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  1. Re:Is the free trade not so fun anymore? on US Congress Rules Huawei a 'Security Threat' · · Score: 1

    This looks like a try at restricting import with arbitrary reasons without any substance behind them. I am sure many countries smile at this as they get to block American goods like GM corn etc citing safety reasons, and now they can use US own rhetoric.

    Care to explain why the Communist party of China has offices inside of Huawei's headquarters?

  2. Re:The devil you know vs. the devil you don't on US Congress Rules Huawei a 'Security Threat' · · Score: 1

    Personally I think this is a step in the wrong direction from a trade perspective. It really sends the wrong message.

    Care to explain why the Communist party of China has offices inside of Huawei's headquarters?

  3. Re:Huawei isn't a threat on US Congress Rules Huawei a 'Security Threat' · · Score: 1

    Care to explain why the Communist party of China has offices inside of Huawei's headquarters?

  4. This story was on "60 Minutes" last night on US Congress Rules Huawei a 'Security Threat' · · Score: 3, Informative

    60 Minutes covered this story on Sunday night. The House Intelligence Committee is right to have suspicions of Huawei.

    I believe the video is the same that aired on TV.

  5. Re:Captain Obvious on Electric Car Environmental Impact: Power Source Matters · · Score: 1

    Look at how many states received revenue for the class action lawsuit against the tobacco companies. Many states used that revenue to fund programs that had absolutely nothing to do with tobacco use or health issues as a result of tobacco use. Instead they spent the money on programs for children (won't somebody PLEASE think of the CHILDREN!?), etc. That revenue was either one-time money or was an annual payment for a few years. That money has dried up and now states are scrambling to find other revenue sources for this mess that they created.

    It's pretty sad to see how our "brilliant" elected officials and public employees think.

    Up in smoke: Counties gave up millions from tobacco settlement for short-term gains

    Once Foes of Big Tobacco, States Have Been Hooked

  6. Road Use Tax? on A Honda Civic With no Gas Tank (Video) · · Score: 0

    So where does he pay his road use tax?

  7. Re:Alternatively on Flatlining User Base May Spell End of RIM · · Score: 1

    RIM abandons all their old customers by passing the buck to the telcos, so I don't expect them to support my phone anwyay. I'm not sure why you think the 9930 won't be abandoned too.

    I had to upgrade my 9700 with a leak from Bittorrent.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry_OS "While RIM develops and releases updated versions of its operating system to support each device, it is up to the individual carriers to decide if and when a version is released to its users."

    I don't care if they abandon the 9930. They've already told everyone that they will not be updating currently software.

    Also, BB users know that they can download and install updated OS versions anytime they want regardless of carrier. You can usually get the software straight from BB's website. The phones are not locked and do not need to be rooted. Just check BB's forum, BlackBerryforums.com or CrackBerry.com for links to the software.

  8. Re:Data on Apple Reportedly Luring Ex-Google Mappers With Jobs · · Score: 1

    Google has a maps app ready, and it's already submitted to Apple. The only thing holding it back is Apple approving it. So that may be next week, in a year (like they did with Google Voice) or never (under the "duplicates a native service" rule).

    Question: did Apple allow other map applications when the core map application was Google Maps? If so, Apple would pretty much have to let Google Maps in the app store.

  9. Re:Alternatively on Flatlining User Base May Spell End of RIM · · Score: 1

    The parent is correct. They will have an explosion of new users once BB10 devices arrive. I have a 9930 and I can't wait to upgrade.

  10. Re:Fucking insane on US House STEM Visa Bill Fails · · Score: 1

    Actually it's underemployment. There's a need for more people which could be filled if we bothered to educate people who are currently unemployed....

    You must not have read my entire post then. I specifically state a record number of people in college and returning to college. There was money in the stimulus bill that provided for retraining and advanced degrees. Many states also encouraged retraining and advanced degrees. We saw enrollment numbers surge across the nation. But instead we will give the jobs away to foreigners.

