Isn't Linuxberg kinda like this? Tons of mirrors, broken into categories, etc. I know freshmeat is kind of like it, but as someone said, most of the time it's just a reference, b/c the web site or ftp area is down. But I would think that they've already got the idea down.
So, if time doesn't exist, then can I say I worked more hours for MSU than 29? And when they question it, point them to this? Also, does math exist. I would think that if time doesn't exist then many areas of mathematics do not exist either. Especially those damn story problems. Anyway, I agree with the one poster who said that time doesn't exist, but the IDEA of time does. That's my thoughts on the subject.
heh, yeah what you said was pretty funny (honestly) in a sarcastic way. but in general, if you just look at what's said there on the main page, it sounds kinda like one of those digital pets. but i know if you read the article, it's much more detailed:)
I see all these people talking about how they hate Katz's writing (style) blah, blah, blah. While he may not be a geek himself, I noticed that he covers the high school aged people he's writing (mostly) about very well. I myself am a Junior in college, so it doesn't affect me all that much. But just think about if you were their age, then maybe you wouldn't hate him so much.
Anyway, some of these suggestions are rather lame, like the whole take a geek to a movie day?! How bout, just take a "shapable, formable, don't let him/her see that, young mind" to a movie day, to let them see what they are missing out on.
Picketing would always be a good grassroots way to go about it, and I'd consider doing something like that, except I go to MSU, and you know how that'd wind up?! In riots!:(
Downloading the movie isn't that bad either. Because first of all, the movie theaters don't own the rights to the movie, they just have the privilege to make some money off of it, and show it. Second of all, these large corporations own us any damn way. I don't care how much you protest that, the only way no one is owned is if they do everything, EVERYTHING for themselves. And even then you have to get natural resources, in which case the earth would own you. And doesn't the government pirate us everyday of our lives? Look at ECHELON for fucks sake. They aren't paying me to use me. Shit. That's just the way it works. And anyone who thinks this still isn't good enough, look at it this way. No one owns anything anyway. Property is theft. Once you die, it's not yours any more.
And fuck that copyright crap that your gonna throw in my face. The egytpians never had copyright, the latin speakers never had copyright...it's just a pretentious lie created by the people in power. End of story.
The problem is convenience. Too many people all over the world are willing to give up more and more of their freedom just so things may be a little be easier. Sure, it'd be great to have just ONE card for everything, but I'm not willing to do it. We have hardly any freedom left in America, and I'm doing what I can to keep mine.
First of all, read what he has to say about these National ID Cards:
"Please be alert to misinformation regarding section 656(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, a law passed by overwhelming majorities in both houses of Congress. Some claim that section 656(b) creates a "national ID card" and attempt to link the provision with various far-fetched conspiracies involving the federal government.
I do not support a national ID card and don't know anyone who does. I do support reasonable measures that prevent aliens from using fraudulent documents to obtain jobs and government benefits."
Then take a look at his web page's title on it.
"National ID Card? Not!"
He sounds very lost, first he wants it, then he says he doesn't support it. Then he wants to keep out illegal aliens, blah blah blah. The FBI says Raphael Ramirez had 4 SSN's, blah blah, this will help prevent that. Blah blah. How man miniorities are serial killers? Really? Hardly any. Sure immigrants commit crimes, but serial killers? That's left for the whites. Sheesh.
It won't be that much different? Well sure, it's just like putting bar codes on your forehead. Geez us! Get a frickin' clue. And how exactly is this going to stop illegal immigration? People are still going to get in the country. And, since this stuff will most likely be digital or magnetic. All you have to say is that the little tiny IC's broke, or that you put your license under the magnet on your fridge. And let's not forget about the issue of privacy. If this did go through, it's quite possible that they will have a standard "reader" for the card, and someone could get a hold of it, and get a hold of your card, thus getting access to your personal information.
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Isn't Linuxberg kinda like this? Tons of mirrors, broken into categories, etc. I know freshmeat is kind of like it, but as someone said, most of the time it's just a reference, b/c the web site or ftp area is down. But I would think that they've already got the idea down.
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So, if time doesn't exist, then can I say I worked more hours for MSU than 29? And when they question it, point them to this? Also, does math exist. I would think that if time doesn't exist then many areas of mathematics do not exist either. Especially those damn story problems. Anyway, I agree with the one poster who said that time doesn't exist, but the IDEA of time does. That's my thoughts on the subject.
./brm
heh, yeah what you said was pretty funny (honestly) in a sarcastic way. but in general, if you just look at what's said there on the main page, it sounds kinda like one of those digital pets. but i know if you read the article, it's much more detailed :)
./brm
see subject.
Illiad, do you leave your Num Lock:
a.) On?
b.) Off?
c.) Don't Care?
d.) This poll sucks?
./brm
I see all these people talking about how they hate Katz's writing (style) blah, blah, blah. While he may not be a geek himself, I noticed that he covers the high school aged people he's writing (mostly) about very well. I myself am a Junior in college, so it doesn't affect me all that much. But just think about if you were their age, then maybe you wouldn't hate him so much.
:(
Anyway, some of these suggestions are rather lame, like the whole take a geek to a movie day?! How bout, just take a "shapable, formable, don't let him/her see that, young mind" to a movie day, to let them see what they are missing out on.
Picketing would always be a good grassroots way to go about it, and I'd consider doing something like that, except I go to MSU, and you know how that'd wind up?! In riots!
Downloading the movie isn't that bad either. Because first of all, the movie theaters don't own the rights to the movie, they just have the privilege to make some money off of it, and show it. Second of all, these large corporations own us any damn way. I don't care how much you protest that, the only way no one is owned is if they do everything, EVERYTHING for themselves. And even then you have to get natural resources, in which case the earth would own you. And doesn't the government pirate us everyday of our lives? Look at ECHELON for fucks sake. They aren't paying me to use me. Shit. That's just the way it works. And anyone who thinks this still isn't good enough, look at it this way. No one owns anything anyway. Property is theft. Once you die, it's not yours any more.
And fuck that copyright crap that your gonna throw in my face. The egytpians never had copyright, the latin speakers never had copyright...it's just a pretentious lie created by the people in power. End of story.
./brm
The problem is convenience. Too many people all over the world are willing to give up more and more of their freedom just so things may be a little be easier. Sure, it'd be great to have just ONE card for everything, but I'm not willing to do it. We have hardly any freedom left in America, and I'm doing what I can to keep mine.
./brm
And this is why:
First of all, read what he has to say about these National ID Cards:
Then take a look at his web page's title on it.
"National ID Card? Not!"
He sounds very lost, first he wants it, then he says he doesn't support it. Then he wants to keep out illegal aliens, blah blah blah. The FBI says Raphael Ramirez had 4 SSN's, blah blah, this will help prevent that. Blah blah. How man miniorities are serial killers? Really? Hardly any. Sure immigrants commit crimes, but serial killers? That's left for the whites. Sheesh.
You can see Lamar Smith's page at http://www.house.gov/lamarsmith/idcardhtm.htm
./brm
It won't be that much different? Well sure, it's just like putting bar codes on your forehead. Geez us! Get a frickin' clue. And how exactly is this going to stop illegal immigration? People are still going to get in the country. And, since this stuff will most likely be digital or magnetic. All you have to say is that the little tiny IC's broke, or that you put your license under the magnet on your fridge. And let's not forget about the issue of privacy. If this did go through, it's quite possible that they will have a standard "reader" for the card, and someone could get a hold of it, and get a hold of your card, thus getting access to your personal information.
That's just my two cents.
./brm