no child is harmed in the act of possessing or distributing child pornography. The harm is in the *creation* of it.
Correct.
So we have already legislated the existence of thoughtcrime
I'm not so sure of that.
I'm not a lawyer. However, when someone seeks out and obtains pornography, that person is actively partaking in an "Industry". In any Industry, you have at least two people involved. One provides, the other consumes. I would say at the very least, consuming this pornographic material would be an accessory to a crime being that children are exploited in the content creation process.
I would think snuff films would also be classified in the same manor. Not a thought crime, but as an accessory.
Either way, they won't be going far as the whole ship is sinking. I believe that's the point the AC was trying to make. In other words, Vista is that shinking ship, so everything else is a moot point.
When America converts to Islam and upholds Sharia Law as the highest authority, then we will have lost the "war". Until then, the bombings will never stop so long as we have determined religious zealots in this world.
Perhaps I'm of the minority viewpoint on Slashdot. But, if you walk, talk, look like, and even smell like an Arab; you should be profiled without further question. If they should rise up and become more of a problem, then we take it a step further and kick them out of our country (non US citizens) and ban them from entry.
Sorry, but fuck em. Until they can keep their own brothers and sisters in-line, I don't want to hear their bitching about profiling.
But if you follow and believe in (almost) any religion, it means you believe things that are by definition unprovable, irrational, and supernatural
It's called "faith" for a reason. I can't prove there is an omnipotent singularity of consciousness (God) governing the Universe. However my "faith" in God is two-fold. 1.) My personal life experiences point to a direction that God or some facet thereof exists. 2.) I *want* to believe there is some loving ever-lasting force/being in the afterlife and beyond.
Knowing that my faith in God is irrational, and that I'm aware of that fact; how does that make me any less intelligent compared to an atheist?
Imagine if Condoleezza Rice ran for president. OMG, I think both Clinton and Obama's head would assplode. I mean, now that all the cards are on the table, we could actually have a rational debate that's not seen to be racist or sexist.
Naaa... that never would happen. It would cause a rip in the space/time continuum and cause the sun to go Super Nova!
I agree with everything you've said, which is why I'm responding.
Of all the candidates, I agree with Ron Paul the most. I would have voted for Fred through, but he dropped out. However, there are a number of things that turn me off to Ron Paul.
1.) Politically, he's inept. You're supposed to dance with the elephant, not judo-kick it in the nuts.
2.) He wants to sacrifice the progress we've made so far in Iraq by pulling the troops home...yesterday. Uh Ron, maybe you should make that decision *after* being debriefed by the Pentagon once in office? Already, he doesn't sound like he'd make an effective "commander in chief" to me.
3.) He whines. Regardless of the fact he's philosophically and historically correct about how our government should run, being a whiner isn't exactly an endearing quality most people find likeable.
Too late for Clinton to claim that - Bush has prior art with the housing bubble.
Bush has NOTHING to do with the housing bubble. As such, he should have nothing to do with preventing it either.
If you want to blame Bush for this, your statement should read as: "Bush has prior art for *not* allowing the government to interfere with free economics"
Simply put, your comment is based on a false premise!
So, if you're registered as a Republican, a vote for Romney or McCain is a vote for Obama or Clinton. A vote for Paul counts for something.
I'm sorry, but you're wrong about that 180 degrees.
Romney is the most conservative among fellow Republicans. He would be leading ahead of McCain if it wasn't for the Huckabee votes hamstringing him. McCain is currently leading because of the remaining "blue blooded" Republican's and most (if not all) of the independent voters.
Being a Republican, I'm very much in touch with my political community. I can't tell you how many Republicans would rather vote for Hillary than McCain (realistically, they would just stay home like in 06). The idea is that they would rather see Hillary drag down the US and her party than McCain fracture the Republican Party because of the non-conservative independent voters.
