I'm American Military living at Rammstein, Germany - and Vodaphone is gouging me out the ass for any telecommunications, with per-minute rates the only ones I've ever seen.
or the RIAA could lobby for the extradition of people responsible for thepiratebay, China could lobby for the extradition of international citizens helping Chinese citizens break censorship laws China has put in place, etc. etc.
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Of course, this extradition is only happening because Great Britain and the United States both regard hacking into a military computer system to be a crime, but if it's not a crime in Russia, Nigeria, or even Great Britain, it's unlikely anyone's going to be extradited to the US.
It's the legal argument of the United States, Great Britan, and France, that 688 is indeed relevant to 678, having been written as a direct consequence of the Iraq-kuwait situation and ensuing war. 678 is where the Security Council authorized military action.
You'll note that, back in 1991, the legality of the no-fly zones wasn't questioned, even Saddam Hussein acknowledged their legitimacy until 1998, when he threw weapons inspectors out of Iraq, and the no-fly zone turned into an intensive bombing campaign against Iraq.
The entire situation is no justification for war (Which was the GP's original point, if I remember correctly) - since the United States increased military action is what prompted Saddam Hussein to start fighting back, but to call it illegal in 2002 what was praised as a humanitarian mission in 1991 is absurd.
Military action to enforce Iraqi compliance with Security Council resolutions was authorized in Resolution 678
Opponents of the No fly zone argue that operative clause 2 should only apply to resolutions cited in the preamble. This ignores the language "all subsequent relevant resolutions" - which clearly applies to resolutions passed after 678, as well as before.
Iraq did not comply with resolution 688, hence military action (implemented in the form of the no fly zone) was authorized.
Now, obviously, this was originally meant to apply to all of the resolutions listed in the preamble. However, being the legal bastards we are, we've noticed that it applies even to resolutions passed after 678.
Meaning, Military force is authorized against Iraq for noncompliance with any Security Council resolution passed before or after.
Second, Resolution 688 makes it clear the Iraqi regime is to play nice with the Kurdish population.
Since Iraq did not comply with resolution 688, military action (implemented in the form of the no-fly zone) is thus authorized.
The Wikipedia article on the subject shows obvious bias, and you'll note the Wikipedia link to Security Council resolution 688 quotes a single line out of context, and is horribly biased.
We're at the point, Right now where drying up of even %50-60 of oil reserves worldwide would still be endurable.
We in America would enter one hell of a recession, people would die from starvation or a lack of medical supplies, but civilization as a whole would endure.
In Comm squadrons over here (Yes, I'm in Iraq this very moment) - we've got a network morale drive filled with games, movies, etc. - all of which our leadership doesn't mind us using so long as we don't have anything better to do at the moment.
Communications jobs in the Air Force aren't exactly filled with tasks, so we've got a lot of free time to play around. Nobody here is a WoW addict to my knowledge, but it wouldn't be terribly difficult to pull off, and no-one would care even if they did.
I happen to be in Iraq right now, Baghdad International Airport (Part of the 447th Communications Squadron) - and it's entirely believable. All you really have to do is call up tech control and, assuming you're on good terms with at least one guy there, ask for admin rights.
It'd be especially easy for Comm guys since all our jobs are getting replaced by Civilian contractors now that it's more or less safe inside the base walls.
Bastards get paid like $160,000 a year to do the same job I'm doing for ~$20,000. Damned enlisted pay structure.
I'm in total agreement here, would be modding up if I had any points left.
The end loyalty of elected officials is to their respective electorate, and if enough of that electorate makes it clear what their desires are, no amount of lobbying will presuade them to give up their chances of reelection.
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Not to speak in favor of overworking game developers, but I have to disagree on one point; Ridiculous deadlines have always Dramatically increased my creativity in figuring out how to meet them...
Obviously they haven't been rotating their passwords frequently enough, just force everyone to change theirs every three weeks and all security problems will be solved!
The draft legislation, created by the Bush administration
To think that the Bush Administration doesn't have any input in the legislation members of the repulican party put forth is laughable. As always, it's difficult to say exactly how much of the writing of this draft was Lamar's, and how much was of someone in the Bush Administration, but the article implies Lamar just put his signature on it to introduce it into congress.
The best data has shown that warming is a poor term and ultimately has caused those who use it to lose credibility with much of the scientific community who is not politically motivated.
Both sides of the Global Warming "Debate" always include an "Overwhelming support from the Scientific Community" line in their arguements. You'll note a large number of official, relevant scientific agencies are on the record as supporting the global warming theory, and individual scientists in related fields oppose the theory.
The argument at hand isn't whether warming is occuring - according to collected data global temperatures HAVE been raising considerably in the past 50 years - the argument is over whether humans are causing it, or if it's a natural process.
If you've got a source that explains what you're talking about better, feel free to cite it.
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I realize you were sarcastic there..
But if you really think about it, it really does say "free thinker" - if you're in High School..
You're talking about Eve Online there, just in space, not fantasy-oriented.
Who the hell are you getting phone service from?
I'm American Military living at Rammstein, Germany - and Vodaphone is gouging me out the ass for any telecommunications, with per-minute rates the only ones I've ever seen.
or the RIAA could lobby for the extradition of people responsible for thepiratebay, China could lobby for the extradition of international citizens helping Chinese citizens break censorship laws China has put in place, etc. etc.
----
Of course, this extradition is only happening because Great Britain and the United States both regard hacking into a military computer system to be a crime, but if it's not a crime in Russia, Nigeria, or even Great Britain, it's unlikely anyone's going to be extradited to the US.
