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Comment Re:A regular bank account? (Score 1) 242

It's true for any 'debt-based' (probably not the best term) economy, which is just about everyone.

Same can be said for Canada: If you ever need to borrow money, and don't have a credit history, you're going to be in rough shape.

It occurred when my family moved back to Canada, after living in the US. My mother couldn't get a credit card because she had no Canadian credit history, even though her US credit was quite good.

Comment Re:WebM is not the solution (Score 1) 66

Oh, and if you really want to make a political stand, here's an idea: instead of fighting stupid technical issues about what falls under the various MPEG patents with things that may or may not be infringing (WebM), fight the patent system itself. This whole stupid issue only exists because we stupidly allow software patents. That fight is way more important, and applies to a wide variety of topics, not just video.

Speaking of hopeless fights that are not winnable, how about that patent reform?

Comment Re:Or become real reporters. (Score 4, Insightful) 227

This.

It may be true that things are taken out of context to some extent, but these people are still saying these things.

TDS and TCR aren't taking a quote like "There's no evidence that Obama is a racist who hates white people" and turning it into "Obama is a racist who hates white people". They are not hiding behind words, lying, or otherwise abusing the concept of journalism. They are no AP, or whoever, but they are ultimately honest commentators who call out when other people are being dishonest.

Also, a politician who says "I once believe this, but changed my mind because of this, and now I believe this", is promptly removed from office.

Comment Re:News (Score 1) 157

Yeah, I suppose that's a good point.

I've always had video game ADD, especially after I beat a game, it's usually impossible for me to touch it again.

HL2 is an excellent game, so it may just be the game, but I regularly return to make a stab at the remaining achievements. I agree that the concept has been around, but the modern, fleshed out version is new and certainly some definition of "revolutionary".

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