As for Ron Paul, he's scoffed at by both sides. Republicans can stand for his anti-war stance and lack of Washington clout. Democrats think he's nutteier than a fruitcake for being anti-socialism. Being that the Democratic voters are in lock-step with each other on idea's compared to Republicans, a vote for Ron Paul would *guarantee* a Democratic win in 08!
At least you've got the ears to understand what they're saying. I found listening to it a rather painful experience. For a "serious" product demo, the audio production was pathetic! Seriously, this is worse than the worst that can be found on YouTube!
Are we sure this isn't some sort of early April fools joke?
There is no way these people should have any input whatsoever in a scientific context.
Why shouldn't they? As I see it, the pope is trying to preach humility and not treat the human species as another object to play around with.
OTOH, we could just same "damn the torpedoes" and create a super-human race (Neo-Sapien). Better yet, how about we genetically engineer sex slaves. You know, the kind were they *want* to be enslaved and enjoy every moment of it? Never mind the fact they're just another product to be bought and sold.
So which is it? Do we treat the human race with respect or not?
Being that China and India have a vested interest in space, it will be interesting if they develop and use this technology. I doubt nuclear technology is much (if any) of a political football for them.
If they do go nuclear, you can bet your ass we will too. After all, America has a "space reputation" to keep! Russia won't be far behind either.
Humidity plays a major role regarding static electricity. Those living up north maybe used to it already. But here in Houston, TX when a dry cold front blows through, we notice it! Everything we touch zaps us. Today, even damn plastic cups have given me that *tingle*. And don't get me started about touching brushed aluminum door knobs (I hate those). SNAP!
I'm willing to bet you haven't noticed it yet if you're living in very humid climate.
A clown? Gee, that hurts. I mean, you could at least call me an ass-munch, cockwad, or something. But...a clown? That really really hurts.
See, I'm trying to be nice. But here you are, going after my nuts again.
I gotta pro-tip for ya. Call 1-800-GET-HELP. Dude, you need it. Your phycologically in shambles. Every month, you're posts are filled with more venom and hate. Truely, you're a great "subject" to study. I'm truely facinated how you Daily Kosers react on blogs. It's as though you suffer some intellectual form of spongiform encephalopathy (brain rott).
A mind is such a terrible thing to waste. Please, call that number. I'm sure they can help.
2)...reimburse college loans for students carrying 3.2GPA or higher, national daycare programs, and national health care programs.
You're kidding about the college reimbursement right? Hell, why not go all the way and nationalize it. It seems to have worked for our public education system...NOT...
You have children, you own up to your parental responsibilities. Don't tax me because your little broodlings. If you don't want children, then have your tubes tied. This "It takes a village" socialist mentality will be the death of America. What we need more of is personal responsibility. This includes everything from raising your family to managing your own debt.
3) Prosecute the supreme court justices who appointed Bush, and every person in the federal governemnt who continued to aid and abet the terrorist regime
Great way to start a civil war. Which means you'll need a...
4) Establish a department of peace
We have one, and so does every other super power on Earth. It's called the "Military". When you have a strong military, no sane/rational nation will do you harm. Those that do you harm, we solve the issue through passification. Weapons being the method of choice, of course.
5) Reparations for the victims of hurrican katrina who were failed by their governments.
We have, and still continue to do so. What do we get in return? An increase in crime in our major outer laying cities (Houston, TX for example) Gee, thanks guys. You're welcome anytime.
Hey, I'm pissed too about this administration. I totally support the war against Islamic fundamentalism through military force. I'm *NOT* for 1984 laws being shoved down our throat nor their excessive non-military spending.
My friend, it'll get worse...much worse.
On the left, we have an ambulance chaser, a feminazi, and 'O'bama all fighting over who's more racist among them. On the right, we have a bunch of religious nutjobs who've turned fiscally socialist (bad combination) except for Ron Paul and Fred thompson. I can't tell you who will win, but I know for damn sure who wont.