Isn't it?
It's the legal argument of the United States, Great Britan, and France, that 688 is indeed relevant to 678, having been written as a direct consequence of the Iraq-kuwait situation and ensuing war. 678 is where the Security Council authorized military action.
You'll note that, back in 1991, the legality of the no-fly zones wasn't questioned, even Saddam Hussein acknowledged their legitimacy until 1998, when he threw weapons inspectors out of Iraq, and the no-fly zone turned into an intensive bombing campaign against Iraq.
The entire situation is no justification for war (Which was the GP's original point, if I remember correctly) - since the United States increased military action is what prompted Saddam Hussein to start fighting back, but to call it illegal in 2002 what was praised as a humanitarian mission in 1991 is absurd.
*Sigh*
Military action to enforce Iraqi compliance with Security Council resolutions was authorized in Resolution 678
Opponents of the No fly zone argue that operative clause 2 should only apply to resolutions cited in the preamble. This ignores the language "all subsequent relevant resolutions" - which clearly applies to resolutions passed after 678, as well as before.
Iraq did not comply with resolution 688, hence military action (implemented in the form of the no fly zone) was authorized.
You'll note Resolution 678 specifically authorizes military force to implement resolution 660, and All subsequent resolutions
Now, obviously, this was originally meant to apply to all of the resolutions listed in the preamble. However, being the legal bastards we are, we've noticed that it applies even to resolutions passed after 678.
Meaning, Military force is authorized against Iraq for noncompliance with any Security Council resolution passed before or after.
Second, Resolution 688 makes it clear the Iraqi regime is to play nice with the Kurdish population.
Since Iraq did not comply with resolution 688, military action (implemented in the form of the no-fly zone) is thus authorized.
You'll note the reason the no-fly zone was instituted, preventing the mass slaughter of the Kurdish population, was legitimate.
The Wikipedia article on the subject shows obvious bias, and you'll note the Wikipedia link to Security Council resolution 688 quotes a single line out of context, and is horribly biased.
http://www.fas.org/news/un/iraq/sres/sres0688.htm
For the actual text of the resolution.
OMG! Something in here turns horribly mutated dead people into normal healthy living ones! We're saved, excavate it as fast as possible!
We're at the point, Right now where drying up of even %50-60 of oil reserves worldwide would still be endurable.
We in America would enter one hell of a recession, people would die from starvation or a lack of medical supplies, but civilization as a whole would endure.
In Comm squadrons over here (Yes, I'm in Iraq this very moment) - we've got a network morale drive filled with games, movies, etc. - all of which our leadership doesn't mind us using so long as we don't have anything better to do at the moment.
Communications jobs in the Air Force aren't exactly filled with tasks, so we've got a lot of free time to play around. Nobody here is a WoW addict to my knowledge, but it wouldn't be terribly difficult to pull off, and no-one would care even if they did.
I happen to be in Iraq right now, Baghdad International Airport (Part of the 447th Communications Squadron) - and it's entirely believable. All you really have to do is call up tech control and, assuming you're on good terms with at least one guy there, ask for admin rights.
It'd be especially easy for Comm guys since all our jobs are getting replaced by Civilian contractors now that it's more or less safe inside the base walls.
Bastards get paid like $160,000 a year to do the same job I'm doing for ~$20,000. Damned enlisted pay structure.
I'm in total agreement here, would be modding up if I had any points left.
The end loyalty of elected officials is to their respective electorate, and if enough of that electorate makes it clear what their desires are, no amount of lobbying will presuade them to give up their chances of reelection.
Not to speak in favor of overworking game developers, but I have to disagree on one point; Ridiculous deadlines have always Dramatically increased my creativity in figuring out how to meet them...
Mmm, I remember them well - I believe you're thinking of Mindkiller as the other Spider Robinson book dealing with Wireheads..
He may have done even more than that - all in all excellent reads.
A female on Slashdot?
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The End is surely near! Make peace with whatever gods you worship and beg forgiveness for your many sins! AIEEEEEEEE!!!
you aren't, by chance, a Donnie Darko fan are you?
Or Kristianna Loken for that matter..
Sure, Bloodrayne was nothing more than a vampire-themed snuff film, but really, the game was too.
I know The Joke was a little on the subtle side, but c'mon, didn't -anyone- get it?
Obviously they haven't been rotating their passwords frequently enough, just force everyone to change theirs every three weeks and all security problems will be solved!
Bah, you can't possibly exist!
The draft legislation, created by the Bush administration
To think that the Bush Administration doesn't have any input in the legislation members of the repulican party put forth is laughable. As always, it's difficult to say exactly how much of the writing of this draft was Lamar's, and how much was of someone in the Bush Administration, but the article implies Lamar just put his signature on it to introduce it into congress.
Pulsing hot liquid flows through my outstretched tendrils, sending thrills into my interior, The moment has come. I swell and burst.
The best data has shown that warming is a poor term and ultimately has caused those who use it to lose credibility with much of the scientific community who is not politically motivated.
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Both sides of the Global Warming "Debate" always include an "Overwhelming support from the Scientific Community" line in their arguements. You'll note a large number of official, relevant scientific agencies are on the record as supporting the global warming theory, and individual scientists in related fields oppose the theory.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming_contr
The argument at hand isn't whether warming is occuring - according to collected data global temperatures HAVE been raising considerably in the past 50 years - the argument is over whether humans are causing it, or if it's a natural process.
If you've got a source that explains what you're talking about better, feel free to cite it.