spice-boy

avon b7 said:

The obvious follow up question for Tim was:

Do you think the financial orchestration that resulted in Apple allegedly paying 0.005% for one year was 'fair', given that, in response to the demands of the EU for Apple to return billions of euros to Ireland, you defended Apple's position by stating that Apple had 'values'? How do Apple's values fit into the claim of it paying 0.005% as a result of financial orchestration?

As for changing the system, he is fully aware that the whole thing is being debated at institutional levels anyway, and has been for some time.

You're completely correct, Tim seems to be saying "someone has to do something about this" while continuing to pay as little tax as possible. 

Few billionaires or corporations will suddenly cough up the billions they have been hoarding from governments and will insist the burden of maintaining society be left squarely on the working class. I applaud Tim's point of view but when the richest man in the world (Bezos) is allowed to exploit tax loopholes written by every Republican dominated government in the past 30 to effectively pay zero taxes, it will be a long journey to right this wrong. 

She's genius. 

When someone disagrees with my point of view I would appreciate they leave out personal insults, it makes this forum a place to exchange ideas in a civil way. I know you are not a dummy but I am dumbfounded that you resort to calling me "nuts" "Debbie downer" which does nothing to prove you point and makes you look insecure and bit of a bully. 

I don't know what you and some others are afraid of? Was it the years of the "beleaguered" label which still haunts you? Don't worry Apple is like every other mega corporation in the world, a money machine that will squash the little guy either by buying them out or suing the shit out of them until they disappear. Trust me I'm not nostalgic at all and always have been an early adapter when I feel something better has arrived. I still prefer Apple's product over the other but its products are no longer inspired or inspiring. Apple corporate weight has crushed its creative soul. I'm sure saying this on a fan site will find few that agree, but I bet I'm not the only one thinks this but maybe one of the few with enough balls to say so. 

knowitall said:

Telling its animated. The real world falls short.
Meryl Streep? After “into the woods” no one can seriously consider her?

You either don't like animated movies, the preservation of the only planet which can sustain life, the greatest actress of our generation or women in general. Which one is it?