I suppose the person who downmodded the parent is not aware of a few key facts:
-The Bali Nine got busted where and when they did because the Australian Federal Police tipped off the Indonesian authorities.
-The AFP did this knowing full well that at least some of the Nine would face the death penalty there.
-Had the AFP waited to apprehend Chang & Co. upon their arrival in Australia, the latter might all be serving long prison terms today, but would still be alive.
-In effect, the Australian authorities circumvented that country's lack of a death penalty by using the Indonesians as executioners.
Feeling a bit different now about what cyborg_monkey said? I would hope so.
I carry ~$500,000 worth of unrestricted personal liability coverage as part of my homeowner's policy, which runs me ~$500 a year total. (Amounts converted from SEK.)
Well, if it walks like a taxicab and talks like a taxicab, how is it not a taxicab? Because you signal it with a hep and cool app instead of making a phone call?
It's not a taxicab because it actually shows up when you call one.
I keep seeing people making this exact same quip without providing any evidence that there is any such guarantee. "I think I sound clever" and "They have an app" don't count.
I would equate "going forward" with "henceforth" or "from now on", that is, starting with the present moment and extending into the foreseeable future, possibly permanently, but at least until some future event mandates a change. "In the future" doesn't necessarily provide a starting point (IMO) other than "sometime later than now", and is even less precise regarding continuity or durability.
Some of us visit other places and try to learn something from the peoples and cultures we encounter there. Some of us spend their days in their mothers' basements cursing those who aren't afraid to emerge.
If you really want to stop the theft of art and music, why not start with the megacorporate audio/video recording combines who profit from the monetisation of culture and the destruction of the public domain?
He did say, "my old roommate", which could be taken to mean he doesn't have one any longer. And one might have a roommate for any numbers of reasons. Not that any of this makes me any more inclined to believe him, just that you seem to pick an odd point to dwell upon.
Your reasoning is also highly suspect, as it rests on the completely unwarranted assumption that corporate leaders act on the collective will of their employees, or even of their shareholders.
That works only when you conveniently exclude those with entirely rational concerns about nuclear power by labelling anyone with such concerns "irrational".
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Well, just so you know... I visited Guangzhou last week, and left there at roughly EOB on 30 April.
Put that little logical capsule in your Nespresso and see what gets poured into your mug.
I have mod points, but Slashdot has no "-1, Full Retard", so I'm posting instead.
Also from the BBC: China says no to amateur weathermen: "You may not be able to control the weather - but you can control the forecasts.".
Sounds like you haven't a clue as to what rsilvergun was talking about.
I think that depends on whether you're using the Chop, Mince, or Purée setting.
I suppose the person who downmodded the parent is not aware of a few key facts:
-The Bali Nine got busted where and when they did because the Australian Federal Police tipped off the Indonesian authorities.
-The AFP did this knowing full well that at least some of the Nine would face the death penalty there.
-Had the AFP waited to apprehend Chang & Co. upon their arrival in Australia, the latter might all be serving long prison terms today, but would still be alive.
-In effect, the Australian authorities circumvented that country's lack of a death penalty by using the Indonesians as executioners.
Feeling a bit different now about what cyborg_monkey said? I would hope so.
No! Death to all fanatics!
I carry ~$500,000 worth of unrestricted personal liability coverage as part of my homeowner's policy, which runs me ~$500 a year total. (Amounts converted from SEK.)
Well, if it walks like a taxicab and talks like a taxicab, how is it not a taxicab? Because you signal it with a hep and cool app instead of making a phone call?
It's not a taxicab because it actually shows up when you call one.
I keep seeing people making this exact same quip without providing any evidence that there is any such guarantee. "I think I sound clever" and "They have an app" don't count.
You really don't grok that "liabilty" thing, do you?
Why should anyone surprised, given the industry's deep pockets and demonstrated penchant for bribery?
IMNSHO anyone "surprised" by this outcome is naïve.
Disclaimer: Not yet had coffee this morning.
I would equate "going forward" with "henceforth" or "from now on", that is, starting with the present moment and extending into the foreseeable future, possibly permanently, but at least until some future event mandates a change. "In the future" doesn't necessarily provide a starting point (IMO) other than "sometime later than now", and is even less precise regarding continuity or durability.
So I think you and I are in agreement.
Now... about that coffee...
Uh, what? Last I heard, state and local governments must also abide by the US Constitution.
"Going forward" is not quite the same as "in the future", yes.
(I've been writing professionally almost as long as SK, and have a lower UID. Make of that what you will.)
All the Uber users, of course!
look: to turn one's attention to; to search
see: to sense with the eyes; to perceive; to understand
"What do you see when you look at the Mona Lisa?"
I am pretty sure that I do not match any of the stereotypes which any of you wish to ascribe to me.
Some of us visit other places and try to learn something from the peoples and cultures we encounter there. Some of us spend their days in their mothers' basements cursing those who aren't afraid to emerge.
Do I get any points for wearing a purple shirt whilst walking around downtown Sydney on ANZAC Day?
If you really want to stop the theft of art and music, why not start with the megacorporate audio/video recording combines who profit from the monetisation of culture and the destruction of the public domain?
He did say, "my old roommate", which could be taken to mean he doesn't have one any longer. And one might have a roommate for any numbers of reasons. Not that any of this makes me any more inclined to believe him, just that you seem to pick an odd point to dwell upon.
The classic phrase is "film at 11".
Your reasoning is also highly suspect, as it rests on the completely unwarranted assumption that corporate leaders act on the collective will of their employees, or even of their shareholders.
At one time, there were no secret courts in the USA. And we see what happened to that.
Just something to think about.
That works only when you conveniently exclude those with entirely rational concerns about nuclear power by labelling anyone with such concerns "irrational".