I find it rather disgusting that out country is tainted with the history of slavory. For one man to think he has rights above another and treat him like an ox is very VERY disturbing.
That said however, I really with the black community would get off the bandwagon of being "oppressed" in this day and age. Call me insensitive if you like, but the current generation of African Americans have NOTHING to do with slavory or oppression now. And for them to suck on this titty of an excuse is insulting to America as a whole.
I think the control of hardware has to do with both profit and quality control. If MAC OSX was installed with any off-the-shelf hardware, I would expect to see more memory dumps/crashes at a rate unheard of before in the history of Apple.
I think Apple wants stability and reliability to be synonymous with its branding. Thus, the anal QC over hardware and software.
For the record, I'm not a Mac user and nor have I ever been. But...I have been thinking about testing the waters soon.
Are there any forms of law against the destruction of property in international waters? What if China wanted to torpedo the fiber link going from Japan to Taiwan? Could anyone prove China did this; and if so what could legally be done?
One child per couple, but that only applies for living in the major cities. Out in the country side however, you are encouraged to have a large brood to help out with agriculture and take part of the Chinese Army.
After the the prize was given Wangari Maathai, I lost all respect for what the Nobel prize stands for. This..lunatic claims the AIDs virus was engineered for the sole purpose of destroying the black race. Pffttttt, please.
And I thought "I" wore the tinfoil hat around here. Where is my Nobel prize?
I would post links, but I thought it would be best for the slashdot crowed to have fun with Google instead.
Who knows. Maybe Slashdot is going on a revenue binge in order to meet their bandwidth bills now and in the future. I will give it another week though before I form more of an opinion of this distasteful practice.
Dealing with security should be a no-brainer. I have no idea what this current administration is thinking in regards to efficiency. All that is needed is a few military solders equiped with a bullet proof vest and and a loaded 45 seated on each plain. This would be far more effective and much much cheaper. Spending money on a bunch of mindless drones at the terminals themselves embues a false sense of security. I know I would feel much safer knowing someone armed and ready is able to take out any threat that wishes to take over a cockpit in flight (or cabin for that matter).
As for trains, it doesn't make a difference. You still have to take a car to get to the station and another car to leave it. It's too much of a pain in the ass. Also, roads are always getting funding because it's very much in demand. And if you don't build those roads to get rid of traffic congestion, you will have public outcry and rage that will be heared all the way back to your state capitol.
Not that it matters anyways. With current prices in oil, who the hell want's to drive much anyways? Transporation is getting very expensive. In fact, I'm very curious to know how much more people will plan on working from home in the next few years from now.
Well, that's the cause of two problems. 1. Socialism (and Capitalism, etc), don't actually exist in their purest forms.
Socialism does exist in the purest forms. Open Source programming and the militia are perfect examples. Though as an exception to the rule, you will still find many other examples. As for pure capitalism however, it can happen in theory. But I doubt that theory will every be tested as it requires an absence of government intervention. And again, the very presence of government ensures some form of implicit intervention.
Communism is a structure, not an act. It's a form of government, not a singular act of government.
Buy its very definition you are correct. So it's my poor choice of words. I should have said "Communistic". According to Dictionary.com "Of, characteristic of, or inclined to communism."
There's a distinction to be made here. I'm against, in general, supporting a failed business model. But in order to have passenger rail service in America, it seems, we need to grant Amtrak money.
So my support of Amtrak isn't to help some failing corporation to survive, but instead to ensure passenger rail service. If a private organization can do it, and do it at least as well as Amtrak, then I'm all for it.
Anytime you have government subsidize a corporation because it fails to turn a profit, then it IS a failed business model. If you want a public rail system, why don't you just trust the public to vote with their wallet? If Amtrak has to double or tripple the price of a train ticket just to turn a profit, then so be it. If doing so causes Amtrak to lose even more business to the airline industry, then so be it.
Personally, I say the government should get out of subsidization all togeather. This includes both farming and the oil industry.
See above. I don't believe in spending government money unless the desired goals aren't being adequately met by the private sector
According to whome? And what desired goals are we talking about? How about painting all houses blue and white, that's a desired goal as much as government funding for a failed rail system. Unless the public are willing to support these goals, then they are not very desirable are they?
The flaw is that they see things as either/or, black/white, and they ignore nuance as though it's merely an illusion.
