I think there is a substantive difference. In the US "conservatism" has been replaced by mealy-mouthed centrism. This is a result of a tragically confused electorate who mistake this for a democracy. I'm not sure how the electorate became so confused, but I don't see how you can lay it at the feet of conservatism.
On the other hand, implementing collective ownership of substantial assets requires a proxy. That proxy, the government, naturally becomes too powerful to be trusted. This is endemic to Communism itself.
-Peter
PS: I'm a radical social liberal (though a staunch fiscal conservative), so I'm not just axe-grinding for conservatism.
You are not required to agree to anything to merely use software which is licensed under the GPL. You only have obligations if you modify or distribute the software.
Three years from now you'll be able to get a player that plays DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray for $100, and we will have forgotten what all the fuss was about.
The idea is that wineries can tell if a wine is authentic without even opening the bottle
Who cares about the human flesh bit? They've not only invented a robot that can taste, but one that can taste through glass!
Also, why would a winery doubt the authenticity of their own wine? Is this in case someone breaks in and steals their wine, but replaces it with an exact duplicate?
I don't think copyrights even come into play in a public performance (as no "copy" is being produced). You can probably even get away with recording a cover so long as you don't use the lyrics. (And if you do record a cover all you have to pay is statutory licensing.)
I haven't any idea how similar or different the laws are in Japan.
What a staggering coincidence. All these bands that happen to have songs in the game happen to like the game, and don't mind talking about it to reporters.
Yeah, the most I'll get is a fine for animal abuse and a lot of disgusted looks from asswipe conservatives who can't appreciate sexual exploration, hey.
"Cyber Bullying Destroys Anonymity" should read "Government Outlaws Internet Anonymity in Response to Cyber Bullying". Laws don't magically spring forth from citizen's bad behavior.
You make two assumptions that I believe to be incorrect.
First, you assume that the military is a mindless tool wielded by whomever sits in the White House. Every service member has sworn an oath to support and defend the Constitution. Every service member knows that it is his duty to refuse an unlawful order. There is no question that there are some members who will follow any order, but there are also many who would have the courage to refuse to be an instrument of oppression of his fellow citizens.
Second, most of the guns in the United States are privately owned. Most of the men in the United States are are not in the service of any part of our governments. The raw numbers are overwhelmingly in favor of a popular (in both senses) revolt.
I served four years in the US Army, and I consider myself a patriot. I love my country. When I say "my country" I mean the American people and the values we share. The government is only legitimate to the extent that it represents those people and those values. Overthrowing an illegitimate government is the duty of the people.
So, after a precipitous drop in CFC emissions the problem continues to worsen. Any chance we were duped? If so, any reason I shouldn't assume we're being duped with all the bleating over carbon emissions?
Are you advocating peace through censorship? Do you honestly believe that is workable?
Our species survives because most of us are decent. The day that ceases to be true this little experiment called "Man" is over. No "Loose lips sink ships" jibber-jabber is going to prevent that.
If the data is life-or-death stuff incineration is the only way to go. In the army we used white phosphorus grenades for expedient destruction. You could probably get a civilian pyro expert to do it with thermite.
If the sensitivity has a fixed (and reasonably short) duration secure storage may be your best bet. Could be as simple as, say, putting it in a cabinet in the server room for a year, by which time the patent application will be filed and you can just tip the drive.
The most likely scenario is that you need to dispose of them diligently, and the material is sensitive but not Earth shattering. In this case by FAR the easiest means is the good 'ol drill press. Knocking a couple of holes through the logic board and platters will make the drive resistant to most "conventional" methods of recovery. This method is NOT proof against the NSA's best efforts or whatever, but it is unlikely that your information really requires more sophisticated protection than this.
Does that mean I can defraud citizens of the UK from my home country by post or wire with impunity so long as my government doesn't mind? And then travel there freely without fear for my liberty?
I'm against gambling laws, but you're coming across rather shrill.
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I think there is a substantive difference. In the US "conservatism" has been replaced by mealy-mouthed centrism. This is a result of a tragically confused electorate who mistake this for a democracy. I'm not sure how the electorate became so confused, but I don't see how you can lay it at the feet of conservatism.
On the other hand, implementing collective ownership of substantial assets requires a proxy. That proxy, the government, naturally becomes too powerful to be trusted. This is endemic to Communism itself.
-Peter
PS: I'm a radical social liberal (though a staunch fiscal conservative), so I'm not just axe-grinding for conservatism.
