To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles...
Well, no matter who said it first, it goes to show that the message is what counts. I simply picked the one that came to my mind at the moment. It doesn't matter that she didn't invent it, she did say it. That's good enough for me. I would tend to believe that it might not have even been recorded when it was "invented". A demonstration of the thought is being displayed before our very eyes, as I'm sure it has been for many centuries. My point is that we shouldn't support the authorities that put it into practice. I really don't give a damn who said it first. People just need to be aware of what is happening. And it's much worse coming from a country that spends all its time preaching to the world about "freedom and democracy". It tends to reduce their credibility when when they have a legitimate complaint. Not that I should expect your average WalMart shopper to care. They're happy to be able to frost their cake with a paper knife.
Regardless of what any law says, a person still has an absolute right to equal treatment by the authorities. Don't take this wrong, but using a written law to justify mistreatment of people is something that pudge tries to do. There used to be laws that considered some humans as property. Does that make it right just because it's the law? Not to me it doesn't. The military commissions act is a crime against humanity. It doesn't matter one bit to me whether it's "constitutional" or within the constructs of the Geneva Convention or not, and the people who voted for it and signed it into law should be removed from power at the very least, brought before an international court, and probably should be imprisoned.
"There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws." Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged, Ch. III, "White Blackmail"
Can you tell me how to extricate myself from Social Security?
It's all a matter of perception. Negotiate your net pay, and get someone else to do the paperwork for you. I used to be all upset with the government about the difference between what I was told I was getting paid and what was on the check until I realized it was the employer who was ripping me off. Now that I only discuss what I net, the rest doesn't exist. It works when you're self employed also. Adjust your prices so that you take home the amount you want. One of the nice things about socialized medicine and insurance, etc is that you only have to make out one check. It's what I liked about renting as opposed to owning a house. I pay the landlord, and he's responsible for all the things like the appliances and plumbing, etc. I rode public transport because the price was at fixed rate, no matter how often I ride or how far I go. Their prices go up, and so do mine. Remind your customers how much goes to the government and let them complain to them about it. Personally, I consider things like social security (an honest one anyone) to be a good thing. I see people who want to keep everything for themselves as a little less than human. It's just a circle anyway. What's their problem? Decide what your time is worth to you, and work with that. The problem is not the government. It's those who enable it. It's all those sovereign individuals who give up their (and take away your) sovereignty for perceived personal advantage. They may be following orders, but it's still them that put the gun to your head. The ability to say "no" is universal.
I would rather see a Paris Hilton sex video. Now, with that out of the way, let's make sure that this story isn't distracting us from other news going on in the background that could be even more important. This could be the perfect diversion. Remember to read your newspapers from back to front.
Don't expect any real change unless there are fundamental changes to the whole administrative.
And that won't happen until 2013 at the earliest.
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Maybe the blockades have something to do with that?* Not much, but some. Being a little island might, also. Check out what was going on in 1960. Pretty easy to see why he jumped to the other side. They don't harbor secret bank accounts the way those islands near the top do, at least not of the quantity of the others. Money laundering and contraband running havens they are. How else are you going to toss around that kind of money? I an surprised to see Panama so low. Must be some heavy corruption there still. Either way, Castro was no worse than Batista... depending on your POV. They were both murderers.
*I truly believe he would have fallen much sooner if it wasn't for those blockades and attempted overthrows. Those things rarely have the desired effect, unless you're in the coffin making business.
With enough popsicle sticks one can make a pretty strong house, so yes you are right. Hell, I've seen thatched roofs withstand two hurricanes in one season. It's fairly similar to that old saying, if you put a big enough engine on it, you can fly anything. The shuttle is living proof ot that. I'm not discussing efficiency. I'm talking about possibility. I realize that getting people to see past their personal desires is a much bigger task than any of that, but it is possible.
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None on your list are democracies OR capitalistic.
I understand that. And Cuba is not communist. So When people speak of the "failure" of communism, I need to remind them that no one has implemented true communism, so it's impossible to say whether it's a failure or not. Cuba is an example of the failure of fascist authoritarianism.
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Well, that's kind of the point I'm making. Those countries I mentioned aren't very democratic and Cuba certainly isn't communist. They all are for the most part authoritarian dictatorships. A nice shade of gray. A very dark gray.
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Freeing the country will do wonders to bring the truth to light, especially with the renewed faith in this system amongst the poor of Latin America.
Yes, they can look up to Haiti, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, El Salvidor, Honduras, Guatemala, etc as a testament to the triumph and prosperity of capitalism and democracy.
I suppose if you mean the physical territory of these United States, then anyone standing within the borders could be seen as "People of the United States".
I would consider that all people in the hands of the American authorities, no matter where they are, have the same rights as any American.
Don't say that! next thing you know somebody is going to sue Pirate Bay for linking to pi. If that was to happen maybe we can determine how many digits are within "fair use". As far as I know, nobody has uploaded the whole thing yet.
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To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles...
Well, no matter who said it first, it goes to show that the message is what counts. I simply picked the one that came to my mind at the moment. It doesn't matter that she didn't invent it, she did say it. That's good enough for me. I would tend to believe that it might not have even been recorded when it was "invented". A demonstration of the thought is being displayed before our very eyes, as I'm sure it has been for many centuries. My point is that we shouldn't support the authorities that put it into practice. I really don't give a damn who said it first. People just need to be aware of what is happening. And it's much worse coming from a country that spends all its time preaching to the world about "freedom and democracy". It tends to reduce their credibility when when they have a legitimate complaint. Not that I should expect your average WalMart shopper to care. They're happy to be able to frost their cake with a paper knife.
