Because as cynical as I am I have never lost a fundamental hope that somehow, someday humanity will pull itself out of this cultural dark ages we're in, that we are somehow still better than we appear to be, that eventually our greedy self-absorption will wane and be replaced by more altruistic values. Or barring that, if I can somehow help to spark an open revolt, that works too.
So the fact that open source "isn't a magical cure-all" is the reason Linux hasn't taken off and not because of the massive marketing and propaganda mill that is Microsoft actively fighting against it, interesting.
Really? Might want to look into voting irregularities in Ohio in 2004. Documented proof exists that thousands of votes were either altered or outright made up.
Even if there was a complete replacement ready to just drop in, as you say, it still wouldn't happen. Too many politicians are beholden to Diebold and other amoral corps to ever allow it. Money has been spent and they intend to get its worth. Right, justice, and fairness be damned, this is a world of greed.
Exactly. Democracy in this country was bought and sold a long time ago, along with most of our other rights. But considering how little anybody gives a shit, it's no less than we deserve.
they're just fucking with him because he's a douche, they're not "anti-free speech fascists"
you should look up what a fascist actually is instead of just tossing it around because it sounds bad, if anything, Gene fits the bill of a fascist way closer
Yeah, those of the peons who do the actual work. The execs in the upper floors? Bullshit. They'll drive the company into the ground before you pry benefits from their cold, reptilian claws. We've watched it happen many times these past few years.
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Because as cynical as I am I have never lost a fundamental hope that somehow, someday humanity will pull itself out of this cultural dark ages we're in, that we are somehow still better than we appear to be, that eventually our greedy self-absorption will wane and be replaced by more altruistic values. Or barring that, if I can somehow help to spark an open revolt, that works too.
Sounds good in theory, but practically, nothing short of a revolution will effect any real change.
There are viable choices, but they won't get off the ground without some interest, so it becomes a chicken-and-egg problem.
Pick one you think is unbiased, I'm not a mind reader
So the fact that open source "isn't a magical cure-all" is the reason Linux hasn't taken off and not because of the massive marketing and propaganda mill that is Microsoft actively fighting against it, interesting.
Really? Might want to look into voting irregularities in Ohio in 2004. Documented proof exists that thousands of votes were either altered or outright made up.
Even if there was a complete replacement ready to just drop in, as you say, it still wouldn't happen. Too many politicians are beholden to Diebold and other amoral corps to ever allow it. Money has been spent and they intend to get its worth. Right, justice, and fairness be damned, this is a world of greed.
Exactly. Democracy in this country was bought and sold a long time ago, along with most of our other rights. But considering how little anybody gives a shit, it's no less than we deserve.
Believe it or not there are more people in the world who don't know this Glenn Beck than people who do.
yes, and I envy them for it
you should look up what a fascist actually is instead of just tossing it around because it sounds bad, if anything, Gene fits the bill of a fascist way closer
why aren't Motley Crue dead? the ones that SHOULD die never do
dude, I can't wait for that day, but I'll believe it when I see it
ok, glenn beck, rope it in will ya?
reasonable people aren't allowed in the legal system, the whole fucking thing would collapse
Employee benefits are usually sacrificed first.
Yeah, those of the peons who do the actual work. The execs in the upper floors? Bullshit. They'll drive the company into the ground before you pry benefits from their cold, reptilian claws. We've watched it happen many times these past few years.
go get a job, dickhead
what book?
what what?
it'll become clear when people are taking corporate oaths of loyalty, pledging allegiance to the logo
and that's why the best news program on tv is a fucking comedy show, they don't hide it
but can you noun a verb?
you're too late
what's a muffet?
I can't understand how this got past the examiners !
you've never worked a government job, have you?
hopefully it really is
Why would we expect a rate of something to be constant?