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OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72080] Tue, 05 September 2006 23:08 Go to next message
Aaron Allen is currently offline  Aaron Allen   UNITED STATES
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http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-08-07-text-message-fi red_x.htm

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-08-30-radioshack-emai l-layoffs_x.htm

Man, what a sign 'o the times.

AA
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72082 is a reply to message #72080] Tue, 05 September 2006 23:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
dc[3] is currently offline  dc[3]
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This doesn't surprise me with RS. I was on a jury where someone
was suing them, and the guy they sent out to testify was so oily,
so utterly dishonest and clearly in abject fear of losing his job,
that we all wanted to punch him after 10 minutes of his BS
testimony.

Scuzzy company, IM-ever-so-HO

DC


"Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote:
> http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-08-07-text-message-fi red_x.htm
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> http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-08-30-radioshack-emai l-layoffs_x.htm
>
>Man, what a sign 'o the times.
>
>AA
>
>
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72089 is a reply to message #72080] Wed, 06 September 2006 04:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John [1] is currently offline  John [1]
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How sad, to be stopped on the way up your corporate ladder at "Blue Banana,
a chain body-piercing studio". ROFL


"Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote:
> http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-08-07-text-message-fi red_x.htm
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> http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-08-30-radioshack-emai l-layoffs_x.htm
>
>Man, what a sign 'o the times.
>
>AA
>
>
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72095 is a reply to message #72080] Wed, 06 September 2006 08:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
excelav is currently offline  excelav   
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"Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote:
> http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-08-07-text-message-fi red_x.htm
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> http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-08-30-radioshack-emai l-layoffs_x.htm
>
>Man, what a sign 'o the times.
>
>AA
>
>

After this, they will rehire a foreign work force to fill those jobs and
nobody will think anything of it.

We need new government, and I'm not talking about the divided two party system.

James
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72096 is a reply to message #72095] Wed, 06 September 2006 09:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Neil is currently offline  Neil
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"James McCloskey" <excelsm@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>After this, they will rehire a foreign work force to fill those jobs and
>nobody will think anything of it.
>
>We need new government, and I'm not talking about the divided two party
system.

What the hell does the government have to do with whether or not
a body-piercing chain in another country fires someone, or an
electronics retailer here can't compete because they choose to
operate out of 1,500 square foot storefronts when all their
competitors are running big-box 50,000 square-foot
establishments with a wider selection of products?

Neil
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72097 is a reply to message #72096] Wed, 06 September 2006 11:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John [1] is currently offline  John [1]
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Cuz we want a new government. Ask us what time it is and we'll answer "We
need a new government" ! Sign me up !

"Neil" <OIUOIU@OIU.com> wrote:
>
>"James McCloskey" <excelsm@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>After this, they will rehire a foreign work force to fill those jobs and
>>nobody will think anything of it.
>>
>>We need new government, and I'm not talking about the divided two party
>system.
>
>What the hell does the government have to do with whether or not
>a body-piercing chain in another country fires someone, or an
>electronics retailer here can't compete because they choose to
>operate out of 1,500 square foot storefronts when all their
>competitors are running big-box 50,000 square-foot
>establishments with a wider selection of products?
>
>Neil
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72100 is a reply to message #72096] Wed, 06 September 2006 13:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
uptown jimmy is currently offline  uptown jimmy   UNITED STATES
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Actually, what we might consider doing is to get the multi-national
corporations OUT of our existing government.

I'm afraid that we've allowed our precious way of life to be seriously
compromised by corporate control of Washington, and by our own greedy
appetites for all that corporate product/filth.

The idea that freedom of speech, as guaranteed for individuals in the
Constitution, is used as an excuse for multinationals to dominate
proceedings in Washington is patently absurd. And it will probably further
ensure the deterioration of political and social conditions in this
country...

Jimmy


"Neil" <OIUOIU@OIU.com> wrote in message news:44fef936$1@linux...
>
> What the hell does the government have to do with whether or not
> a body-piercing chain in another country fires someone, or an
> electronics retailer here can't compete because they choose to
> operate out of 1,500 square foot storefronts when all their
> competitors are running big-box 50,000 square-foot
> establishments with a wider selection of products?
>
> Neil
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72124 is a reply to message #72100] Thu, 07 September 2006 04:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
chuck duffy is currently offline  chuck duffy
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Man that's a tall order, kinda like trying to clear all the hipsters, slackers,
oddballs and afternoon risers out of Athens :-)

