessive scan dvd players line double. If you haven't seen hdtv, its quality is noticably better than anything a dvd can output. I just don't understand why they don't switch to better mpeg4 and use the regular dvd format. You can easily fit a hd movie on a dual layer dvd if you used a better codec.

  16. Re:this isn't the first image exploit on Flaw in Microsoft JPEG Parsing · · Score: 1

    Wrong. Sp2 Has both software and hardware dep. Buy a clue before you post.

  17. Re:this isn't the first image exploit on Flaw in Microsoft JPEG Parsing · · Score: 4, Informative

    SP2 changed all the core libraries to have protection from buffer overuns hence its not affected.

  18. Re:Got to collect the kids at school .. on New Overtime Rules Have Short Shelf Life · · Score: 1

    Exact opposite in the US. I had to work 60 to 80 hours a week since my company didn't have enough money to hire another developer(Maybe because execs where embezzling money which we later found out). Every vacation request I put in was denied. Hell they took new years day and our independance day off the vacation days. When I eventually found a new job. Good ole america.

  19. Re:At least it's evidence... on Republican Senators May 'Go Nuclear' · · Score: 1

    Its seems like the more politicians work, the more I end up paying/owing(national debt) in taxes. Arnold the governator wants to make state house members work part time to help control the state budget.

  20. Re:Wow, the BBC is really.... uninformed. on Assault Weapons Ban · · Score: 1

    Exactly right, there's gun ranges in Los Vegas that allow to fire off a automatic guns for a hefty fee not including price for ammo.

  21. Re:IMHO on New Overtime Rules Have Short Shelf Life · · Score: 1

    Depends on the union. Talking about longshoreman, I completly agree. Talking about a teachers union or the boeing engineers union. Its complete opposite. Just like businesses, some business treat their employees like shit(wallmart) and some treat their employees like valuable resources(cosco). There's good unions out there and there's bad ones.

  22. Does it really matter? on Bush Service Memos Questioned · · Score: 1

    Who cares what people did 30 years? How about we focus on things recent like things within the last 5 years. Its time we get off this stupid subject and focus on current events. The only events that should be called up are those of a serious nature. And these include going AWOL, Lying about medals earned, being a nixon aide, drunk driving, or a being trial medical lawyer. So unless any of the candidates are accused of these serious allegations, we should move on to current events.

  23. Re:The end of Netflix is upon us on Trouble for Tivo and NetFlix Partnership? · · Score: 1

    I know that some movies are toned down at block buster, like requiem for a dream has the ass to ass scene removed. I'd assume the same thing about wallmart.

  24. Re:Good for nothing? on Wheat Field Wi-Fi · · Score: 1

    They can also use it to control irrigation systems. Put up IP cameras to monitor the far reaches of your farm. These farms can be huge, is it really worth while to drive 15 to 20 minutes one way to make sure your irrigation system is working or to turn it off because its started raining.

  25. Re:Would work... on Verisign's Lawsuit Against ICANN Dismissed · · Score: 1

    Yes because I loved paying $100 for domain name a year back when it was non profit. Now I only have to pay $8, I wish for the old days again.