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Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
17. Ever hear the joke about Microsoft?
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:07 PM
Jun 2013

Question: How many Microsoft engineers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Answer: None, they just declare darkness to be the standard.

Back then. woo me with science Jun 2013 #1
Waaay back. blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #26
When words were cheap lol n/t Catherina Jun 2013 #30
Yep, mere change. nt awoke_in_2003 Jun 2013 #68
I understand the VP is a cheerleading spot basically, but I wonder what Biden quinnox Jun 2013 #2
Of course he also voted to Extend the Patriot Act in 2006 so words and actions don't really mesh. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #7
Good info. Thanks. :thumbsup: nt TeeYiYi Jun 2013 #79
Has he said anything this week to defend or support it? arcane1 Jun 2013 #3
Hmmm... no nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #10
Has he resigned in protest yet? Fuddnik Jun 2013 #4
I wonder if Joe will now explain to us that he'd misjudged Bush and Cheney who should have been Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #5
+1 blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #24
Wow. Well said Catherina Jun 2013 #32
See post 31 BenzoDia Jun 2013 #33
I'm witholding judgement on him until I see a June 2013 quote from him on this topic n/t arcane1 Jun 2013 #56
Tee hee. sibelian Jun 2013 #108
This is so misleading. ProSense Jun 2013 #6
His own words are misleading? Bonobo Jun 2013 #9
No, the context is misleading. ProSense Jun 2013 #12
Ever hear the joke about Microsoft? Bonobo Jun 2013 #17
heh... progressoid Jun 2013 #61
Lol! NealK Jun 2013 #107
Video is out of context. See Post 31. You're spreading misinfo. BenzoDia Jun 2013 #34
They are out of context - context Prosense just explained karynnj Jun 2013 #35
Tell me how they are out of context? Bonobo Jun 2013 #38
He was speaking of the Bush program which was different than the current program karynnj Jun 2013 #41
And now the approval works like this... Bonobo Jun 2013 #46
Here is what Joe actullay said bothered him, which is not what Pro says, but what Joe says. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #11
Wait, ProSense Jun 2013 #15
Nope. not this time. Bonobo Jun 2013 #16
It's misleading. Deal with it. n/t ProSense Jun 2013 #18
They declared Spying to be the standard. Bonobo Jun 2013 #20
+1000 it's trying to put lipstick on a pig. It's spying. Katashi_itto Jun 2013 #47
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BrotherIvan Jun 2013 #87
Soon ProSense will reach an angular velocity similar to that of a quasar. sibelian Jun 2013 #109
A warrant without probable cause is also illegal. So Biden should be consistent regarding the law, sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #21
Hey. They just described the place to be searched as the whole fucking country. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2013 #60
You're wrong, I just found out it was the whole WORLD! sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #65
My mistake! Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2013 #69
there's a lot of misleading going on here... dennis4868 Jun 2013 #53
Then tell us, what's Obama's position on this? AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2013 #80
Biden gaffe, launched 7 years ago, circles globe, scores direct hit of foot in mouth!!! kenny blankenship Jun 2013 #8
It is not a gaffe, it is honest speaking from a man now unable to be honest. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #14
The Kinsley definition of a gaffe Babel_17 Jun 2013 #19
In a country where we no longer abide by the rule of law, that would be a gaffe, to actually sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #25
I thought this was a new disclosure from Hong Kong Snowden Progressive dog Jun 2013 #13
Warrants issued without probable cause are NOT legal, secret court or public court. sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #29
The law says they are, the SCOTUS so far has agreed Progressive dog Jun 2013 #40
Only a Constitutional Amendment can change the law and so far, there has been no Constitutional sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #43
It is legal until it is overturned Progressive dog Jun 2013 #54
We aren't talking about 'people overseas' any more. See that's what happens, you give criminals an sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #58
We didn't give them an inch, they took it Progressive dog Jun 2013 #70