Chuck

"Uptown Jimmy" <johnson314@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>Actually, what we might consider doing is to get the multi-national
>corporations OUT of our existing government.
>
>I'm afraid that we've allowed our precious way of life to be seriously
>compromised by corporate control of Washington, and by our own greedy
>appetites for all that corporate product/filth.
>
>The idea that freedom of speech, as guaranteed for individuals in the
>Constitution, is used as an excuse for multinationals to dominate
>proceedings in Washington is patently absurd. And it will probably further
>ensure the deterioration of political and social conditions in this
>country...
>
>Jimmy
>
>
>"Neil" <OIUOIU@OIU.com> wrote in message news:44fef936$1@linux...
>>
>> What the hell does the government have to do with whether or not
>> a body-piercing chain in another country fires someone, or an
>> electronics retailer here can't compete because they choose to
>> operate out of 1,500 square foot storefronts when all their
>> competitors are running big-box 50,000 square-foot
>> establishments with a wider selection of products?
>>
>> Neil
>
>
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72127 is a reply to message #72100] Thu, 07 September 2006 04:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John [1] is currently offline  John [1]
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Not just multi national but ALL corporations. Stop this lobby bullshit and
take special interests out totally. Make it so the guy running the quicky
mart has the same voice as the walmart. Then I could get a squishy easily
!

I think two things would totally change this country for the better. Get
rid of election spending. They can go on tv for free if they want to. Hey,
even have multiple debates. And second, get rid of lobbiests. They own
our government currently.

Wait, good news! Fox (who everyone knows delivers the truth) says there's
good news coming out of Iraq. I checked Pollstar but I don't see the Rolling
Stones playing there. Wonder what this awesome news is. hehe. Maybe it's
a new walmart !

John

"Uptown Jimmy" <johnson314@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>Actually, what we might consider doing is to get the multi-national
>corporations OUT of our existing government.
>
>I'm afraid that we've allowed our precious way of life to be seriously
>compromised by corporate control of Washington, and by our own greedy
>appetites for all that corporate product/filth.
>
>The idea that freedom of speech, as guaranteed for individuals in the
>Constitution, is used as an excuse for multinationals to dominate
>proceedings in Washington is patently absurd. And it will probably further
>ensure the deterioration of political and social conditions in this
>country...
>
>Jimmy
>
>
>"Neil" <OIUOIU@OIU.com> wrote in message news:44fef936$1@linux...
>>
>> What the hell does the government have to do with whether or not
>> a body-piercing chain in another country fires someone, or an
>> electronics retailer here can't compete because they choose to
>> operate out of 1,500 square foot storefronts when all their
>> competitors are running big-box 50,000 square-foot
>> establishments with a wider selection of products?
>>
>> Neil
>
>
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72141 is a reply to message #72124] Thu, 07 September 2006 08:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
uptown jimmy is currently offline  uptown jimmy   UNITED STATES
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I don't mind those folks so much. It's the homeless crazies and junkies that
make things difficult.

And all those damn college kids....

Jimmy

"chuck dufy" <c@c.com> wrote in message news:44fffdc1$1@linux...
>
> Man that's a tall order, kinda like trying to clear all the hipsters,
slackers,
> oddballs and afternoon risers out of Athens :-)
>
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72146 is a reply to message #72141] Thu, 07 September 2006 10:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
rick is currently offline  rick   UNITED STATES
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oh shut up and drink your ensure.

;o)

On Thu, 7 Sep 2006 11:55:40 -0400, "Uptown Jimmy"
<johnson314@bellsouth.net> wrote:

>I don't mind those folks so much. It's the homeless crazies and junkies that
>make things difficult.
>
>And all those damn college kids....
>
>Jimmy
>
>"chuck dufy" <c@c.com> wrote in message news:44fffdc1$1@linux...
>>
>> Man that's a tall order, kinda like trying to clear all the hipsters,
>slackers,
>> oddballs and afternoon risers out of Athens :-)
>>
>
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72149 is a reply to message #72141] Thu, 07 September 2006 15:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
chuck duffy is currently offline  chuck duffy
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I was comparing the size of the tasks, cleaning up goverment/clearing out
Athens. I love the weirdos myself.

Chuck

"Uptown Jimmy" <johnson314@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>I don't mind those folks so much. It's the homeless crazies and junkies
that
>make things difficult.
>
>And all those damn college kids....
>
>Jimmy
>
>"chuck dufy" <c@c.com> wrote in message news:44fffdc1$1@linux...
>>
>> Man that's a tall order, kinda like trying to clear all the hipsters,
>slackers,
>> oddballs and afternoon risers out of Athens :-)
>>
>
>
Re: OT: how lame and utterly corporate [message #72153 is a reply to message #72149] Thu, 07 September 2006 16:46 Go to previous message
uptown jimmy is currently offline  uptown jimmy   
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I am whereof we speak.


"chuck duffy" <c@c.com> wrote:
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>I was comparing the size of the tasks, cleaning up goverment/clearing out
>Athens. I love the weirdos myself.
>
>Chuck
>
>"Uptown Jimmy" <johnson314@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>I don't mind those folks so much. It's the homeless crazies and junkies
>that
>>make things difficult.
>>
>>And all those damn college kids....
>>
>>Jimmy
>>
>>"chuck dufy" <c@c.com> wrote in message news:44fffdc1$1@linux...
>>>
>>> Man that's a tall order, kinda like trying to clear all the hipsters,
>>slackers,
>>> oddballs and afternoon risers out of Athens :-)
>>>
>>
>>
>
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