Posts by GilbertFilbert
23 posts • joined Saturday 18th July 2009 21:30 GMT
Re: Lazy Fat Americans.
"Making large amounts of saccharide-laden drinks available at cheap prices, and then consuming then is the problem, not the specific carbohydrate profile."
The low price of HFCS makes the former possible, so it is valid to make an objection to this specific carbohydrate
Re: probably not a very fashionable thing to say, but...
So justice is a fashion statement?
Re: Not in the least surprised
"When I was a US government contractor, the contractors worried about licensing, paying for things, etc." ...
then billing the government, what, 3* or 10* the price? Gotta milk the cash cow.
The jedicopter are so stealthy
The US military can't find them.
Arms supplier: US military, please accept one boxed jedicopter.
BT Engineers quaking in their boots?
I thought alcohol was banned in Muslim countries
What - like the Post Office?!?
"You must be a public sector apologist"
No - like British Telecom, British Gas, British Airways, British Aerospace, Virgin Media, Phorm, Enron, Goldmen Sacks etc etc etc - doubleplus fail.
"politicians aren't in the pockets of corporations."
In the good old days corrupt politicians used to take backhanders in brown envelopes, no its all in the open - "office expenses" is a good one, allegedly.
Conceptual problem
Ian Michael Gumby wrote "I realize I'm just a techie and my undergrad courses were all in Engineering and Science." etc, etc
The Amazingly Self-Deprecating Ian Michael Gumby seems to find difficulties with the concept of having to prove oneself innocent.
Posted in Japan plans space debris fishing trip
Re: I thought it was some bint's handbag?
If it was, it would be big enough to be visible from Earth.
Dear user - your data really is in the clouds
Sorry
Posted in Senior Guardian hacks turn on Assange
Re: Now the truth starts to emerge...
"Assange == Amateur
Nick Davies == Professional Journalist."
So to summarise, you are saying that Assange has rubbed up Nick Davies ego the wrong way?
Looks like a vaccuum cleaner
The title is the message. PS I would like to request the option for multiple icons Joke and Fail in this case.
Posted in ID cards poster girl laments her £30
"I want my money back. Otherwise, it is simply tantamount to theft"
You will get more sympathy if you claim it was a stealth tax - the downside is that you would have to admit it was a stealth tax on the stupid. But hey, you may get your £30 back.
Re: havin_it 17:15
"He keeps going on about this 'dsgfsjkhhhhkjweeeeeeeeellaanasanswrrrrrr'.
Oh no, another Icelandic volcano. We're all doomed.
Which is worse?
Ecclestone is on the same list as Zuckerberg OR Zuckerberg is on the same list as Ecclestone
What is it with Audi?
They are driven by middle class chavs who think driving a BMW is beneath them.
Posted in Airport scanners face double exposure
Another stupid moron
Not so long ago the real terroists with real explosives (Semtex etc) were white, and spoke with distinctive accents. They are raising their heads again in Northern Ireland. Tell me, do you support helfire missiles being fired at their houses? If not, why not?
Of the 6 criteria you list, I conclude you match 4 - if I'm allowed to treat stupidity as a 'mental illness'
new and enlarged pocket submarine!
So Mrs Seal will be saying:
Is that an elarged submarine in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?
Single party state
"But who is a genuine 3rd party? " - we need a genuine 2nd party first. One that is not beholden to corporate lobbyists. And remember that the Goatse guy is a politician who deals with the US.
sT0rNG b4R3 duRiD is wrong
when he says watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwcq04GzU1k
This is much more appropriate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFCt_HKnuQE
Posted in ISA report reveals email security lapse
You can't make this up
Damn, I should have placed that bet on how long it would take.
Option request: Allow users to select multiple icons in the same response
Karmic Koala?
Who comes up with these names? I think I'll wait for the Boisterous Badger version.
Ejector seats
What could possibly go wrong?
Re: Do not pass Go
James Pickett said:
"I now have a form to fill in that asks: "Have you ever refused a criminal records check?" so that's that dealt with then..."
You have the wrong attitude. You need to think like our overlords. You did not refuse the check, you declined to accept their kind offer.
