You see, the difference with your half-assed attempt at a rebuttal is that the problem you describe doesn't actually exist.
Yeah, that's the whole damn point.
My problem was with the section I quoted, acting like just saying that this stuff happened is proof enough. Yes, he then proceeds to offer up some links, but he took exception to the idea that they should need to be provided in the first place.
He gave you a citation: modern-day Japan.
Seriously, what the fuck kind of "citations" are you expecting here? This isn't the kind of shit that academics get funding to study, especially in a country like Japan where the society places much importance upon honor, and the very real phenomenon that the GP describes is most certainly seen as shameful. It's generally swept under the carpet.
Turkmenistan is a nation populated entirely with women who want nothing but to pleasure men sexually all day long, gratifying their every need. As a citation, I offer you: modern-day Turkmenistan. Of course, that's all I can provide because this isn't the kind of shit that academics get funding to study, especially in a country like Turkmenistan, where the society places much importance upon beastiality, and the very real phenomenon I've described is most certainly seen as shameful. It's generally swept under the carpet.
That's nice in theory, but won't really work.
FTFY.
Saw that after I posted and cringed a little.
Sounds like a fair compromise. Guess this means neither of us will be running for office?
Kind of sums it up I'd say.
Obvious is obvious. Now, if I'd have said something naturally subjective like 'common sense,' I'd be singing a different tune. But if a child can tell you something is wrong and why, then I shouldn't have to waste breathe explaining it to an adult.
That's nice in practice, but won't really work. Sure you won't have many people fighting over whether or not we need laws against murder. But I can find you people who would tell you we "obviously" need anti-drug laws.
A more pragmatic approach might be to have 2 ways to get rid of automatic sunset provisions:
1st, a supermajority such as 75% when the law is initially passed
2nd, after X renewals (probably 3) it stops requiring renewal.
Anything as obvious as laws prohibiting murder should have no problem passing close to unanimously.
Who snipes the snipers?
I prefer it in Latin, "Quis snipodiet ipsos snipodes?"
And yet somehow it's not legal to eat a four-year old.
Things I wish I had known yesterday...
The 1995 film, with the absolutely amazing lap dance scene, among many others??
How could anyone not find Showgirls one of the top 10 sexiest films of all time?
Because it was so overkill that by the end of the movie boobs stopped being interesting.
"Think they all know each other?"
nah, too lame.
"Booking a venue for the reunions must be a bitch."
eh, not any less lame.
"I wonder how many of them slept with each other."
More icky than funny, but so far the best I've got.
I can't stand working with headphones on most of the time.
I still use them when it's better than hearing all the background noise.
I realize the poll just started, but I can't believe there are so few people choosing this option. For me, those are the wee hours before people start showing up and expecting things- so 'done right' becomes secondary to 'good enough,' the pressure mounts, and regardless of sleepiness, I knock it out.
Maybe I'm just saying fear is the greatest motivator of my productivity.
I'm not usually awake for most of that, and the parts I am awake involve getting myself and the kids ready for the day. I went with 8PM->12AM, because that's when I'm usually not being interrupted by anyone.
When people in Britain refer to "The City", they're talking about this tiny piece of the capital.
Then they're wrong. Everybody knows "The City" means Manhattan.
I'm not.
It has nothing to do with that.
yeah right racist
I find your argument extremely compelling.
Me? I've always been one of those that when I set my mind to something or wanting something, a nice camera for instance...I'd research the hell out of it, drive everyone around me mad incessantly talking about it, and then saving and buying the absolute best of xyz I could afford.
I respect that approach, and it probably works for you. For me... I learn best by doing, and until I've used something a bit I don't really get a solid feel for what I want. Once I've played around with something and find myself saying stuff like "I wish it could do XYZ", then it's time to do some research and pony up for a legit item.
At this point dSLRs should only be used by professionals,
Thank you for pointing out your beliefs that only certain people should be able to use certain products.
I read that not so much as 'should be able to' as 'will be able to benefit from'.
Or, in other words, unless you really know what you're doing, you're probably wasting your money.
For myself, I tend to buy the cheapest item available of any category until I understand why the other ones are more expensive.
Surprise your boss. Get to work on time.
