"See how easy it is to build up a hate argument, as shallow and false as it may be."
As a Catholic from Northern Ireland I know all about this. I know how Catholics were treated in the 60s and 70s. This is why I feel sympathy towards the millions of innocent Muslims across the world.
Because all Muslims are extremists, right? How would you feel if you were kept under constant surveillance because a few far right nuts got together and formed militia groups that targeted civilians?
Fruits and vegetables always taste better when you grow them yourself. We grew tomatoes, peas, beans, strawberries and more this year and they were much more tasty than anything you buy in a supermarket. Anyone who has the time should do this as it will give them a whole new appreciation for fruit and vegetables.
Re: OR, if people had paid for it, would have had much longer run.
Wasn't it the creators who decided this was it? I think it is more likely that they felt that they had gone as far as they could with the show and decided to end it before it became stale and repetitive. Far too many shows go on for far too long and they lose a certain je ne sais quoi along the way and their legacy is forever tarnished. That will not be the case with Breaking Bad.
Why is it that when people think of lobbying, they only think of corporate lobbying? Lobbying is not an inherent evil because it allows for all people/special interest groups to have a say in policy making. If lobbying were banned, what would happen to all the charities who interact with government every day? The activists who bring petitions to their representatives everyday?
Here in the UK we have a really bad piece of legislation on the go that has been suitably dubbed the 'Gagging Bill' that seeks to seriously limit the power of ordinary people to influence government.
Of course, corporate lobbying has got out of hand with companies spending eye watering amounts on lobbying efforts. This should be drastically curbed but NOT at the expense of the public and special interest groups.
"What isn't addressed in Byrne's article is that Spotify actually provides income as opposed to piracy. How many Spotify listeners are former pirates?"
And how many go on to purchase the music on vinyl, CD or download after they decide whether or not they like it?
Streaming is a new technology, the companies building on it are still relatively small businesses who are trying to create a new business model.
Yes, there are problems but what business model did not have problems in it's infancy? Comments from the likes of Yorke and Byrne (who, don't forget, have vested interests in maintaining the old business model) are not helpful. They are just rants and do not make any suggestions on how to develop the streaming model to make sure it is viable for new artists.
Also, another article about why David Byrne is wrong
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Re: Re: Extremist Muslim Holy War
I would say they do not follow Islam at all. I would say they have perverted Islam into something else to justify their actions.
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As a Catholic from Northern Ireland I know all about this. I know how Catholics were treated in the 60s and 70s. This is why I feel sympathy towards the millions of innocent Muslims across the world.
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We cannot pick and choose to whom freedoms apply. They either apply to everyone or to no one.
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Blame where it belongs
Still, it does seem pretty frivolous as the artists would have negotiated and agreed the rates when they signed their souls away in the record deals.
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How is the entire Tea party not in trouble?
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Re: Megaupload is not a device: was people knowingly providing infringed content.
OOTB: "Yes, yes, yes"
That's a fail.
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Re: Re: OR, if people had paid for it, would have had much longer run.
Good God man, don't confuse him with basic economics.
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Re: OR, if people had paid for it, would have had much longer run.
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Who do we believe?
Or the organisation that makes money off other people's work?
MMMMmmmm, tough choice. NOT!
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Even the charities who bring their interests to government? They are lobbyists.
What about the people who start petitions for a cause and bring those to governments? They are lobbyists too.
There is more to lobbying than corporate lobbying and I really wish people would remember this.
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Here in the UK we have a really bad piece of legislation on the go that has been suitably dubbed the 'Gagging Bill' that seeks to seriously limit the power of ordinary people to influence government.
Of course, corporate lobbying has got out of hand with companies spending eye watering amounts on lobbying efforts. This should be drastically curbed but NOT at the expense of the public and special interest groups.
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And how many go on to purchase the music on vinyl, CD or download after they decide whether or not they like it?
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Yes, there are problems but what business model did not have problems in it's infancy? Comments from the likes of Yorke and Byrne (who, don't forget, have vested interests in maintaining the old business model) are not helpful. They are just rants and do not make any suggestions on how to develop the streaming model to make sure it is viable for new artists.
Also, another article about why David Byrne is wrong
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/oct/16/why-david-byrne-wrong-spotify-thom-yorke?c ommentpage=2
And Pink Floyd's Nick Mason on his band's Spotify experience
http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/pink-floyds-nick-mason-labels-must-work-harder/
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