If you look at the writings of the Project for a New American Century circa 1997
Speaking of which, this article sheds an interesting light on the subject - particularly, that some of the undersigned on the Statement of Priciples for the Project for the New American Century include Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Jeb Bush. Scary stuff indeed.
...Kim Jong Il has gone way too far now. It was one thing when he was developing nuclear weapons (hell, the US didn't seem to care), but now he's killing the South Korean recording industry? For shame.
Very good description. If I would use it enough to justify the price, I'd have one right now. But it really would be my backpack of choice. I thought the little pocket in the back for a Swiss Army knife was a nice touch.:)
But morality is legislated in many respects: murder, rape, robbery, assault, etc.... If you don't like it, throw on that GBH album of yours and dream of a day when you don't have to answer to any higher power. Until then, get used to the fact that you're less of an individual than you are a thread in a society that demands you to act in a manner congruent to the general beliefs of those around you. Welcome to planet Earth.
A lot of people would have the public believe that wide availability of pornographic material leads to an increase of sex crimes
Actually, it is a commonly-held belief that sex crimes (ie: rape) are more about power and control than sexual gratification. I doubt that porn has much of an impact in that respect.
Unfortunatly, morality varies widely among any society. The question is whether or not a government should dictate a common moral belief. Ideally, I would say they should not, but IMO, individuals largely consider only their personal interests, and because of that, I believe that some moral groundwork should be laid.
society: a part of a community that is a unit distinguishable by particular aims or standards of living or conduct
just get your TV repairman to disable the tuners in the TV and video.
Then you don't have to pay the license. If any of you want to do this, I suggest that you get a letter from the repairman to confirm what he's done, just in case the TV licensing people don't believe you (I did this but it wasn't needed).
That's fine if it works, but why should anyone have to go through that much hassle? I'd much rather be able to run over to the local shop, buy a TV, hook it up, and be done with it.
Well, the system used in the US seems to work well enough - where ads are used to pay for the production and transmission of television shows.
I personally like the fact that I can own a particular electronic device and do as I please with it. Why should I have to pay an annual fee to own such a device regardless of how often or for what purpose it is used? Maybe I would like to own a TV simply so I can play console games or watch DVD's... that's my choice.
Perhaps tuners should be independent of the CRT and controlled via an access card - similar to satellite TV. Services should have recurring fees, not personal property.
Yup, thanks to the ol' ReplayTV. Though, admittedly, I do consider such a thing to border on dishonesty. If no one ever watched a commercial, broadcast advertising would be worthless and soon after, TV would no longer be "free". However, I subscribe to DirecTV and considering that I'm already paying for the service to begin with, I feel absolutely zero remorse for avoiding commercials altogether.
I can see considering it a TV for broadcast considerations if it has a TV tuner. Does this make the copying German broadcasted material legal for the fee-payers? Or is it basically a fine for owning a computer?
As far as I can tell, this is similar to the fee tacked onto CD burner sales (which I believe is also in Germany). I really find it amazing that very generic electronics are being taxed for fear of them facilitating a specific criminal act. What really sickens me is that it seems the recording and broadcast industries have found a new revenue stream - a way to profit from people who don't even desire to purchase their products. Big Business appears to have spit the bit.
TV Licensing's website warns, "the fact that our enquiry officers are now so well equipped with the latest technology means that there is virtually no way to avoid detection...
people tend to view OS bashing as flamebait around here, especially when it really isn't factual or called for.)
I wasn't bashing Linux (I use it myself). In fact, I was simply pointing out that far less people use Linux (in a home-user context) than Windows - something that is entirely factual. Linux does not possess anywhere near the market share of Windows. This is the reason usage of that app would be more widespread... plain and simply, more exposure.
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Or when we clone too much that it leaves too little genetic diversity?
Or when natural humans become the "inferior" minority and are then subject to racism and mindless stereotypes.
I for one welcome our cloned human embryo overlords...
You mean these ones?
If you look at the writings of the Project for a New American Century circa 1997
Speaking of which, this article sheds an interesting light on the subject - particularly, that some of the undersigned on the Statement of Priciples for the Project for the New American Century include Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Jeb Bush. Scary stuff indeed.
I'm quite worried about their No-Dong missiles.
OK, so they have "no dong", but I wonder if they have they balls to use them...
...Kim Jong Il has gone way too far now. It was one thing when he was developing nuclear weapons (hell, the US didn't seem to care), but now he's killing the South Korean recording industry? For shame.
