...don't read The Phnom Penh Post's Police Blotter much. Otherwise, they'd know that the most dangerous place to be in all of Cambodia is "on a motorbike". Seriously, it's crazy stuff. Watch out for people wielding axes over there, too. Yikes!
And who can forget (actually, probably quite a few of you, it was a while ago) the Spin article Dibbell did many years ago (Late 80's? Early 90's?) on "hackers", where he endeared himself to the entire community by using everyone's real handles? =)
...in House or Senate voting, it seems to me that there's one clear-cut answer:
Run for office, and win.
For those who don't have the time, the means, or the inclination to seek public office, there are other options:
I'd definitely continue to let the folks who have been elected know how you feel, by any/all the ways discussed in this thread.
However, if you don't feel like you're getting the results you'd like from those in power, seek out a political party that DOES agree with your views on the issues you care about, and support them wholeheartedly. Vote for them in even the smallest local elections. Volunteer your time to them if possible. Talk about them to your friends (word of mouth still works surprisingly well, and it doesn't cost more than your time does). And, yeah, contribute to their campaign funds if you can afford to. Spend 5 minutes of time a day that you spend trying to get "FP!" doing something to support the party of your choice. Get involved in the legislative process, while you still can.
My party of choice, if you're curious: these folks. Your mileage may vary, though. Do some research, and find the people who you feel best represent you and your views. Don't be so defeatist about this stuff. There is still time to make a difference, if not on the Anti-Terrorism and Encryption bills (to cite some recent, oft-discussed examples), then on something else that matters to you.
There are a lot of smart, resourceful people who read Slashdot. You guys and gals *can* make a difference.
Give him about 6 months. Once his people figure out that one of the main chips is only about 80% complete, he's gonna be PISSED! He'll be liquidating them at Iraqi Big Lots and the like, just like we'll be doing here. =)
He could've at least started stockpiling Dreamcasts. Then, he'd be able to play Chu Chu Rocket against infidel dogs all over the world, via the onboard modem!:D
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...don't read The Phnom Penh Post's Police Blotter much. Otherwise, they'd know that the most dangerous place to be in all of Cambodia is "on a motorbike". Seriously, it's crazy stuff. Watch out for people wielding axes over there, too. Yikes!
And who can forget (actually, probably quite a few of you, it was a while ago) the Spin article Dibbell did many years ago (Late 80's? Early 90's?) on "hackers", where he endeared himself to the entire community by using everyone's real handles? =)
When 100,000 people are on #gothasfsck on EFNet, THAT'LL be news. :D
...in House or Senate voting, it seems to me that there's one clear-cut answer:
Run for office, and win.
For those who don't have the time, the means, or the inclination to seek public office, there are other options:
I'd definitely continue to let the folks who have been elected know how you feel, by any/all the ways discussed in this thread.
However, if you don't feel like you're getting the results you'd like from those in power, seek out a political party that DOES agree with your views on the issues you care about, and support them wholeheartedly. Vote for them in even the smallest local elections. Volunteer your time to them if possible. Talk about them to your friends (word of mouth still works surprisingly well, and it doesn't cost more than your time does). And, yeah, contribute to their campaign funds if you can afford to. Spend 5 minutes of time a day that you spend trying to get "FP!" doing something to support the party of your choice. Get involved in the legislative process, while you still can.
My party of choice, if you're curious: these folks. Your mileage may vary, though. Do some research, and find the people who you feel best represent you and your views. Don't be so defeatist about this stuff. There is still time to make a difference, if not on the Anti-Terrorism and Encryption bills (to cite some recent, oft-discussed examples), then on something else that matters to you.
There are a lot of smart, resourceful people who read Slashdot. You guys and gals *can* make a difference.
Actually, I kinda want a cube. They're foxy, and it'd fit in nicely with my old video game stuff (while at the same time actually being USEFUL.)
He could've at least started stockpiling Dreamcasts. Then, he'd be able to play Chu Chu Rocket against infidel dogs all over the world, via the onboard modem! :D