Some people travel to Israel for business. It's actually a technological powerhouse, not some godforsaken desert that many think it is.
So anyone with an iPad would be very interested to know that Israel was stealing these computers at the borders.
Sure, there is some levity about Israel's foreign/domestic policy, but the crux of the matter is that Israel was taking stuff that didn't belong to it in the name of "safety". That's pretty important to anyone who might be affected, don't you think?
Look, I understand that we all think Israel is some kind of paranoid entity that uses its spy network as a primary weapon against its perceived enemies. But that simply isn't at all relevant here.
Israel doesn't turn over confiscated property to Mossad. Mossad can acquire what it needs by itself.
What Israel does do with confiscated property is turn it over to right-wing zealot settlers.
I'm no fan of what Israel does (or perpetuates by not doing) to the Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, but don't try to pin the innocuous confiscation of iPads on some weirdo paranoid delusion about Mossad.
From my research, it's not even the Mona Lisa that is the important painting in that hall. Rather it is the painting on the opposite wall that holds a clue to finding the Sangreal.
So what? So what's next to go! Are Sony going to remove the ability to play blu-ray movies? Are they going to block any games release over a year ago? Are they going to change the firmware to push advertising on your screen while you're gaming? Is the firmware going to demand you have their latest webcam or other add-on attached in order to boot? Sony can do all of that and there's not a damn thing you can do about it. Then again; "so what?"
This seems like such a huge deal when you put it that way, but really... so what? No, so WHAT?
You're going to have to explain this to me. I'm sitting here thinking about this whole Linux disabling and trying to comprehend how important it must be to you all, but I keep coming back to the same question. So what?
You aren't using Linux on your PS3. Yeah, yeah, it's installed and you started it once or twice to show your friends. But come on. You didn't lose a damn thing when all this happened.
So Sony wants to push patches out to you. So what?
A phone that is expensive, sucks, *and* pretentious. I thought I was going to have to go with a lame old Android phone, but man, there's hope for poseurs like me yet!
Clearly it ought to be legal though. Technology changes, and sometimes the old rules don't apply and need to be changed to accommodate the new technology.
Christian eschatology declares that the End Times will see a split of the human race into faithful and the non-believers. The faithful will not take the "Mark of the Beast" and will suffer economically because of it. By rejecting the MotB, they will be excluded from all transactions and be essentially outcasts from the new society.
However, because of their steadfastness, they will not be condemned to hell upon the second coming of Jesus. Those who take the Mark will be torn asunder and cast into the pits of hell.
Many believe that the MotB is or will be something similar to this type of microchip implant. By grafting the mark to a person, any transaction can be monitored and tracked. This is one of the methods of governmental control via the MotB.
This lady was clearly insane. But there are MANY people out there who believe in exactly what I wrote above. These are your neighbors, Americans.
I find it ironic that the "prophet" Mohammed is treated with more respect and reverence by Muslims who treat human life as superfluous than the "Messiah" Jesus is treated by his followers.
Revelations 3:15-16 calls these followers "lukewarm" and God will spit them out of his mouth on judgement day.
I understand the equations, and I know why Keynesian policy works. But the result is an inflated economy perched on the precarious supposition that economic growth will continue.
You're right. Hayek's theory would lead to economic shrinkage, but it would shrink back to its natural size (that size being unfortunately unknown until it is reached). And from that position, there would be no need to fear an economic relapse for quite a while because the worst is already past.
No, you clearly don't get it. China is this monstrous COMMUNIST country that survives on slave labor and censorship. Through constant, massive propaganda campaigns, the Chinese government is preparing its citizens for WAR with the West.
They have nuclear weapons, and have been hacking American government networks. They are evil, and should be feared at all cost.
When Microsoft decided that they wanted to limit the number of features in the OS based on how much I was willing to pay them, I changed operating systems. When the Sea Shepherds decided that terrorism was a valid way of combating whaling, I stopped contributing to them. When Hamas decided that war with Israel would broaden their support, I decided to throw my support elsewhere. When Obama decided that the only way out of this depression was massive spending programs, I affiliated myself with a different party.
If a site is not going to treat you with respect and dignity, then take your business elsewhere. A site that measures you in "eyeballs" rather than "contributors" is not something you should be associated with in any way.
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Which delusion?
Mossad as weapon?
Mossad has big budget?
Israel encourages settlers by giving them confiscated land?
I don't think you'll find anything delusional about my post. Maybe you need to consider your own biases.
Here's what you should do. Post a story explaining how Israel's policy of confiscation is perfectly fine.
This is a user-driven site, and if you think that you aren't getting enough balance, it's up to you to provide it.
Some people travel to Israel for business. It's actually a technological powerhouse, not some godforsaken desert that many think it is.
So anyone with an iPad would be very interested to know that Israel was stealing these computers at the borders.
Sure, there is some levity about Israel's foreign/domestic policy, but the crux of the matter is that Israel was taking stuff that didn't belong to it in the name of "safety". That's pretty important to anyone who might be affected, don't you think?
Look, I understand that we all think Israel is some kind of paranoid entity that uses its spy network as a primary weapon against its perceived enemies. But that simply isn't at all relevant here.
Israel doesn't turn over confiscated property to Mossad. Mossad can acquire what it needs by itself.
