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I write this as someone that has a Blu-Ray player... 2,229 Views / 45 Replies  
I write this as someone that has a Blu-Ray player and someone that uses the format:

BRD is not "needed" on the MBP. It's just not. For one thing, there just isn't that much demand for it. ...
Posted by SDW2001, on Apr 29, 2009 at 03:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Nice responses, guys. Care to address the issue... 906 Views / 24 Replies  
Nice responses, guys. Care to address the issue at hand, or would you prefer to just attack me? As for the liberal media Crook, are you implying that there is no such thing?
Posted by SDW2001, on Oct 1, 2008 at 08:06 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Media Malpractice 906 Views / 24 Replies  
The mainstream media has long been accused of bias towards the left. With the exception of Fox News, the Washington Times and the Wall Street Journal, the MSM has had this bias for some time. We...
Posted by SDW2001, on Oct 1, 2008 at 03:43 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Poll: Yes, there has been reason. She snipped at... 2,122 Views / 87 Replies  
Yes, there has been reason. She snipped at Cheney at least once, for example. And I have a feeling if the tables were turned, you'd be freaking out if this was someone coming out with a book...
Posted by SDW2001, on Oct 1, 2008 at 12:27 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Poll: They say they didn't know. 2,122 Views / 87 Replies  
They say they didn't know.
Posted by SDW2001, on Oct 1, 2008 at 12:25 PM, in Political/War Lounge
That is really only part of the problem though. ... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
That is really only part of the problem though. They have been focusing on better products for years. That said, I still think that Toyota and Honda (for example) make better products. I myself...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM, in Political/War Lounge
What do you think this is...1985? 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
What do you think this is...1985?
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 29, 2008 at 08:13 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Your ignorance is amazing. It really is. ... 1,082 Views / 29 Replies  
Your ignorance is amazing. It really is.

1) The seeds of the crisis have nothing to do with John McCain. They have to do with an exploding housing bubble, lax lending standards, coporporate...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 29, 2008 at 05:28 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Poll: 1. Senator McCain 2. My opponent 3. The... 3,401 Views / 114 Replies  
1. Senator McCain
2. My opponent
3. The Senator
4. My friend John McCain


Any choice would be good. I'm really surprised at the number of people who don't take issue with this, and the...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 28, 2008 at 02:18 PM, in Political/War Lounge
First, let's examine the notion that McCain... 6,290 Views / 237 Replies  
First, let's examine the notion that McCain "lied." How so? Everyone seems to have taken Letterman at his word when he said McCain indicated he would be leaving "immediately." Did he actually say...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 27, 2008 at 12:17 AM, in Political/War Lounge
A 3 point rise in the polls in one day? A strong... 6,290 Views / 237 Replies  
A 3 point rise in the polls in one day? A strong debate showing? That's a bad week?
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 27, 2008 at 12:15 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Poll: Obama won Round 1/Question 1 on the economy. ... 3,401 Views / 114 Replies  
Obama won Round 1/Question 1 on the economy. McCain looked nervous and was a bit disorganized in his answer.

McCain got back on track when he tackled earmarks. He then started firing on all...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 27, 2008 at 12:07 AM, in Political/War Lounge
How can you even be serious. I posted the FDIC... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
How can you even be serious. I posted the FDIC link to show bank failures. You focus on one and only one apsect...the total number of failures, then make the ridiculous leap that "things are just...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 26, 2008 at 10:43 AM, in Political/War Lounge
I was being serious. I was just using my Gore... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
I was being serious. I was just using my Gore voice. I like it. <gore voice> I a-gree with the govna on this part-ic-ular isssue. But I disagree......</al gore>
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 26, 2008 at 10:26 AM, in Political/War Lounge
How do you know it's his goal to kill the deal? ... 6,290 Views / 237 Replies  
How do you know it's his goal to kill the deal?

How do you know that he's "refusing to support" a compromise?

Didn't Democrats complain that the GOP is trying to present an alternative...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 26, 2008 at 10:08 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Gee, do you think that has anything to do with... 6,290 Views / 237 Replies  
Gee, do you think that has anything to do with where you get your news? Surely not!



I think you mean, "...who portray his action as a ploy."



That's a little extreme. Speaking of...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 26, 2008 at 09:04 AM, in Political/War Lounge
<Al Gore Voice> A-GREE! </Al... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
<Al Gore Voice>

A-GREE!