Care to guess who's going win? Doesn't matter anymore. We're fucked. Personally, I'm so tired of carrying the water for our ADHD public. But like the captain of a boat, I've decided to go down with the ship sinking. Beside, who the fuck is going to throw *me* a life raft? I'm not counting on it...
What else can I say? Water off a duck, quack quack.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
I'm Playing Devil's advocate:
If your bits travel over public property/infrastructure, they can be *legally* captured. It's sort of like me taking a picture of you in public without needing your consent.
OTOH, if I was a judge, I would interoperate our "bits" to be constituional "effects". Sort of like my letters (snail mail) not being allowed to be opened without a court order.
Well actually, it's the president that gets to nominate Supreme Court judges even though Congress provides an up or down vote. This is important because we need strict constitutionalists, not judges who legislate from the bench. The idea that the Constitution is a living-breathing-document is bunk. You can't just make constitutional interpretations based on our current culture. You MUST rule based on how it's strictly worded.
As such, there's no reason why abortion should be granted at the federal level. It should be up to the states to decide.
Sounds like you really don't want people getting married.
Personally, I don't want *anyone* getting married unless their damn serious about it. The devorce rate is so high that it's actually harming this great institution of love and devotion. In fact, I really don't have a problem with gays/lesbians being in a union. But please people, take it seriously. Marriage isn't some Hollywood 24 hour special ending with a spectacular devorce, damnit!
No, his ideas are realistic (I agree with most of what he says). Anything polar opposite would be based on socialist "feel good" ideology.
You must still be in college, right? Once you've graduated outside your cocoon and into the Real Word, you'll understand what I'm talking about...maybe.
Socialism must be stopped at every turn in the US. It *must* be destroyed!
Slashdot Mirror
Correct.
I'm not so sure of that.
I'm not a lawyer. However, when someone seeks out and obtains pornography, that person is actively partaking in an "Industry". In any Industry, you have at least two people involved. One provides, the other consumes. I would say at the very least, consuming this pornographic material would be an accessory to a crime being that children are exploited in the content creation process.
I would think snuff films would also be classified in the same manor. Not a thought crime, but as an accessory.
Should the Chinese develop warpdrive technology, we'll be sure to pass along the info to the USA.
Tit for Tat.
Either way, they won't be going far as the whole ship is sinking. I believe that's the point the AC was trying to make. In other words, Vista is that shinking ship, so everything else is a moot point.
We've lost a battle.
When America converts to Islam and upholds Sharia Law as the highest authority, then we will have lost the "war". Until then, the bombings will never stop so long as we have determined religious zealots in this world.
Perhaps I'm of the minority viewpoint on Slashdot. But, if you walk, talk, look like, and even smell like an Arab; you should be profiled without further question. If they should rise up and become more of a problem, then we take it a step further and kick them out of our country (non US citizens) and ban them from entry.
Sorry, but fuck em. Until they can keep their own brothers and sisters in-line, I don't want to hear their bitching about profiling.
It's called "faith" for a reason. I can't prove there is an omnipotent singularity of consciousness (God) governing the Universe. However my "faith" in God is two-fold. 1.) My personal life experiences point to a direction that God or some facet thereof exists. 2.) I *want* to believe there is some loving ever-lasting force/being in the afterlife and beyond.
Knowing that my faith in God is irrational, and that I'm aware of that fact; how does that make me any less intelligent compared to an atheist?
Imagine if Condoleezza Rice ran for president. OMG, I think both Clinton and Obama's head would assplode. I mean, now that all the cards are on the table, we could actually have a rational debate that's not seen to be racist or sexist.
Naaa... that never would happen. It would cause a rip in the space/time continuum and cause the sun to go Super Nova!
I agree with everything you've said, which is why I'm responding.
Of all the candidates, I agree with Ron Paul the most. I would have voted for Fred through, but he dropped out. However, there are a number of things that turn me off to Ron Paul.
