smokeyj

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by smokeyj 13y ago
> The best possible thing that could happen NSA to be pared back to its only legitimate function, military intelligence. When describing the functions of government, legitimacy is irrelevant. Besides being immeasurable, it's typica
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by smokeyj 13y ago
> CL has transformed a billion dollar business into a million dollar business of which it (as a company) is the sole beneficiary And of course the value added to CL's users and the many markets it facilitates..
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by smokeyj 13y ago
The point was anyone can improve themselves by believing they can. Anyone can do that. While your nitpick is technically true, it serves little purpose besides inflating your under compensated ego. This seems to be a recurring theme on HN,
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by smokeyj 13y ago
I'm sorry about your memory problem, but I think you're being a little sensitive. OP's point was simple: if you believe in yourself, you'll be in a better position to succeed. No, this doesn't guarantee success. But
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by smokeyj 13y ago
> For the nth time, government is not monolithic In what sense? A government is a monopoly on violence. I find monopolies to be monolithic.
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I wonder what happens to inmates who discover they were prosecuted with illegal evidence.
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by smokeyj 13y ago
> We still have due process. Allegedly. Who knows what interpretations of the law the government makes in secret. That's the thing, it's secret, so you don't know. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdulrah
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It's typically government issued.
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I was pulling in more out of high school. Trust me, half is being generous.
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Obviously we were attacked for our freedoms.
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by smokeyj 13y ago
> as I get older, I care less about the abstract goals of "justice/altruism" Is this that abstract? These are the tools that will be used to usurp Americans of their privacy. If you just don't care, I can understand t
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If you had a point to make, it wasn't articulated very effectively.
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They're ignorant due to factors outside their control. But we're not all ignorant, and it's up to the informed to do something about it.
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by smokeyj 13y ago
> but the insinuation that OP must, by virtue of his disagreement with you, support the extreme end of this institution, is unjustified OP States: Police or FBI patrolling more efficiently seems progressive and economical. I'm not i
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> Your response purely in snark I listed supporting arguments to the contrary.. > and invoking Godwin (two posts in!) is unwarranted I expressed an unpopular opinion in a civil way, and your response is pure snark. I didn't mean
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by smokeyj 13y ago
> I get that it's being equivalted to living in a police state but I don't view it that way Largest prison population, largest military, and the end of the Fourth Amendment. I'm curious, would you support making the Gestap
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On the topic of conflict of interests, why should the government educate the youth about the proper roles of government? I wonder how the Patriot Act and the loss of our liberties will be portrayed in text books. I would guess in a very sym
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> The architects are liberal ex-hippies who just do not understand Money seems to have that effect.
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IBM's size wasn't enough to stop Microsoft's uprising. I doubt Microsoft's size is enough to stop the next Bill Gates.
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What more could one want than a government who suppresses freedom of speech via an over reaching police force? Wait a second..
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As hackers we have an ethical obligation to refuse service to tyrants and dictators. Like mercenaries who profiteer off war, we should ostracize those who act against humanity.
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Those dangerous places are most likely over run by gangs making their bread on the black market. The solution is simple, but militarizing the police is easier.
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> I agree that the ban has been a hindrance on people trying to find investors but lifting it may not be the best solution. The best solution for what? What's the point of this regulation and how is it measured? > That really has
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developing_country#List_of_deve...
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> When you're young, it's easy to have a knee-jerk reaction to authority. When you're old, it's easy to be an obedient minion. > But go spend any significant time in a developing nation that lacks basic infrastruct
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It's unfortunate the general population is ignorant as to what a government actually is. A government is violence. Their only tool is violence. Their only service is violence. If you don't understand what that means, you don'
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Great question, why do we put up with any propaganda?
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I call it "just the tip" fallacy.
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Public school is essentially an obedience camp. Is it any wonder boys are lagging?
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You can find endless streams of startup gossip elsewhere as well. Just saying.

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