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joyjoyjoyon BeGoneAds – A Python script that blocks ads by installing common hosts files

I don't understand the downvote.

1. What is so bad about python in specific?

2. If you worry about root privileges, required for modifying the host file, you can use app armor to put the thing on a leash

joyjoyjoyon Raytheon, United Technologies Merger Will Create A New Aerospace Giant

"Those low-grade conflicts aren't what much of the US military is designed for--a large conflict with another capable military force like China, Russia, etc."

Doubt it. The US has basically close to zero experience in such a conflict. Even the 2nd WW was mainly a Russian-German war in Europe. 9 out of 10 German soldiers fell on the Eastern front and the US had already a much larger population and industry then Germany.

In Addition, the Navy would be not very useful to engage an able opponent: http://www.johntreed.net/sittingducks.html

joyjoyjoyon BeGoneAds – A Python script that blocks ads by installing common hosts files

I use host flash: http://host-flash.com/

Does anyone know an up-to date list for blocking social networks?

joyjoyjoyon BeGoneAds – A Python script that blocks ads by installing common hosts files

Why?

joyjoyjoyon I didn't get paid, so I open-sourced my client’s project

I am not sure how much information they get from your account. Could be just the balance and transaction confirmation. Also, you need a separate transaction authorization. The log-in information is not enough to initiate a transaction.

joyjoyjoyon WeChat and the Surveillance State

Why so focused on democracy? Is democracy a value by itself?

Have a look at this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pentagon%27s_New_Map

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nCSXvCM3ogI/WZhtafxpPoI/AAAAAAAAX...

joyjoyjoyon WeChat and the Surveillance State

Maybe. But both, the Soviet Union and the US had to offer something.

US: Idea of freedom and democracy

Soviet Union: Idea of equality and communism.

China lacks an ideology that can attract foreigners. Also, in all super powers since Rome it was possible for able people to become a citizen and to be part of it. Even Nazis became American (think von Braun).

It is not possible to become a Chinese citizen.

joyjoyjoyon WeChat and the Surveillance State

Massive power grabs can be a sign of weakness, not strength.

"kids to Canada to collect foreign dual citizenship"

China does not allow for dual citizenship.

joyjoyjoyon WeChat and the Surveillance State

Yes. China. I love WeChat I must say. Much better than WhatsApp.

Yes, Tiananmen Square. Westerners in China call it "The day when nothing happened". But I also heard different views from Western Politicians that were deeply involved with the Chinese system. The amazing thing is that the students were actually allowed to protest for a long time.

The guy in the video is just an asshole. He is harassing normal Chinese people who might get problems.

I love Chine. I understand and respect "sensitive" issues. In the end I can not become Chinese and always will be a "tolerated guest".

joyjoyjoyon Open Source Electronics Lab for $30

Sorry to nag. For a project that I am working on:

Does any of this boards have an oscilloscope with four channels?