BK3 join:2001-04-10 Geneva, IL |
BK3
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2005-Feb-25 9:41 am
BlackmailIn my opinion, this is nothing more than economic blackmail. |
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WeSRT4 join:2000-11-20 Mobile, AL 1 edit |
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2005-Feb-25 9:42 am
I smell a lawsuit coming.
Edit: You know the more I think about it, with all of Bellsouth's actions lately I'm going to dump them. C-ya BS!!! |
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ropeguru Premium Member join:2001-01-25 Mechanicsville, VA |
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I was thinking the exact same thing before reading your post.
Not sure who they would take this to in order to have Bellsouth whipped, but I think I would be looking for the correct entity now that it is public. |
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If they followed through with it they could be sued...that was their big mistake...hell that kind of comment could be construed as a sort of economic terrorism with the patriot act. |
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Anon
2005-Feb-25 9:54 am
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Take it to the court of public opinion. Seriously. If they want to force a vote in Lafayette, make this threat public. Make BellSouth look like the extortionists they are.
If this thing does end up going to a vote, then those who favor muni broadband have an obligation to band together and help the people of Lafayette. Make that city a test case in the use of grassroots organizing and fundraising. It has to start somewhere. |
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packetscan Premium Member join:2004-10-19 Bridgeport, CT |
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Congressional OVERSITE!*cough*
We as citizens need to take a stand.
-- Who are you going to pay off today? |
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SteveI know your IP address
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Re: BlackmailI believe the proper term is "extortion" |
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tkdslr join:2004-04-24 Pompano Beach, FL
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said by BK3:In my opinion, this is nothing more than economic blackmail. It's called Extortion.. a felony in most states.. I think the appropriate punishment for Bell South Inc. would be the forfeiture of all assets in the state and a lifetime ban from doing business in Louisiana. That would put All mega corps on notice. Make an economic threat and pay the price in spades. |
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AthlGrond Premium Member join:2002-04-25 Aurora, CO |
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What would they be sued for do you suppose? |
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Saying they're going to take their ball and go home isn't extortion. OK, it is, but I don't think you can charge them with extortion in a courtroom. |
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Extortion?
All it means is BellSouth adapted well to Louisiana. |
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Sadly propaganda doesn't work that way.
The more they publicize Bellsouth claims that the fiber plan could result in layoffs, the more "layoffs" and "fiber plan" are discussed in concert.
"Joe" doesn't pay much attention to the conflict, but he does remember some talk of job losses. Better vote against that!
By simply injecting the possibility into the debate, you've scared off would-be voters too lazy to really dig in and understand the issue. |
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Coercion, illegal business practice, breach of contract... |
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King PDon't blame me. I voted for Ron Paul Premium Member join:2004-11-17 Murfreesboro, TN |
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2005-Feb-25 2:17 pm
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Exactly right. Isn't America great! Big Corporations control not only the Gov't, but the Media, and the Economy. Frankly, it disturbs me that some agencies aren't smacking BS (and I use that term liberally) around a little bit and telling them what's up. |
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said by WeSRT4:I smell a lawsuit coming. Edit: You know the more I think about it, with all of Bellsouth's actions lately I'm going to dump them. C-ya BS!!! The problem is that ANY company would do this. I'm thinking...gee, I'm glad I don't have BS/Cingular. But then I realized, heck, Verizon (Wireless) would do the exact same thing. |
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"Re: Blackmail
Take it to the court of public opinion. Seriously. If they want to force a vote in Lafayette, make this threat public. Make BellSouth look like the extortionists they are.
If this thing does end up going to a vote, then those who favor muni broadband have an obligation to band together and help the people of Lafayette. Make that city a test case in the use of grassroots organizing and fundraising. It has to start somewhere."
That's the problem. When it goes to the public they get scared. Every person who works for cingular, their spouses and friends will vote no. Blackmail works. |
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AthlGrond Premium Member join:2002-04-25 Aurora, CO |
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said by haplo2112:Coercion, illegal business practice, breach of contract... Since when is Coercion illegal and what contract is breached? |
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if any company would resort to blackmail then i guess the country and maybe even the western world is in a very sad state |
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AthlGrond Premium Member join:2002-04-25 Aurora, CO |
Well since the government does the same thing all the time I guess we are all doomed. |
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And what pray tell, will bellsouth gain from their own actions?
And all because of one city wanting to provide broadband to their own citizens when BellSouth has failed to do so.
Just pathetic, straight pathetic. Pathetic enough to make me want to dance that I do not live in BellSouth Territory.
I got Qwest to play with.:D |
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KearnstdSpace Elf Premium Member join:2002-01-22 Mullica Hill, NJ |
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what i dont understand is if a company doesnt want to provide a service to people who are will and able to pay for it why do they protest a city offering something they never will. |
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JTRockvilleData Ho Premium Member join:2002-01-28 Rockville, MD |
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said by AthlGrond:What would they be sued for do you suppose? Breach of contract with LEDA. Check out the article from the advocate in this (just released) BBR news item: » Louisiana Fiber and 'Economic Blackmail'?"The Cingular call center was opened in 2001 in a Lafayette Economic Development Authority technology park.
It is the result of about $18 million worth of concessions, LEDA President and CEO Gregg Gothreaux said Thursday.
The concessions include $10 million in state tax breaks, donation of land and the building from LEDA and discounted utilities from LUS, Gothreaux said." |
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