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  1. Re:That does it! on Did Kerry Use a Cheat Sheet? · · Score: 1

    Out of curiosity, what are some examples of Republican's not following anti-trust and anti-monopoly laws?

  2. Re:Burden of proof on White House Lied About Iraq Nuclear Programs · · Score: 1

    As long as any country other than the US and DPRK is at the table, the result will be the same: the DPRK will refuse to cooperate ad nauseum. It doesn't matter if the others aren't participating or even "officially there." Don't get me wrong though, I still don't think bi-lateral talks will work, we NEED to keep the other countries involved and just slowly and passively wear down the DPRK. The situation isn't going to get worse unless we push too hard, even if Kim "compensates for something" by testing a nuke.

  3. Re:Burden of proof on White House Lied About Iraq Nuclear Programs · · Score: 1
    I do mostly agree with you on the presence of the bomb; they most likely have it, or will very soon. However, I do disagree with your statement that he requires constant pressure. In this particular case, neither side will ever start anything unless pushed too hard. It's a classic case of mutually assured destruction. Kim may not be able to do much to the US, but he can absolutely decimate South Korea and Japan, and because of that, we won't start it. Kim won't start either, because he know's he'll lose the world's largest collection of Daffy Duck memorabilia, and all the power he has there. The US leaders know this very well, and as such are going to be very careful about pushing him. Kim's just looking for attention, we shouldn't give it to him.

    Also remember, Kerry's desired approach there is bi-lateral talks between the US and DPRK. Given that South Korea and Japan are the DPRK's most likely targets, they need to be involved. China also needs to be involved; after all, Kim is their hand-puppet to some degree. Russia doesn't have too much need to be there except for their proximity, but they were a major nuclear power at one time, so they can provide some pretty good insight.

  4. Re:Burden of proof on White House Lied About Iraq Nuclear Programs · · Score: 1
    Did we find any WMDs?

    How about the ones he USED ON HIS OWN PEOPLE? Yes, chemical weapons are WMDs.

    I think you do not have the ability to think critically

    And you appear to be unable to form any coherent thought other than an ad hominem attack, and that wasn't very coherent either.

  5. Re:Burden of proof on White House Lied About Iraq Nuclear Programs · · Score: 1

    It's not Bush's fault that they MIGHT have one (many people forget that it's not definate.) If Clinton hadn't bent over and taken it up the ass for them in 1994, we wouldn't be any near this current problem. Beside, even if they don't have one and are no where close to getting one, they are still a VERY difficult enemy.

  6. Re:Burden of proof on White House Lied About Iraq Nuclear Programs · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    ...we clearly hadn't exhausted all of our options.

    What options did we not exhaust? And don't say inspections, we tried that for OVER A DECADE and it wasn't working. When diplomacy fails, you can't just try it again, you have to move on to different options.

  7. Re:Moderators on drugs? on Does Your LCD Play Catch-Up To Your Mouse? · · Score: 1

    Yeah, I'm aware of the response time issue, but the parent to my post made it sound like all LCDs had that problem. Or maybe I inferred more than I should have.

    In my experience though, a slow response time caused a mouse trail that was harder to follow, but I could see it doing what you're talking about too, given enough cursor speed. I'll have to try it on an old laptop at work tomorrow.

  8. Re:Moderators on drugs? on Does Your LCD Play Catch-Up To Your Mouse? · · Score: 1
    This is also why your mouse cursor disappears when in motion when using an LCD display.

    What the hell are you talking about? If I whip my cursor across the screen on my laptop as fast as I can, I can see it the whole time.

  9. Re:As long as Clippy exists... on Anatomy Of A Bug In Microsoft Office · · Score: 1
    There is no sign of any office assistant in 2003.

    Try this: Help > Show the Office Assistant

    You really should try knowing what you're talking about before you post. It's pretty fun.