</Al Gore>
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 25, 2008 at 11:24 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Fair enough. Let's look at this then: Largest... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
Fair enough. Let's look at this then: Largest Bank Failure in US History. WaMu ($300 Billion) is dead. (http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080925/washington_mutual_future.html?.v=5)
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 25, 2008 at 11:14 PM, in Political/War Lounge
I get the point, but it's not about their... 3,543 Views / 130 Replies  
I get the point, but it's not about their intelligence. Rush is a smart guy. So are many of the reporters and anchors and commentators. The problem is that you have a point of view being expressed...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 25, 2008 at 02:49 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Thanks, you seem reasoned and fair minded as... 3,543 Views / 130 Replies  
Thanks, you seem reasoned and fair minded as well. That said, I think one has to objectively look at the coverage and opinion. Clearly Fox's opinion and commentary is conservative. I think their...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 25, 2008 at 10:43 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Nice to see you, BRussell! I like it here. ... 6,290 Views / 237 Replies  
Nice to see you, BRussell! I like it here. :stick:




OMG. That is so 9/15/08. :rolleyes:



No attack? Then you are either so blinded by partisanship that you can't understand...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 25, 2008 at 10:32 AM, in Political/War Lounge
http://plantcity2.tbo.com/content/2008/sep/24/bill... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
http://plantcity2.tbo.com/content/2008/sep/24/bill-heard-enterprises-folding-dealerships-nationw/

Read that....a litte tidbit for those that think the current crisis is the work of the Evil Bush...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 25, 2008 at 07:01 AM, in Political/War Lounge
:lol: I have to agree with that. He looked... 6,290 Views / 237 Replies  
:lol:

I have to agree with that. He looked very odd at the announcement. Of course, Obama sounded stupid enough to make up for it. The most important thing we can do is issue a bi-partisan...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 24, 2008 at 07:12 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Well, I'm in the same boat, but I'm rowing the... 6,290 Views / 237 Replies  
Well, I'm in the same boat, but I'm rowing the other way. I have reluctantly supported McCain, speaking as a conservative. But something has changed in the last month. Ever since the Palin pick,...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 24, 2008 at 07:08 PM, in Political/War Lounge
That is not what McCain says. I think... 6,290 Views / 237 Replies  
That is not what McCain says.



I think you made that up. But OK.



I think Obama is the one who looks ridiculous. This fits perfectly with McCain's country first theme. We can argue...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 24, 2008 at 07:01 PM, in Political/War Lounge
McCain Suspends Campaign, Wins Election (with BO's help) 6,290 Views / 237 Replies  
McCain Suspends Campagin, Wins Election (with BO's help)

Mark it down. Press it is a book. Record it in permanent ink. McCain just won the election today, and he did it by suspending his...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 24, 2008 at 05:02 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Funny. The thing with Fox is that while the... 3,543 Views / 130 Replies  
Funny. The thing with Fox is that while the channel does lean conservative in its commentary, it's reporting is actually pretty fair, especially in comparison to the other three broadcast networks,...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 24, 2008 at 03:46 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Fine, then start one that is or post in one that... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
Fine, then start one that is or post in one that exists. You're not getting off that easy. You don't have evidence because such evidence does not exist. You cannot demonstrate beyond a reasonable...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 24, 2008 at 02:21 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Anyone posted this yet? NYT runs another... 3,543 Views / 130 Replies  
Anyone posted this yet?

NYT runs another hit piece on McCain:

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/09/24/america/w24davis.php

McCain campresponds....
...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 24, 2008 at 10:42 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Wait...that's the excuse? Please, you must be... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
Wait...that's the excuse? Please, you must be kidding me. The Democrats did nothing. They have been no better than the GOP with spending. In fact, they've been worse. Blame the GOP for their...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 24, 2008 at 09:07 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Respectfully, I think that choice is false. The... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
Respectfully, I think that choice is false. The market is always going to be regulated. The problem is the kind of regulation and the efficiency of the regulation.
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 23, 2008 at 03:05 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Yes, yes. We know the President and Republicans... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
Yes, yes. We know the President and Republicans went on a spending spree. I agree. But let me ask you...what happened to Democratic promises to clean things up? They've been in control for two...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Yeah...well it is certainly how things work. At... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
Yeah...well it is certainly how things work. At least for now. It's one reason why a bailout has to happen. It's not just about the US firms, nor even the US economy. It's about the entire global...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 23, 2008 at 12:59 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Well....sort of. He has to sign the spending... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
Well....sort of. He has to sign the spending bills. But it's all or nothing since we cannot have a line-item veto. I'll be the first one to say he should have used the veto pen MANY more times...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 23, 2008 at 12:30 PM, in Political/War Lounge
That's not entirely true. In fact, it's not the... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
That's not entirely true. In fact, it's not the majority of the reason oil spiked over the last 6 months. You're correct that the spike yesterday was due to weakening dollar...but there were other...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 23, 2008 at 09:00 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Could you explain to me how this is Bush's... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
Could you explain to me how this is Bush's work/fault? Let me guess..."DEREGULATION!" :hmm:



