I am still waiting for an explanation of how microwaves can spread droplets. But I'm patient. Until then, I'll keep my tinfoil hat on tight because it works better than a face mask to keep me safe.
This was going to happen sooner or later, even without COVID-19 as an excuse.
It doesn't mean that any of the movies will be any more likely to be worth watching. It just means that it will be more convenient to stay home and be disappointed by the movie in the comfort of your own home.
I heard once that if the president does something, then it cannot be illegal because the president did it.
Now extend that to law enforcement. If they do something, then it must somehow be legal by the very fact that they did it.
To suggest otherwise would imply that it is possible for them to actually break the law. And they could be held accountable. Somehow that just doesn't seem possible that authorities could break the law.
Like a magician's or huckster's trick. Can you see all those bogus fees on your bill? Not until after you have signed up. They'll never mention all those bogus fees, because they are hidden fees. Therefore you can't see them or be allowed to know about them until after you have committed. And maybe not even then.
In China, Foxconn puts suicide nets around the building exterior to protect workers from committing suicide. Can't OSHA require Foxconn to take similar measures in the US?
Couldn't randomly screaming workers be isolated to a separate work area and tied down? Possibly sedated (at worker's expense).
If workers are sitting around bored because they have been given no work to do, then couldn't the company help by cutting off their WiFi to prevent them from watching Netflix on company time? Or alternately force them to use Comcast?
Why oh why would I expect Administration Officials to obey they law (or the constitution) when they cannot obey even simple debate rules -- which they agreed to! Let alone swear to hold up and infect. Even second graders know to stop speaking when their turn is over.
Why again would I expect them to obey the law -- especially if it is malicious prosecution for vindictive petty political purposes?
On the post: Smartmatic Sues Two Trump Lawyers And Three Fox News Hosts For $2.7 Billion-Worth Of Defamation
One possible defense strategy
One possible defense tragedy.
FOX could claim that the paper ballots were altered by secret Jewish space laser printers.
On the post: After Years Of Litigation, AT&T Customers Get A Measly $22 For Being Lied To Over 'Throttling'
AT&T's Unlimited Plan!
Unlimited Throttling!
Unlimited Hidden Fees!
Unlimited Customer Service Runarounds!
Unlimited Deep Packet Inspection!
And much more!
On the post: In Departing Statement, FCC Boss Ajit Pai Pretends He 'Served The People'
Re:
He served the people.
Corporations are people too!
Government of the corporations, by the corporations and for the corporations.
On the post: Internet-Connected Chastity Cages Hit By Bitcoin Ransom Hack
Another problem with chastity cages . . .
Vendor Lock In
On the post: Pudding-Brained 5G Conspiracies Somehow Get Even Dumber
5G causes COVID somehow
I am still waiting for an explanation of how microwaves can spread droplets. But I'm patient. Until then, I'll keep my tinfoil hat on tight because it works better than a face mask to keep me safe.
On the post: AT&T, HBO Put Another Bullet In Antiquated Theatrical Release Windows
Was inevitable
This was going to happen sooner or later, even without COVID-19 as an excuse.
It doesn't mean that any of the movies will be any more likely to be worth watching. It just means that it will be more convenient to stay home and be disappointed by the movie in the comfort of your own home.
On the post: Florida Sheriff's Pre-Crime Software Says D-Students And Victims Of Domestic Violence Are Potential Criminals
Potential Criminals
Newsflash: Spoiled Rich Children who are never told "no" grow up to be potential criminals.
On the post: Despite Not Finding Drugs Nearly 95 Percent Of The Time, Judges Keep Approving Drug Warrants For Chicago Cops
Jackpot
Despite losing 99 % of the time, people keep putting money into slot machines. It's an addiction.
Maybe there could be an intervention for judges.
On the post: Seattle PD Detective Took Clearview Facial Recognition Tech For A Spin, Possibly Violating Local Laws
Is it breaking the law?
