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Inhofe To Boxer: 'We Won, You Lost, Get A Life' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 19:34:30 in Politics
“Here's some interesting climate change news...
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/11/19/breaking-news-story-hadley-cru-has-apparently-been-hacked-hundreds-of-files-released/”
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/11/19/breaking-news-story-hadley-cru-has-apparently-been-hacked-hundreds-of-files-released/”
NY-23 Election Takes On Outsize Importance
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 22:46:55 in Politics
“Nope, but there isn't much you can do...
Voting for a democrat or a republican that dives i the back pocket of the lobbyist and ignores the voters just doesn't seem like a winning option.
What are we suppose to do keep voting for the same parties and 'hope' that someday they'll magically wake up and care about the voters??”
Voting for a democrat or a republican that dives i the back pocket of the lobbyist and ignores the voters just doesn't seem like a winning option.
What are we suppose to do keep voting for the same parties and 'hope' that someday they'll magically wake up and care about the voters??”
strangelet replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 23:47:16
“Well, elections have real consequences. If you actually care about the consequences, you try to elect the best candidate with a plausible chance. If you just can't stand any (more often, either) of the candidates with a plausible chance, then I guess it makes sense to vote for "principle".
But, in such a case, you ought to realize that you are giving up your ability to influence the outcome.”
But, in such a case, you ought to realize that you are giving up your ability to influence the outcome.”
NY-23 Election Takes On Outsize Importance
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 22:38:42 in Politics
“Not sure about the republican thing, the next elections in Oregon I'm going independent. If a race doesn't have an independent running I'm writing in "None of the Above".
I feel like I fell for all of the democrats promises when all they wanted was to be first in line at the lobbyist feeding trough for a while...”
I feel like I fell for all of the democrats promises when all they wanted was to be first in line at the lobbyist feeding trough for a while...”
lafayette2009 replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 23:04:31
“Ever heard of the two-headed coin?
In American Politics, it is this call:
Heads = Corporate Lobbyists
Tails = Campaign Financing
Oops!!!!!!”
In American Politics, it is this call:
Heads = Corporate Lobbyists
Tails = Campaign Financing
Oops!!!!!!”
noneIn2008 replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 22:50:38
“Good to see more people realize the Dems and Reps are two sides of the same coin.”
Itdoesnotmatter replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 22:43:18
“Save iT !!”
situationcritical replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 22:40:43
“In other words, you're a republican.”
Democrats: Overdraft Fees Must Be Curtailed
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 13:06:02 in Business
“Watch, Frank and Dodd will stand up and hoot and holler about what they've done to 'protect' us and we'll find out later about all of the loopholes and exemptions that were deliberately put in the bills!”
therealjujubear replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 13:09:22
“dodd and barney are two of the most corrupt politicians in dc. the sooner they are out, the better off the us wil be.”
"Too Big To Fail" Legislation Is On The Way
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 12:13:13 in Politics
“Strangely I really, really like this idea!”
Wall Street Bonuses Vs. Normal Wages: A Disturbing Trend (CHART, VIDEO)
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 15:47:50 in Business
“What's not being said is they pay the capital gains rate of 15%.
When (or if) I get a raise or bonus it gets taxed as income. So should theirs!”
When (or if) I get a raise or bonus it gets taxed as income. So should theirs!”
oldguru replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 15:52:51
“Yeah. The bottom line is that they probably don't pay capital gains anyway. It's only us retirees who have gotten killed in the market by the decline in our retirement savings and investments who pay capital gains..The only upside of this disaster is that I have enough losses to offset any capital gain that I MIGHT make for the rest of my life.”
Wealthy Families Lobby Against New Regulation
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 13:28:52 in Business
“Nothing you say here matters.
The politicians are counting you you venting on forums like this and not following through!
Go to Congress.org and find your Congressional representatives and send them your views and opinions (be polite).
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/congdir.tt
Ask your representatives why some people are allowed to pay less than their fair share. Not only hedge fund manager but also all of those wall street bonuses are taxed as capital gains (~15%) but if we get a bonus its taxed as income!
Also, while we are at it let's make sure the members of congress are paying their fair share also.”
The politicians are counting you you venting on forums like this and not following through!
Go to Congress.org and find your Congressional representatives and send them your views and opinions (be polite).
