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Congratulations Barry.........
1 posted on 07/29/2011 6:19:37 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
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To: Sub-Driver

Embarrassing.


2 posted on 07/29/2011 6:22:51 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic (A communist is just a liberal in a hurry)
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To: Sub-Driver

We need to send troops to surround all the apple stores and Steve Jobs house and make them explain how to run a business. Then put all of the members of congress in Apple stores and their employes in congress.


3 posted on 07/29/2011 6:23:06 AM PDT by badpacifist (All species have subspecies... in some species the subspecies appears to be the dominate one.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Makes you wonder what kind of tax and regulatory exemptions Apple could win in exchange for a little short term financing.


4 posted on 07/29/2011 6:26:25 AM PDT by Mobties (Reduce the government footprint! Let the markets work!)
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To: Sub-Driver

Obviously we need to confiscate Apple’s cash reserves and add them to the Treasury.


5 posted on 07/29/2011 6:27:06 AM PDT by Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus ("Armed forces abroad are of little value unless there is prudent counsel at home." - Cicero)
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To: Sub-Driver

How come Apple, and the rest of the techs don’t get the same treatement by the Progressives that the oil and gas industry does???

Funny story. I had a buddy who was heavily into Dell stock back in the late 90’s. One morning I walked into work and asked him if he heard the news that Dell had a Y2K problem. He immediately grabbed the phone and started dialing his brokers number. I said, “Why 2K for a $500 computer.”


8 posted on 07/29/2011 6:41:21 AM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July, democrats believe every day is April 15.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Time to mandate that Apple products lower energy use by 50% - that should punish them enough for a while.


10 posted on 07/29/2011 6:56:06 AM PDT by calico_thompson
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To: Sub-Driver

Time to mandate that Apple products lower energy use by 50% - that should punish them enough for a while.


11 posted on 07/29/2011 6:56:12 AM PDT by calico_thompson
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To: Sub-Driver

Apple got its money by voluntary payment rather than by forced confiscations like the government.


12 posted on 07/29/2011 7:01:46 AM PDT by Petrosius
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To: Sub-Driver
Wait! Is Apple paying its 'fair share'??

Is Apple 'sharing the pain'??

I'm thinking, From Apple according to ability, to the U.S. Government according to need. That's the way the dimocrat party wants to do it, right??

14 posted on 07/29/2011 7:10:54 AM PDT by CharlyFord (t)
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To: Sub-Driver

Maybe,,, but who’s better pals with the Fed Reserve System?


16 posted on 07/29/2011 7:31:41 AM PDT by ßuddaßudd (7 days - 7 ways a Guero y Guay Lao << >> with a floating, shifting, ever changing)
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To: Sub-Driver

Gee, I wonder why.


17 posted on 07/29/2011 8:09:20 AM PDT by RWB Patriot ("My ability is a value that must be purchased and I don't recognize anyone's need as a claim on me.")
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To: Sub-Driver

fire all the politicians and get Steve Jobs to run the country


18 posted on 07/29/2011 8:27:25 AM PDT by Cronos ( W Szczebrzeszynie chrzaszcz brzmi w trzcinie I Szczebrzeszyn z tego slynie.)
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To: Swordmaker

ping


19 posted on 07/29/2011 9:01:00 AM PDT by LearnsFromMistakes (Yes, I am happy to see you. But that IS a gun in my pocket.)
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To: Sub-Driver; ~Kim4VRWC's~; 1234; Abundy; Action-America; acoulterfan; AFreeBird; Airwinger; ...
Apple now has more cash than Uncle Sam —PING!


Apple out cashes US!

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!!!

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

20 posted on 07/29/2011 9:53:41 AM PDT by Swordmaker (This tag line is a Microsoft product "insult" free zone.)
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To: Sub-Driver

I don’t see this as “embarrassing” at all. It’s good news, the triumph of technology over bureaucracy. Let’s engineer a quick takeover by Apple before it becomes too late, as it was with Borders Books.

1. Taxes will be slightly higher for the iGov, but people will pay willingly because service will be so much better. Each taxpayers will be issued little translucent Apple stickers, which can be proudly attached to your Lexus and worn on your T-short at Starbucks.

2. The capital will be moved to Cupertino, where it belongs.

3. You will be able to renew a passport with one click through the iTines Store. You won’t even have to trek to the big city to get those special-format pictures taken, because iTunes will take a snapshot as part of the application, using the built-in iSight in your MacBook.

4. There will be no more standing in line at the Post Office, which will be replaced with Mobile Me accounts for everyone.

5. The Pentagon can now be abolished, because when we go to war with anyone, we will just file a patent suit against the enemy in Marshall, TX, and declare their assets to be ours.

6. Instead of Social Security, each retired person gets a job at the nearest Genius Bar, with medical benefits.

7. After an initial period of controversy, the SCOTUS will rule that the establishment clause allows Windows users to be married in all states.


22 posted on 07/29/2011 10:19:30 AM PDT by BlazingArizona
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To: Swordmaker
A while back there were some articles about Apple claiming trademark status of the term "appstore". Do you happen to know anything about the status of that? I'm asking because there is a project within my company to create an "appstore.foo.com"  website, and I'd like to be able to give them some kind of information about possible issues.

Personally, I think the idea of trademarking "appstore" is insane, but given the fantasy world that the drones in Washington live in these days, anything is possible.

24 posted on 07/29/2011 11:57:45 AM PDT by zeugma (The only thing in the social security trust fund is your children and grandchildren's sweat.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Little Johnny’s piggy bank has more cash in it than the United States government.


25 posted on 07/29/2011 12:32:09 PM PDT by RoadTest (Organized religion is no substitute for the relationship the living God wants with you.)
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To: Sub-Driver

You can thank Obama and the Democrats.


27 posted on 07/29/2011 3:13:23 PM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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To: Sub-Driver

FIRE the Democrats and hire the Apple geeks!


28 posted on 07/29/2011 3:15:13 PM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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