Oh please. Come on! Just name a political party that DOES express nuance. You won't. Both the Republican and Democratic parties turn issues into a black/white issue. It would be politically suicide for them NOT to make it a BW issue. The sick/sad truth is that people get lost in the political debate track when nuances get thrown in as it starts to confuse your potential voter base. Personally, I have more respect and understanding of a politician running for office that does explain details at the nuance level. But, it will not capture the votes he/she will need. So, political issues almost always get distilled into black/white issues as it's easier for the populace to mentally digest...unfortunately.
Socialism in it's purest form (which is what I've been try to explain) take place in a volentary orginization in the absence of law.
When you enforce socialism against the will of the people through the redistribution of wealth and free market intervention (again, even if against only one person), you effectively have communism. And yes, you can have a democraticically ellected communistic government.
My whole rant is based off the fact Amtrak was formed in 1971 and has yet to turn a profit for as long as I can remember. To date, Amtrak has spent about $25 billion dollars just to stay afloat. I'm not against rail technology, however I am against supporting a failed business model. If we are going to continue to support this rail system, the goverment should at least swallow up Amtrak and form "offically" into another government orginization much like the US Postal Service (USPS is actually profitable however to say the least). But for the government to throw the citizens tax dollars down a rat hole is inexcusable.
Basically, all my points of view come from the fact I'm a libertarian. You personally however, seem to have something againt republicans based on your previous posts. Thus, let me leave something for you to ponder... Being that Amtrak is a corporation of the private sector and receiving government subsidies to stay afloat, then you too should have no problem with the president granting contracts to Halliburton. Even more so, at least Halliburton is a profitable company of the private sector.
A government service, paid for by tax dollars, for the good of the people. That's what right-wing extremists decry as Socialism.
Paid for willingly...or taken from without consent?
Of course we elect our representatives in a democratic republic, but it does not change the fact you can practice tax evasion in any shape, form and fashion that would be deemed legal under federal law.
Local militias are private
Exactly, and because they're formed based on a volunteer system with their own personal funding, it's military socialism at it's finest.
With the US military however, once you enlist, you are officially US Government property. If you try to inflict self harm or flee AWOL, you will quickly be hunted down by the MPs and locked away in a military prison. Terms and conditions of exact punishment will very naturally. So basically, you cannot treat the US military like some theme park where you can walk in and out of it freely. And to boot, the soldier is as expendable as the very machines they use in battle. So no, there is no "all for one and one for all".
There is nothing wrong with socialism. In fact, the open source movement is based on socialism. It's held togeather (like the militia) by a collective group of willing participants driven and bonded together by the same passions and goals. However when you force socialism through the rule of law and against the will of some people (even if only one person), you get the very definition of Communism.
Roads are the foundation for the US ecconomy for people to get from point A to B. Replacing them is not an option (unless it's with a sytem like in the movie Minority Report) due to the location of buildings. And buildings are not going to be built to accomidate a rail system. It's the classic chicken and the egg problem.
Trains however still require a car to drive from one station, and a car, cab to pick you up at the other station to take you the remaining distance. This being the case, the subway system is prolly the best train system the US has in New York as you can walk the remaining distance.
What most people don't take into account, is that you still have to drive to the train and park. Once your there, you end up taking the train and when you reach your destination, you are left with some major issue.
1. Someone will pick you up at the station.
2. You rent a car to drive the remaining distance.
3. You take a cab.
4. Pray that your lucky and you can walk the remaining distance to the office, store, house...etc
Amtrack should get NOTHING. A big fat fucking ZERO!!! Ya mod me down. But Amtrak has never been profitable. Just like it die like the wilted industry it is. Why should my tax dollars be funding a failed business???!!
I can vouch for this as well. When I worked on home PCs that had broadband, I would often get asked by the pre-teens in the home where I could get MP3s. At the time (5 years ago), I would say Kazaa Lite after the fall of Napster. But nowdays with all the suing going on, I wouldn't give such advice now. I would feel guiltly for leading them down a road to a potential lawsuit by the RIAA.
If I got asked this question again, I would just suggest searching for indi music through google or check out Apple iTunes. Also, less chance of getting infected with spyware and viri too.
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I find it rather disgusting that out country is tainted with the history of slavory. For one man to think he has rights above another and treat him like an ox is very VERY disturbing.
That said however, I really with the black community would get off the bandwagon of being "oppressed" in this day and age. Call me insensitive if you like, but the current generation of African Americans have NOTHING to do with slavory or oppression now. And for them to suck on this titty of an excuse is insulting to America as a whole.
Well, I dunno about you, but my keyboard at work starts to feel like flexable concrete at the end of each work day.
