Freepers vs. Apple Computer

The Indiana "gays are specially exempt from nondiscrimination laws because freedom" fiasco has been amusing to watch, but didn't have too much new (though check Monday for some greatest hits). Until Apple cames out against the cluster. Freepers suddenly hate Apple and call on big government to end it.

a fool in paradise has suddenly discovered that Apple users can be a bit cultish:

Apple isn’t a corporation, it’s a religion.

Cowboy Bob sees signs of anti-gay backlash. This time for reals!

My sense is that the gays are beginning to sense a backlash building. The best way is stop the backlash before it builds momentum. For this reason, the gays are trying to go “Alinsky” on Indiana, although more than 20 states already have similar laws.

wardaddy explains that Apple is not liberal, but #1 with liberals:

I can’t say most Apple folks are libtards

But I have no doubt that most by far of libtards who can afford it own Apple

It’s a standard libtard tech piece like a Subaru or Prius or Patagonia

The latter being overpriced for status like Apple

They won’t be swayed

I own 9 Apple products of the 15-16 personal devices I own

I won’t buy more

They go into the Starbucks ignore box

donna discovers the joys of government trust-busting!

Antitrust

The main statutes are the Sherman Act 1890, the Clayton Act 1914 and the Federal Trade Commission Act 1914.

These Acts, first, restrict the formation of cartels and prohibit other collusive practices regarded as being in restraint of trade.

Second, they restrict the mergers and acquisitions of organizations which could substantially lessen competition.

Third, they prohibit the creation of a monopoly and the abuse of monopoly power.

The subtle knife that is Oliviaforever remains a national treasure.

A corporation is once again attempting to override the will of an elected legislature and governor.

VanDeKoik tries to pick a fight:

After 81 posts we have yet to hear from FR’s chief Apple kiss as and his PING list groupies of fellow phony conservatives.

They can run their mouths real good extolling their love for this company until this stuff pops up. Then they scatter like cowards.

Star Traveler shows up loaded for bear:

You’re another APPLE-HATER TROLL that can Get Lost!

Jim Robinson then lays down the law. Against some random libertarian.

Where in the Bible does it say to not make hamburgers, or provide any other service, to gay people?

What about all of the the adulterers, lairs, thieves, etc?

The libertarian side of me believes that the government shouldn't enforce any discrimination laws, that people should be free to discriminate to anyone they choose.

But I also can't stand all of the self -righteous, probably closet homos, who pick and choose what sins they want to be offended about.

zot

Taxman is empowered!

I will oppose Apple!

And, I’ll get my FRiends to oppose Apple!

And, they’ll get their FRiends to oppose Apple!

We’ll boycott Apple!

DiogenesLamp has decided Apple is Nazi now.

Nothing new here. All the big corporations in Germany in 1933 signed on to Hitler’s totalitarian programs.

And this is what i'm thinking. The Nazis had this term called "Gleichschaltung" which "Among the goals of this policy were to bring about adherence to a specific doctrine and way of thinking and to control as many aspects of life as possible."

The left comes more and more to resemble the Nazis, and they are slowly following in their footsteps. The Nazis were also full of Homosexuals.

DiogenesLamp then wonders what he can buy that's sufficiently Freepish.

I hate Microsoft too. Seriously looking at Linux, but the question for most people will be "which does the most damage to my cause? Using a Microsoft product, or not using a computer at all?"

I think the benefits we gain from using a computer, offsets the damage we do by using a Microsoft product. It would be desirable to get the computing benefits without supporting Microsoft, but that is an unrealistic approach for most people.

NorthMountain has this incomprehensibly ominous post:

For leftists, the issue is never the issue.

The issue is always The Revolution.

You have been warned.