Drop plan to 3 mbps, next week Netflix pays Comcast. Suddenly, the very next day my 3 mbps connection is adequate to stream 3D content.
The thing is, I paid Comcast for 25 mbps service. I was not getting it. They manipulate the speeds. And it goes beyond the disclaimer that said speeds may not always be available. We understand outages, slowdowns, peak periods, etc. But when they are NEVER available. But you can turn around and hit a popular speed test site and Comcast with show you 25 - 50 mbps.
Actually I agree... 98% of patents are in fact not innovative inventions noteworthy for patenting. And our patent system is fundamentally broken and largely just a means of large companies maintaining dominance.
But I couldn't fit all that in the original satire.
Well, it cost a lot lot lot less than what the Democrats spent pushing Hillary.
And while that may not be a majority of Americans. Trust me, right now the Republicans view it as a mandate. I mean, they've got the Presidency, Senate, House, soon to have SCOTUS, and the majority of governorships.
Worse, the Democrats, never envisioning they could decline, had enacted several policy changes to their immediate benefit, such as anti-filibuster procedures. Having now lost their momentum, these changes now place them in a far tougher position.
Trump wasn't supposed to have a chance of swining Michigan and PA. Trump could of done a lot to swing portions of major cities to his camp. No, campaigning in San Francisco or Seattle would be pretty stupid. But Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh, NY, and many other cities he could of swayed more if he had focused on that.
1. Is the system rigged, and setup to enable the party orgs. Absolutely. Should it be changed. Absolutely.
2. But that's not what all of you are saying, you're saying that despite him overcoming the challenges of being an outsider to win the Republican nomination. Despite him winning the electoral college when facing a conglomerate of media that were not only actively campaigning for Hillary, but were passing debate questions and strategizing with her election team....that despite him winning inside that corrupt and unjust system. The mere fact, the system is broken and rigged is being used to de-legitimize him.
Yes, the system is rigged, broken, and corrupt. Winning in spite of all that is damn impressive. But if you're going to say the fact that said system is broken makes Trump's election illegitimate. Than it would have also made Hillary's win illegitimate, and all of our recent presidents were illegitimate. In which case, your barking about only one election winner is rather hypocritical. Thus, your argument for Trump's illegitimacy and removal is null.
I am sure you doubted he could win the electoral college and be president. Most folks did. Where as I, touted repeatedly that if the Democrat party cheated Bernie out of the nomination, the result would be a Trump presidency.
Apple's highly innovative inventions, namely flat rectangle with a screen on it, and an arrangement of icons in a grid clearly constitute innovations of incalculable value. Where as Qualcomm's patents simply involve leading edge telecommunication developments that far surpass most of their rivals in performance. Obviously, nothing special. Surely not noteworthy enough for their extensive paten portfolio, one of the largest in the wireless world, to justify 5x the royalty rates.
But he won the game. And that was the point. And had it been about the popular vote. Trump would of campaigned differently, focused only on the large cities. And since he would of got almost all of the rural votes by default, he'd only have to swing a few points in a couple of cities. And he could of easily won the popular vote.
But what point is there in winning a few million more votes in California to be popular if it doesn't help you get elected?
Absolutely agree, Hillary was endeavoring to establish a new Cold War with Russia. Over largely baseless accusations, and actions that utterly pale in comparison to what America has done to its rivals and even its allies.
Meanwhile, folks think rich always want war. And perhaps certain wars benefited oil moguls, etc. But Trump is a real estate billionaire. Hotels, resorts, properties. War is NOT GOOD for those type of businesses. First off, tourism plummets, second their buildings are often destroyed. So I suspect that Trump will be far less likely to engage in armed conflict.
I'd be very curious, and laugh my butt off if he stopped our bombings. What would the Democrats say if Trump went 4 years without bombing any countries.
Exactly. When most Blu-ray's are $10-$25. The 3D blu-rays are being sold for $29-$55. It's insane. The 3D should be no more than $5 more. The other problem, is that most Blu-rays are put on sale. 3D blu-rays rarely are.
