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iPad responsible for thousands of lost US jobs ( Socialist Attitudes revealed )
Fudzilla ^ | Monday, 18 April 2011 10:34 | Nedim Hadzic

Posted on 04/18/2011 7:14:00 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach

Claims representative Jesse Jackson Jr.

While it’s not a secret that yours truly isn’t a big fan of the iPad, that’s as far as he is willing to go. However, representative Jesse Jackson Jr. recently said that the iPad is at fault for loss of many US jobs, which really makes us look meek in criticism.

Speaking in the Congress, Jackson said that the practical aspect of the iPad made Borders close stores and renders Barnes & Noble obsolete. Apparently, Jackson thinks that downloading newspapers, magazines and books to your iPad is ultimately detrimental for the economy.

Jackson argued that the freshman class of Chicago State University in his district is not even using textbooks. Instead, they’re all given iPads.  Jackson inquired as to the fate of publishing companies, bookstores, librarians and the paper industry in general. He suggested that these jobs will soon no longer exist but judging by Mister Jackson’s perception of the culprit, we’re somehow confident he’s more worried for the rolling paper industry.

“Steve Jobs is doing pretty well”, Jackson said and continued “He’s created the iPad. Certainly, it has made life more efficient for Americans, but the iPad is produced in China. It is not produced here in the United States. So, the Chinese get to take advantage of our First Amendment value — that is to provide freedom of speech through the iPad to the American people. But there is no protection for jobs here in America to ensure that the American people are being put to work.”

After seeing the iPad becoming a big “success”, I can confidently say that many people didn’t read Emperor’s New Clothes when they were kids. The device is extremely overpriced for what it offers and most of the cash pays for vanity and immeasurable quantities such as lifestyle. Naturally, most don’t care.

The best part of Jackson's rant is that we can finally say that we’re only directing mild criticism towards the iPad. If you don’t think what we've just said qualifies for ‘mild criticism’, then hop over here and read Jackson’s transcript.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet; Local News
KEYWORDS: apple; ipad; jessejacksonjr; stevejobs
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To: MetaThought
I hear he might be angling for a donation of some sort from Apple.

We're getting closer to the point where the gummint has to take down Apple.

See: Microsoft, AT&T and Standard Oil.

And the stock market is down 2% as I write. Any correlation?

21 posted on 04/18/2011 8:12:44 AM PDT by cicero2k
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Jesse is partially right. The Internet that was invented by Al Gore has resulted in Millions of jobs leaving the USA as computers have made it possible for hard working citizens of the world to compete for jobs with US companies.

Our US companies have moved their jobs overseas to avoid Unionization, Taxation, EPA, OSHA, DOL and many other government organiztions that drive up the cost of doing business in the USA. Sad thing when American is not a nation of TAKERS and not workers. We have far too many folks living on the handouts and that is a result of people like Jesse Jackson JR and SR.

Yes the Ipad has helped to create the possibilities of people in other parts of the world doing the jobs that were once American.

Welcome to Obummer’s world.


22 posted on 04/18/2011 8:15:21 AM PDT by ncfool (The new USSA - United Socialist States of AmeriKa. Welcome to Obummers world or Obamaville USSA.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

He ought be worried,, in a few decades , we may finally realize we don’t need politicos&elitists in DC anymore either.


23 posted on 04/18/2011 8:49:49 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard .. Obama: Epic Fail or Bust!!!)
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To: ilgipper

Jackson also doesn’t appear to realize that a lot of publishers are outsourcing their printing to China, too.


24 posted on 04/18/2011 9:01:18 AM PDT by antiRepublicrat
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

If the manufacturing was done in the USA, I am sure he would be delighted to picket their plant(s) with a big sign... tax the rich.


25 posted on 04/18/2011 1:00:07 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned....Duncan Hunter Sr. for POTUS.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

But there is no protection from job killing Libtards, with their excessive regulations, high energy costs, and punishing taxation, for jobs here in America to ensure that the American people are being put to work.”

Minor edit for you there Jesse. Hope you don’t mind.


26 posted on 04/18/2011 1:50:21 PM PDT by AFreeBird
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

And its the jeapordy of his “future” that’s at stake !!

Clumsy con men like the “esteemed reverend”, have a great deal to fear from the rapid, accurate and pervuasive dissemination of accurate information on their activities.... >PS


27 posted on 04/18/2011 3:07:34 PM PDT by PiperShade
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach; ~Kim4VRWC's~; 1234; 50mm; Abundy; Action-America; acoulterfan; AFreeBird; ...
Another article about Jesse Jackson, Jr's, CONgressman, conclusion that the iPad is costing US jobs—PING!

Original post here:

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Please, No Flame Wars, Discuss technical issues, software, and hardware.
Don't attack people!

Don't respond to the Anti-Apple Thread Trolls!
PLEASE IGNORE THEM!!!

 


Apple iPad Ping!

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.

28 posted on 04/18/2011 3:46:52 PM PDT by Swordmaker (This tag line is a Microsoft product "insult" free zone.)
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To: All
Original thread on Jesse Jackson, JR, and the iPad and jobs.
29 posted on 04/18/2011 3:51:11 PM PDT by Swordmaker (This tag line is a Microsoft product "insult" free zone.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Jackson inquired as to the fate of publishing companies, bookstores, librarians and the paper industry in general.

Is Mr. Jackson, jr., not worried about the poor trees that are sacrificed to support those industries? Heartless! Doesn't he know that ink is a petroleum product? Is he in favor of destroying the planet? Wait until Obama hears about this. He will be in serious trouble!

30 posted on 04/18/2011 4:02:21 PM PDT by Mind-numbed Robot (I retain the right to be inconsistent, contradictory and even flat-out wrong!)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Scary. A complete simpleton.


31 posted on 04/18/2011 4:06:57 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I love BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Jackson argued that the freshman class of Chicago State University in his district is not even using textbooks. Instead, they’re all given iPads. Jackson inquired as to the fate of publishing companies, bookstores, librarians and the paper industry in general. He suggested that these jobs will soon no longer exist but judging by Mister Jackson’s perception of the culprit, we’re somehow confident he’s more worried for the rolling paper industry.

Jesse no longer a Algore disciple. Forget going paperless to save forests ... Jesse denies global warming.

32 posted on 04/18/2011 4:09:00 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I love BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Well, it is true that all the keyboard manufacturing workers have lost their jobs because of this tabletmania!


33 posted on 04/18/2011 4:10:31 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: Swordmaker

Whoops, sorry for that other link.


34 posted on 04/18/2011 5:14:07 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Thanks Cincinna for this link -- http://www.friendsofitamar.org)
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To: massgopguy

So True!!!! This guy has a lot of nerve piping up after joining in with the lot that is taking my home state of Illinois down! Loser loser loser!!!! He is just one of the many reasons why Illinois is in the toilet!! Go away Jessie Loser Jr!


35 posted on 04/19/2011 2:00:12 AM PDT by italyconservative (Can a corrupt throne be allied with you- one that brings on misery by its decrees? Psalm 34:20)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Govvies should like electronic media, after all they can change it at a whim to match the prevailing political winds.
36 posted on 04/19/2011 2:31:12 AM PDT by this_ol_patriot (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner)
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