I think the control of hardware has to do with both profit and quality control. If MAC OSX was installed with any off-the-shelf hardware, I would expect to see more memory dumps/crashes at a rate unheard of before in the history of Apple.
I think Apple wants stability and reliability to be synonymous with its branding. Thus, the anal QC over hardware and software.
For the record, I'm not a Mac user and nor have I ever been. But...I have been thinking about testing the waters soon.
Funny how the article written by Snopes was updated...TODAY! (May 5, 2005). Credibility is like fine wine; it improves with age.
Shut your mouth! What you speak of is not politically correct.
Now you were saying?...
Are there any forms of law against the destruction of property in international waters? What if China wanted to torpedo the fiber link going from Japan to Taiwan? Could anyone prove China did this; and if so what could legally be done?
Well technically, we do have Internet-2 right?
One child per couple, but that only applies for living in the major cities. Out in the country side however, you are encouraged to have a large brood to help out with agriculture and take part of the Chinese Army.
Ya, like rigging the Microwave door open so it can still be turned on. Just make sure you not near the damn thing.
Like, like try tracking down an annoymous connection that is checking out the kiddy porn or uploading viri.
You can start here... http://www.answers.com/topic/aids-conspiracy-theor ies
"where do you want to go today"?
Uhhh....six feet under?
Well then, I stand corrected. :)
After the the prize was given Wangari Maathai, I lost all respect for what the Nobel prize stands for. This..lunatic claims the AIDs virus was engineered for the sole purpose of destroying the black race. Pffttttt, please.
And I thought "I" wore the tinfoil hat around here. Where is my Nobel prize?
I would post links, but I thought it would be best for the slashdot crowed to have fun with Google instead.
I'm just grinning over the fact I get to inherit my parents Sunbeam Toaster. It's over 30 years old and housed with real chrome.
Now days, even the most expensive of toasters at your local Bestbuy and Walmart use cheap plastic. Fuck that!
Who knows. Maybe Slashdot is going on a revenue binge in order to meet their bandwidth bills now and in the future. I will give it another week though before I form more of an opinion of this distasteful practice.
Dealing with security should be a no-brainer. I have no idea what this current administration is thinking in regards to efficiency. All that is needed is a few military solders equiped with a bullet proof vest and and a loaded 45 seated on each plain. This would be far more effective and much much cheaper. Spending money on a bunch of mindless drones at the terminals themselves embues a false sense of security. I know I would feel much safer knowing someone armed and ready is able to take out any threat that wishes to take over a cockpit in flight (or cabin for that matter).
As for trains, it doesn't make a difference. You still have to take a car to get to the station and another car to leave it. It's too much of a pain in the ass. Also, roads are always getting funding because it's very much in demand. And if you don't build those roads to get rid of traffic congestion, you will have public outcry and rage that will be heared all the way back to your state capitol.
Not that it matters anyways. With current prices in oil, who the hell want's to drive much anyways? Transporation is getting very expensive. In fact, I'm very curious to know how much more people will plan on working from home in the next few years from now.
Well, that's the cause of two problems. 1. Socialism (and Capitalism, etc), don't actually exist in their purest forms.
Socialism does exist in the purest forms. Open Source programming and the militia are perfect examples. Though as an exception to the rule, you will still find many other examples. As for pure capitalism however, it can happen in theory. But I doubt that theory will every be tested as it requires an absence of government intervention. And again, the very presence of government ensures some form of implicit intervention.
Communism is a structure, not an act. It's a form of government, not a singular act of government.
Buy its very definition you are correct. So it's my poor choice of words. I should have said "Communistic". According to Dictionary.com "Of, characteristic of, or inclined to communism."
There's a distinction to be made here. I'm against, in general, supporting a failed business model. But in order to have passenger rail service in America, it seems, we need to grant Amtrak money.
So my support of Amtrak isn't to help some failing corporation to survive, but instead to ensure passenger rail service. If a private organization can do it, and do it at least as well as Amtrak, then I'm all for it.
Anytime you have government subsidize a corporation because it fails to turn a profit, then it IS a failed business model. If you want a public rail system, why don't you just trust the public to vote with their wallet? If Amtrak has to double or tripple the price of a train ticket just to turn a profit, then so be it. If doing so causes Amtrak to lose even more business to the airline industry, then so be it.
Personally, I say the government should get out of subsidization all togeather. This includes both farming and the oil industry.
See above. I don't believe in spending government money unless the desired goals aren't being adequately met by the private sector
According to whome? And what desired goals are we talking about? How about painting all houses blue and white, that's a desired goal as much as government funding for a failed rail system. Unless the public are willing to support these goals, then they are not very desirable are they?