1.) Politically, he's inept. You're supposed to dance with the elephant, not judo-kick it in the nuts.
2.) He wants to sacrifice the progress we've made so far in Iraq by pulling the troops home...yesterday. Uh Ron, maybe you should make that decision *after* being debriefed by the Pentagon once in office? Already, he doesn't sound like he'd make an effective "commander in chief" to me.
3.) He whines. Regardless of the fact he's philosophically and historically correct about how our government should run, being a whiner isn't exactly an endearing quality most people find likeable.
Three nations come to mind in the following order.
Iran and Pakistan for local control. Russia for Economic reasons. All three do have subs, right?
Too late for Clinton to claim that - Bush has prior art with the housing bubble.
Bush has NOTHING to do with the housing bubble. As such, he should have nothing to do with preventing it either.
If you want to blame Bush for this, your statement should read as: "Bush has prior art for *not* allowing the government to interfere with free economics"
Simply put, your comment is based on a false premise!
I'm sorry, but you're wrong about that 180 degrees.
Romney is the most conservative among fellow Republicans. He would be leading ahead of McCain if it wasn't for the Huckabee votes hamstringing him. McCain is currently leading because of the remaining "blue blooded" Republican's and most (if not all) of the independent voters.
Being a Republican, I'm very much in touch with my political community. I can't tell you how many Republicans would rather vote for Hillary than McCain (realistically, they would just stay home like in 06). The idea is that they would rather see Hillary drag down the US and her party than McCain fracture the Republican Party because of the non-conservative independent voters.
As for Ron Paul, he's scoffed at by both sides. Republicans can stand for his anti-war stance and lack of Washington clout. Democrats think he's nutteier than a fruitcake for being anti-socialism. Being that the Democratic voters are in lock-step with each other on idea's compared to Republicans, a vote for Ron Paul would *guarantee* a Democratic win in 08!
At least you've got the ears to understand what they're saying. I found listening to it a rather painful experience. For a "serious" product demo, the audio production was pathetic! Seriously, this is worse than the worst that can be found on YouTube!
Are we sure this isn't some sort of early April fools joke?
Why shouldn't they? As I see it, the pope is trying to preach humility and not treat the human species as another object to play around with.
OTOH, we could just same "damn the torpedoes" and create a super-human race (Neo-Sapien). Better yet, how about we genetically engineer sex slaves. You know, the kind were they *want* to be enslaved and enjoy every moment of it? Never mind the fact they're just another product to be bought and sold.
So which is it? Do we treat the human race with respect or not?
Being that China and India have a vested interest in space, it will be interesting if they develop and use this technology. I doubt nuclear technology is much (if any) of a political football for them.
If they do go nuclear, you can bet your ass we will too. After all, America has a "space reputation" to keep! Russia won't be far behind either.
Humidity plays a major role regarding static electricity. Those living up north maybe used to it already. But here in Houston, TX when a dry cold front blows through, we notice it! Everything we touch zaps us. Today, even damn plastic cups have given me that *tingle*. And don't get me started about touching brushed aluminum door knobs (I hate those). SNAP!
I'm willing to bet you haven't noticed it yet if you're living in very humid climate.
Sorry, but bittorrent isn't seen as a virus with any software that I know of.
A clown? Gee, that hurts. I mean, you could at least call me an ass-munch, cockwad, or something. But...a clown? That really really hurts.
See, I'm trying to be nice. But here you are, going after my nuts again.
I gotta pro-tip for ya. Call 1-800-GET-HELP. Dude, you need it. Your phycologically in shambles. Every month, you're posts are filled with more venom and hate. Truely, you're a great "subject" to study. I'm truely facinated how you Daily Kosers react on blogs. It's as though you suffer some intellectual form of spongiform encephalopathy (brain rott).
A mind is such a terrible thing to waste. Please, call that number. I'm sure they can help.
