Unfortunately the American people get exactly what they want. Most of us on here are members of fringe groups that aren't substantial voting blocs, whether you are libertarian, the far left or the far right. So for the most part we are ignored. Whenever something bad happens in the country, the politicians fall all over themselves trying to "fix" the problem. So we end up with all sorts of extra (un)constitutional laws. Any jurist that actually felt that the Constitution should be read as written would be considered out on the fringe and could not get confirmed to the Supreme Court. So the laws get to stay on the books.
Unfortunately that is the way of most politicians these days. The need to constantly raise compaign funds has made most of them little more than paid whores. Most citizens are left with voting for "their" paid whore and against the other guy's.
I agree lets look at reality and history. The internet currently operates without any censorship at all. Anyone can say anything they want to. The United States does absolutely nothing to prevent you from posting whatever you would want that might be critical of them. THe internet is full of ideas hostile to the US and its people and culture. Even on Slashdot there is a steady stream of anti-US and anti-Bush comments. Much of it is even demonstrably false. Yet they do nothing to try to stop it.
I guess because I am so ignorant that I think the internet should allow complete and unfettered access to information. I don't believe that any country (including the United States or any other entity) should be allowed to censor what is available. The free market place of ideas should be in place. Sorry that the liberty and freedom is so threatening to you and those of your ilk.
All I can say is this damn award show had better not cut into the UFC shows on Spike TV. Need blood, gore.... oh wait a minute. Perhaps Doom will be up for an award.
Actually this is an area that I hope M$ does well, for the same reason that I dislike their behavior in the OS market. If the Xbox does well and puts some pressure on Sony then hopefully features will be improved and prices driven down for both competitors.
"These students are paying"?
Maybe in some cases. How many of them have Daddy and Mommy footing the bill with no clue that Junior has found yet another way to waste their money? Or in other cases it is the taxpayer of the State paying their way. I am sure all of them would appreciate the results of their tax money at work.
I think the pocket protector thing was a bit overdone. In my HS days, we all recognized each other by the calculator case hanging from the belt. Then in college it was the box we were carrying around (punch cards of course).
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Well hopefully it can't. That is part of the reason geeks play air guitar, they have not musical ability at all. This will ruin it for all of them.
Oh come now, it isn't the media's fault. They were simply misled by (insert Democrats or Republicans depending on your politics).
Unfortunately the American people get exactly what they want. Most of us on here are members of fringe groups that aren't substantial voting blocs, whether you are libertarian, the far left or the far right. So for the most part we are ignored. Whenever something bad happens in the country, the politicians fall all over themselves trying to "fix" the problem. So we end up with all sorts of extra (un)constitutional laws. Any jurist that actually felt that the Constitution should be read as written would be considered out on the fringe and could not get confirmed to the Supreme Court. So the laws get to stay on the books.
Because the most important question of all must once again be answered, "yeah, but does it run linux?"
But now the big decision. Wine for your heart or beer to prevent cancer. Decisions, decisions. Maybe life is good.
Be serious, that could have driven up costs by two cents per unit.
Unfortunately that is the way of most politicians these days. The need to constantly raise compaign funds has made most of them little more than paid whores. Most citizens are left with voting for "their" paid whore and against the other guy's.
I agree lets look at reality and history. The internet currently operates without any censorship at all. Anyone can say anything they want to. The United States does absolutely nothing to prevent you from posting whatever you would want that might be critical of them. THe internet is full of ideas hostile to the US and its people and culture. Even on Slashdot there is a steady stream of anti-US and anti-Bush comments. Much of it is even demonstrably false. Yet they do nothing to try to stop it.
If the US is such a hell hole, why does it have to go to such lengths to keep people out?
What are you a Hurrican chaser?
I guess because I am so ignorant that I think the internet should allow complete and unfettered access to information. I don't believe that any country (including the United States or any other entity) should be allowed to censor what is available. The free market place of ideas should be in place. Sorry that the liberty and freedom is so threatening to you and those of your ilk.
The pilot relied upon his Pakistani friends to shoot at the balloons to aid in his descent.
Why do I get the feeling this is one of the countries that the United Nations will put in charge if ICANN is taken over by the UN.
that everything human beings need to know was created on Star Trek. Remember the Universal Translator they carried with them.
But that is the problem. That is probably already taken by the lead guitar player (former) of Guns n Roses, or some horror flick.
but it would be okay as long as it is for training purposes only :-)
Jenny, babe... give me your real home number and we can talk.
I saw this same thing happen on an episode of Gomer Pyle. Someone needs to spend alot more time watching Television.
All I can say is this damn award show had better not cut into the UFC shows on Spike TV. Need blood, gore.... oh wait a minute. Perhaps Doom will be up for an award.
Think of us poor Yanks. We will likely get a cheap ripoff of your remake in a few years if your remake does well.....
Actually this is an area that I hope M$ does well, for the same reason that I dislike their behavior in the OS market. If the Xbox does well and puts some pressure on Sony then hopefully features will be improved and prices driven down for both competitors.
Next release scheduled is a collection of Michael Jackson videos. Sony probably gets them free anyway.
"These students are paying"? Maybe in some cases. How many of them have Daddy and Mommy footing the bill with no clue that Junior has found yet another way to waste their money? Or in other cases it is the taxpayer of the State paying their way. I am sure all of them would appreciate the results of their tax money at work.
Don't worry I believe the RIAA letter is on the way now. Another $2000 extorted from someone to keep America safe.
I think the pocket protector thing was a bit overdone. In my HS days, we all recognized each other by the calculator case hanging from the belt. Then in college it was the box we were carrying around (punch cards of course).