The term military-industrial complex (MIC) refers to a close and symbiotic relationship between a nation's armed forces, its arms industry, and associated political and commercial interests. In such a system, the military is dependent on industry to supply materiel and other support, while the defense industry depends on government for a steady revenue stream.
the "MIC" or the "iron triangle" refer to an institutionalised collusion among defense contractors (industry), The Pentagon (military), and the United States government (Congress, Executive branch), as a cartel that works against the public interest, whose motivation is profiteering.
OTOH, socialism, more specifically market socialism will bring about a more equitable distribution of property and income, thus benefitting those in society w/limited financial means. Actually was applied (limitedly) in Yugoslavia under Tito.
You have raised some good points. Another area of concern
One thing we are definitely going to do is see whether retired journalists and ex-journalists...
Why the emphasis on former journalists? There are many unknown writers on different blogs who are just as good (if not better) than some journalists today. Riverbend, for example.
Her weblog entries have been collected and published as Baghdad Burning ISBN 0-606-04113-3 (with a foreword by investigative journalist James Ridgeway) and in March 2005 were presented as a dramatic production at the West End Theatre in New York. Her book has recently been shortlisted for the 2006 Samuel Johnson prize...
"Riverbend is a thoughtful writer whose articulate, even poetic, prose packs an emotional punch while exhibiting a journalist's eye for detail." - Jason Zineman, New York Times.
Some users are so p.o.'d due to problems w/98--repeated crashes and malware, were unable to fix their computer themselves, had to take the box in and go w/o a computer for awhile, said the hell w/this crap (especially after that WGA bs earlier), so they boot either linux or ms (learning curve) because they do not want to buy a new box.
(I know of several just in the town where I live.)
Hmmm. You know the blogsphere that can now compete with the big "legitimate" news corps
Some can, not all. It's not just from what particular site it is from, but who wrote it that makes the difference. And on some of the big ones, there is so much on written by the big names that is pure crap, while the really good stuff gets buried. Gotta know who's who.
This one is unbelievable. Unbelievable as in funny/sad. A business nearby using a POS system, and they are always having problems w/it. Heard that they are looking to fill "one of the computer jobs". hmmm
Nothing more. Any position in health care is guaranteed job security, provided the person doing the job doesn't walk off because of all the bullshit they have to put up with. Paperwork, on top of paperwork, for the sole purpose of generating still more paperwork that a person w/some industry cred/certfication has to sign off on. Cut out all of that administrative waste and would the costs of health care drop.
And, another thing, sometimes (possibly even most), IT gets shortchanged, due to the complexities of the multiple parties who have a financial interest in maintaining or decreasing the status quo.
Pay very careful attention to the Conyers report/links to it. Also, there is a lot of info in the online version that was not in the issue that was sold. (I read this the day it was posted, and really dug into it over the course of a few weeks, and it convinced me.) I don't feel like getting into a flame war about this. However I will say there is a hell of a lot that has not come out yet--one reason is the technology and the posibilities of how it happenned is not easily understood by most. (In that respect, it is similar to Net Neutrality.)
It must keep its hands off education, hospitals, roads, power lines, anything but its core functions.
Taking that to its logical extreme, it sounds like you are in favor of eliminating the funding for the following: financial aid for those who want to attend college, research grants to universities/hospitals and private industry for R&D, maintainance of the highways, advances in technology, and are adamantly opposed Net Neutrality, as all will be solved by market forces. The effect would be similar to Social Darwinism.
Sounds like you are one of the few remaining real Republicans. And I mean this as a compiment, as a former Democrat, who is now furious at all the bs that is going on. It's 3rd party now. I know my history, and the equivilant of the Bull Moose Party is desperately needed today. I have had it!
And what do we do when "individuals that will best represent the people, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights at home and abroad" are not on the ballot?
Am faced w/exactly that situation--do I vote for who claims to be the lesser of 2 evils, even though the candidate has every intention of screwing people over? (Heard 2 speeches and I know bullshit when I hear it.) Do I vote 3rd party? Do I not vote out of sheer disgust? Or do I write in my own name and get a few friends to do the same? (To see how the tabulating software really totals the vote.)
And please don't say "Run for office." This district is so fucked up (even at the local level) that is completely impractical.
Same here. And I went to a Catholic High School! Most that I didn't read in High School, I read in college. The few that I didn't are on my reading list now.
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Eisenhower called it.
OTOH, socialism, more specifically market socialism will bring about a more equitable distribution of property and income, thus benefitting those in society w/limited financial means. Actually was applied (limitedly) in Yugoslavia under Tito.
If the paperwork isn't filled out, it didn't happen!
Why the emphasis on former journalists? There are many unknown writers on different blogs who are just as good (if not better) than some journalists today. Riverbend, for example.
Probably thinks that all computers--software and hardware-- are created equal.
(I know of several just in the town where I live.)
Wouldn't suprise me.
Some can, not all. It's not just from what particular site it is from, but who wrote it that makes the difference. And on some of the big ones, there is so much on written by the big names that is pure crap, while the really good stuff gets buried. Gotta know who's who.
Expecially since an intelligent person can tell the difference.
This one is unbelievable. Unbelievable as in funny/sad. A business nearby using a POS system, and they are always having problems w/it. Heard that they are looking to fill "one of the computer jobs". hmmm
And, another thing, sometimes (possibly even most), IT gets shortchanged, due to the complexities of the multiple parties who have a financial interest in maintaining or decreasing the status quo.
Oh yeah! Time to follow the $$$$ ?
Pay very careful attention to the Conyers report/links to it. Also, there is a lot of info in the online version that was not in the issue that was sold. (I read this the day it was posted, and really dug into it over the course of a few weeks, and it convinced me.) I don't feel like getting into a flame war about this. However I will say there is a hell of a lot that has not come out yet--one reason is the technology and the posibilities of how it happenned is not easily understood by most. (In that respect, it is similar to Net Neutrality.)
Taking that to its logical extreme, it sounds like you are in favor of eliminating the funding for the following: financial aid for those who want to attend college, research grants to universities/hospitals and private industry for R&D, maintainance of the highways, advances in technology, and are adamantly opposed Net Neutrality, as all will be solved by market forces. The effect would be similar to Social Darwinism.
China has MFN status re: trade.
Small government=contract everything out at increased costs, due to the bid process, as opposed to a fixed rate.
And here I thought this one was enough to get those damn things pulled.
Sounds like you are one of the few remaining real Republicans. And I mean this as a compiment, as a former Democrat, who is now furious at all the bs that is going on. It's 3rd party now. I know my history, and the equivilant of the Bull Moose Party is desperately needed today. I have had it!
Now that's an oxymoron. (Like military intelligence.)
Am faced w/exactly that situation--do I vote for who claims to be the lesser of 2 evils, even though the candidate has every intention of screwing people over? (Heard 2 speeches and I know bullshit when I hear it.) Do I vote 3rd party? Do I not vote out of sheer disgust? Or do I write in my own name and get a few friends to do the same? (To see how the tabulating software really totals the vote.)
And please don't say "Run for office." This district is so fucked up (even at the local level) that is completely impractical.
Interesting...
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Another reason for Net Neutrality!
Same here. And I went to a Catholic High School! Most that I didn't read in High School, I read in college. The few that I didn't are on my reading list now.
Seriously, he might as well have added "Sue me!" to the site.
That's something an agency PR person would say!