Readers of the blog are well-aware already of our cordial distaste for the writings of one Matthew Yglesias, Slate’s “business and economics blogger,” a term of endearment and ridicule among the those who should know better (see: McArdle, Megan). One of his recent efforts is an attempt at lauding the business practices of the Apple Store, which employ “Geniuses” at the astronomical wage of $11 per hour. Behold the end of the first paragraph:
The converse of Apple Store workers not being rich despite the company’s success is that Sears & K-Mart workers don’t earn negative wages even though their company loses money.
The existence of layoffs is apparently not a thing at Slate (he said without irony). Also not included in an article titled, in part: “What if the Apple Store were the worst job around?” are the terms “minimum wage,” “outsourcing,” and “FoxConn.” We are not unopposed (THANK YOU ZOMBIE FOR GRAMMAR CORRECTION) to Apple products, but if MattY wishes to hold them up as a shining beacon of benevolent American capitalism, he might first try to live on under $25,000 like so many of his fellow Americans already do, and see how many of Apple’s stock shares ($580 each at the time of writing) his salary will allow him to purchase.
There is probably some irony in the fact that a company which provides their wares at a substantial markup while providing minimal benefits for their workers saw fit to employ someome to write about Apple.
We are also obliged to note that Cogitamus’ Sir Charles uses the term “Apple Slapping” in his post title discussing the subject. And so Filthbot arises again. This may have been the entire point of these introductory paragraphs. On to our actual appointed task:
1. fish: Everything is still fish’s fault. This will not be disputed.
2. A minor request: Pinko, via secret communication, wishes to be convinced one way or the other on the merits of Rush v. Japandroids. Our own sympathies in the matter are well-known, therefore we are recusing ourselves. However, others may present their arguments. As in Democracy, the only losers are those who take no side.
3. There is no third thing.
4. Almost immediate update! Someone in DorD adds:
What kind of fascist has effing MATH instead of a CAPTCHA? Are you trying to prove that we’re human, or that we didn’t go to an American public school?
Carry on.
We are not unopposed
I think your double neg here is contrary to the intended meaning of the sentence.
Point taken. Editing.
Wow. I’ll take that as a zombie vote against Rush.
I am often described as “low hanging”
but if MattY wishes to hold them up as a shining beacon
I stopped reading after I realized it didn’t say “shining bacon”.
APPLE LIBEL!
AAPL 584 Last +14.95
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at the time of writing
Emphasis mine.
So you say.
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Seriously, that was in the upper echelon of MattY doofusness. HAHAHAHA NEGATIVE WAGES
I am dying
Sir, I am un not uninterested in the not unquestioning about Limbaugh and the robots. Are these sexbots? I am un not uncaring about who sticks what where in these cases and wish merely to not unvote for the sexbots as at least they would have the manners to not speak with a mouthful.
I, remain, sir, your obedient servant.
etc.
Also I cannot comment on MenD or Vons or Blue Gals blogs due to verification of things I uncan see. Not ignoring anyone;
SERIOUSLY
PUNCH the EFF out of HIS NUTS
AK- he means Rush as in lasers and dee doo dee doo dee doo doo doo dun nuh nuh nuh
Oh sure, that’s what he says now.
Exactly, A.K.
Dancing goal posts, hidden field goals.
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Limbaugh vs. Japandroids Cage Match or Battle Rap?
NO, Clockwork Angels vs. Celebration Rock or whatever those albums are called.
Celebration Angels vs. Clockwork Rock.
Rush and Japandroids should collaborate. JapandRush. They would still only be a five piece.
Heh- funny- they are not even a 6th of the way to Polyphonic Spree.
people Wearing robes and playing triangle don’t count.
hahaha