But if only a small fraction of the population is 'fit' for this radically different environment, there will not be enough bears to maintain the population.
We don't outlaw alcohol, but we do restrict its sale and consumption. We also restrict the licensing for cars and revoke that licensing for drunk driving.
Exactly. We accept reasonable restrictions, but not police-state restrictions.
We already accept some restrictions on freedom, but complete 1984-level police-state fascism is unacceptable.
Agreed. Its funny. And its funny because wrapped up in the rant is a kernel of truth that hits too close to home for the Linux zealots.
If you don't care whether or not 'Otto' is happy about Linux, go ahead and tell him to fuck off. But if you're serious about this whole World Domination thing, if you really want to put Micro$oft out of business, then you'll have to learn how to make Otto Stern happy.
Q Under that same definition astrology is a scientific theory under your definition, correct?
A Under my definition, a scientific theory is a proposed explanation which focuses or points to physical, observable data and logical inferences. There are many things throughout the history of science which we now think to be incorrect which nonetheless would fit that -- which would fit that definition. Yes, astrology is in fact one, and so is the ether theory of the propagation of light, and many other -- many other theories as well.
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But if only a small fraction of the population is 'fit' for this radically different environment, there will not be enough bears to maintain the population.
Exactly. We accept reasonable restrictions, but not police-state restrictions.
We already accept some restrictions on freedom, but complete 1984-level police-state fascism is unacceptable.
thanks for making the point.
he's in mourning today.
Burn down the building on the following weekend.
I didn't think so.
Its Intelligent Design!
This just in from Time-Warner-Phillip-Morris-General-Electric-Disney -CNN news:
consolidation is good!
10. Profit!
But, shouldn't we wait until every single prediction comes true, just so we can be 100% sure? don't want to rush into saving the earth.
9. ? ... for Dolphins!
10. Profit
If you don't care whether or not 'Otto' is happy about Linux, go ahead and tell him to fuck off. But if you're serious about this whole World Domination thing, if you really want to put Micro$oft out of business, then you'll have to learn how to make Otto Stern happy.
I'm a rendered goat, you insensitive clod!
Google confirms it.
Q Under that same definition astrology is a scientific theory under your definition, correct?
A Under my definition, a scientific theory is a proposed explanation which focuses or points to physical, observable data and logical inferences. There are many things throughout the history of science which we now think to be incorrect which nonetheless would fit that -- which would fit that definition. Yes, astrology is in fact one, and so is the ether theory of the propagation of light, and many other -- many other theories as well. >
I'm too busy empowerming global mindshare right now.
Tu stultes es
1. its spelled Bierc e
2. That was my sig! (10 years ago)
are fear, uncertainty, doubt, and an almost fanatical devotion to to Bill Gates.
You had words? Luxury! Back in my day, all we had were grunts - and we liked it!
And if average temperatures don't rise, that's also not a confirmation of global warming.
And models are just models, and theories are just theories, and data doesn't prove anything.
got it.