"Give me convenience, or give me death"
Regardless of what any law says, a person still has an absolute right to equal treatment by the authorities. Don't take this wrong, but using a written law to justify mistreatment of people is something that pudge tries to do. There used to be laws that considered some humans as property. Does that make it right just because it's the law? Not to me it doesn't. The military commissions act is a crime against humanity. It doesn't matter one bit to me whether it's "constitutional" or within the constructs of the Geneva Convention or not, and the people who voted for it and signed it into law should be removed from power at the very least, brought before an international court, and probably should be imprisoned.
The police just found themselves a skeleton key.
"There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is
the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough
criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that
it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws."
Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged, Ch. III, "White Blackmail"
Boot from a live CD. Or use a virtual machine. Of course you can always use a less popular operating system.
...self-promoting doggerel...
I don't get it. You see my name in the link?
Slashdot is safe. It's the only site I visit. Make sure not to open the articles. You never know.
Who are these famous people?
You, me, and six billion others.
Can you tell me how to extricate myself from Social Security?
It's all a matter of perception. Negotiate your net pay, and get someone else to do the paperwork for you. I used to be all upset with the government about the difference between what I was told I was getting paid and what was on the check until I realized it was the employer who was ripping me off. Now that I only discuss what I net, the rest doesn't exist. It works when you're self employed also. Adjust your prices so that you take home the amount you want. One of the nice things about socialized medicine and insurance, etc is that you only have to make out one check. It's what I liked about renting as opposed to owning a house. I pay the landlord, and he's responsible for all the things like the appliances and plumbing, etc. I rode public transport because the price was at fixed rate, no matter how often I ride or how far I go. Their prices go up, and so do mine. Remind your customers how much goes to the government and let them complain to them about it. Personally, I consider things like social security (an honest one anyone) to be a good thing. I see people who want to keep everything for themselves as a little less than human. It's just a circle anyway. What's their problem? Decide what your time is worth to you, and work with that. The problem is not the government. It's those who enable it. It's all those sovereign individuals who give up their (and take away your) sovereignty for perceived personal advantage. They may be following orders, but it's still them that put the gun to your head. The ability to say "no" is universal.
I would rather see a Paris Hilton sex video. Now, with that out of the way, let's make sure that this story isn't distracting us from other news going on in the background that could be even more important. This could be the perfect diversion. Remember to read your newspapers from back to front.
Nice cop out. All your status-quo politicians would be proud of you. You serve them well.
Don't expect any real change unless there are fundamental changes to the whole administrative.
And that won't happen until 2013 at the earliest.
Maybe the blockades have something to do with that?* Not much, but some. Being a little island might, also. Check out what was going on in 1960. Pretty easy to see why he jumped to the other side. They don't harbor secret bank accounts the way those islands near the top do, at least not of the quantity of the others. Money laundering and contraband running havens they are. How else are you going to toss around that kind of money? I an surprised to see Panama so low. Must be some heavy corruption there still. Either way, Castro was no worse than Batista... depending on your POV. They were both murderers.
*I truly believe he would have fallen much sooner if it wasn't for those blockades and attempted overthrows. Those things rarely have the desired effect, unless you're in the coffin making business.
With enough popsicle sticks one can make a pretty strong house, so yes you are right. Hell, I've seen thatched roofs withstand two hurricanes in one season. It's fairly similar to that old saying, if you put a big enough engine on it, you can fly anything. The shuttle is living proof ot that. I'm not discussing efficiency. I'm talking about possibility. I realize that getting people to see past their personal desires is a much bigger task than any of that, but it is possible.
None on your list are democracies OR capitalistic.
I understand that. And Cuba is not communist. So When people speak of the "failure" of communism, I need to remind them that no one has implemented true communism, so it's impossible to say whether it's a failure or not. Cuba is an example of the failure of fascist authoritarianism.
Well, that's kind of the point I'm making. Those countries I mentioned aren't very democratic and Cuba certainly isn't communist. They all are for the most part authoritarian dictatorships. A nice shade of gray. A very dark gray.
Freeing the country will do wonders to bring the truth to light, especially with the renewed faith in this system amongst the poor of Latin America.
Yes, they can look up to Haiti, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, El Salvidor, Honduras, Guatemala, etc as a testament to the triumph and prosperity of capitalism and democracy.
I suppose if you mean the physical territory of these United States, then anyone standing within the borders could be seen as "People of the United States".
I would consider that all people in the hands of the American authorities, no matter where they are, have the same rights as any American.
...yet another layer of control above sovereign nations...
Sovereign nations are an anathema to sovereign individuals.
Rig your drive to explode...
In today's post 9/11 world, "self destruct" might be more politically correct.
Who?
I wonder what will happen if it lands somewhere in the Kalahari
Betcha they got no CO2 up there.
Don't say that! next thing you know somebody is going to sue Pirate Bay for linking to pi. If that was to happen maybe we can determine how many digits are within "fair use". As far as I know, nobody has uploaded the whole thing yet.
But I didnt shoot no deputy...
You're right. Why is there no VPN and SSL in wireless? I hear that those things are pretty secure.