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Why Republicans Won't Retake Silicon Valley
An anonymous reader writes "Republican consultant Patrick Ruffini, who counts Google as one of his clients, sketches out a way that the GOP could 'win back' Silicon Valley — but he gets smacked down by tech businessman Francis Cianfrocca. 'Patrick's basic thesis is that the VC firms that fund the Valley will rebel at being regulated by [Treasury Secretary] Tim Geithner, who is talking about increasing reporting requirements for both private equity and venture capital. Assuming I understand them both correctly, something tells me that neither Geithner nor Ruffini understand deeply what venture capital is all about.'"
...something tells me that neither Geithner nor Ruffini understand deeply what venture capital is all about.
Ponzi schemes... Duh!
One of our competitors trademarked the term "hypothesis". From now on, we will call them "boneheaded ideas".
Whew, it's been a while since I saw a story on Slashdot that made me feel good about being a Democrat and patted me on the back for my beliefs. For a while, I almost started thinking for myself. I'm glad this got posted today (especially after the big blow to PirateBay that depressed me all morning...viva la piracy!).
Republicans have repeatedly demonstrated that they, and only they, understand things like economics, the military, and science. Republicans successfully deregulated the banking industry. Republicans gave unquestioning support for the military. Republicans were the lone voice speaking out against immoral, dangerous and unproven stem cell and evolution based "science". Republicans, and only Republicans, will be able to meet the challenges of the next decade. Vote Republican, because we rule.
of ted stevens, unfortunately the complexity of the tubes seem unnavigable at this time.
Good people go to bed earlier.
It's modded troll because the moderator in question is likely severely mentally retarded, probably with some sort of weird spasms or seizures, and is sat down in front of the computer to gyrate endlessly whilst simultaneously crapping his pants.
That's right retard-moderator, I'm talking to you. I've got karma to burn so blow your points you brain-stem freak.
The world's burning. Moped Jesus spotted on I50. Details at 11.
Psycho-Sociologists refer to it as "The Ayn Rand Phase."
IIRC, the definition of a libertarian is someone who wants the police to protect them from their slaves. Did I miss something --ducks
That's right retard-moderator, I'm talking to you. I've got karma to burn so blow your points you brain-stem freak.
Your momma's a moderator.
i'd hit it so hard, if you pulled me out you'd be the king of britain [bash.org]