Question: Do you think the golden parachutes are the problem? I understand it might make you...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 22, 2008 at 07:38 PM, in Political/War Lounge
That depends on how many people. The fact is... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
That depends on how many people. The fact is that most people can pay their mortgages. We were discussing one person, not a large group.
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 22, 2008 at 07:24 PM, in Political/War Lounge
1. For whom? By whom? On what grounds? I... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
1. For whom? By whom? On what grounds? I might support this for companies that need to be bailed out.

2. Uh....welcome to Soviet Russia. Seriously? I realize what you're trying to do, but...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 22, 2008 at 11:33 AM, in Political/War Lounge
No, though I understand the sentiment. You... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
No, though I understand the sentiment. You failing would not affect the entire US economy. AIG failing would potentially cause a complete economic collapse. Try "New Great Depression." On...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 22, 2008 at 11:26 AM, in Political/War Lounge
The Nation? :hmm: It's very easy to say... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
The Nation? :hmm:

It's very easy to say "HEY! Those rich bastards are goin' to get away with this S***? Come on...let 'em fry!"

But one can't do that. Not with a company like AIG. Do...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 22, 2008 at 11:19 AM, in Political/War Lounge
I think you mean corporate welfare. But that's... 5,243 Views / 165 Replies  
I think you mean corporate welfare. But that's not true either. Sorry for the cliche, but the fact of the matter is that AIG really is too big to fail. They are an insurance and finance GIANT. ...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 20, 2008 at 10:05 PM, in Political/War Lounge
The Sleaze Campaign 427 Views / 0 Replies  
I can't post this directly because I'd have to re-link everything, but here it is posted at a blog that some of us over at AppleInsider started:

http://www.newredmajority.com/

Who is really...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 20, 2008 at 07:59 AM, in Political/War Lounge
No, actually they don't. They didn't apply in NJ... 797 Views / 28 Replies  
No, actually they don't. They didn't apply in NJ a few years ago, when Toricelli was forced to not run. The deadline had already passed for him to be replaced on the ballot with another Democrat. ...
Posted by SDW2001, on Sep 20, 2008 at 07:52 AM, in Political/War Lounge
I used to have this problem with my AIbook... 871 Views / 8 Replies  
I used to have this problem with my AIbook (staying awake and also, the password thing). I don't have it on my MBP as I recall. I guess it depends on how frequent the problem is. I never felt the...
Posted by SDW2001, on Mar 19, 2007 at 08:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It's amazing how the phenomena of "the older I... 4,825 Views / 65 Replies  
It's amazing how the phenomena of "the older I get, the better I USED to be" is playing out here. The Pismo was a find machine for the year 2000. But now we have a machine with 4+ times it's...
Posted by SDW2001, on Mar 5, 2007 at 02:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Totally agree with you. It's far an away the... 4,825 Views / 65 Replies  
Totally agree with you. It's far an away the best they've made.
Posted by SDW2001, on Mar 5, 2007 at 02:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My LCD tilt is perfectly adequate. The screen is... 4,825 Views / 65 Replies  
My LCD tilt is perfectly adequate. The screen is far and away better than a Pismo. Brighter, higher res, lighting that's just as even, better color saturation. Wireless reception is about the...
Posted by SDW2001, on Mar 5, 2007 at 02:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Where do you people come up with this stuff? ... 4,825 Views / 65 Replies  
Where do you people come up with this stuff?

Let me spell it out for you all:

The Pismo does not even compare to the Macbook Pro. This is coming from an owner of both machines. The MBP is...
Posted by SDW2001, on Mar 1, 2007 at 05:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
1. Totally diagree. The MBP keyboard is far... 4,825 Views / 65 Replies  
1. Totally diagree. The MBP keyboard is far more solid and doesn't drop strokes like my Pismo did.

2. I find the wireless to be perfectly fine. I don't know about a head to head comparison....
Posted by SDW2001, on Mar 1, 2007 at 01:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Due respect, you're starting to annoy and sound... 4,825 Views / 65 Replies  
Due respect, you're starting to annoy and sound like a troll. :brick:

There are numerous laptops on the market. You either think the MBP is the best option or you don't. IF you find a Wintel...
Posted by SDW2001, on Feb 28, 2007 at 10:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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