  10. Re:How Fast? on AlphaGrip's 3D Keyboard Ready For Pre-Orders · · Score: 1

    He basically used the index and middle finger, and occasionally (maybe once a minute) used his ring fingers. and he didn't just glance at the keyboard, he stared at it.

  11. Re:How Fast? on AlphaGrip's 3D Keyboard Ready For Pre-Orders · · Score: 2, Informative

    I have personally witnessed a friend get 90 WPM, 100% accuracy, with a modified hunt and peck.

  12. Re:my ideas on Building a Better Office · · Score: 1

    Where in Cincy?

  13. Re:Awwww fsck on Feds to Open BlackBoxVoting User Logs? · · Score: 0, Troll
    The warrant isn't a blank check...

    True, but the bribe was.

  14. Re:oh the conspiracies.... on iPod Mini Design Flaw? · · Score: 1
    ...one Faraday Cage is as good as another.

    That's exactly what they want you to believe. I'm even wondering about the tin foil.

  15. Re:On a more serious note, this extension is GREAT on Firefox Extension Lets You Pick the Name · · Score: 1

    That's interesting, I just changed my pin on verizonwireless.com with Firefox. Or maybe I was just delusional.

  16. Re:Simple on Nasty New Virus Variants · · Score: 1

    The person who submitted the story was an ass-clown. You have to have the preview pane turned on when you select the message.

  17. Re:useless to me on New Nano-ITX Boards Shown At Cebit · · Score: 1

    You wouldn't even need a game port, there are plenty of joysticks with USB connectors on them. In fact, I'd guess that almost all joysticks are USB now.

  18. Re:What we need before good installers... on Debian Installer Beta 3 Usability Review · · Score: 1

    That's interesting, because I burned a bootable iso to cd with Roxio 5 three weeks ago... by double clicking on the iso file. And I didn't even have to RTFM. Seems to me like maybe you need to get a clue.

  19. Re:never too late... on U.S. Plans Targeted Draft for Computer Personnel · · Score: 1

    I have to do that with the Air Force. Besides, they have you on inactive reserves for 4 years after your enlistment (if you did 4) and those guys get pulled well before a draft. They don't need congressional approval either.

  20. Re:Internet Explorer on Moving from Linux to Windows Desktop? · · Score: 1

    I'm sorry to say it, but if you have that happen to you all the time, then you and the other people you know with this problem are idiots. I've been using windows for years (damn this C&C addiction) and the ONLY time I've had suspicious software installed is the rare occasion when I install Kazaa, and ad-aware takes care of that crap. I've said it for years, and I'll say it again: anyone who gets a bunch of spyware on windows needs to learn how to use a computer.

  21. Re:Tips... on Moving from Linux to Windows Desktop? · · Score: 1

    I think you missed the part where he said #6: Stock up on some local and remote admin exploits so you can help other users enjoy the same preformance "enhanced" workstation as you.

  22. Re:XFree 3.4? on Knoppix 3.3 Update, 3.4 C't Edition Are Out · · Score: 1

    I remember upgrading to 3.4 when it first came out. I was brand new to Linux, and I couldn't get X to work at all. After trying for almost two weeks, I saw a story here on /. about 3.4 being out. I checked the changelog, and there was my video card, listed in the newly supported hardware!

  23. Re:Mirror of the barcode reader file on Decode Your Barcode, Get Your Personal Info · · Score: 1

    Look in the upper left corner of the image in the windows. If there is no printing there, there should be a new window opened with the decoding in it. At least that's the way it worked for me on XP.

  24. Re:CB Receiver on Forgotten Electronics of the 70s and 80s · · Score: 1

    It's also very useful as a radar detector. The truckers will warn each other about cops.

  25. Re:Bottom Line on Feds Want to Tap VoIP · · Score: 1

    No shit, so can a two year old with a $10 computer. He's talking about using 400+ bit SYMMETRIC encryption, using public key (MUCH higher than 768 bit) for the key exchange.