I heard once that if the president does something, then it cannot be illegal because the president did it.
Now extend that to law enforcement. If they do something, then it must somehow be legal by the very fact that they did it.
To suggest otherwise would imply that it is possible for them to actually break the law. And they could be held accountable. Somehow that just doesn't seem possible that authorities could break the law.
On the post: White House Offers To Allow Renaming Confederate Bases... In Exchange For Getting Rid Of Section 230
Leverage to negotiate?
Does Trump even have any leverage on the renaming of military bases?
Just stop negotiating with Trump, and in a matter of time, someone else will be in power who can rename those bases.
Can Trump not see that far ahead? Or does he perhaps think he will permanently remain in power?
On the post: Wall Street: Traditional Cable TV Sector 'Unraveling' In Wake Of Covid
What you can't see
Like a magician's or huckster's trick. Can you see all those bogus fees on your bill? Not until after you have signed up. They'll never mention all those bogus fees, because they are hidden fees. Therefore you can't see them or be allowed to know about them until after you have committed. And maybe not even then.
On the post: Employees Say Foxconn & Donald Trump's Wisconsin Factory Scam Was An Absurdist Hellscape
Re:
Don't forget about the kickbacks.
On the post: Employees Say Foxconn & Donald Trump's Wisconsin Factory Scam Was An Absurdist Hellscape
Can't OSHA protect the workers?
In China, Foxconn puts suicide nets around the building exterior to protect workers from committing suicide. Can't OSHA require Foxconn to take similar measures in the US?
Couldn't randomly screaming workers be isolated to a separate work area and tied down? Possibly sedated (at worker's expense).
If workers are sitting around bored because they have been given no work to do, then couldn't the company help by cutting off their WiFi to prevent them from watching Netflix on company time? Or alternately force them to use Comcast?
Surely we can do better here in the US.
On the post: Internet Of Broken Things Jumps The Shark With IoT Chastity Penis Lock That Can Be Hacked
Don't people realize?
Digital Liberty. The device is intended to protect your bits.
The problem is that the device tends to cause Vendor Lock In.
On the post: Administration Officials (Again) Break The Law By Investigating Voice Of America Journalist For 'Anti-Trump Bias'
Obey the law? Oh my.
Why oh why would I expect Administration Officials to obey they law (or the constitution) when they cannot obey even simple debate rules -- which they agreed to! Let alone swear to hold up and infect. Even second graders know to stop speaking when their turn is over.
Why again would I expect them to obey the law -- especially if it is malicious prosecution for vindictive petty political purposes?
On the post: Take-Two Going To Trial Over Yet Another Tattoo Artist Claiming Copyright On Athlete Bodies
Should tattoo artists use spell checkers?
An importnt queston to ask are: shoold tatwo arttists use spel chekers? Oar shood thay jussed gess?
On the post: Verizon Is Still Abusing The Hell Out Of The Word 'Unlimited'
Re: A Cautionary Story About Unlimited Manhood
At the white house they call that a "trump tower"!
On the post: Verizon Is Still Abusing The Hell Out Of The Word 'Unlimited'
New Vereizon Unlimited!
Sign up NOW! For new Verizon Unlimited!
Unlimited usage caps!
Unlimited hidden fees!
Unlimited zero rating!
Unlimited throttling!
Unlimited 5G claims!
Sign up now! But hurry, this plan is only being offered for an Unlimited time!
On the post: CBP So Confused It Seizes Clearly Labeled OnePlus Earbuds, And Falsely Claims They're Counterfeit Apple Airpods
Re: Re: Re:Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford
TechDirt does not have a "follow" button. (not that I have seen)
Usually, not wanting to follow someone is not worth announcing.
On the post: Yet Another Study Shows U.S. 5G Over Promises, Under Delivers
Verizon ads for 5G
I am currently seeing an ad blitz from Verizon claiming that their 5G is 25 times faster!
So it must be true!
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