I know in the past I haven't fussed about cameras being everywhere but the more I think about it the more I don't like it now. I'm of the mind not to drive in some cities where every block is rigged with a camera to catch you. Miss one light and boom, big ticket. Next they'll be looking for seat belt use, and whatever else they want to ticket you for. __________________
Lucas McCain the Rifleman: A man doesn't run from a fight, Mark...but that doesn't mean you should go running *to* one, either.
Posted: 04 Jul 2009 22:41
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I don't know how popular EZ Pass is by you, but just in case you don't know, it's an electric card reader that scans a small device you keep in your car. The convenience angle is that instead of paying tolls on a daily basis, you receive a monthly bill instead, along with the occasional discount on the tolls. Here's the catch though; it checks how quickly you go from toll to toll and if they catch it, you could get a speeding ticket in the mail. All you need now is to add the RFID chip to the mix all the precious freedom of anonymity is all but gone forever- we'll actually be living in that Stallone film 'Demolition Man'. __________________
But the backdrops peel and the sets give way and the cast get eaten by the play, there's a murderer at the matinee, there are dead men in the aisles
And the patrons and the actors too are uncertain if the show is through and with sidelong looks await their cue, but the frozen mask just smiles
Posted: 08 Jul 2009 21:24
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I don't like that either. Crazy stuff. Just more ways for the government to reach into our pockets. Just an excuse for them. __________________
Lucas McCain the Rifleman: A man doesn't run from a fight, Mark...but that doesn't mean you should go running *to* one, either.
Posted: 09 Jul 2009 21:44
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I'm pretty sure I've mentioned the funny timing of YouTube before. They've done it again. Found this in my subscription box today.
Quote: What does the world's emerging big brother, 1984 style surveillance society hold for the future? Discussed in the video are cctv security cameras, spy drones, warrantless wiretapping, internet surveillance, rfid chips and other forms of new dictatorial surveillance. These technologies and corporations behind them are setting the precedent for more government control over our lives in the years to come. If you have the mindset that if you do nothing wrong then there's no need to worry, think again.
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But the backdrops peel and the sets give way and the cast get eaten by the play, there's a murderer at the matinee, there are dead men in the aisles
And the patrons and the actors too are uncertain if the show is through and with sidelong looks await their cue, but the frozen mask just smiles
Posted: 04 Aug 2009 19:49
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^ Welcome to socialism!
Posted: 07 Aug 2009 12:30
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That welcome is about a century late...
I just picked this up for giggles, and can't tell whether to laugh or cry over what I'm reading:
But the backdrops peel and the sets give way and the cast get eaten by the play, there's a murderer at the matinee, there are dead men in the aisles
And the patrons and the actors too are uncertain if the show is through and with sidelong looks await their cue, but the frozen mask just smiles
Posted: 08 Nov 2009 20:10
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Point of order, socialism has little to nothing to do with constant observation. You can be observed in a capitalist society (and obviously we are) just fine.
I know socialism is a fun catch all, just like facism on the other end of the debate, but these words do have specific meanings and should be applied approrpriately.
thanks, it's my firs post and I'm already annoying people.
Posted: 08 Nov 2009 20:55
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Here the more you annoy the more successful you are.
Except for the occasional nut jobs that cuss more than they discuss. Don't like that at all. __________________
Lucas McCain the Rifleman: A man doesn't run from a fight, Mark...but that doesn't mean you should go running *to* one, either.
Posted: 08 Nov 2009 21:58
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Yes, cuss in the right proportions and everyone's happy. __________________
But the backdrops peel and the sets give way and the cast get eaten by the play, there's a murderer at the matinee, there are dead men in the aisles
And the patrons and the actors too are uncertain if the show is through and with sidelong looks await their cue, but the frozen mask just smiles