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/congdir.tt
Ask your representatives why some people are allowed to pay less than their fair share. Not only hedge fund manager but also all of those wall street bonuses are taxed as capital gains (~15%) but if we get a bonus its taxed as income!
Also, while we are at it let's make sure the members of congress are paying their fair share also.”
hellinahandcart replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 20:31:55
“Thank you, ran6110, for that link. I'm on it.”
ThePeacemakers replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 13:39:54
“Got the info already...bet some of them are in my county.”
Wall Street Bonuses Vs. Normal Wages: A Disturbing Trend (CHART, VIDEO)
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 18:54:32 in Business
“Actually their getting these bonuses doesn't bother me if they have earned them.
What bothers me it that if I get a bonus it's taxed as income.
These guys get taxed at the much lower capital gains rate of around 15%!
How it that even remotely fair or honest???”
What bothers me it that if I get a bonus it's taxed as income.
These guys get taxed at the much lower capital gains rate of around 15%!
How it that even remotely fair or honest???”
lonecrone replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 18:13:23
“How did they earn it? Does driving a business into the ground and ruining the finances of millions of people qualify as earning it? I guess if you measure it by how much profit it generated for the mega rich then according to the pigs at the trough who got our money, they earned it. But if you measure it by all those who lost everything, then how on earth can anyone say they earned it?”
N2Sman replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 19:09:34
“Can you see or hear with those glasses?”
House Vote On Insurance Industry Antitrust Exemption Coming
Commented Oct 17, 2009 at 15:43:09 in Politics
“Stopping antitrust exemptions won't do a thing if they quietly give the insurance what they want with exemptions and loopholes.”
Too Big To Fail: The Best Quotes From Andrew Ross Sorkin's Book (PHOTOS)
Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 00:59:44 in Business
“OK, here's the real problem with the Kindle...
I read the story went to amazon a pre-ordered the book. No waiting for UPS or the post office, When it come out Oct 20th it will show up on my Kindle.
Then to protect my self I'll use MyKindleLibrary to back it up before and while I read it!
Kindles are really great at getting me to not only buy books but read them also...”
I read the story went to amazon a pre-ordered the book. No waiting for UPS or the post office, When it come out Oct 20th it will show up on my Kindle.
Then to protect my self I'll use MyKindleLibrary to back it up before and while I read it!
Kindles are really great at getting me to not only buy books but read them also...”
Weiner: AHIP Report Makes Strongest Case In Weeks For Public Option
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 15:54:01 in Politics
“Yup, the insurance companies are just greedy middle men...
The add no value to the process it seem their whole business model is find more ways to keep the customers money for them selves.
I mean really, what does any insurance company executives actually do to earn their salaries?
And how much more could be save in cost if their salaries represented their actual value to the system?”
The add no value to the process it seem their whole business model is find more ways to keep the customers money for them selves.
I mean really, what does any insurance company executives actually do to earn their salaries?
And how much more could be save in cost if their salaries represented their actual value to the system?”
Barney Frank Urges Gay Activists To Lobby Congress
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 12:58:12 in Politics
“OK, look at the financial problems and the health insurance problems. Lobbying without a pocket full of cash get's you nothing.
If you march either locally or in Washington DC you get seen. If enough of you show up the media will also.
If you call, email, twitter or mail your representatives they seem to ignore that.
I remember reading a few years ago one politician made the statement that he counted all email as 1 against. The records showed he got thousands of emails against...”
If you march either locally or in Washington DC you get seen. If enough of you show up the media will also.
If you call, email, twitter or mail your representatives they seem to ignore that.
I remember reading a few years ago one politician made the statement that he counted all email as 1 against. The records showed he got thousands of emails against...”
Obama: We Can't Have Job Growth Without Health Care Reform
Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 14:35:00 in Politics
“Yeah, I've been contacted a number of times about software positions with HP.
I listen to them talk about how great HP is to work for and ask if I'm getting an executive position because it seems the great benefits and working conditions are for the rank and file workers.
I've turned down offers with them twice because of how they treat their american workers...”
I listen to them talk about how great HP is to work for and ask if I'm getting an executive position because it seems the great benefits and working conditions are for the rank and file workers.
I've turned down offers with them twice because of how they treat their american workers...”
