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Comment Re:This is disputed (Score 5, Informative) 380

Have you ever witnessed the anger of the good shopkeeper, James Goodfellow, when his careless son has happened to break a pane of glass? If you have been present at such a scene, you will most assuredly bear witness to the fact that every one of the spectators, were there even thirty of them, by common consent apparently, offered the unfortunate owner this invariable consolation -- "It is an ill wind that blows nobody good. Everybody must live, and what would become of the glaziers if panes of glass were never broken?"

Now, this form of condolence contains an entire theory, which it will be well to show up in this simple case, seeing that it is precisely the same as that which, unhappily, regulates the greater part of our economical institutions.

Suppose it cost six francs to repair the damage, and you say that the accident brings six francs to the glazier's trade -- that it encourages that trade to the amount of six francs -- I grant it; I have not a word to say against it; you reason justly. The glazier comes, performs his task, receives his six francs, rubs his hands, and, in his heart, blesses the careless child. All this is that which is seen.

But if, on the other hand, you come to the conclusion, as is too often the case, that it is a good thing to break windows, that it causes money to circulate, and that the encouragement of industry in general will be the result of it, you will oblige me to call out, "Stop there! Your theory is confined to that which is seen; it takes no account of that which is not seen."

It is not seen that as our shopkeeper has spent six francs upon one thing, he cannot spend them upon another. It is not seen that if he had not had a window to replace, he would, perhaps, have replaced his old shoes, or added another book to his library. In short, he would have employed his six francs in some way, which this accident has prevented.

Comment Re:cheaper... (Score 1) 220

lol. Unfortunately, most religious conservative types get upset over that. Meanwhile, Barack Obama would go back in time and personally abort himself if he could.

I support abortion, for religious reasons. Think about it: Jesus of Nazareth died for your sins, right? So why can't Jesus of the Ghetto die for them, too? You know sacrificing virgins and what not, but who is more innocent and pure than a baby that hasn't even been born?

Also, consider this: The Aztecs and their god Quetzcoatl liked human sacrifice. Now, Quetzcoatl was white with blue eyes and blond hair -- just like Jesus (and Hernan Cortez). Coincidence? According to the Book of Mormon, Jesus was reborn in North America.

Comment Re:Is it true they removed host file support? (Score 1) 47

Just some friendly advice when it comes to APK and HOSTS files...

1. Never get involved in a land war in Asia.
2. Never wrestle with a pig. You get dirty and the pig likes it.
3. Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.
4. When the wise man argues with the fool, the fool crapfloods the thread and there is no peace.

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