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slurpy said:

Do you have to spout your misguided political trash in EVERY thread? Nobody cares what you think of liberals. What a tiresome troll, just like sog. You two should ride off into the sunset. 

I'm no troll, and even though I don't agree with SOG on some issues, I wouldn't say that he is either.

We are voices of dissent and we sometimes offer a contrarian viewpoint on certain issues.

Apple is all about diversity, is it not?

Does that not apply to a diversity of opinions also, or would you prefer to live in a dictatorship, where people like SOG and myself would be thrown in a cold jail cell, for refusing to follow the groupthink, liberal herd mentality, where only accepted opinions are allowed? You don't have to answer that last question.

You are right on all counts. Diversity in thought is what makes the world turn. I enjoy different opinions, if my argument can't stand up to the counter argument, that only means my view is lacking. And that gives me new knowledge to build on.

We can all use a little self reflection. I have much to learn, and appreciate others mindshare?

I am really looking forward to taking a tour of the Spaceship, when/if that opportunity arises. Also the architectural and engineering studies and thesis that will be written will be great reading and ample kindling for a generation of aspiring designers. A real amenity to our culture on many levels. Thanks to those innovators. Such forward thinking and designing has mostly moved offshore, alas!

Sog35 and his brother Yeuting Jia  have finally had their conspiracy upended/s

It could be argued that Apple was played by the PRC. At the time Apple began its serious expansion in China they were feigning an open arms policy to Apple in particular. So Apples assumptions of smooth sailing in China, were warranted. Having put the machine in motion to make a serious play in China, it was only then that the PRC was going to be playing a little underhanded with Apple. By then Apple had made a 'can't turn back' move into,China, and has been trying to play nice and conform to China's cumbersome expectations, regulation and protectionism.

Things will be shaken up by the new Administration. Hopefully a more just relationship we evolve for US commerce in China.

also, to sogs ongoing shit storm on Mr. Cook. Can Tim Cook be held accountable for the problems Apple has faced? To some extent yes, could he do better, yes. But the predominant hurdles, roadblocks and and limitations in Apples forward progress are beyond Apples control.

Here is a partial list of problems that have held Apple back which were substantially outside of their control.
A.)Chinese never ending movement of the legal, political, consumer sentiment, corporate expectation boundaries. Must be dealt with by Apple but can't tangibly prevent these substantial changes from having an impact.
B.)the malaise in the Global sentiment, weakened consumer finances, regulatory changes in many nation states, regions and nation blocks.
C.)Very significant Forex difficulties that cannot be completely rectified.
D.)of course a downturn in the volume of devices needed by consumers, for various reasons.
E.) Important elections, power struggles and crises throughout the world.
F.) and the never ending dint of naysayers  throughout the readable universe looking for Apple to fail.






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This decision will say more about the geopolitical climate than the specifics of this bogus patent infringement suit.
China has a chance to stand up for Apple against this pretender. Apple and the State Dept. ar e certainly watching this case with great interest!

Do the right thing Peoples Republic of China.