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• On the post: USA Freedom Act Fails To Move Forward… For Incredibly Stupid Reasons

  

  Zem ( profile ), 18 Nov, 2014 @ 06:33pm

  Regardless of the contents of the proposed act is was doomed to fail. In the modern world where Orwellian speak is the norm, if it has been titled USA Slavery Act, it would have been passed.

• On the post: Spain Copyright Executive Claims $50k Brothel Bill Was For Work-Related Activities

  

  Zem ( profile ), 13 Nov, 2014 @ 03:46pm

  Of course it was work related. More importantly it was on the job training. How else do you prefect being able to screw someone in the courts over copyright infringement.

• On the post: Roca Labs Sues Opposing Lawyer, Marc Randazza, Because Of What We Wrote On Techdirt

  

  Zem ( profile ), 12 Nov, 2014 @ 12:31pm

  If only they could bottle stupid, at least they would have a genuine product.

• On the post: Deer Hunter Vs. Killshot: Why Specific Expression Matters More Than Similar Shooter-Genre Staples

  

  Zem ( profile ), 10 Nov, 2014 @ 10:56pm

  there is an error in the screenshots. no one is targetting their feet.

• On the post: Journalist Sues American Hustle Makers For Defamation Because Crazy Character Misunderstood His Article

  

  Zem ( profile ), 06 Nov, 2014 @ 04:58pm

  All we need now are the microwave manufacturers to sue both Brodeur and American Hustle, and then Intellectual ventures to sue the microwave manufacturers and we have a perfect circle of awesome.

• On the post: Here's Hoping Judge Ignores The Nutty Plaintiff With An Important Case On NSA Surveillance Of Business Records

  

  Zem ( profile ), 04 Nov, 2014 @ 05:27pm

  In the 21st century, the crazy man is right. Once you accept this you will sleep better.

• On the post: Congress Wants To Push Dangerous Cybersecurity Bill After The Election, Says US Economy Depends On It

  

  Zem ( profile ), 03 Nov, 2014 @ 12:07pm

  They tell the truth

  Indeed the American economy is at risk, IF THE BILL PASSES.
  
  Private enterprise relies on fair laws and trust to flourish.

• On the post: Rep. Mike Rogers Now Claims Ed Snowden Should Be Charged With Murder, Because Someone Might Die

  

  Zem ( profile ), 22 Oct, 2014 @ 01:03pm

  Luckily for Rogers eugenics is no longer practiced and he is free from the threat of sterilization.

• On the post: Another Story Of A 'Fake' Brilliant Inventor? Is 'Scorpion Walter O'Brien' A Real Computer Security Genius?

  

  Zem ( profile ), 25 Sep, 2014 @ 10:29pm

  Does everyone called Walter have a fictional life?

• On the post: Citizen Organizing Small Get-Together 'Rocky Run' Sent C&D By MGM Because Of Course She Was

  

  Zem ( profile ), 24 Sep, 2014 @ 03:12pm

  Just rename it to the rockyroad run and see how that stumps them.

• On the post: U2 Claims It's Working With Apple On A New Music Format That 'Can't Be Pirated'

  

  Zem ( profile ), 19 Sep, 2014 @ 03:03pm

  By making music so god damn awful that no one wants to steel it. Genius.

• On the post: Obama Review Of Military Gear Handed To Law Enforcement; Thinks Real Problem Is 'Training And Guidance'

  

  Zem ( profile ), 25 Aug, 2014 @ 01:40pm

  So True

  So true,
  
  with proper training and guidance, politicians, even the President, would not be doing these stupid stupid things.

• On the post: Real Reporting Is About Revealing Truth; Not Granting 'Equal Weight' To Bogus Arguments

  

  Zem ( profile ), 20 Aug, 2014 @ 11:35pm

  It may appear to be a noble idea, but I believe I can prove it wrong.
  
  Lets start with "damn lies and statistics". Attributed to Benjamin Disraeli if you care to believe Mark Twain.
  
  There are many journalists who write about the economy. Statistics is of course a major source of economic information. Now, if journalism is about truth, and statistics are just lies, it would be impossible to be an economic journalist.
  
  qed

• On the post: Syria Dropping Off The Internet In 2012 Was Result Of NSA Hack Gone Wrong, Not Syrian Government

  

  Zem ( profile ), 13 Aug, 2014 @ 04:36pm

  Had to say it.

  The american cyberattack was routed.

• On the post: Know Your Troll: Innovative Display Technologies Targeting Any Company That Creates A Product With An LCD Screen

  

  Zem ( profile ), 12 Aug, 2014 @ 04:43pm

  Missed opportunity

  "light emitting panel assemblies" is also a general description of every wall recessed light fitting, lamp with flat sides, office ceiling light etc.

• On the post: Why Is The FCC Only Holding Net Neutrality Meetings In DC?

  

  Zem ( profile ), 11 Aug, 2014 @ 06:29pm

  In summary

  EFF OFF DC OK

• On the post: Internal Affairs Departments, District Attorneys' Offices Helping Keep Bad Cops From Being Held Accountable

  

  Zem ( profile ), 04 Aug, 2014 @ 11:15pm

  Considering the number of television shows that glorify bad cops, a cynical person could argue that the system is only meeting public expectations.

• On the post: Obama Admits 'We Tortured Some Folks' But Doesn't Seem Too Concerned

  

  Zem ( profile ), 01 Aug, 2014 @ 11:37pm

  For a country that engaged in civil war because "we enslaved a few folks", this is kinda sad.

• On the post: DRM Performs Another Miracle, Turns Purchased Childrens Books Into Nothing At All

  

  Zem ( profile ), 01 Aug, 2014 @ 02:38pm

  I am left with no choice but to DRM my money. I will lease it to you for use of your goods. Once I have finished using your goods, I will take my money back.

• On the post: Using Spreadsheets In Bioinformatics Can Corrupt Data, Changing Gene Names Into Dates

  

  Zem ( profile ), 30 Jul, 2014 @ 09:21pm

  A perfect example of why we need software patents. If Visicalc had had the proper patent protection MS would never have been able to produce this bug ridden product that now dominates the market.
  
  am I doing this right?

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