Obama: We Can't Have Job Growth Without Health Care Reform
Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 14:31:04 in Politics
“That's always good news that never seems to get reported.”
Obama: We Can't Have Job Growth Without Health Care Reform
Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 10:54:48 in Politics
“Personally, I think the biggest thing that could help startups and small businesses would be to fund the SBA fully and stop letting DELL, IBM, HP and a lot of other large companies use loopholes to get SBA loans.”
Patriot86 replied on Oct 05, 2009 at 14:13:21
“HP is laying off, the company is cutting three Americans for every Indian worker...they have already cut American workers salaries as much as 75% and then later laid them off anyway.”
BizSamurai replied on Oct 05, 2009 at 12:37:38
“Agreed. Also, because of my position within a start-up, I have a seen a tremendous amount of growth in the angel-investor pool of money... even here in Indiana!”
My Kindle Ate My Homework: Amazon Pays For Deleting Student's eBook
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 10:55:11 in Technology
“They can delete at will but only if you leave whispernet on. Most owners I've talked to shut it off as much as possible to extend the battery life.
And even though Amazon wants you to think they will benevolently keep your ebooks safe on their server I don't trust them and keep local backups of all of my Kindle purchases.
Or more likely they will start charging you to download your ebooks after the first time.
The point being, the Kindle is a great device but you don't have to drink the kool-ade and trust Amazon to do the right thing...”
And even though Amazon wants you to think they will benevolently keep your ebooks safe on their server I don't trust them and keep local backups of all of my Kindle purchases.
Or more likely they will start charging you to download your ebooks after the first time.
The point being, the Kindle is a great device but you don't have to drink the kool-ade and trust Amazon to do the right thing...”
My Kindle Ate My Homework: Amazon Pays For Deleting Student's eBook
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 10:48:38 in Technology
“Well, there is the standard warranty and a extended warranty. I tend to take care of my stuff so I didn't buy the extended.
A woman I work with dropped hers and the edge go a little scuffed up and one of the next page buttons stopped working. She contacted Amazon and they had UPS drop a box off and with in a week she had a new unit at no charge.
Not sure how to answer the investment question. I guess it's a personal choice and the convenience is a big point with me.
Most of the books I buy have a print version cost much higher than $9.99 so the difference would have to be factored in. Also I can carry 100's of books with me if I want to...
I'm part of a closed Beta for a ebook manager for the Kindle that has really helped make it easy to manage and backup my ebooks. The nice thing is if Amazon decides to delete a book from my Kindle I can easily put it back on ad continue reading at the last updated location!”
A woman I work with dropped hers and the edge go a little scuffed up and one of the next page buttons stopped working. She contacted Amazon and they had UPS drop a box off and with in a week she had a new unit at no charge.
Not sure how to answer the investment question. I guess it's a personal choice and the convenience is a big point with me.
Most of the books I buy have a print version cost much higher than $9.99 so the difference would have to be factored in. Also I can carry 100's of books with me if I want to...
I'm part of a closed Beta for a ebook manager for the Kindle that has really helped make it easy to manage and backup my ebooks. The nice thing is if Amazon decides to delete a book from my Kindle I can easily put it back on ad continue reading at the last updated location!”
Washington Doesn't Get It: We Need More Jobs
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 14:15:30 in Politics
“Oh they get it....
The politicians are doing fine and their rich friends are doing fine.
Just those nagging voters who have a problem....
And the smart ones have snagged deals to allow them to become lobbyist or partners when they leave Congress...”
The politicians are doing fine and their rich friends are doing fine.
Just those nagging voters who have a problem....
And the smart ones have snagged deals to allow them to become lobbyist or partners when they leave Congress...”
My Kindle Ate My Homework: Amazon Pays For Deleting Student's eBook
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 16:32:52 in Technology
“Yup, you need a light. The contrast isn't too bad and you can make the font bigger. I regularly read mine in subdued living room light ( 1 75-watt bulb across the room) while my wife watched TV.
M-Edge makes a series of covers that have a light built in.
By not having a LCD display you get weeks of reading before you have to recharge (if you shut Whispernet off). If you leave whispernet on you'll still get a week or so of reading before a recharge is needed.
