I'm skipping the RTFA and am going to go ahead and just say that Trekkers are far superior to Trekkies and whatever it is that you call a Star Wars fan.
The judiciary wouldn't for a very important reason. The constitution gives it no enforcement power, it can't start making rulings that neither the legislature or the executive is going to listen to. That would create a precedent of not listening to the judiciary and it would become absolutely powerless.
"...showing unusual interest in information outside the job scope..."
A true thirst for knowledge will arrouse suspicion? Do we really want this? Controlling information is the first step down a nasty road.
While there are democratic ideals, the USA is a republic. The founders wanted to make sure that 'excess democracy' didn't take run things, fueled by people's passions. See Federalist 10 for more on the dangers of passions. That said, I'm not trolling, I do think that this 'piracy more serious' thing is humorous.
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We have not had electronics for very long. We have just become able to communicate across the planet at any kind of speed.
In no other game do I sweat during PvP for fear of death. It really is a different kind of game.
I'm skipping the RTFA and am going to go ahead and just say that Trekkers are far superior to Trekkies and whatever it is that you call a Star Wars fan.
C shells by the sea shore.
Anyone else notice that this is being headed by Senator Ted Stevens? Why is anyone listening to him about this kind of a thing?
SGI? Sorry I don't know what it stands for but I do remember reading about said lamps and the same thought occured to me upon reading this article.
... a Beowolf Cluster of These!
How should it be prepared? I'm sure whatever they decide, it will be delicious.
Be warned: this robot was created before the rules of robotics; it would have no problem killing you and everyone that you care about.
He gave us grok.
That thing blows.
The judiciary wouldn't for a very important reason. The constitution gives it no enforcement power, it can't start making rulings that neither the legislature or the executive is going to listen to. That would create a precedent of not listening to the judiciary and it would become absolutely powerless.
"...showing unusual interest in information outside the job scope..." A true thirst for knowledge will arrouse suspicion? Do we really want this? Controlling information is the first step down a nasty road.
That is just plain clever.
While there are democratic ideals, the USA is a republic. The founders wanted to make sure that 'excess democracy' didn't take run things, fueled by people's passions. See Federalist 10 for more on the dangers of passions. That said, I'm not trolling, I do think that this 'piracy more serious' thing is humorous.
Any chance of a video link?
When reached for additional comment the scientists replied "Hey, I call 'em like I see 'em. I'm a whale biologist."
If they don't get it -just- right that robot is going to look freaky. Like some sort of zombie lizard... robot.
How does said compensator work? Well, you can either have the explanation or the compensator, never both.
I was hoping someone else would notice. I got that one too at about the same time.
Thank you for the save.
No stairway. Denied!
No stairway. Denied!
I for one welcome you to my new house overlords.
CDs weren't available commercially until about 1991.