"Most people have this idea that there is this all encompassing control in the Army, as well as a focused strategy of deception. Believe me.. there isn't, they aren't that smart..."
Which is EXACTLY what you would say if there was a "focused strategy of deception"!
So the US media only reports good news? Are you mad? Iraq went quiet as soon as it turned around. The US media will report every piece of negative news it can find, it will spin everything it can in a negative light, and it will make up bad news if it can't find any.
In only answering the easy question, you answered the hard ones too. You compare what humanity is to some imagined dream of what you think should be, based on your spirituality.
You do know that that your dreamed "removal of false superstitions" has already been tried, and it resulted in the biggest mass murderers in history (the communists of the 20th century = 100's of millions killed)?
Your analysis (and apparent comprehension) of my posts is lacking. Your attacks on my character are amusing.
"Hope?" Who needs hope, we have science! Right?
You're denying spirituality's role in humanity's needs, and then using spirituality (hope) as the basis for your position. Think about that.
Spirituality is based on the truths that our ancestor's have discovered before us. Throw away that wisdom at your own peril.
And what hopes of yours for the human race are dashed by what I wrote? What are you comparing humanity too, some imagined dream of what could be? How about using some science and compare us to what is known?
We've been doing pretty good for a while now, thanks.
(my post shows that both science and spirituality have their roles in human life, but many don't seem to be able to see this)
"Should" has little relevance when discussing "does". It simply is. It is ingrained, it is used, and it is accepted. It works, and many cultural structures are built upon and rely on it.
Why should we call "Monday" by the name referential to a Germanic moon god? (see previous paragraph)
Ah, groupthink and stereotypes! Why don't you comment on the color of the drivers skin?
Maybe you only notice the Jesus fish when you're stuck behind one that is a slow driver, so then you notice it? You don't notice the ones passing you so much, eh?
This kind of stereotyping and groupthink belongs relegated to the history books on the old south.
If this were to be passed, and function as it's sponsors envision, here is what would happen:
1. US residents only subjects to this legislation, so tech sales and interest in the US dwindles. 2. The Free World freely distributes and utilizes IP free of charge, making real value = 0, and increasing demand and interest in tech. 3. US loses the tech lead and the free markets=free minds advantages to foreign power.
Using men with guns to create artificial scarcity for a false local economy will result in the end of the United States as we know it.
You are incorrect sir. It is VERY difficult to choose a monitor with an 8bit panel- the vendors aren't forthcoming with the information, and the retailers are now listing 6-bit panels as having 16.7 million colors (see Acer and Newegg)
Also, the Dell's (yes, even the Ultrasharp Series) this year is all 6-bit.
If you have an lcd panel with 5ms or less response time, generally that is a TN panel- that is only a 6bit panel, 6x3= 18bit color.
You need an 8bit panel, IPS, MVA, (a few other types) to get the full 24 bit color display (8x3).
Most vendors are pumping out the 6bit panels- it's now hard to find the 8 bit panels. This site has a decent list of what panels are used in what monitors: http://www.flatpanels.dk/panels.php
Just to state what should be obvious:
If the system is totally ownable by the POLICE with a thumbdrive, then it is ownable by ANYONE with the thumbdrive- and probably remotely as well.
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This year, the truth is partisan.
*gulp*, *sniff*
"Most people have this idea that there is this all encompassing control in the Army, as well as a focused strategy of deception. Believe me.. there isn't, they aren't that smart..."
Which is EXACTLY what you would say if there was a "focused strategy of deception"!
So the US media only reports good news?
Are you mad?
Iraq went quiet as soon as it turned around. The US media will report every piece of negative news it can find, it will spin everything it can in a negative light, and it will make up bad news if it can't find any.
In only answering the easy question, you answered the hard ones too. You compare what humanity is to some imagined dream of what you think should be, based on your spirituality.
You do know that that your dreamed "removal of false superstitions" has already been tried, and it resulted in the biggest mass murderers in history (the communists of the 20th century = 100's of millions killed)?
Your analysis (and apparent comprehension) of my posts is lacking. Your attacks on my character are amusing.
"Hope?" Who needs hope, we have science! Right?