The flaw is that they see things as either/or, black/white, and they ignore nuance as though it's merely an illusion.
Oh please. Come on! Just name a political party that DOES express nuance. You won't. Both the Republican and Democratic parties turn issues into a black/white issue. It would be politically suicide for them NOT to make it a BW issue. The sick/sad truth is that people get lost in the political debate track when nuances get thrown in as it starts to confuse your potential voter base. Personally, I have more respect and understanding of a politician running for office that does explain details at the nuance level. But, it will not capture the votes he/she will need. So, political issues almost always get distilled into black/white issues as it's easier for the populace to mentally digest...unfortunately.
Socialism in it's purest form (which is what I've been try to explain) take place in a volentary orginization in the absence of law.
When you enforce socialism against the will of the people through the redistribution of wealth and free market intervention (again, even if against only one person), you effectively have communism. And yes, you can have a democraticically ellected communistic government.
My whole rant is based off the fact Amtrak was formed in 1971 and has yet to turn a profit for as long as I can remember. To date, Amtrak has spent about $25 billion dollars just to stay afloat. I'm not against rail technology, however I am against supporting a failed business model. If we are going to continue to support this rail system, the goverment should at least swallow up Amtrak and form "offically" into another government orginization much like the US Postal Service (USPS is actually profitable however to say the least). But for the government to throw the citizens tax dollars down a rat hole is inexcusable.
Basically, all my points of view come from the fact I'm a libertarian. You personally however, seem to have something againt republicans based on your previous posts. Thus, let me leave something for you to ponder... Being that Amtrak is a corporation of the private sector and receiving government subsidies to stay afloat, then you too should have no problem with the president granting contracts to Halliburton. Even more so, at least Halliburton is a profitable company of the private sector.
A government service, paid for by tax dollars, for the good of the people. That's what right-wing extremists decry as Socialism.
Paid for willingly...or taken from without consent?
Of course we elect our representatives in a democratic republic, but it does not change the fact you can practice tax evasion in any shape, form and fashion that would be deemed legal under federal law.
Local militias are private
Exactly, and because they're formed based on a volunteer system with their own personal funding, it's military socialism at it's finest.
With the US military however, once you enlist, you are officially US Government property. If you try to inflict self harm or flee AWOL, you will quickly be hunted down by the MPs and locked away in a military prison. Terms and conditions of exact punishment will very naturally. So basically, you cannot treat the US military like some theme park where you can walk in and out of it freely. And to boot, the soldier is as expendable as the very machines they use in battle. So no, there is no "all for one and one for all".
There is nothing wrong with socialism. In fact, the open source movement is based on socialism. It's held togeather (like the militia) by a collective group of willing participants driven and bonded together by the same passions and goals. However when you force socialism through the rule of law and against the will of some people (even if only one person), you get the very definition of Communism.
The military is far from socialistic. And having the freedom to enlist does not make it so.
If you want a socialist military, look none other to your local militia.
Roads are the foundation for the US ecconomy for people to get from point A to B. Replacing them is not an option (unless it's with a sytem like in the movie Minority Report) due to the location of buildings. And buildings are not going to be built to accomidate a rail system. It's the classic chicken and the egg problem.
Trains however still require a car to drive from one station, and a car, cab to pick you up at the other station to take you the remaining distance. This being the case, the subway system is prolly the best train system the US has in New York as you can walk the remaining distance.
What most people don't take into account, is that you still have to drive to the train and park. Once your there, you end up taking the train and when you reach your destination, you are left with some major issue.
1. Someone will pick you up at the station.
2. You rent a car to drive the remaining distance.
3. You take a cab.
4. Pray that your lucky and you can walk the remaining distance to the office, store, house...etc
Amtrack should get NOTHING. A big fat fucking ZERO!!! Ya mod me down. But Amtrak has never been profitable. Just like it die like the wilted industry it is. Why should my tax dollars be funding a failed business???!!
Arrrrgghhhhaaaa!! Stop defending Amtrak, please slashdot, stop defending it!!
I can vouch for this as well. When I worked on home PCs that had broadband, I would often get asked by the pre-teens in the home where I could get MP3s. At the time (5 years ago), I would say Kazaa Lite after the fall of Napster. But nowdays with all the suing going on, I wouldn't give such advice now. I would feel guiltly for leading them down a road to a potential lawsuit by the RIAA.
If I got asked this question again, I would just suggest searching for indi music through google or check out Apple iTunes. Also, less chance of getting infected with spyware and viri too.