And you think that actually helps? The key may already be uploaded and linked to your computer ID. The Microsoft account is just a decoy that they use to mislead and make you feel comfortable with getting some extras since they can confirm your identity even though they have statistically already determined your identity.
1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy ([Radical] Islam) 2. Create a gulag (Guantanamo) 3. Develop a thug caste (DHS/TSA) 4. Set up an internal surveillance system 5. Harass citizens' groups 6. Engage in arbitrary detention and release 7. Target key individuals 8. Control the press 9. Dissent equals treason 10. Suspend the rule of law
Realize that even though the linked article is a bit aged nothing has really changed, the only true difference is that there's no figurehead in the current situation, just a collection of faceless three letter agencies. The true leaders are hiding in the background making it harder to see the team that's really in control. Tracking the lobbyists may reveal some of the fringe influences, but the core don't need lobbyists.
It seems to me that the US really don't have any idea about who's a citizen or not, and to vote a registration is needed. If the government knew who's a citizen or not and a nationally recognized ID was in place it would make voter fraud a lot harder. And if the US don't have a clue about who's a citizen or not, then the security measures likenthe 'do not fly' list is useless. All those actions at immigration like fingerprint reading is useless. It only serves to annoy people and makes the US look like a police state.
Today a computer have a hard time understanding irony. And even if you have an AI, add an internet troll and cleverbot (OK, it's a kind of a trolling AI) to the equation and that AI wouldn't be able to distinguish Friday from Monday.
By reading the article it seems to me that the issue is that the FAA rules are more relaxed than what some local rules are.
But don't forget that there is already a federal exemption for RC aircraft in effect as well that predates the drones. Notice that drones are just a special variant of RC aircraft.
In any case FAA may still want to have a word when it comes to drones and RC aircraft in areas close to airfields - it would be annoying if a drone was causing damage to a manned aircraft, even if the damage was minor it would cause severe implications.
The big problem here is that earlier a lot of RC enthusiasts had pretty good understanding of where and how to fly safe as well as the fact that their devices were pretty expensive, but today when just about any moron with just a few dollars on the pocket can buy a RC device that's easy to control and fly around with around the heads of people even after consumption of a six-pack of beer it's suddenly another issue. "Hey, look at this".
It's actually not very different from how cars were handled 100 years ago - the safety requirements have escalated. Today you need to take skid car courses and a lot of other training before you can get a drivers license. (At least in Sweden) Car manufacturers are also responsible for providing safety features like seat belts. And driving under the influence carries penalties and loss of license to drive a car.
On the other hand - in Japan you can leave your wallet on the table with cash worth thousands of dollars while you visit the toilet and it's still there when you come back.
Cheque-books, that's something people over 70 uses in Sweden, rarely used by anyone else these days. If you are young and shows up with a cheque you could as well come from Mars - and many shops may even refuse to cash it today to avoid fraud risk.
Identification information was removed from receipts to make fraud harder for perpetrators using discarded receipts.
At the same time if you don't have PIN code you are required to show photo ID. Signature match to the card isn't checked in Sweden, since it's too easy to forge.
It's up to you to grow food for your personal use if you can make it grow in some countries as long as it's not impacting the health of your neighbors.
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And you think that actually helps? The key may already be uploaded and linked to your computer ID. The Microsoft account is just a decoy that they use to mislead and make you feel comfortable with getting some extras since they can confirm your identity even though they have statistically already determined your identity.
Even then the similarities with how it was in Germany around 1940 is "interesting".
Like the article Fascist America, in 10 easy steps:
Realize that even though the linked article is a bit aged nothing has really changed, the only true difference is that there's no figurehead in the current situation, just a collection of faceless three letter agencies. The true leaders are hiding in the background making it harder to see the team that's really in control. Tracking the lobbyists may reveal some of the fringe influences, but the core don't need lobbyists.
These days you can, but not around 1940.
And what's wrong with a nationally recognized ID?
It seems to me that the US really don't have any idea about who's a citizen or not, and to vote a registration is needed. If the government knew who's a citizen or not and a nationally recognized ID was in place it would make voter fraud a lot harder. And if the US don't have a clue about who's a citizen or not, then the security measures likenthe 'do not fly' list is useless. All those actions at immigration like fingerprint reading is useless. It only serves to annoy people and makes the US look like a police state.
Welcome to Nazi Germany.
And why is party affiliation registered? Which sympaties you have is supposed to be a secret in a true democracy.
Even the need to register seems to be questionable from a democratic perspective.
I agree, but then we have a lot of trolls too.
Today a computer have a hard time understanding irony. And even if you have an AI, add an internet troll and cleverbot (OK, it's a kind of a trolling AI) to the equation and that AI wouldn't be able to distinguish Friday from Monday.
Ah, in "the land of the free".
No, the most ridiculous are the regulations around "indecency" where a female nipple is considered harmful for kids but not a male nipple.
By reading the article it seems to me that the issue is that the FAA rules are more relaxed than what some local rules are.
But don't forget that there is already a federal exemption for RC aircraft in effect as well that predates the drones. Notice that drones are just a special variant of RC aircraft.
In any case FAA may still want to have a word when it comes to drones and RC aircraft in areas close to airfields - it would be annoying if a drone was causing damage to a manned aircraft, even if the damage was minor it would cause severe implications.
The big problem here is that earlier a lot of RC enthusiasts had pretty good understanding of where and how to fly safe as well as the fact that their devices were pretty expensive, but today when just about any moron with just a few dollars on the pocket can buy a RC device that's easy to control and fly around with around the heads of people even after consumption of a six-pack of beer it's suddenly another issue. "Hey, look at this".
It's actually not very different from how cars were handled 100 years ago - the safety requirements have escalated. Today you need to take skid car courses and a lot of other training before you can get a drivers license. (At least in Sweden) Car manufacturers are also responsible for providing safety features like seat belts. And driving under the influence carries penalties and loss of license to drive a car.
Just sit back and enjoy the show.
Don't overanalyze.
I would like to have a mod point "-1 oblivious".
It seems to me that it's something you should negotiate about with your bank.
Or get a credit card that's useful for foreign use.
A good indication that the club in question evades taxes.
On the other hand - in Japan you can leave your wallet on the table with cash worth thousands of dollars while you visit the toilet and it's still there when you come back.
Tell me about a credit card company that don't work in Sweden, it may exist, but I haven't heard of one yet.
People visiting Sweden have been amazed that they never needed to use cash even once when visiting.
There's a fee but it's not permitted to add that to the purchase price.
When making a private transaction there's no tax, but in shops there's a 25% VAT. (Some exceptions exists)
In Sweden that's generally normal, rarely transactions are made in cash for a greater sum.
We had a bank strike in the 90's, and that caused some creative solutions.
Cheque-books, that's something people over 70 uses in Sweden, rarely used by anyone else these days. If you are young and shows up with a cheque you could as well come from Mars - and many shops may even refuse to cash it today to avoid fraud risk.
Identification information was removed from receipts to make fraud harder for perpetrators using discarded receipts.
At the same time if you don't have PIN code you are required to show photo ID. Signature match to the card isn't checked in Sweden, since it's too easy to forge.
And when I have visited the US I realized that the government control there in reality is a lot greater than in Europe.
Bitcoin is already a main currency for criminals. Especially for those that don't want to be tracked easily and run extortion schemes.
Use a bucket on your balcony to grow potatoes and tomatoes.
Zoning laws?
It's up to you to grow food for your personal use if you can make it grow in some countries as long as it's not impacting the health of your neighbors.