Why would Canada want to attack you anytime soon? Canada is waaay ahead of ya
I don't see why Canada would want to attack the United States. A large number of Canadians have US ancestors and still remember why they left the US. Why would they want this place?
Apple could really have some power if they would just manufacture all of their products throughout the USA. They could do as the military manufacturers do and put some type of plant in every state. Then no politician would want to cross Apple for fear of having their manufacturing plant move to another state. It is this tactic that keeps the military manufacturers so strong in congress.
What US government-related disadvantage does Apple face currently?
Why? He's not giving Apple money to campaigns etc.
He went to basically say 'you got a question about Apple, how about you ask me before go out to the press nd bash us for crap we might not be doing'. Such as the location brouhaha, the privacy policy stuff etc.
Given the hits Apple took in the media and stock value, it's a wise move. One Steve might have made at this point also
There is a big difference between "what will help them out" and "what's the right thing to do."
At the end of the day, their competitors are all on K Street. They need to be there, too. Doing the right thing is good, but sometimes isn't enough, unfortunately. Apple isn't the largest PC maker by any stretch, nor are they the largest phone manufacturer, eBook seller, or media company. Yet they are under the kind of government scrutiny that would be expected if they held monopolies in all those markets. They need to defend themselves against legal action.
While I don't personally like that Apple is going this direction, it seems like a pretty overt play at trying to push the corporate tax holiday through so that they can bring all of that cash home. Curved glass ain't cheap, and there is a lot of it in that spaceship campus they're building.
Cook may be looking to change the level of engagement Apple shares with Congress
While on the face of it, this seems to be a bad move, the bigger Apple has become, the more they need legislation to do what they want just like any other company. This includes legislation about taxes, workers' rights (Western workers), privacy issues, anti-competitive measures, environmental issues and a whole bunch of other things. Lobbying is a corrupt way to win favourable legislation and it's not ok just because everyone else does it but the system has been designed in such a way that it's how it is done.
Open communication is never a bad thing. I just hope Apple doesn't start giving ever larger sums to politicians. It's just a gut check, but it makes me want to take a shower.
Steve Jobs wasn't perfect, but I always liked that he wore his jeans and sneakers and black shirts at nearly every occasion. I hate seeing Cook in a suit, trying to blend in.
Open communication is never a bad thing. I just hope Apple doesn't start giving ever larger sums to politicians. It's just a gut check, but it makes me want to take a shower.
Steve Jobs wasn't perfect, but I always liked that he wore his jeans and sneakers and black shirts at nearly every occasion. I hate seeing Cook in a suit, trying to blend in.
Give the man a break, and quit pining. Cook will look foolish if he tried to imitate Jobs. He is who he is.
I have a recommendation for Apple and their cash... keep it out of the pockets of the politicians.
On a related note, did Steve Jobs ever appear before lawmakers?
Long ago and far away... Jobs appeared before the House, where they have nameplates like "H. Waxman, Rep. California" -- a staunch democrat.
Steve referred to him as Mr. Republican...
True story!
Also, around that time, Woz was supporting Sen. Gary Hart (Dem CO) for president on his campaign against unemployment. Woz told everybody that Hart was good Jobs.
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Originally Posted by CGJ
Why would Canada want to attack you anytime soon? Canada is waaay ahead of ya
I don't see why Canada would want to attack the United States. A large number of Canadians have US ancestors and still remember why they left the US. Why would they want this place?
We face a greater danger from Liechtenstein.
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Originally Posted by Smallwheels
Apple could really have some power if they would just manufacture all of their products throughout the USA. They could do as the military manufacturers do and put some type of plant in every state. Then no politician would want to cross Apple for fear of having their manufacturing plant move to another state. It is this tactic that keeps the military manufacturers so strong in congress.
What US government-related disadvantage does Apple face currently?
POTUS is not a lawmaker. Congress introduces bills, which may eventually become laws... Did you forget your "Schoolhouse Rock"?
How is a bill made into law?Why? He's not giving Apple money to campaigns etc.
He went to basically say 'you got a question about Apple, how about you ask me before go out to the press nd bash us for crap we might not be doing'. Such as the location brouhaha, the privacy policy stuff etc.
Given the hits Apple took in the media and stock value, it's a wise move. One Steve might have made at this point also
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Originally Posted by Law Talkin' Guy
How is a bill made into law?I think you may be the first to embed a video in our new system. Congrats!
Hope it's not abused…
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Originally Posted by Gazoobee
There is a big difference between "what will help them out" and "what's the right thing to do."
At the end of the day, their competitors are all on K Street. They need to be there, too. Doing the right thing is good, but sometimes isn't enough, unfortunately. Apple isn't the largest PC maker by any stretch, nor are they the largest phone manufacturer, eBook seller, or media company. Yet they are under the kind of government scrutiny that would be expected if they held monopolies in all those markets. They need to defend themselves against legal action.
He seems to think he is, every time he destroys another piece of the Constitution with an illegal executive order.
Isn't there also a rule about wearing a suit and owning a suit? He should have turned up in his cycling spandex, that's the Apple way.
While on the face of it, this seems to be a bad move, the bigger Apple has become, the more they need legislation to do what they want just like any other company. This includes legislation about taxes, workers' rights (Western workers), privacy issues, anti-competitive measures, environmental issues and a whole bunch of other things. Lobbying is a corrupt way to win favourable legislation and it's not ok just because everyone else does it but the system has been designed in such a way that it's how it is done.
Open communication is never a bad thing. I just hope Apple doesn't start giving ever larger sums to politicians. It's just a gut check, but it makes me want to take a shower.
Steve Jobs wasn't perfect, but I always liked that he wore his jeans and sneakers and black shirts at nearly every occasion. I hate seeing Cook in a suit, trying to blend in.
Give the man a break, and quit pining. Cook will look foolish if he tried to imitate Jobs. He is who he is.
Boehner's one term Speakership is about to be over. He has no control whatsoever of Congress. He's been the weakest Speaker in modern times.
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This entire thread (present comment excepted) has been an exercise in intellectual wankery.
That's a discredit to the word 'intellectual'. It has been political wankery.
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Originally Posted by SpamSandwich
I have a recommendation for Apple and their cash... keep it out of the pockets of the politicians.
On a related note, did Steve Jobs ever appear before lawmakers?
Long ago and far away... Jobs appeared before the House, where they have nameplates like "H. Waxman, Rep. California" -- a staunch democrat.
Steve referred to him as Mr. Republican...
True story!
Also, around that time, Woz was supporting Sen. Gary Hart (Dem CO) for president on his campaign against unemployment. Woz told everybody that Hart was good Jobs.
Also, True story!
Agree. Makes me nervous when Tim starts tinkering with the recipe for Steve's "secret sauce."
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That's a discredit to the word 'intellectual'. It has been political wankery.
Yup. You're right.
So Jobs would never have associated with political leaders, right?
Riiiight ...
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