smokeyj

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by smokeyj 12y ago
> And simply saying that privilege is "unfairly reserved" I meant the promotion of empathy is being unfairly reserved. Empathy is a universally virtuous principle. To preach it at cis white males excludes others from the joys o
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by smokeyj 12y ago
It seems the topic of privilege often arises to promote empathy in some roundabout way. I just think empathy is a good concept that stands without the help of privilege. It's possible that pointing out the disparity in privilege can gu
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by smokeyj 12y ago
Your use of "overcompensate" seems to suggest unequal treatment is necessary for equality. That's a head scratcher. For your example to be relevant, shouldn't the programmer reserve her superb documentation skills for me
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by smokeyj 12y ago
> You are failing to accept the measured fact that people who think they are giving out equal treatment, are mistaken. People who try to be good are sometimes bad. How does that negate the original intent? > Privilege blinds you. Ther
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by smokeyj 12y ago
> then I think you can see where the issue is. Like Goldman Sachs owning a classified service that caters to sex traffickers? Alright feds, let's see some heads roll.
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by smokeyj 12y ago
> Copyright exists to serve the public. I think it largely achieves that goal. Even if it didn't, how would you measure it? There is no measurement to determine that this arbitrary definition of property in fact serves the public m
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by smokeyj 12y ago
Or change the system.. Thanks Naval!
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by smokeyj 12y ago
> There's no reason why anyone needs passion. Is this advice you'd give to your kid?
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> We are advocating for people who may have curiosity to pursue something, but do not for a variety of external, cultural pressures. This strongly resonates with me, but I still fail to see how this becomes a gender issue. Intelligence i
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by smokeyj 12y ago
I think there should be evidence of passion, which typically manifests in a proactive approach to education and experience. Edit. As I think of this more, I feel like we're having two different discussions in parallel. The first, how d
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by smokeyj 12y ago
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recorded_Future Don't worry. Google and the CIA have your back. /duck and covers from incoming thought police
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by smokeyj 12y ago
Not to dismiss the noble courts of sillysaurus, but I'd like to see Ross convicted in the court of law . With due process and all that jazz.
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by smokeyj 12y ago
All good. Regardless I'm interested in reading your position on sexual prohibition. I'll take a closer look later.
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"the idea that Mexico would become a peaceful _utopia_ overnight if only you could buy crystal meth" - Mike_hearn Mike didn't just shift the goal post, he packed it up, shipped it via fedex, and had it smelted.
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by smokeyj 12y ago
A dramatic shift of goalposts would be equating not having your head chopped off with utopia. His argument was not that prohibition wouldn't end immediately, it's that "The Mexican cartels don't only engage in drug rel
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by smokeyj 12y ago
Could you try making a principled argument in favor of prohibition? I haven't seen much evidence to support it.
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Reporters are getting their heads chopped off in Mexico. How about the morality of propping up violent drug cartels?
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by smokeyj 12y ago
Because basement nerd isn't violently murdering anyone. Basement nerd is making a violent drug market civil and non violent.
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by smokeyj 12y ago
I also don't think we should frame discussions in terms of crimes, criminals and justice. It's more like corporately sponsored regulatory code, code violators, and punishment if you're poor or a minority.
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by smokeyj 12y ago
> Is that the story here? As opposed to your mental narrative where the taxi industry represents democracy. Because the public collectively decided they can't handle the freedom of choosing their transportation. Why thank you wise r
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by smokeyj 12y ago
> How do you tell the difference between a shill and someone who actually holds an opposing point of view? Shills make ad hominem attacks they can't back up. Such as the (at the time) top rated comment calling Assange a "nut&qu
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by smokeyj 12y ago
We can agree this thread is full of shills, just possibly not google shills.
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Not to say the unfit are irrational, just that fitness tends to prefers fitness. Glasses signal poor vision and is generally seen as dorky or nerdy. We can expect people not to make fun of those wearing glasses, but we can't expect peo
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> It is unfair to those people that it affects negatively Evolution is unfair to the unfit. What should we do about it?
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by smokeyj 12y ago
> that's tax avoidance, plain and simple. What's wrong with that?
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by smokeyj 12y ago
> That is such an incredibly naive view I'm genuinely interested in what you define "the market" to be, and how you define government, and lastly regulation. Avoid circular references if you can help it. How can you have s
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by smokeyj 12y ago
Some states require you consent to sobriety tests to keep your drivers license. You have the right to remain silent. But they reserve the right to ruin your life.
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Links would be helpful.
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> A form of government that doesn't protect the rights of the minority from the tyranny of the majority concensus is a dangerous thing. Are you implying this is possible without blockchain technology, but impossible with? I can&#x27
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I'd just play the market. Find dirt on CEOs, short their stock and pass the dirt to the media.

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