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iThing jailbreaking

lundi 22 août 2016 à 02:00

It is illegal in the US for Apple to void the warranty on an iThing just because the user has jailbroken it, but the gutless FTC won't act to stop it.

Maybe users can start a class-action lawsuit about this.

One reason why it is necessary to jailbreak an iThing is to bypass Apple's political and commercial censorship of apps. However, a jailbroken iThing still trashes your freedom, and what you should really do with an iThing is get rid of it, for your own freedom's sake.

Increased wealth of the US

lundi 22 août 2016 à 02:00

The wealth of the US doubled from 1989 to 2013, but the benefit went entirely to the wealthy. The median American gained nothing, and the poor are generally deeper in debt that in 1989.

Thugs fighting against body cameras

lundi 22 août 2016 à 02:00

Boston thugs are fighting hard against wearing body cameras.

Maternal mortality rate in Texas

lundi 22 août 2016 à 02:00

Texas Republicans have doubled the maternal mortality rate by cutting funds for contraception and prenatal care.

DOJ ban on private prisons

lundi 22 août 2016 à 02:00

Sanders and Activists Say DOJ Ban on Private Prisons Doesn't Go Far Enough.

That's true, but eliminating private prisons has to be done step by step since various departments and state governments control the decisions. This step could influence others.