...we'll be running special political coverage between now and the election...
Should help explain the flag graphic. But I'll explain it as well.
The American election is what prompted this section. And, from the looks of the second quoted line, this section will only be here till the end of the American election.
So since the topic section is centered around the American election, it's only fi
hy an american flag for the/. graphic? there *are* countries outside america that practice politics. typical shortsightedness.
As a service to the editors, I fired up gimp, took the graphic and mixed every flag from every country together - what better way to promote a non-centrist discussion?
there *are* countries outside america that practice politics.
Sorry about that. We're working as fast as we can - after Iraq there's: Iran, France and Canada scheduled for assimilation. I think your country is next.
If only there were some way for people outside the US to get a web server [theplanet.com] and set up a Slashdot like site [slashcode.com] dedicated to the politics of their country, rather than whining about how all other countries are somehow entitled to have coverage in a section dedicated to US politics.
Because, ummm, Slashdot is an American site? I refer you to the FAQ...
Q: Slashdot seems to be very U.S.-centric. Do you have any plans to be more international in your scope?
A: Slashdot is U.S.-centric. We readily admit this, and really don't see it as a problem. Slashdot is run by Americans, after all, and the vast majority of our readership is in the U.S. We're certainly not opposed to doing more international stories, but we don't have any formal plans for making that happen. All we can really tel
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What!? I never knew.
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No, we call them outside territories or terrorist regimes.
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With the US Presidential Election coming up...
And this one:
Should help explain the flag graphic. But I'll explain it as well.
The American election is what prompted this section. And, from the looks of the second quoted line, this section will only be here till the end of the American election.
So since the topic section is centered around the American election, it's only fi
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As a service to the editors, I fired up gimp, took the graphic and mixed every flag from every country together - what better way to promote a non-centrist discussion?
Unfourtunately, I got this [slashdot.org].
That's only going to cause wars.
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Zapp: "I hate these filthy neutrals Kif! With enemies you know where they stand but with neutrals? Who knows! It sickens me."
Zapp: "What makes a man turn neutral
Neutral Official: "Your neutralness, it's a beige alert."
Neutral Leader: "If I don't survive, tell my wife: Hello."
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Sorry about that. We're working as fast as we can - after Iraq there's: Iran, France and Canada scheduled for assimilation. I think your country is next.
We'll get there soon!
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Yeah great idea. (Score:2)
Lets be more exclusive, never inclusive.
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Q: Slashdot seems to be very U.S.-centric. Do you have any plans to be more international in your scope?
A: Slashdot is U.S.-centric. We readily admit this, and really don't see it as a problem. Slashdot is run by Americans, after all, and the vast majority of our readership is in the U.S. We're certainly not opposed to doing more international stories, but we don't have any formal plans for making that happen. All we can really tel