RipRap
Bmw Power
join:2000-08-24
Berlin, CT
clubs: |  SIGs, (Special Interest Groups)
run this damn country!
May as well make your IRS check out to Exxon.......... |
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Freezone
join:2000-09-29
Southfield, MI | Nah exxon may actually make good use of it. Goverment waste it so much better. |
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RipRap
Bmw Power
join:2000-08-24
Berlin, CT
clubs:
 ·Comcast
 ·Vonage
|  said by Freezone  :
Nah exxon may actually make good use of it. Goverment waste it so much better.
How very true......
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jekler
join:2000-11-23
Cincinnati, OH
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I feel a small measure of disatisfaction with this decision. It's quite a blow to the consumer. I think it's unfair that service has been restricted to big business. It's so funny that in a country supposedly founded on democratic principles, the people seldom ever get what they want. It seems counter-intuitive that at every turn, what we get is exactly the opposite of what we collectively chose. Making our voice heard in this country is like ordering at McDonalds.
"I'll have one order of low-cost municipal broadband please."
"$59.95 broadband coming right up sir."
"No, I said low-cost broadband."
"Let me get the manager."
"What do I need a manager for? I just want broadband at a low-cost."
"Hi sir, I'm the manager here. I've been informed that you wanted our broadband package for $79.95."
"What? The other person said it was $59.95, that was too expensive anyway, what about the municipal broadband option?"
"I'm sorry sir. $110.95 broadband is the only package we have." |
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hpguru
Curb Your Dogma
Premium
join:2002-04-12
| reply to Freezone
said by Freezone :
Nah exxon may actually make good use of it.
Ever seen a corporation run on democratic principles? I don't know of any such animal.
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morbo
Complete Your Transaction
join:2002-01-22
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clubs:
·Charter Pipeline
 ·AT&T Southwest
| reply to Freezone
said by Freezone :
Nah exxon may actually make good use of it.
that's the funniest thing i've ever heard. |
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yock
Eschew the False Dichotomy
Premium
join:2000-11-21
Fairfield, OH
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I feel both the muni's and the special interests overstepped their bounds in this case. Muni's should have worked like any commercial business would, by working with the local competition rather than step all over their toes. Unfortunately, rather than fight back, it seems that special interest ran home, crying to mommy (US government) over what the big, bad, Muni's did to their precious customer base.
Both sides could have won over this one, but instead we're right back where we started. |
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Transmaster
Don't Blame Me I Voted For Bill and Opus
join:2001-06-20
Cheyenne, WY
| reply to Freezone
said by Freezone :
Nah exxon may actually make good use of it. Goverment waste it so much better.
This is true, if you invest in EXXON you will receive money back in dividends. When was the last time a city has given back money to anyone without kicking a screaming.
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Beeper
Part Of The Problem
join:2001-09-27
Dayton, OH
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said by hpguru :
Ever seen a corporation run on democratic principles? I don't know of any such animal.
They have the most democratic system, period. 1 share, 1 vote. The more money you have invested, the more votes you have.
Perhaps you neglected the changes made in Corporate America during the 1980's concerning apartheid.
Perhaps you neglected the changes made in Corporate America during the 1990's concerning benefits for homosexual partners of employees.
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J D McDorce
Premium
join:2001-12-29
Westland, MI
| said by Beeper :
They have the most democratic system, period. 1 share, 1 vote.
That can vary significantly by corporation and type of stock. One corporation comes to mind where Class A has 0.209 votes per share and Class B has 15 votes per share. |
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Beeper
Part Of The Problem
join:2001-09-27
Dayton, OH
clubs:
| said by J D McDorce :
said by Beeper :
They have the most democratic system, period. 1 share, 1 vote.
That can vary significantly by corporation and type of stock. One corporation comes to mind where Class A has 0.209 votes per share and Class B has 15 votes per share.
Tis true, but you call always attempt to acquire B shares vs an A share, or buy 75 A shares.
Your money still talks. Ask Disney's CEO.
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hpguru
Curb Your Dogma
Premium
join:2002-04-12
| reply to Beeper
said by Beeper :
They have the most democratic system, period. 1 share, 1 vote. The more money you have invested, the more votes you have.
Nevermind. 
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RipRap
Bmw Power
join:2000-08-24
Berlin, CT
clubs: | reply to jekler
excellent "anal"ogy!....:D
Don't even try to order no pickles with that.... |
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