2)...reimburse college loans for students carrying 3.2GPA or higher, national daycare programs, and national health care programs.
You're kidding about the college reimbursement right? Hell, why not go all the way and nationalize it. It seems to have worked for our public education system...NOT...
You have children, you own up to your parental responsibilities. Don't tax me because your little broodlings. If you don't want children, then have your tubes tied. This "It takes a village" socialist mentality will be the death of America. What we need more of is personal responsibility. This includes everything from raising your family to managing your own debt.
3) Prosecute the supreme court justices who appointed Bush, and every person in the federal governemnt who continued to aid and abet the terrorist regime
Great way to start a civil war. Which means you'll need a...
4) Establish a department of peace
We have one, and so does every other super power on Earth. It's called the "Military". When you have a strong military, no sane/rational nation will do you harm. Those that do you harm, we solve the issue through passification. Weapons being the method of choice, of course.
5) Reparations for the victims of hurrican katrina who were failed by their governments.
We have, and still continue to do so. What do we get in return? An increase in crime in our major outer laying cities (Houston, TX for example) Gee, thanks guys. You're welcome anytime.
Still upset about that 2000 election eh...?
Hey, I'm pissed too about this administration. I totally support the war against Islamic fundamentalism through military force. I'm *NOT* for 1984 laws being shoved down our throat nor their excessive non-military spending.
My friend, it'll get worse...much worse.
On the left, we have an ambulance chaser, a feminazi, and 'O'bama all fighting over who's more racist among them. On the right, we have a bunch of religious nutjobs who've turned fiscally socialist (bad combination) except for Ron Paul and Fred thompson. I can't tell you who will win, but I know for damn sure who wont.
Care to guess who's going win? Doesn't matter anymore. We're fucked. Personally, I'm so tired of carrying the water for our ADHD public. But like the captain of a boat, I've decided to go down with the ship sinking. Beside, who the fuck is going to throw *me* a life raft? I'm not counting on it...
What else can I say? Water off a duck, quack quack.
I'm still laughing at how the Bush administration is out smarting the democrats in Congress at every turn.
:) Has your head ass-ploded yet?
The fact your a frustrated DailyKoser makes me happy
I'm Playing Devil's advocate:
If your bits travel over public property/infrastructure, they can be *legally* captured. It's sort of like me taking a picture of you in public without needing your consent.
OTOH, if I was a judge, I would interoperate our "bits" to be constituional "effects". Sort of like my letters (snail mail) not being allowed to be opened without a court order.
They said president, not chief justice.
Well actually, it's the president that gets to nominate Supreme Court judges even though Congress provides an up or down vote. This is important because we need strict constitutionalists, not judges who legislate from the bench. The idea that the Constitution is a living-breathing-document is bunk. You can't just make constitutional interpretations based on our current culture. You MUST rule based on how it's strictly worded.
As such, there's no reason why abortion should be granted at the federal level. It should be up to the states to decide.
Sounds like you really don't want people getting married.
Personally, I don't want *anyone* getting married unless their damn serious about it. The devorce rate is so high that it's actually harming this great institution of love and devotion. In fact, I really don't have a problem with gays/lesbians being in a union. But please people, take it seriously. Marriage isn't some Hollywood 24 hour special ending with a spectacular devorce, damnit!
No, his ideas are realistic (I agree with most of what he says). Anything polar opposite would be based on socialist "feel good" ideology.
You must still be in college, right? Once you've graduated outside your cocoon and into the Real Word, you'll understand what I'm talking about...maybe.
Socialism must be stopped at every turn in the US. It *must* be destroyed!
"Made in China" no doubt written all over them. Chinese Junk indeed.
Screw the ice cream! A more important question we should be asking is this...
If we pump enough of this "anti-freeze" into our blood stream, can humans be safely cryo frozen?
Engine power is meaningless. It's all about which car has the most mass if both are traveling at the same speed