just look
 

"Resistance is futile"
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http://iceberg5.dyndns.org/wiz.jpg

Actually, the conductor has resistance too, so the current would still be divided between the resistor and the conductor and the current through the conductor would be slightly less than if the resistor wasn't there at all. Resistance is never futile. Surrender is futile.

Good one. I guess you're right.

I don't get it.

it COULD work...

Seems pretty zany...

Well if the resistance is significant enough the effect would be negligible and it would be futile; you wouldn't take it into account when doing your calculations...