Hopefully they've programmed it with a sufficient understanding of the difference between Metric and Standard measurements....
Very good description. If I would use it enough to justify the price, I'd have one right now. But it really would be my backpack of choice. I thought the little pocket in the back for a Swiss Army knife was a nice touch. :)
I don't support those pyramid marketing schemes
Interesting viewpoint. Do you see them as scams, or do you simply find them distasteful?
At least you're giving something for it, most people just want their iPod and aren't offering anything in return.
Thanks for the support. If you want a gmail account (and don't yet have one) send me an email and I'll hook you up.
What kind of retarded referrer link is that?
Wow, you got me... why don't you click it and find out?
You cannot legislate morality
But morality is legislated in many respects: murder, rape, robbery, assault, etc.... If you don't like it, throw on that GBH album of yours and dream of a day when you don't have to answer to any higher power. Until then, get used to the fact that you're less of an individual than you are a thread in a society that demands you to act in a manner congruent to the general beliefs of those around you. Welcome to planet Earth.
A lot of people would have the public believe that wide availability of pornographic material leads to an increase of sex crimes
Actually, it is a commonly-held belief that sex crimes (ie: rape) are more about power and control than sexual gratification. I doubt that porn has much of an impact in that respect.
isn't porn the State's best comrade?
No, porn detracts too much from the human rights violations. It's called specialization...
Unfortunatly, morality varies widely among any society. The question is whether or not a government should dictate a common moral belief. Ideally, I would say they should not, but IMO, individuals largely consider only their personal interests, and because of that, I believe that some moral groundwork should be laid.
society: a part of a community that is a unit distinguishable by particular aims or standards of living or conduct
I saw this one a few weeks ago at a Best Buy. It is rather nice.
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just get your TV repairman to disable the tuners in the TV and video. Then you don't have to pay the license. If any of you want to do this, I suggest that you get a letter from the repairman to confirm what he's done, just in case the TV licensing people don't believe you (I did this but it wasn't needed).
That's fine if it works, but why should anyone have to go through that much hassle? I'd much rather be able to run over to the local shop, buy a TV, hook it up, and be done with it.
Well, the system used in the US seems to work well enough - where ads are used to pay for the production and transmission of television shows.
I personally like the fact that I can own a particular electronic device and do as I please with it. Why should I have to pay an annual fee to own such a device regardless of how often or for what purpose it is used? Maybe I would like to own a TV simply so I can play console games or watch DVD's... that's my choice.
Perhaps tuners should be independent of the CRT and controlled via an access card - similar to satellite TV. Services should have recurring fees, not personal property.
Ever seen a movie on regular tv with no adverts?
Yup, thanks to the ol' ReplayTV. Though, admittedly, I do consider such a thing to border on dishonesty. If no one ever watched a commercial, broadcast advertising would be worthless and soon after, TV would no longer be "free". However, I subscribe to DirecTV and considering that I'm already paying for the service to begin with, I feel absolutely zero remorse for avoiding commercials altogether.
-As far as I can tell, this is similar to the fee tacked onto CD burner sales
No, it's not.
Then please, by all means, elaborate.
making sure their children are litreate and able to spell [perhaps your parents should have looked into thise].
Glass houses...
Read up at the beginning.
Jeez, that's despicable. You may as well be paying out protection money. What's the justification for being required to have a TV license?
Boston TV Party, anyone?
I can see considering it a TV for broadcast considerations if it has a TV tuner. Does this make the copying German broadcasted material legal for the fee-payers? Or is it basically a fine for owning a computer?
As far as I can tell, this is similar to the fee tacked onto CD burner sales (which I believe is also in Germany). I really find it amazing that very generic electronics are being taxed for fear of them facilitating a specific criminal act. What really sickens me is that it seems the recording and broadcast industries have found a new revenue stream - a way to profit from people who don't even desire to purchase their products. Big Business appears to have spit the bit.
TV Licensing's website warns, "the fact that our enquiry officers are now so well equipped with the latest technology means that there is virtually no way to avoid detection...
What might the URL of this website be?
...is one of my very favorite things.
people tend to view OS bashing as flamebait around here, especially when it really isn't factual or called for.)
I wasn't bashing Linux (I use it myself). In fact, I was simply pointing out that far less people use Linux (in a home-user context) than Windows - something that is entirely factual. Linux does not possess anywhere near the market share of Windows. This is the reason usage of that app would be more widespread... plain and simply, more exposure.