October 27, 2008 Posted by mitch |
politics |
I've always believed it from the moment I first heard of her... but after reading an article on Sarah Palin's War on Science. I'm appalled. *THIS* is the candidate the conservatives want in a vice president? One missed heart beat away from the president of the USA... in a time such as ours currently? *REALLY?!?!* *WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?*
I don't know what to do... really... I'm at a loss... why? I want a good reason why? I'm tired of the petty terrorist, or he hates America crap, or he's a socialist... Wake up, we just bailed out private banks... we're socialist already UNDER REPUBLICAN CONTROL (and if its for the reason of color... shoot yourself now, you don't have a reason to live)... and can't we just get beyond paltry party politics for a minute and just look at a thing called HISTORY, you know... that dreaded class that was forced upon you in your early schooling years... ya know they did that for a reason....
Look, I'm not saying he's perfect, I don't know how he could be where he is, and be perfect. He still has to pander like every other politician... but they pander for you, you know that right? They spoon feed you whatever crap they believe you want to hear. And they dodge questions and flash something shiny to divert your attention from what really matters. All I'm saying is look at the history, as that's really the true measure of the person. And from where I'm standing... (I realize there is "less" history for Obama, but go from what there is).
The answer is obvious... more of the same... or actual Change(tm).
I have AT&T and a first gen iPhone... and I want a G1.
Because of AT&T's brilliant use of contracts... that I didn't know I'd be agreeing to... but none the less... my used iPhone automatically extended my plan by 2 years... I'm stuck paying to get out of it or, just get an unlocked phone and use it on AT&T's network. Some will complain that using an unlocked G1 on AT&T's network is dumb... I disagree... and let me tell you why.
It is true that the 3G network will not work with the G1 on AT&T, and the reason is purely technical (not a software/vendor restriction). T-Mobile's 3G network runs in the 1.7Ghz and 2.1Ghz ranges... Where AT&T's 3G runs in the 1.9Ghz range. For a phone to work on both 3G networks, it would need a radio able to talk on all of those frequencies. Not typical of a cell phone.. as that adds to cost.
So, yes I'm saying I would like to have a G1 on the old slower EDGE network. I figure, why not... that's what I have currently, and while painful when I'm out and about... Its not that bad, and the WiFi abilities are nice and are around in placed I usually roam.
Why would I be willing to put up with it when I have an iPhone? Well... if you knew me, you'd know I only use a Linux Laptop, and iTunes, being windows/mac only.. is lame anyway you look at it. I also don't like the fact that they lock down the rigntones... I loved my Sony Ericsson because I could just bluetooth transfer my mp3 ringtones (self made) from my laptop, as well as txt documents and notes I would need while out. Sadly, these two options are the things I miss most and I'm willing to give up my iphone for.
I do like the email and web browsing of the iPhone, but thats not enough to keep me a satisfied customer.
October 20, 2008 Posted by mitch |
internet |
Long time no posts... but I figured I'd take a chance to rip on Qwest.
This is not something that has happened to me mind you... as I've been cursing qwest for a while.... I *might* sign up for their 20Mbit DSL should it ever arrive to my house (headless of coarse). Anyway... a friend of mine had an issue where a $15 charge showed up on his basic phone service account for a "email account" of sorts. Turns out that it came from a third party online over some "free coupons". All this online store had to do was send Qwest a bill with the phone number on it.
Essentially, Qwest is outsourcing their billing department for third parties... so not only are they a telcom company now... they're a billing/collections company!
A new low for Qwest