You're denying spirituality's role in humanity's needs, and then using spirituality (hope) as the basis for your position. Think about that.
Spirituality is based on the truths that our ancestor's have discovered before us. Throw away that wisdom at your own peril.
And what hopes of yours for the human race are dashed by what I wrote? What are you comparing humanity too, some imagined dream of what could be? How about using some science and compare us to what is known?
We've been doing pretty good for a while now, thanks.
(my post shows that both science and spirituality have their roles in human life, but many don't seem to be able to see this)
Yes, I think the word "shifty" is the problem. I meant it as dynamic, not nefarious.
Not sure if you're referring to my posts making no sense... if you are, let me know and I'll try to clarify.
Here's a more clear example:
How do I build a nuclear reactor? (science)
Should I build a nuclear reactor? (spirituality)
So... reality is shifty, and science tries to plumb it, but science isn't shifty even though it is dictated by reality?
I posted nothing of putting stability above truth.
No where in my post do I mention if the Universe is God or not.
Nor is there a false dichotomy in my post.
Your point about building a robot being super cool is funny though.
You're misunderestimating the aliens. Your "omnipotency" is another being's technology.
"why not just stick with the word "Universe" instead. That's what scientists do."...
That's what scientists call it TODAY.
Science is one shifty bitch. Human spirituality needs something more stable.
Science works for humans on the micro (how to build a robot). Spirituality works for humans on the macro (should I build a robot?).
This doesn't leap the valley, it digs it deeper.
One of the creepiest things I've ever seen.
Why should they not?
"Should" has little relevance when discussing "does". It simply is. It is ingrained, it is used, and it is accepted. It works, and many cultural structures are built upon and rely on it.
Why should we call "Monday" by the name referential to a Germanic moon god? (see previous paragraph)
"Working" by starving the Iraqi citizens to death, IS NOT "WORKING".
The coming giant capacitor facilities will hold the power made during the day for use at night.
Of course, clouds are still a problem.
Life is what you choose to make it.
Look how many people on here agree with your take on the fish/Christianity- takes a lot more guts to put one on your car these days than to not.
Ah, groupthink and stereotypes! Why don't you comment on the color of the drivers skin?
Maybe you only notice the Jesus fish when you're stuck behind one that is a slow driver, so then you notice it?
You don't notice the ones passing you so much, eh?
This kind of stereotyping and groupthink belongs relegated to the history books on the old south.
If this were to be passed, and function as it's sponsors envision, here is what would happen:
1. US residents only subjects to this legislation, so tech sales and interest in the US dwindles.
2. The Free World freely distributes and utilizes IP free of charge, making real value = 0, and increasing demand and interest in tech.
3. US loses the tech lead and the free markets=free minds advantages to foreign power.
Using men with guns to create artificial scarcity for a false local economy will result in the end of the United States as we know it.
Yes, it does appear so, according to the flatpanels.dk site:
Dell 3008WFP (*) (widescreen) has a 30 inch 8 ms (g2g) S-IPS panel.
In retrospect, I had only gone through the 20" and smaller screen size looking for non-tn panels, and was foiled in that size range.
Ok, it does appear that there is a Dell 24" with an 8bit panel. Still- hardly easy to discern.
You are incorrect sir. It is VERY difficult to choose a monitor with an 8bit panel- the vendors aren't forthcoming with the information, and the retailers are now listing 6-bit panels as having 16.7 million colors (see Acer and Newegg)
Also, the Dell's (yes, even the Ultrasharp Series) this year is all 6-bit.
If you have an lcd panel with 5ms or less response time, generally that is a TN panel- that is only a 6bit panel, 6x3= 18bit color.
You need an 8bit panel, IPS, MVA, (a few other types) to get the full 24 bit color display (8x3).
Most vendors are pumping out the 6bit panels- it's now hard to find the 8 bit panels. This site has a decent list of what panels are used in what monitors: http://www.flatpanels.dk/panels.php
Just to state what should be obvious:
If the system is totally ownable by the POLICE with a thumbdrive, then it is ownable by ANYONE with the thumbdrive- and probably remotely as well.