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Comment Re: This reminds me of Edinburghâ(TM)s driver (Score 2) 204

What would you replace a UNION with? Ignoring the argument about to automate or not to automate, do you think it's wrong for people to unionize and compete for the power companies have over them? Truly curious because I've good and bad come from unions. I mean everything has pros and cons. But, to be so absolute is curious to me.

Comment Re: Sue yourself. (Score 1) 112

I was replying to MacMann, who I'm assuming doesn't know the specifics of the lawsuit and therefore can't know the merits of the case. I would like to know the specifics of the lawsuit in order to have an opinion on the merits of the case. Or, should I just take any lawsuit at face value and rule in favor of the plaintiff based on my assumptions and potentially unrelated research (DEPENDING on the specifics of the case)? Thanks for the linked info, truly. I didn't really expect it. But, thank you. The Streetcar Conspiracy is a good example of how Standard Oil and others were found responsible for reducing mass transit, in order to increase demand for their own products (ICE vehicles, gas, oil), thereby hindering progress of reducing dependence on or use of fossil fuels. I don't see Puerto Rico mentioned in the Wikipedia article, though. And, the battery patent encumbrance is definitely another good example. Again, nothing about Puerto Rico specifically. In any case, I can research what's only about things that fossil fuel companies may be responsible for in Puerto Rico. But, If Puerto Rico is suing, I would like to know their specific argument. And, no, I don't know the answers to my original questions, which is why I asked them. I don't know how I can ask for information without asking questions. MacMann didn't ask questions. MacMann made assumptions and assertions. If MacMann does know the answers to my questions, then maybe MacMann's post was worthy. If not, it's not worthy. Since my reply was genuinely curious, and actually in support of hearing the lawsuit, I think it's worthy.

Comment Re: Sue yourself. (Score 1) 112

My reply was to MacMann's first post. His post was clearly trying to quash the merits of the lawsuit. My reply is requesting information that TFA didn't provide. Asking for information is not arguing in favor or against. And, no where did I imply that I "think people who don't want to live in their own pollution are idiots." Do you really think it's productive for you to make assumptions about my position based on questions I've asked? Furthermore, do you think it's productive to make assumptions about what I think about other people. Do you think I want to live in pollution? I'm hoping you'd give me the benefit of the doubt. And, therefore, based on your assumption that I think people who don't want to live in pollution are idiots, I'm an idiot. Wait... what? Seriously, just read, stop, and think a little before you reply.

Comment Re: Sue yourself. (Score 0, Troll) 112

It doesn't really say in the article, but I'd be interested in the specifics on how big oil has allegedly misled the public on the dangers of fossil fuels and what efforts that has hindered. Also, how specifically has big oil delayed the transition to clean energy. Those are important in determining the merits of the law suit. Do you know, if not, nothing you say is important, either.

Comment Re: Totally unnecessary UI changes annoys users. (Score 1) 12

If that's true, I agree. I don't use Chrome, unless I have to for work. My dislike of Firefox started with the so-called "awesomebar". Wasn't awesome for me. I'm a creature of habit and use keyboard as much as possible. Getting to sites without thinking was easy and predictable. I didn't mind that it changed, but there was no way to change it back. Now, on mobile, they recently changed tabbed browsing. They made me have to do an extra tap to get to my tabs. I don't need or want that. Can I just keep them on top? At the time, I don't think it was an option. Don't know if that changed. I primarily use Opera now. Still need an extra tap to get to my pages, but I started that way with Opera. So, I don't care. Just seems like unnecessary UI change that you can't undo.

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