The one rarely mentioned feature (??) is amazon lets you download the first chapter of any book to checkout before you actually buy the book.
And newspapers, magazines and blogs have a two week trial before you are charged!”
M-Edge makes a series of covers that have a light built in.
By not having a LCD display you get weeks of reading before you have to recharge (if you shut Whispernet off). If you leave whispernet on you'll still get a week or so of reading before a recharge is needed.
The one rarely mentioned feature (??) is amazon lets you download the first chapter of any book to checkout before you actually buy the book.
And newspapers, magazines and blogs have a two week trial before you are charged!”
KarateKid replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 08:46:48
“How long do you estimate before you get your investment back? $300 + $9.99 per book v.s. buying the print book.........seems like you'll never recoup your investment.
Another question: what happens if your Kindle goes on the fritz? Do they repair it, and if they do, how much would it cost if it's out of warranty?”
Another question: what happens if your Kindle goes on the fritz? Do they repair it, and if they do, how much would it cost if it's out of warranty?”
My Kindle Ate My Homework: Amazon Pays For Deleting Student's eBook
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 15:43:53 in Technology
“Personally, I love my Kindle!
It works well and if you shut off whispernet you can go weeks without having to recharge.
Now, the UI kind of sucks and it awkward to manage more than a few books but I found a great program to help me manage my Kindle content.
If Amazon decides to delete some content then I can put it right back on with the latest location, notes and bookmarks restored!”
It works well and if you shut off whispernet you can go weeks without having to recharge.
Now, the UI kind of sucks and it awkward to manage more than a few books but I found a great program to help me manage my Kindle content.
If Amazon decides to delete some content then I can put it right back on with the latest location, notes and bookmarks restored!”
Boehner: I Have Not Met One American Who Supports The Public Option
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 15:06:35 in Politics
“Look yo don't have to live with, talk with or associate with the american riff-raff (oops, voters) to represent them!
If the people that elected them were important then they'd spend more time in their home states!”
If the people that elected them were important then they'd spend more time in their home states!”
Goldman Sachs In Vanity Fair: Andrew Ross Sorkin Details Secret Meetings During Financial Crisis
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 15:11:23 in Business
“Nope, Goldman Sachs is just renting the current batch of politicians, wait till someone with more money comes along and see how quickly Goldman Sachs is dropped.”
berkamore replied on Sep 30, 2009 at 18:26:36
“So true. lol.”
Goldman Sachs In Vanity Fair: Andrew Ross Sorkin Details Secret Meetings During Financial Crisis
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 15:04:47 in Business
“Can't wait for the book to come out for the Kindle...
Interesting, can't read about Goldman Sachs greed because of book publisher greed! There afraid the Kindle version will hurt the over priced hardbound sales...”
Interesting, can't read about Goldman Sachs greed because of book publisher greed! There afraid the Kindle version will hurt the over priced hardbound sales...”
Lobbyists Donating Twice As Much To Democrats As Republicans
Commented Sep 29, 2009 at 17:56:03 in Politics
“The first line should read:
Personally, I'm starting to think getting more money and lobbyist jobs is the only reason the Democrats actually tried so hard to get control.
Next time, the cat does the spell checking!!!”
Personally, I'm starting to think getting more money and lobbyist jobs is the only reason the Democrats actually tried so hard to get control.
Next time, the cat does the spell checking!!!”
Lobbyists Donating Twice As Much To Democrats As Republicans
Commented Sep 29, 2009 at 17:54:16 in Politics
“Personally, I'm starting to think getting ore money and lobbyist jobs is the only reason the Democrats actually tried so hard to get control.
Their votes and preferences don't seem to be that much different than the Republicans...
Either way, it looks like the tax payer loses and the corporate/lobbyist/politicians win.”
Their votes and preferences don't seem to be that much different than the Republicans...
Either way, it looks like the tax payer loses and the corporate/lobbyist/politicians win.”
ran6110 replied on Sep 29, 2009 at 17:56:03
“The first line should read:
Personally, I'm starting to think getting more money and lobbyist jobs is the only reason the Democrats actually tried so hard to get control.
Next time, the cat does the spell checking!!!”
Personally, I'm starting to think getting more money and lobbyist jobs is the only reason the Democrats actually tried so hard to get control.
Next time, the cat does the spell checking!!!”
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