Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you former convict chappies now allowed to choose your own governments? I suppose intelligent people might elect a stupid governement, but it's much more likely that stupid ones would. Isn't it?
I think the biggest reason why Ubuntu ships their software anywhere for free is that most people who live in the developing world (including me) simply couldn't get it otherwise.
Ummm, like, run that by me again:
You can afford a computer - but not the postage on a what - 100g - package?
There is electricty available where you are. But no postal service?
If not, then what on $deity's green earth do you mean by "most people who live in the developing world (including me) simply couldn't get it otherwise"?
in the ancient Hebrew world, the non Hebrew surrounding tribes and countries noticed a curious trend amongst Kosher practicing Hebrews, Hebrews lived much much longer and had a healthier life than others.
I've got some outfit called the 20th century on the other line - I think they're trying to sell us something called fridges, showers and... [what's that again?]... running water.
I created a game in the BBS days that I released without copyright. I wrote some songs, too. I published 2 books that are copyright free and still earn me money. I use my writings as a gateway to my person -- which I bill out at a high rate.
For the sake of argument, take the hypothetical situation that I believe all that. (Disclaimer: I don't believe a word of it)
Very nice. Good for you. Now what makes you think that's an appropriate business model for all situations? And what gives you the right to force others to work that way?
when I mean prior art I mean the work of previous individual using their time as they please, freely. When the law takes over terms, there is a problem.
Sigh. And when I say "aardvark", I mean a bird that waddles and quacks. The fact that everyone else calls that a duck is just proof that big government is a bad thing.
'Fess up, you tried to look smart by using a technical phrase without knowing what it means and it's backfired. cpt kangarooski (3773) is right and you're wrong. Period.
I agree that it's dangerous that J. Random Richdude, although he only has one vote himself, can use his money to influence others. Yes, it's the individuals going into the booth, but if they're under the spell of his propaganda, they're effectively his robots and it might as well be him. Dictatorship by proxy.
On the other hand, you could argue that if he's willing to spend his money that way, then why stop him? Then again, where do you draw the line. Is buying the lawmakers any better than bribing the law enforcers?
It's a problem but it's hard to think of a solution that 1) doesn't rely on subjective rules and 2) wouldn't be worse than the problem.
This action is taking place in the UK. This means that US law doesn't actually apply
He never said it did, but never mind. It would of course be totally impossible for two countries to have similar laws. Especially two countries an ocean apart that have no connection between them. And never did have. Ever.
Wrong. Smart people throw other people's money around. Stupid ones throw their own. No matter whether the market's rising or falling, no matter whether you're selling or buying, the stockbroker always gets his cut.
Maybe he's using imperial billions, not metric ones. Or the other way round. Anyway, can anyone convert that into elephant libraries of congress per quartic hectoparsec?
Though I got marked as a troll I spoke to the Russian battle tank. The damn thing dropped its transmission after 16 hours. 16 HOURS.
No point in lasting any longer, with Russian tactics. I doubt soviet infantrymen in WW2 were issued with more than a day's rations, as they weren't going to live long enough to eat them. Heck, some didn't even have rifles - they were expected to pick one up from a fallen comrade.
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Don't they pilate Rinux?
Rubbish. Any fule kno that if slashdot had been sending people, Elbot's server would be down.
Never mind filming it - a really well adjusted kid wouldn't have done it.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
heinousjay
heinousjay who?
heinousjay the total and utter fucking cuntwad who smells of piss.
The winners are the same in every case: the lawyers.
You can afford a computer - but not the postage on a what - 100g - package?
There is electricty available where you are. But no postal service?
If not, then what on $deity's green earth do you mean by "most people who live in the developing world (including me) simply couldn't get it otherwise"?
Very nice. Good for you. Now what makes you think that's an appropriate business model for all situations? And what gives you the right to force others to work that way?
'Fess up, you tried to look smart by using a technical phrase without knowing what it means and it's backfired. cpt kangarooski (3773) is right and you're wrong. Period.
On the other hand, you could argue that if he's willing to spend his money that way, then why stop him? Then again, where do you draw the line. Is buying the lawmakers any better than bribing the law enforcers?
It's a problem but it's hard to think of a solution that 1) doesn't rely on subjective rules and 2) wouldn't be worse than the problem.
Maybe he's using imperial billions, not metric ones. Or the other way round. Anyway, can anyone convert that into elephant libraries of congress per quartic hectoparsec?
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