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  1. 'Net Neutrality-like' Gov shelved FM for 20+ yrs on Norway Becomes First Country To Switch Off FM Radio (thelocal.no) · · Score: -1, Troll

    Hey BeauHD. Since you love Net Neutrality so much, did you know that FM radio got shelved for over 20 years because the Government was successfully lobbied by AM radio stations which didn't want to compete against the better technology? It's a prime example why Net Neutrality needed to be canned.

    But no, to answer my question, of course you didn't.

  2. Re:More pollitics allowed you by your /. censors. on CIA Captured Putin's 'Specific Instructions' To Hack the 2016 Election, Says Report (thedailybeast.com) · · Score: 0

    They have to finish putting up the articles that argue for getting rid of Net Neutrality first.

  3. Capitalism Trumps Bad Law on Lawmakers Are Fighting For Net Neutrality (theverge.com) · · Score: 0

    Is your ISP throttling your traffic from Netflix? Then call and bitch them out! You think they will still do it if 100k people are calling to complain? If they keep doing it, leave them for another company that isn't full of assholes.

    If Dish network lowered the quality of your ESPN from HD to standard def, and told ESPN they have to pay up to broadcast back to HD - would you are one bit about what they told ESPN? NO - you would be calling Dish and bitching them out to fix your HD quality or you would leave for another company. This is no different.

    And don't give me BS about only one provider in your area. Thats exactly what leads to more providers coming in - the appeal of offering a better service.

    Capitalism works, this law was nothing more than Liberals wanting to control free speech.

  4. So everyone in the world buys Hyundai Accents. Got it.

  5. The true cost of production of a gas engine, fuel tank, fuel filter, etc isn't factored in either.

  6. Is ~600 miles farther in your country than in Norway?

  7. Re: Corrects its own headline in the third sentenc on Electric Cars Are Already Cheaper To Own and Run Than Petrol Or Diesel, Says Study (theguardian.com) · · Score: 1

    That was a fantastic read, thanks.

  8. Re:Did I understand this right? on UCLA Researchers Use Solar To Create and Store Hydrogen (phys.org) · · Score: 1

    You'll get a 2nd one for FREE! (justpayseparateshippingandhandling)

  9. You cant stop or reverse time on Scientists Have Mathematical Proof That It's Impossible To Stop Aging (sciencealert.com) · · Score: 1

    Mathematical proof you can't stop aging. Can I post it in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences?

  10. Rename everyone to 'Lannister' on More Millennials Would Give Up Voting Than Texting (nypost.com) · · Score: 1

    and we won't have this problem.

    Dirk Lannister out.

  11. 20-30% more efficient = ? on Mazda Announces Breakthrough In Long-Coveted Engine Technology (reuters.com) · · Score: 1

    I noticed it doesn't say 20-30% better MPG, just more efficient than current engines. But what does that mean for actual MPG? I have a 2010 Mazda 3, it gets 23mpg around town (ie, daily traffic).

  12. Re:So what on Game of Thrones Hackers Demand Ransom (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    That 'mediocre ass-time video' had 10.1 million viewers last episode. You may not think it is, but it's kind of a big deal.

  13. He may have lifted too much from the articles, but it did set the stage for his delivery.

  14. Isn't solar a better solution here? on Elon Musk Promises World's Biggest Lithium Ion Battery To Australia (cnn.com) · · Score: 1

    "South Australia's population of 1.7 million people suffer regular power cuts and energy shortages. In September, much of the state was left without power after a storm damaged crucial transmission lines. Another major blackout happened in February after an unexpected spike in demand due to a heat wave."

    Seem to me solar would be a much better solution than a battery center. Solar on houses, businesses, and strategically placed solar farms. If 1.7 million regularly suffer power cuts and energy shortages I think I'd solve that first.

  15. Would is surprise you to learn that the President can't obstruct justice? And that he can fire Comey for any reason whatsoever, including the Russia investigation? It's in this little document called the Constitution. It gives him that power. He can flat out tell Comey "I'm pardoning Flynn, end the investigation immediately. Oh and you're fired because I read a report you're scared of me and hid in the curtains to avoid me. Now get out of my office you sniveling little kid." and he would be legally allowed to do it.

    Who's dumb again?

  16. For the last time, the President can't obstruct justice. He can flat out tell Comey he's pardoning Flynn and to take the investigation and shove it. He has that power granted in our constitution. And you might want to read up on watergate.

  17. Re:MightyMartain committing libel? on Former FBI Director Admitted He Was the Source Of At Least One Leak To the Press (theoutline.com) · · Score: 1

    In our world? The President CANT obstruct justice, how is it you Democrats can't understand that. He can TELL Comey to drop the investigation and that would be within his legal right granted in our constitution. And guess what? He can fire him for whatever reason he wants! Because, again, he has that granted authority in our Constitution. He can fire him because he doesn't like the smell of his shampoo!

  18. Re:How was this not already common knowledge? on Former FBI Director Admitted He Was the Source Of At Least One Leak To the Press (theoutline.com) · · Score: 1

    Of what? They have nothing to investigate him for.

  19. Re:Need to get cooler looking electric cars on Electric Vehicles Have Another Record Year, Reaching 2 Million Cars In 2016 (iea.org) · · Score: 4, Informative

    FYI it's up to 53 miles now in the new version.

  20. The treaty was bad to begin with on Trump Misunderstood MIT Climate Research, University Officials Say (reuters.com) · · Score: 0, Troll

    It was never ratified through congress because Obama knew even democrats wouldn't vote for it. So bravo Trump! Keep up the good work of ripping up Obamas failed agenda!

  21. Mental picture from the movie 'Airplane' on British Airways IT Outage Caused By Contractor Who Accidentally Switched off Power (independent.ie) · · Score: 2

    of Johnny unplugging the extension cord from the wall and the lights on the runway going out. "Just kidding!"

    https://datacenteroverlords.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/airplane.jpg

  22. Re:Impeachment is unlikely on Trump Is Pulling US Out of Paris Climate Deal: Sources (axios.com) · · Score: 1

    The popular vote wasn't something to 'win'. Try again.

  23. Re: I don't like this trend on 61 Mayors Commit To Adopt, Honor and Uphold Paris Climate Accord After US Pulls Out (curbed.com) · · Score: 1

    It's amazing how fast the left can switch blame.

  24. Re:That makes him about 1 for 10,000 so far? on Trump Announces US Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord (reuters.com) · · Score: 1

    You keep right on thinking that. Maybe you should watch something beyond liberal media.

  25. An anonymous reader writes: on Hackers Have Targeted Both the Trump Organization And Democrat Election Data (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    That's the most fitting part of this entire news post.