I do not like this at all. #observationdeck
@geesejuggler: still on. Not impressive so far.
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Two points.
1. The best storytelling out there is on cable. Whether its stuff like Pillars of the Earth and Spartacus, True Blood and Dexter, or Mad Men and Breaking Bad, the long form of cable series make them much richer environments to tell a story then a two hour movie. Additionally, the market for dvd/bluray sales are stronger then ever for these series, making up some of the financial advantage that the box office used to hold.
This will lead to more 3D and animated movies, as they are the only real reason to go to the theater when these other stories are much stronger.
In fact, with shows like Who, Burn Notice and White Collar on basic cable, even the lighter fare is better on cable then either network or cinema.
I wouldn't be shocked to see more comic book series brought to cable as well. A Spike or FX would probably do much better to bring a comic serial to TV if its a lesser name then it would do in the theater.
2. As to books, I think there is a lot of elitism (especially on this site) about what people read. I don't care what you choose to read, as long as you are reading, and I think we go overboard condemning what people are entertained by.
1. The best storytelling out there is on cable. Whether its stuff like Pillars of the Earth and Spartacus, True Blood and Dexter, or Mad Men and Breaking Bad, the long form of cable series make them much richer environments to tell a story then a two hour movie. Additionally, the market for dvd/bluray sales are stronger then ever for these series, making up some of the financial advantage that the box office used to hold.
This will lead to more 3D and animated movies, as they are the only real reason to go to the theater when these other stories are much stronger.
In fact, with shows like Who, Burn Notice and White Collar on basic cable, even the lighter fare is better on cable then either network or cinema.
I wouldn't be shocked to see more comic book series brought to cable as well. A Spike or FX would probably do much better to bring a comic serial to TV if its a lesser name then it would do in the theater.
2. As to books, I think there is a lot of elitism (especially on this site) about what people read. I don't care what you choose to read, as long as you are reading, and I think we go overboard condemning what people are entertained by.
@Chaplain99: I can tell you my peer group still reads quite a bit. Though its more likely to be something purchased online then in store. I know what book I want, order it, and read it. I dont need to go into a bookstore to browse or get recommendations.
And people like my mother and aunts, who all read paperbacks (the Sue Grafton/Robert Patterson type), find them cheaper at Target/Walmart as an impulse purchase then a traditional bookstore.
I admit, Im a late adapter of ereaders, but from what I've seen I'll have to eventually make the move.
And people like my mother and aunts, who all read paperbacks (the Sue Grafton/Robert Patterson type), find them cheaper at Target/Walmart as an impulse purchase then a traditional bookstore.
I admit, Im a late adapter of ereaders, but from what I've seen I'll have to eventually make the move.
that line about the Chimney just summed up Matt Smith's Doctor in about 20 words.
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@tekdotnu: Say queuing. Makes it sound much classier
@Oneiros42: Embrace it. The unintentional humor was great.
@fluffywarthog1029: Except scotch. I've had occasion twice in my life to drink 50 year old scotch. I would relish a well preserved older bottle.
@Oneiros42: That was the best case of double posting ever.
Someone needs to do a Rick vs Jack Bauer mashup.. Maybe to the 1812 overture.
@mkirkland: Again, you failed to understand my point. Please reread pretty much any of my comments.
Also, we have all the right we want to criticize what happens outside our country (much the same with the rest of the world and the US). We can even request other countries do something about it.
They don't have to though.
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Also, we have all the right we want to criticize what happens outside our country (much the same with the rest of the world and the US). We can even request other countries do something about it.
They don't have to though.
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@mkirkland: Again, you manage to illustrate my point.
If I, for example, coached a Chinese citizen on how to violate pretty much any law, even ones we oppose in this country, the chinese government would most definitely label me a criminal, and if we had an extridition treaty that covered that crime could request that I be arrested for it.
Baring that, like in this case, I would be liable to be arrested if I were ever to place myself in a situation where the Chinese had the authority to do so.
The idea that being a foreign nation gives you 100% immunity to US law is laughable. It may give you immunity to arrest, but not to be charged with a criminal act.
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If I, for example, coached a Chinese citizen on how to violate pretty much any law, even ones we oppose in this country, the chinese government would most definitely label me a criminal, and if we had an extridition treaty that covered that crime could request that I be arrested for it.
Baring that, like in this case, I would be liable to be arrested if I were ever to place myself in a situation where the Chinese had the authority to do so.
The idea that being a foreign nation gives you 100% immunity to US law is laughable. It may give you immunity to arrest, but not to be charged with a criminal act.
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@mkirkland: Wow. I give up. If you truly believe what Pvt. Manning did should be covered by whistleblower laws then you have no concept of legality.
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@mkirkland: Again, you missed my point about 2-3 post ago. I said if he encouraged the theft, or paid for the information, he would be guilty of a crime.
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@mkirkland: Yes. Yes I do. If, for example, I pay someone in China to assault someone else in China, while sitting here in the United States, then yes, China could petition for my arrest and extradition and would be able to arrest me if I ever came there.
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@mkirkland: Actually. Please read what I said (repeatedly). If he did pay for or encourages the theft, and ever places himself into a situation where the US has jurisdiction he can be charged with the crime of espionage. Additionally, the US can charge him with whatever the hell they want, and ask for the Brits to extradite him (though that is unlikely to happen as you point out).
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@mkirkland: Right. But if he encouraged the theft of the information, or paid for it, he would be guilty of espionage, while Mr. Manning and anyone else would be guilty of treason.
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@Tracy Ham and Eggs: also, and this shapes my argument, wikileaks has intentionally edited some documents, including the famed chopper video.
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@Knight_of_Pentacles: I agree with you. The person (people?) who handed over the information are guilty of either treason or criminal misconduct (not sure what the real law is called) but wikileaks should be treated like any foreign intellegence service who purchased,stole or otherwise procured private intelligence from the US government. Whether they used that information for nefarious purposes or not, it is still a violation of US Law (and yes, foreign agents can violate US law) and can and will be prosecuted for it if they ever enter US jurisdiction. Again, I don't think it will happen, as he will most likely face rape charges first.
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@mkirkland: well, negotiations and plans need to be private. If country "A" says "in order to support this we need X down the road" they need the expectation that those negotiations will remain private. What the folks with wikileaks have down would be considered an act of espionage by a foreign government, so Im not sure why a ngo gets extra rights to violate US law.
And the fact that they have hackers now attack companies who don't want to do business with them does little to convince me otherwise.
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And the fact that they have hackers now attack companies who don't want to do business with them does little to convince me otherwise.
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