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Twitter HACKED By "Iranian Cyber Army" (UPDATED, PHOTO)
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 15:08:05 in Technology
“oR iF THeY were"NT so CAPS HaPPY.”
Twitter HACKED By "Iranian Cyber Army" (UPDATED, PHOTO)
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 15:07:29 in Technology
“For real. They would have to be the worst international saboteurs ever, if their sole goal is to hack into something and shout "Look what I hacked!" Kind of defeats the whole purpose...”
The 7 Biggest iTunes Hold-Outs--And Why They Object (PHOTOS)
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 13:54:19 in Technology
“Also, they allow their stuff to be played on the radio....f
The 7 Biggest iTunes Hold-Outs--And Why They Object (PHOTOS)
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 13:51:36 in Technology
“Not to mention the Beatles history of Apple v. Apple litigation. I can't imagine he's in love with the company.”
gbee replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 21:21:10
“Great point.”
The 7 Biggest iTunes Hold-Outs--And Why They Object (PHOTOS)
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 13:47:06 in Technology
“I can understand why a band like tool, or the beatles would refuse to break up albums, since they're largely concept driven affairs on later releases, and you could argue that it's like selling individual scenes from a movie. AC/DC on the hand...Gim
jon-e replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 16:31:46
“"Those guys are the definition of single-driven, radio friendly, low-brow rock. The fact that they'd defend their albums as some sort of hi-concept art works is laughable.
I agree... when describing any of the bands listed here. Bands view all of their music with a sense of self-importance that doesn't extend to the majority of listeners. Tool's "concept albums" don't suffer degradation when listened to out-of-order any more than most any other band. Even Pink Floyd, The Who and some of the other 70's rock that was driven by the concept album stands up just fine when sampling a singe song rather than the full event. This isn't Stravinsky. It's fluffy, popular rock with halfway decent lyrics at best.
Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan of those 70's bands and lots of other "fluff" (excluding Tool), but the bands themselves need to realize that they aren't creating an installation at a museum. They're writing music that people, for the most part, like to nod their heads to while driving home from work. Limiting the format may be extremely relevant for the bands themselves, but the vast majority of listeners would rather have something that's accessible and easy obtain. If the bands don't want to succumb to that, that's fine, but their pompous reasoning is laughable.”
I agree... when describing any of the bands listed here. Bands view all of their music with a sense of self-importance that doesn't extend to the majority of listeners. Tool's "concept albums" don't suffer degradation when listened to out-of-order any more than most any other band. Even Pink Floyd, The Who and some of the other 70's rock that was driven by the concept album stands up just fine when sampling a singe song rather than the full event. This isn't Stravinsky. It's fluffy, popular rock with halfway decent lyrics at best.
Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan of those 70's bands and lots of other "fluff" (excluding Tool), but the bands themselves need to realize that they aren't creating an installation at a museum. They're writing music that people, for the most part, like to nod their heads to while driving home from work. Limiting the format may be extremely relevant for the bands themselves, but the vast majority of listeners would rather have something that's accessible and easy obtain. If the bands don't want to succumb to that, that's fine, but their pompous reasoning is laughable.”
eds123 replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 14:57:36
“I like a lot of AC/DCs music but I think Dweezil Zappa summed them up the best. "They have like 600 songs, and they all have different words".”
illinoisan replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 14:09:11
“John Lennon was always a singles guy. He expressed amusement at the notion of an LP as a work of art. The Beatles contributed heavily to the LP-as-art phenomenon but they never had any objections to selling singles even off of concept-heavy Sgt. Peppers.”
BlackJAC replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:56:52
“AC/DC's real problem is that their albums tend to contain previously released material. Do we really need multiple variants on "Whole Lotta Rosie?"”
The Jersey Shore Nickname Generator
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 13:25:44 in Comedy
“R-Muscle. Perfect.”
Iranian Troops Seize Iraqi Oil Well: Official
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 11:57:25 in World
“Teehee, Iraq...sov
jajenkins replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 14:12:41
“Supposedly, yes. There are times when I feel it is convenient to be "sold" on the propaganda ;)”
Iranian Troops Seize Iraqi Oil Well: Official
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 11:52:42 in World
“...Which would require us to take on enough debt to completely sink this country, and a military draft to boot (which in all likely hood, would start a rebellion). In short, this does not bode well...”
Iranian Troops Seize Iraqi Oil Well: Official
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 11:50:45 in World
“Believe it or not, that didn't really settle the matter in a lot of people's minds.”
Peets101 replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:39:45
“So, you're saying that they want to sort out their own borders and other issues? Well, I guess the West will have to step in and sort it all out for them again. Sarcasm aside: we sure have made a mess of that place in the last 100+ years.”
Iranian Troops Seize Iraqi Oil Well: Official
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 11:46:03 in World
“If Iraq is part of the U.S., sure it is. And I think the verdict on that is still out...”
