That won't work because we're talking about a small group of immature anarchists who've undertaken a cause that, unlike battling the evils of racism, would look even stupider when exposed to the harsh light of day.
Anonymous, like its logo, has no brain. If it did, it would have enlisted not only the help of those who oppose Amazon because they kicked off Wikileaks, but also those who oppose amazon because they used to host Wikileaks.
But Verizon blocks ports. I think it's safe to assume that's a relevant statement to make on Slashdot. That's why I still have a 1.5 Mbit connection via DSL. The 2000s were the golden age for geeks, when you could get a cutting-edge connection for a reasonable price and not worry about whether you could remotely access your home network.
The problem is that comcast has a monopoly (or duopoly) with regard to internet service pretty much everywhere comcast offers service.
I live in a rural/suburban area 45 minutes from Philadelphia and have FiOS and CLEC DSL options. I previously lived in a suburban area and had the same options. I also used to live in a town on the Philly Main Line and had multiple options throughout the 2000s.
I can safely say after reading the story that this is the first time I have ever heard of someone fleeing a stuck disk by HEATING it. I always FREEZE them. Heating sounds like it is far too likely to destroy the electronics or cause the magnetic media to be wiped.
Sure, the tea party people claim they want it repealed, but it's going to be interesting to actually ask them 'So you want insurance companies to deny insurance to children with pre-existing conditions again?'.
Don't forget to ask them if they've stopped beating their wives.
Stop the hyperbole. Even if someone is dying because they can't pay for treatment, trying to spread the cost among less than 50% of the population (you know, the only people who actually pay taxes) is still not guaranteed to provide good care for everyone.
An unconstitutional law is an unconstitutional law, regardless of the intent.
I guess you're ignoring the fact that this is not a treaty, nor is it a Constitutional amendment (if it was, it would be inherently legal) nor is the President's signature on it relevant to its veracity. If you had disregarded those misleading parts of your argument, you would have realized that the bill needed only 60% of each house's vote to pass. A 5 out of 9 majority is about 56% and, since more laws mean less freedom, I'll err on the side of striking them down rather than enabling more to be put in place.
My connection is a symmetrical DSL: 1.5 Mbit in both directions. It may be substandard in that regard, but this is the only way I can get a static IP, unblocked ports, and no rate caps. I guarantee I would not be able to run my own web server anymore if I switched to Comcast to get the 6x speed upgrade.
Actually, I hear the same guy who set up Assange asked the Chinese to protest this guy's Peace Prize. I hear it's because he didn't win again this year. Why does the Nobel committee hate black people?
In response to the mistreatment of black people-- like that experienced by Rosa Parks-- the Women's Political Council announced a boycott of the buses. That means they weren't using them-- not blocking people from using them. This was effective because most of the bus riders were black, so the buses lost money. It's also hard to argue that they were "DDOSing" a bus by refusing to give up a seat in the first place. A full bus is full whether the riders are black or white.
Verbal protest is acceptable. All speech, especially unpopular speech, is to be protected. No one has the right to not be offended. However, everyone also has the right to move about freely. DDOSing these web sites is vigilantism the same way that blocking innocent people from getting to work or school would be.
The GP obviously lives in an urban area and thus is unaware of the existence of volunteer fire departments. His narrow world view prevents him from conceiving of a world where critical services could be provided without government largess or control.
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That won't work because we're talking about a small group of immature anarchists who've undertaken a cause that, unlike battling the evils of racism, would look even stupider when exposed to the harsh light of day.
Amateurs (fortunately).
But Verizon blocks ports. I think it's safe to assume that's a relevant statement to make on Slashdot. That's why I still have a 1.5 Mbit connection via DSL. The 2000s were the golden age for geeks, when you could get a cutting-edge connection for a reasonable price and not worry about whether you could remotely access your home network.
I live in a rural/suburban area 45 minutes from Philadelphia and have FiOS and CLEC DSL options. I previously lived in a suburban area and had the same options. I also used to live in a town on the Philly Main Line and had multiple options throughout the 2000s.
I hope you had AAA for your truck!
Kind of like being an offensive lineman, or your liver after a weekend binge.
Well, it will help you in case they try to deny your benefits. And it will also be nice to have in that "wrongful termination" lawsuit.
Those Prosignias were incredible. They were rather heavy, having the PS inside the case, but they actually ran cooler than others with a brick.
I can safely say after reading the story that this is the first time I have ever heard of someone fleeing a stuck disk by HEATING it. I always FREEZE them. Heating sounds like it is far too likely to destroy the electronics or cause the magnetic media to be wiped.
Sorry to ruin your day: http://www.nationalcenter.org/NPA557_Cuban_Health_Care.html
Of course, one could simply blame it on the USA's "embargo", as if we're the only source for these simple medications.
Car insurance, required by STATE law.
Right. So if you don't want health insurance, I guess you can kill yourself.
The bill says over and over that it is not a tax. Obviously, the fact that premiums are paid to corporations proves that.
I hate to be pedantic, but it's not really sex if no sexual reproduction is not involved. So, no, I'm not hatin' on gay people for what they do.
Think about that next time you criticize a pedophile, alcoholic, or drug addict.
Don't forget to ask them if they've stopped beating their wives.
Stop the hyperbole. Even if someone is dying because they can't pay for treatment, trying to spread the cost among less than 50% of the population (you know, the only people who actually pay taxes) is still not guaranteed to provide good care for everyone.
An unconstitutional law is an unconstitutional law, regardless of the intent.
I guess you're ignoring the fact that this is not a treaty, nor is it a Constitutional amendment (if it was, it would be inherently legal) nor is the President's signature on it relevant to its veracity. If you had disregarded those misleading parts of your argument, you would have realized that the bill needed only 60% of each house's vote to pass. A 5 out of 9 majority is about 56% and, since more laws mean less freedom, I'll err on the side of striking them down rather than enabling more to be put in place.
Only the straw kind.
My connection is a symmetrical DSL: 1.5 Mbit in both directions. It may be substandard in that regard, but this is the only way I can get a static IP, unblocked ports, and no rate caps. I guarantee I would not be able to run my own web server anymore if I switched to Comcast to get the 6x speed upgrade.
Actually, I hear the same guy who set up Assange asked the Chinese to protest this guy's Peace Prize. I hear it's because he didn't win again this year. Why does the Nobel committee hate black people?
In response to the mistreatment of black people-- like that experienced by Rosa Parks-- the Women's Political Council announced a boycott of the buses. That means they weren't using them-- not blocking people from using them. This was effective because most of the bus riders were black, so the buses lost money. It's also hard to argue that they were "DDOSing" a bus by refusing to give up a seat in the first place. A full bus is full whether the riders are black or white.
Verbal protest is acceptable. All speech, especially unpopular speech, is to be protected. No one has the right to not be offended. However, everyone also has the right to move about freely. DDOSing these web sites is vigilantism the same way that blocking innocent people from getting to work or school would be.
Actually, no I don't, Gramps! Was it steam powered-then? Gettin' off yer lawn!
We already know the President likes a human backdrop: soldiers, doctors, union members... you get the idea.
Wouldn't a backdrop of 500 kids be great? 500 kids holding mirrors, cackling gleefully as they accidentally ignite the President and his teleprompter.
The GP obviously lives in an urban area and thus is unaware of the existence of volunteer fire departments. His narrow world view prevents him from conceiving of a world where critical services could be provided without government largess or control.