Okay, I see the problem and don't doubt it. What that means is we have not been vigilant sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #72
Very true. Legislators often "test the limits" of the Constitution. Laelth Jun 2013 #96
HAHAHA blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #22
Here is the full interview: ProSense Jun 2013 #23
Thanks for the link which changes nothing. nt Bonobo Jun 2013 #27
That's pretty rude. AtheistCrusader Jun 2013 #28
Video means you're spreading false info. Smh BenzoDia Jun 2013 #36
Heh, beat me to the punch ;) BenzoDia Jun 2013 #37
This is out of context. He says FISA and court orders are required. Video here: BenzoDia Jun 2013 #31
FISA and court order for WHAT? Bonobo Jun 2013 #39
To keep the executive branch in check. He's clear in the FULL video which you failed to post :) BenzoDia Jun 2013 #42
What is clear from his words Bonobo Jun 2013 #44
Are you familiar with the 4th Amendment? Apparently Biden was at that time. Let's hope he is still. sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #45
Yes I am. Smith V Maryland states that the use of pen registers does not violate the 4th. BenzoDia Jun 2013 #50
Explain 'pen registers' please. sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #55
I have a better idea. Go look it up. Then go read the Patriot Act. BenzoDia Jun 2013 #57
So it has nothing to do with this. I read the Patriot Act, way back when the war criminals sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #63
Here, from the ACLU's website: BenzoDia Jun 2013 #91
"So it is still not a violation of the 4th Amendment. " Bonobo Jun 2013 #100
I thought you said you read the Patriot Act? Why don't you know all of this already? BenzoDia Jun 2013 #102
What does that have to do with my above post? Bonobo Jun 2013 #103
Pen registers simply dealt with phone numbers Bonobo Jun 2013 #64
Thank you, that explains the reluctance to explain it. I had a feeling it was not relevant to the sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #71
It's like saying that riding more than 2 people in a car is illegal Bonobo Jun 2013 #73
In terms of today's technology, it may be the same thing treestar Jun 2013 #86
Yes, they are. The definition was updated to account for changes in modern comm. BenzoDia Jun 2013 #92
That definition of a pen register was expanded to included internet communication. BenzoDia Jun 2013 #90
I see. Can you please cite the case? Bonobo Jun 2013 #95
RE: smith v maryland & pen registers: Raine1967 Jun 2013 #74
Definition has been legally expanded. See #91 BenzoDia Jun 2013 #93
Justices Brennan, Marshall and Stewart dissented suffragette Jun 2013 #88
I'm not defending the use of pen registers. I'm arguing for accuracy in discussions and honesty in BenzoDia Jun 2013 #94
I think including the dissent leads to more accuracy. suffragette Jun 2013 #104
Sure, the dissent is important. But it was based on unregulated and warrantless use of pen BenzoDia Jun 2013 #105
Also on deep underlying concerns regarding the 4th Amendment and privacy suffragette Jun 2013 #106
We need new guidance from the SCOTUS. Laelth Jun 2013 #97
I agree 100% with you. BenzoDia Jun 2013 #99
You do have a point. BlueCheese Jun 2013 #66
K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2013 #48
Joe voted against domestic spying OnyxCollie Jun 2013 #49
Biden was talking about dennis4868 Jun 2013 #51
Um, I beg to differ. Laelth Jun 2013 #98
Joe was about to become my front runner for the nomination til you guys convinced me he is okay dkf Jun 2013 #52
Ruh roh! LittleBlue Jun 2013 #59
To be fair, there's a jump cut (not sure if that's the right term) in there. BlueCheese Jun 2013 #62
Yes, you have it right. Bonobo Jun 2013 #67
As Seen On Sean Hannity tonight...... Grassy Knoll Jun 2013 #75
Explain to me why it matters where it was broadcast. nt Bonobo Jun 2013 #76
Sure.... Grassy Knoll Jun 2013 #77
SO they are hypocrites and so are our guys? Bonobo Jun 2013 #81
The messenger, and not the message is what is important right? Savannahmann Jun 2013 #84
As seen on The Daily Show on Monday night, so Hannity is copying them, actually. Electric Monk Jun 2013 #85
Come on... Fox? You KNOW that was edited or faked. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #78
Yes, I guess he changed. Or something. nt Bonobo Jun 2013 #82
Interesting. I posted something very similar on Monday night but got nowhere near the attention. Electric Monk Jun 2013 #83
K&R suffragette Jun 2013 #89
Of course, he's getting ready to run for President in a few years. cbdo2007 Jun 2013 #101
He also used to be a vocal proponent of publicly financed elections.... theplanfor2016 Jun 2013 #110
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