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Re: The Rule of Law

Bollocks, whilst the chips have been stacked over the last 100 years against 3rd party candidates it is not impossible but America, like most modern democratic societies these days, lack the desire or will to overturn the status quo by forcing the issue.

Everywhere you look there is division, purposefully created by manipulation of the media, (and no not by some conspiracy theorist cabal of people manipulating the media in a coordinated fashion but by by the very nature of information overload at every media source), that ensures a united focus on 3rd party candidates could never be achieved.

NB: That is not to say that the media are the sole contributors to divided opinion but they certainly do exacerbate the issue...

That division of popular opinion is the sole reason the two party system will continue to lead the day

Re: Duh

Actually you will find the majority of women are quite adept at gauging size through trousers, jeans etc I suppose only the really baggiest trousers would be the ones that are difficult to gauge from.

Re: I cannot believe....

that's why they swapped dubayh's PC for a microwave oven with a keyboard and mouse taped to the side! he can't be trusted with anything more technical ( i hear they also had to unplug the microwave as he even made that insecure!)

Re: Darksiders, Homefront and Saint's Row versus Zelda, Battlefield 3 and Grand Theft Auto

Nail & head on this, I would say:

"Quite possibly THQ failed BECAUSE they attempted originality and the public, broadly speaking, didn't want it."

Kids have been raised on FPS (yes i am generalising but just take a look at the games most teenagers-20's flock to) and whilst GTA and the like also get played it is damn difficult to bring originality into the gaming genre these days..

I am hoping MS & Sony can bring a closer collaboration of the console and PC with their new consoles which may give the gaming industry a broader scope in which to inject originality (although how that could be possible I admit i would not have the first clue..).

Re: Still waiting for my signup confirmation email...

Same here, I do appreciate that due to a heavy load, first day, it would be bad but lets face it its not exactly Glastonbury tickets he is selling and a user registration/automated email setup shouldn't put too much load on the system..

You could potentially excuse a newbie company for doing this but someone with K.Com's (supposed?) knowledge of the net etc? inexcusable if you ask me..

Bank security

And a fixed line between the 2 endpoints, I have had a hand in setting up a few SWIFT links with the old hardware encryptors on them and whilst you may have been able to see passwords go in via the entry points in cleartext those encyptors and the fixed lines (as well as the ambiguous message formatting) meant it was extremely challenging to intercept.

Re: Can anyone estimate....

regarding the following:

"As to how messed up Apple's maps are, I suppose it depends on where you are and how much you want to believe the media hyperbole"

Whilst i am not a staunch supporter of any specific company (I just buy or use a product i believe is of quality for me), i also conversely don't typically jump on the bandwagon if said company cocks up but I have to say the Apple maps product is fairly dire and made me look like a complete numpty (not hard I know) the other day.

I had travelled to a city the other day that i am not overly familiar with and needed to get to a meeting, looked at the map on my iPhone which stated there was a train station there. So went in to the info office and asked the guy what line i should take to get to the station. He was looking at me blankly so i repeated the question slowed my words down and increased pitch, as you do, to which he replied "Sorry mate they knocked that station and building down about 3 years ago."

Whoopsie, did I feel like an idiot.

In summary from my limited usage I concur with the media, its shite.

Re: I know I'm clutching at straws but..

"So, what you actually mean is you unquestioningly believe TPB" nope, I was being sarcastic without applying a tag..

I believe someone posted the other day that if you have to tag sarcasm, well you aren't doing it right ;)

I posted anon because the shoe, I mean mask, seemed to fit.

Re: Assange is my enemy and it's great that my government has declared him "enemy of the state"

"I hope they nuke Assange myself and whoever harbors him at the time or stays around those who do"

So are you saying you want to be nuked as well? .

Re: Ahhh, the ACT...

as well as:

"The Australian Capital Territory introduced a civil penalty system for the possession of ‘small amounts’ of cannabis in 1993. If someone is caught with up to two non-hydroponic cannabis plants, or up to 25 grams of marijuana (cannabis plant material), they receive a $100 fine with 60 days to expiate (pay the fine) instead of a criminal charge. Instead of paying the fine, the person may choose to attend a drug assessment and treatment program."

Ahhh yes the seat of Australian government

Re: Freedom for the corporations

"It seems today that freedom is now reserved privilege for corporations, the super-rich and politicians. "

Nothing new there unfortunately old bean, think the Maya(n) priests kicked this off although back then not being part of the elitist super priests or one of their calendar flunky's meant your heart was being ripped out, at least we just have servers removed now etc,

Lets call that progress at least :)

Re: Bah!

Etch-a-Sketch?

ok I'll grab my coat too...

Re: so what?

Add to that the Carbon Tax which will be feed downstream to consumers and Queenslanders are royally f'ed. My folks spent quite a bit of cash on getting their panels in place and whilst they initially noticed a downward trend on their leccy bill it has of late moved back up to pre-panel figures.

Combine all of the above with the terrible outlay of costs in other areas that the previous QLD govt have made (desalination plant anyone?) then I am not overly surprised that the state govt have had their credit rating downgraded, its just a shame that the only way they can see to crawl themselves out of this hole is by screwing the populace but admitedlly that is the default position of any Aussie govt state or federal..

Re: On the bright side ...

yeah i can just see it now!

Mr Mars Alien 1 says to Alien 2:

" I say we take off and nuke the entire planet from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."

Alien 2's response: "Fuckin' A!"

Re: police concept of innocence

"There's no problem with the police assuming that everyone is guilty. In a sense,"

Appreciate that you were making a point and not being literal and whilst i also appreciate that in reality it is more true than I like to believe it is dangerous for Joe public to be content with this, all the continual constraints being placed on our lives and add this to the mix!

I do cringe when I envisage our future, so many books and movies over the last 60 odd years have put forward a world of control "for our safety" it would certainly appear we are well on our way towards those that it makes me "think of of the children"..

Re: Proper efficent management techniques

Pure genius, a report needs to be drawn up and sent through to the Sec of Def immediately!

Just think of how much money they will save..

Re: Been done already

That's only because she is lying in wait until you are married! I say keep this comment for posterity's sake and review it after being married for 10 years..

yep i'll grab me coat.