Comment Re:How is that startling? (Score 1) 413
Low voter turnout is exactly how the Republicans won gubernatorial and senate seats in traditionally Democratic strongholds this year.
FTFY
Comment Re:FUCK SAKE! It was NEVER anonymous (Score 1) 115
That means someone has to make an Altcoin that fixes this problem.
Comment Re:Meanwhile ... (Score 3, Insightful) 266
We do not hate the government as a whole. In fact, we like the government very much as it provides funds for our roads, bridges, and helps to make scientific progress possible in our society (current elected members notwithstanding). What we do hate, my dear AC, are the blatant violations of the constitution that the NSA, FBI, DOJ, etc.have perpetrated behind the veil of "National Security". I would be more than willing to discuss this matter further on a later occasion if you are up for it.
Comment Re:Pedophiles no worse than others (Score 1) 224
I concur. The legal definition of a sex-offender is way too over-broad to be of any use to law enforcement.
Comment meaningless lip-service (Score 1) 105
What Mr. Wheeler is saying is most probably a lie. On one hand, he is saying that he promises that his new rules would prohibit the creation of "fast lanes" to cull the public's favor. right after that, he says that he will allow the content companies to pay for faster delivery. Therefore, he must be engaged in doublethink.
Elite Violinists Can't Distinguish Between a Stradivarius and a Modern Violin 469
sciencehabit (1205606) writes "If you know only one thing about violins, it is probably this: A 300-year-old Stradivarius supposedly possesses mysterious tonal qualities unmatched by modern instruments. However, even elite violinists cannot tell a Stradivarius from a top-quality modern violin, a new double-blind study suggests. Like the sound of coughing during the delicate second movement of Beethoven's violin concerto, the finding seems sure to annoy some people, especially dealers who broker the million-dollar sales of rare old Italian fiddles. But it may come as a relief to the many violinists who cannot afford such prices."
Comment Finding a job is hard in a stem field (Score 1) 491
As a recent entry (read: inexperienced tech guy looking for an entry level job) into the IT-field, I also find it very hard to find a job in my area. I do believe that companies intentionally cry "we need H-1B's" to suppress wages and that makes getting a job that much harder for an initiate like me.
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