America operates under a fascist economic model of strong collusion between the business elites and government, striving for a two class system - elites and laborers.
We utilize intellectual property laws, courts, legislation, etc to control markets. But even worse, the application of those regulations are often very one sided.
And there is a HUGE difference between a "degree" and experience.
I am not really a Java developer, more a Java "script" kiddie. But I am no longer surprised, when I turn to an H1B hired for a Java position to discover they are more clueless than I am. It's very common.
Also, I've learned during interviewing that it is not uncommon for half the credentials to boil down to they took a 2 week program or completed an online tutorial. And that there is actually zero business experience for stated skill.
Qualcomm has patents on actual products, technologies, and methods they have developed. The view of the Federal government is that they are in violation of anti-trust laws.
Yet, Apple who had patents on flat rectangular device, gride arrangement of icons, etc. Gets billions of dollars for having absolutely zero technology infringed. Go figure....
But funny, how liberals forget when Obama mentioned his low bowling score in an interview, and proceeded to state that he bowled like someone in the Special Olympics.
Gee, guess criticism doesn't apply if you have a [D]
Go to youtube and you will find Donald Trump using similar behaviors of others, usually whenever they don't have an answer. I still think mocking like that was immature.
Did Donald Trump mock a reporter? Yes Did Donald Trump mock a reporter who had a handicap? Yes Did Donald Trump mock the handicap of a reporter? No
But funny, how liberals forget when Obama mentioned his low bowling score in an interview, and proceeded to state that he bowled like someone in the Special Olympics.
Gee, guess criticism doesn't apply if you have a [D]
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Comcast....
25 mbps - Can't stream Netflix in 3D.
Drop plan to 3 mbps, next week Netflix pays Comcast. Suddenly, the very next day my 3 mbps connection is adequate to stream 3D content.
The thing is, I paid Comcast for 25 mbps service. I was not getting it. They manipulate the speeds. And it goes beyond the disclaimer that said speeds may not always be available. We understand outages, slowdowns, peak periods, etc. But when they are NEVER available. But you can turn around and hit a popular speed test site and Comcast with show you 25 - 50 mbps.
The modems are merely an excuse.
I live in the county that won PA. We're the only county that removing changes the outcome.
Guess who came thru our area Trump. Guess who did not....Hillary.
Actually I agree... 98% of patents are in fact not innovative inventions noteworthy for patenting. And our patent system is fundamentally broken and largely just a means of large companies maintaining dominance.
But I couldn't fit all that in the original satire.
Yup! My thoughts exactly.
My unlimited plan is going by $5. I believe they did this a year or so back too.
Walks into union shops and factories and exclaims...
"If they move your jobs out of America. I'll make it costly for them to bring those products back into America's borders."
Oops...a big chunk just switched. This is EXACTLY what Trump did in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
Well, it cost a lot lot lot less than what the Democrats spent pushing Hillary.
And while that may not be a majority of Americans. Trust me, right now the Republicans view it as a mandate. I mean, they've got the Presidency, Senate, House, soon to have SCOTUS, and the majority of governorships.
Worse, the Democrats, never envisioning they could decline, had enacted several policy changes to their immediate benefit, such as anti-filibuster procedures. Having now lost their momentum, these changes now place them in a far tougher position.
Trump wasn't supposed to have a chance of swining Michigan and PA. Trump could of done a lot to swing portions of major cities to his camp. No, campaigning in San Francisco or Seattle would be pretty stupid. But Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh, NY, and many other cities he could of swayed more if he had focused on that.
You're arguing two things.
1. Is the system rigged, and setup to enable the party orgs. Absolutely. Should it be changed. Absolutely.
2. But that's not what all of you are saying, you're saying that despite him overcoming the challenges of being an outsider to win the Republican nomination. Despite him winning the electoral college when facing a conglomerate of media that were not only actively campaigning for Hillary, but were passing debate questions and strategizing with her election team....that despite him winning inside that corrupt and unjust system. The mere fact, the system is broken and rigged is being used to de-legitimize him.