Dear Douchebag-who-modded-me-redundant,
This was the fourth or fifth post to this article.
Kiss My Balls,
Peter
How about "remaining competitive" for a business case?
Nothing screams, "We're a monopoly" like pleas of "we can't give the customer what he wants!"
-Peter
In other news, Tom Cruise to play Roland Piquepaille.
-Peter
PS: Dude, you're being very un-dude right now.
If not, you couldn't be more wrong:
-Peter
Looks like we're right on track.
-Peter
Who cares about the human flesh bit? They've not only invented a robot that can taste, but one that can taste through glass!
Also, why would a winery doubt the authenticity of their own wine? Is this in case someone breaks in and steals their wine, but replaces it with an exact duplicate?
-Peter
I don't think copyrights even come into play in a public performance (as no "copy" is being produced). You can probably even get away with recording a cover so long as you don't use the lyrics. (And if you do record a cover all you have to pay is statutory licensing.)
I haven't any idea how similar or different the laws are in Japan.
-Peter
Good for you! I think Penn Jillette makes this point very well in "Sock".
-Peter
What a staggering coincidence. All these bands that happen to have songs in the game happen to like the game, and don't mind talking about it to reporters.
-Peter
Yeah, the most I'll get is a fine for animal abuse and a lot of disgusted looks from asswipe conservatives who can't appreciate sexual exploration, hey.
-Peter
Sylvan can be talked into anything.
-Peter
PS: Maybe this deserves to be modded down, but do me a favor and don't moderate simply because you don't get it.
"Cyber Bullying Destroys Anonymity" should read "Government Outlaws Internet Anonymity in Response to Cyber Bullying". Laws don't magically spring forth from citizen's bad behavior.
-Peter
It's a huge market by any metric, and it is poised to become the single most important one monetarily. That's it, really.
-Peter
You make a good point. I'm for repealing the income tax. It was a terrible idea and has borne bitter fruit.
-Peter
You make two assumptions that I believe to be incorrect.
First, you assume that the military is a mindless tool wielded by whomever sits in the White House. Every service member has sworn an oath to support and defend the Constitution. Every service member knows that it is his duty to refuse an unlawful order. There is no question that there are some members who will follow any order, but there are also many who would have the courage to refuse to be an instrument of oppression of his fellow citizens.
Second, most of the guns in the United States are privately owned. Most of the men in the United States are are not in the service of any part of our governments. The raw numbers are overwhelmingly in favor of a popular (in both senses) revolt.
I served four years in the US Army, and I consider myself a patriot. I love my country. When I say "my country" I mean the American people and the values we share. The government is only legitimate to the extent that it represents those people and those values. Overthrowing an illegitimate government is the duty of the people.
-Peter
A bunny slope of 75/4?! Where the fuck do YOU ski? Check this graph from this report
-Peter
So, after a precipitous drop in CFC emissions the problem continues to worsen. Any chance we were duped? If so, any reason I shouldn't assume we're being duped with all the bleating over carbon emissions?
-Peter
A mentat would never make such an obvious mistake.
-Peter
You recall incorrectly. Windtraps.
-Peter
Outlook regularly has my XP box completely out to lunch. Sure, I don't see the BSOD, but if I can't use the machine, what's the difference?
-Peter
Are you advocating peace through censorship? Do you honestly believe that is workable?
Our species survives because most of us are decent. The day that ceases to be true this little experiment called "Man" is over. No "Loose lips sink ships" jibber-jabber is going to prevent that.
-Peter
If the data is life-or-death stuff incineration is the only way to go. In the army we used white phosphorus grenades for expedient destruction. You could probably get a civilian pyro expert to do it with thermite.
If the sensitivity has a fixed (and reasonably short) duration secure storage may be your best bet. Could be as simple as, say, putting it in a cabinet in the server room for a year, by which time the patent application will be filed and you can just tip the drive.
The most likely scenario is that you need to dispose of them diligently, and the material is sensitive but not Earth shattering. In this case by FAR the easiest means is the good 'ol drill press. Knocking a couple of holes through the logic board and platters will make the drive resistant to most "conventional" methods of recovery. This method is NOT proof against the NSA's best efforts or whatever, but it is unlikely that your information really requires more sophisticated protection than this.
Good luck.
-Peter
Is that a "yes"?
-Peter
Does that mean I can defraud citizens of the UK from my home country by post or wire with impunity so long as my government doesn't mind? And then travel there freely without fear for my liberty?
I'm against gambling laws, but you're coming across rather shrill.
-Peter