What Israel does do with confiscated property is turn it over to right-wing zealot settlers.
I'm no fan of what Israel does (or perpetuates by not doing) to the Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, but don't try to pin the innocuous confiscation of iPads on some weirdo paranoid delusion about Mossad.
Policy regarding Palestinians still in effect.
I'm still convinced this was intentional, all the way around.
To be fair, though, you're an ugly bag of mostly water.
You know when a great time to start this kind of study would have been? Maybe a decade ago when people were already complaining of cancers and tumors.
But nope, at that time, when we were using cellular phones with higher output levels than today's, we were pooh poohed as crackpots.
How can we trust that the data gathered now will be relevant for all the cases that will appear due to phones from yesteryear?
Scientists have really dropped the ball on this one.
More likely it's a combination of NYC hubris and the tourist dollar signs flashing before their eyes.
From my research, it's not even the Mona Lisa that is the important painting in that hall. Rather it is the painting on the opposite wall that holds a clue to finding the Sangreal.
So what?
So what's next to go!
Are Sony going to remove the ability to play blu-ray movies? Are they going to block any games release over a year ago? Are they going to change the firmware to push advertising on your screen while you're gaming? Is the firmware going to demand you have their latest webcam or other add-on attached in order to boot? Sony can do all of that and there's not a damn thing you can do about it.
Then again; "so what?"
I don't play video games.
This seems like such a huge deal when you put it that way, but really... so what? No, so WHAT?
You're going to have to explain this to me. I'm sitting here thinking about this whole Linux disabling and trying to comprehend how important it must be to you all, but I keep coming back to the same question. So what?
You aren't using Linux on your PS3. Yeah, yeah, it's installed and you started it once or twice to show your friends. But come on. You didn't lose a damn thing when all this happened.
So Sony wants to push patches out to you. So what?
PAG is long dead. But by all means, tell me more about his "profits".
Stupid Flanders.
I, for one, know what it's like to try to save an entire industry as well.
Before I arrived here as BadAnalogyGuy, I saw Slashdot sinking quickly into an ugly morass of old car analogies.
I try to bring a broader perspective to Slashdot analogy making. And I like to think that I've been successful so far.
It's a tough job, but god knows if left to your own devices, you slashbots would simply keep talking about cars and roads.
I can't believe it. Someone's answered my dreams!
A phone that is expensive, sucks, *and* pretentious. I thought I was going to have to go with a lame old Android phone, but man, there's hope for poseurs like me yet!
I like how the corona kind of circles around and seems to open up the sun as a giant dark hole.
Oh, ew. Gah!
Clearly it ought to be legal though. Technology changes, and sometimes the old rules don't apply and need to be changed to accommodate the new technology.
Case in point: Copyrights
Christian eschatology declares that the End Times will see a split of the human race into faithful and the non-believers. The faithful will not take the "Mark of the Beast" and will suffer economically because of it. By rejecting the MotB, they will be excluded from all transactions and be essentially outcasts from the new society.
However, because of their steadfastness, they will not be condemned to hell upon the second coming of Jesus. Those who take the Mark will be torn asunder and cast into the pits of hell.
Many believe that the MotB is or will be something similar to this type of microchip implant. By grafting the mark to a person, any transaction can be monitored and tracked. This is one of the methods of governmental control via the MotB.
This lady was clearly insane. But there are MANY people out there who believe in exactly what I wrote above. These are your neighbors, Americans.
I find it ironic that the "prophet" Mohammed is treated with more respect and reverence by Muslims who treat human life as superfluous than the "Messiah" Jesus is treated by his followers.
Revelations 3:15-16 calls these followers "lukewarm" and God will spit them out of his mouth on judgement day.
I understand the equations, and I know why Keynesian policy works. But the result is an inflated economy perched on the precarious supposition that economic growth will continue.
You're right. Hayek's theory would lead to economic shrinkage, but it would shrink back to its natural size (that size being unfortunately unknown until it is reached). And from that position, there would be no need to fear an economic relapse for quite a while because the worst is already past.
No, you clearly don't get it. China is this monstrous COMMUNIST country that survives on slave labor and censorship. Through constant, massive propaganda campaigns, the Chinese government is preparing its citizens for WAR with the West.
They have nuclear weapons, and have been hacking American government networks. They are evil, and should be feared at all cost.
Hamas runs several orphanages and public welfare organizations. They accept donations, as do many humanitarian agencies do.
When Microsoft decided that they wanted to limit the number of features in the OS based on how much I was willing to pay them, I changed operating systems.
When the Sea Shepherds decided that terrorism was a valid way of combating whaling, I stopped contributing to them.
When Hamas decided that war with Israel would broaden their support, I decided to throw my support elsewhere.
When Obama decided that the only way out of this depression was massive spending programs, I affiliated myself with a different party.
If a site is not going to treat you with respect and dignity, then take your business elsewhere. A site that measures you in "eyeballs" rather than "contributors" is not something you should be associated with in any way.
And a happy "ching chang chong" to you too, honorable sir!
This post is a thank you for your contribution. It is heartfelt.
Cancer is bad. Implanting cancer into mice is bad for the mice. But it is good for humans.
Because we hate mice.