Yes, the system is rigged, broken, and corrupt. Winning in spite of all that is damn impressive. But if you're going to say the fact that said system is broken makes Trump's election illegitimate. Than it would have also made Hillary's win illegitimate, and all of our recent presidents were illegitimate. In which case, your barking about only one election winner is rather hypocritical. Thus, your argument for Trump's illegitimacy and removal is null.
I am sure you doubted he could win the electoral college and be president. Most folks did. Where as I, touted repeatedly that if the Democrat party cheated Bernie out of the nomination, the result would be a Trump presidency.
So I don't put much stock in your doubts.
It's "A Game of Podiums"
Apple, is proven as one of the worst bad actors.
Apple's highly innovative inventions, namely flat rectangle with a screen on it, and an arrangement of icons in a grid clearly constitute innovations of incalculable value. Where as Qualcomm's patents simply involve leading edge telecommunication developments that far surpass most of their rivals in performance. Obviously, nothing special. Surely not noteworthy enough for their extensive paten portfolio, one of the largest in the wireless world, to justify 5x the royalty rates.
But he won the game. And that was the point. And had it been about the popular vote. Trump would of campaigned differently, focused only on the large cities. And since he would of got almost all of the rural votes by default, he'd only have to swing a few points in a couple of cities. And he could of easily won the popular vote.
But what point is there in winning a few million more votes in California to be popular if it doesn't help you get elected?
Absolutely agree, Hillary was endeavoring to establish a new Cold War with Russia. Over largely baseless accusations, and actions that utterly pale in comparison to what America has done to its rivals and even its allies.
Meanwhile, folks think rich always want war. And perhaps certain wars benefited oil moguls, etc. But Trump is a real estate billionaire. Hotels, resorts, properties. War is NOT GOOD for those type of businesses. First off, tourism plummets, second their buildings are often destroyed. So I suspect that Trump will be far less likely to engage in armed conflict.
I'd be very curious, and laugh my butt off if he stopped our bombings. What would the Democrats say if Trump went 4 years without bombing any countries.
Canada and Russia which have elections would be...
Exactly. When most Blu-ray's are $10-$25. The 3D blu-rays are being sold for $29-$55. It's insane. The 3D should be no more than $5 more. The other problem, is that most Blu-rays are put on sale. 3D blu-rays rarely are.
I love it too.
$45 for a 3D version, $15 for regular Blu-ray.
America operates under a fascist economic model of strong collusion between the business elites and government, striving for a two class system - elites and laborers.
We utilize intellectual property laws, courts, legislation, etc to control markets. But even worse, the application of those regulations are often very one sided.
That if you pay them $60K+ you don't need to do any of that.
And there is a HUGE difference between a "degree" and experience.
I am not really a Java developer, more a Java "script" kiddie. But I am no longer surprised, when I turn to an H1B hired for a Java position to discover they are more clueless than I am. It's very common.
Also, I've learned during interviewing that it is not uncommon for half the credentials to boil down to they took a 2 week program or completed an online tutorial. And that there is actually zero business experience for stated skill.
Qualcomm has patents on actual products, technologies, and methods they have developed. The view of the Federal government is that they are in violation of anti-trust laws.
Yet, Apple who had patents on flat rectangular device, gride arrangement of icons, etc. Gets billions of dollars for having absolutely zero technology infringed. Go figure....
But funny, how liberals forget when Obama mentioned his low bowling score in an interview, and proceeded to state that he bowled like someone in the Special Olympics.
Gee, guess criticism doesn't apply if you have a [D]
Go to youtube and you will find Donald Trump using similar behaviors of others, usually whenever they don't have an answer. I still think mocking like that was immature.
Did Donald Trump mock a reporter? Yes
Did Donald Trump mock a reporter who had a handicap? Yes
Did Donald Trump mock the handicap of a reporter? No
But funny, how liberals forget when Obama mentioned his low bowling score in an interview, and proceeded to state that he bowled like someone in the Special Olympics.
Gee, guess criticism doesn't apply if you have a [D]