    Awesome!

  11. Re:Fucking insane on US House STEM Visa Bill Fails · · Score: 1
  12. Re:Fucking insane on US House STEM Visa Bill Fails · · Score: 1
  13. Re:Fucking insane on US House STEM Visa Bill Fails · · Score: 4, Informative
  14. Fucking insane on US House STEM Visa Bill Fails · · Score: 2, Insightful

    We have high unemployment. We have had over 48 straight months of our labor force participation rate falling. We have also had a record number of people in college or go back to college in the last 3 years.

    Why are we trying to bring in MORE PEOPLE that will take jobs away from US CITIZENS???

    Jesus tap dancing Christ!

  15. Re:Public Record? on Judge Preserves Privacy of Climate Scientist's Emails · · Score: 1

    Iowa believes it is more entiled to rights in the democratic process than anyone else.

    Citation needed. You are probably are referring to the first in the nation caucus which has nothing to do with rights in the democratic process.

    Iowa thinks unlimited corn subsidies are a great idea.

    Yes, most residents of the state would agree with that. I am in the minority who oppose corn subsidies.

    Iowa thinks unlimited wind subsidies (which Ironically I suport) are a great idea.

    Mmm...most of the people I talk to aren't very fond of the wind energy subsidies. Of course, the farmers love them.

    Iowa is probably the LAST state you want to set as precedent for anything, EVER.

    You might want to rethink that statement. It makes you look ignorant.

  16. Re:Public Record? on Judge Preserves Privacy of Climate Scientist's Emails · · Score: 1

    According to this document it appears that teacher/professor emails are indeed considered searchable public record.

  17. Re:Public Record? on Judge Preserves Privacy of Climate Scientist's Emails · · Score: 2

    In Iowa, emails of teachers/professors are considered a part of public record and can be requested. I know that Iowa probably has different laws.

    The media asked for emails of an administrator of the Des Moines school district and the emails were released.

  18. Stupid Summary Is Stupid on Microsoft Issues Workaround For IE 0-Day · · Score: 1

    Workaround != patch.

  19. Public Record? on Judge Preserves Privacy of Climate Scientist's Emails · · Score: 2

    I didn't RTFA. Doesn't Virgina have an open records law? If he was an employee of the state then his emails are a matter of public record.

  20. Re:Political Posturing on Japan Aims To Abandon Nuclear Power By 2030s · · Score: 1, Insightful

    TFS and TFA both state clearly that the intention is to boost renewable energy to 30% of the mix or more. Before 11/3 Nuclear accounted for about 23% of Japan's electricity, so the plan is quite clear.

    Let me know when you find a renewable energy source that provides constant power 24/7/365.

  21. Re:What good is public comment on DHS Gets Public Comment, Whether It Wants It Or Not · · Score: 1

    Let's have two classes of airline - one with TSA fully funded from ticket fees and another that has no TSA and standard security. Let the market decide.

    This! For the love of God, This!

  22. BlackBerry FTW! on Zuckerberg: Betting On HTML5 Was Facebook's Biggest Mistake · · Score: 1

    BlackBerry has had a native client since 2008 and it is solid. It ties in with BB's unified inbox and can interact with other apps like BBM if you choose to do so.

    Once again, iOS is 4 years behind.

  23. What if the criminal moved? on Dutch Police Ask 8000+ Citizens To Provide Their DNA · · Score: 1

    So now that the police have openly asked for this the criminal would have to be brain dead stupid to stick around.

  24. Re:Wrong product name on Leaked Photo Shows Touch-Screen BlackBerry 10 Phone · · Score: 4, Insightful

    RIM has no debt. Has over $2B in the bank. They will be fine.

  25. Re:of course he got booted on Booted From Airplane For Wearing Anti-TSA T-shirt · · Score: 1, Redundant

    "Those Who Sacrifice Liberty For Security Deserve Neither"