Iranian Troops Seize Iraqi Oil Well: Official
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 11:45:02 in World
“Yeah, I think everyone knows what the outcome of this "test" is. Iraq's "government" (or whatever we're calling it) can't protect its citizens from inside threats, much less a much more powerful, much more organized Iran. Either we fight this battle for them, or watch Iraq become "Greater Iran". Unless we get massive international support here, we're in serious trouble here.”
WATCH: Wielding Gavel, Franken Shuts Lieberman Up
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 09:39:51 in Politics
“Do you live in "Conneticut"? I'm going to guess "no", since you can't spell it.”
enlighteninglad replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 10:00:02
“He doesn't even live on Planet Earth.”
WATCH: Wielding Gavel, Franken Shuts Lieberman Up
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 09:38:34 in Politics
“A 10 minute limit for all speakers is petty, or taking personal offense to said limit is petty?”
WATCH: Wielding Gavel, Franken Shuts Lieberman Up
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 09:32:30 in Politics
“Or that clown with the broom that sweeps you off stage at the Apollo theater. Yeah, that'd really class up the joint...”
WATCH: Wielding Gavel, Franken Shuts Lieberman Up
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 09:23:58 in Politics
“Sounds like much ado about nothing. So Lieberman got shut down after 10 minutes of expressing his wishy-washy, subject-to
It's about time we start doing away with some of these archaic traditions that waste time and money in the name of grandstanding.”
It's about time we start doing away with some of these archaic traditions that waste time and money in the name of grandstanding.”
Sen. Nelson: Abortion Compromise 'Not Sufficient'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 16:49:59 in Politics
“Actually, if you have health insurance, there's an 80% chance your money is already used to pay for these procedures on a regular basis, and you merely didn't care enough about it to ask, look into it, or do anything about it until some talking head on teevee brought it up and made a scary moral issue out of what you've comfortably paid for your entire adult life.”
Sen. Nelson: Abortion Compromise 'Not Sufficient'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 16:42:23 in Politics
“Do you think it makes his decisions and steers him around all day like a flesh covered unicycle?”
lilyorabrown replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 16:45:38
“Wonderful, wolfmason! Do you think it breeds at night or in daylight?”
Sen. Nelson: Abortion Compromise 'Not Sufficient'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 16:41:19 in Politics
“I wonder who Sen. Nelson harvested that hair from.”
pasc replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 17:01:31
“No, he just rinsed a Brillo pad out real good.”
MMJones replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 16:41:45
“Mail order, definitely.”
Wikipedia Is A Pro-Obama, Tax-Exempt Scam, Senate Candidate Andy Martin Claims
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 16:11:23 in Technology
“Agreed. The fact that they call him "Senate Candidate", as opposed to "Certified Crackpot" is a bit of a red herring. It's a bit like referring to Ted Kazinski as an "Outdoorsman and Individualist" instead of a "Hermit Psychopath".”
Wikipedia Is A Pro-Obama, Tax-Exempt Scam, Senate Candidate Andy Martin Claims
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 15:58:25 in Technology
“I dunno, Martin is right though. His bio entry doesn't really do justice to his extraordinary (read: extraordinarily ridiculous) political career, or many, many personal sacrifices (read: sacrificed dignity and respectability).”
Wikipedia Is A Pro-Obama, Tax-Exempt Scam, Senate Candidate Andy Martin Claims
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 15:29:43 in Technology
“I'm sure Martin will sue reality in due time, seeing as how the first sentence in his bio contains the term "vexatious litigation".”
Wikipedia Is A Pro-Obama, Tax-Exempt Scam, Senate Candidate Andy Martin Claims
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 15:24:16 in Technology
“Talk like that gives guys like Martin strength, keep it on the DL.”
Nation's Largest Union: Change Health Care Bill Or Else
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 11:04:20 in Politics
“Opposing the Dem's plan and opposing health care reform are two entirely separate things. At this point, it's safe to say that no one's happy with the plan (though some define that as the definition of "compromise"), but to say that American's across the board are happy with 15-20% of the population uninsured and 15-20% of our GDP going to health care spending (#1 in the industrialized world, go USA, #1!!!) is absurd.”
'Gin And Titonic' Ice Tray Makers Criticized For Making Light Of Titanic Sinking
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 09:29:45 in World
“...Or go public with my annual Pearl Harbor Day Battleship tournament
'Gin And Titonic' Ice Tray Makers Criticized For Making Light Of Titanic Sinking
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 09:28:07 in World
“"How long will it be before this firm makes ice cubes of the Twin Towers to commemorate 9/11?"
Ummm, how about as soon as the twin towers crash into an iceberg...”
Ummm, how about as soon as the twin towers crash into an iceberg...”
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