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Now it's Google declaring war on guns. Bout tired of these people
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<blockquote data-quote="Repubiman" data-source="post: 2558665" data-attributes="member: 971"><p>So now Google wants to get em some.</p><p></p><p>http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/michaelschaus/2014/06/29/google-declares-war-on-the-firearm-industry-n1856971[/ I will cut out Google as much as possible. I already use Startpage.com as my search engine. Google is taking a Bloomberg inspired step toward curbing gun violence. Once again demonstrating the level of ignorance that is prevalent in liberal corporate settings, the software company has decided to expand their ban on firearm-related content. Breitbart reported: According to Google Support's "Dangerous Products or Services" page, the company "[wants] to keep people safe both online and offline, so [they] won't allow the promotion of some products or services that cause damage, harm, or injury." Right. Google (ya know, the company that tracks your every move online) is trying to keep us safe. God bless those left coast liberals who are suddenly embracing the manipulative power of big business. Of course Google seems woefully ignorant of the fact that such dangerous items, actually keep many people safe every day. . I understand it could be chalked up to a difference in corporate culture, but I would encourage Google to promote safety and concealed carry classes if they are serious about keeping people safe offline. The tech giant also decided that such a ban would be ineffective if utilized exclusively against firearms Which is why they have embraced the idea of expanding their policy to include accessories, ammunition, magazines, clips, scopes, attachments, slings, et al. Also included is a ban on ads for "any part or component that's necessary to the function of a gun or intended for attachment to a gun." This covers "gun scopes, ammunition, ammunition clips or belts." Whew I know I feel safer, dont you? I mean, clearly the lack of advertising on firearm-related accessories will cut down on all those Chicago drive bys. Right? Apparently, this is the culture of California Leftists and liberal corporatism Guns are bad. The only use for a firearm is to promote inexplicable violence and oppression. Those who own, handle, or carry firearms are merely psychopaths waiting for an excuse to unleash a wave of bloody violence at unsuspecting victims Well, unless were talking about cops, or Bloombergs body guards. Those guys are obviously special. The rest of you commoners, however, arent responsible enough to be exposed to an advertisement for a hunting scope from Cabelas while surfing the interwebs. So, whats the solution? Boycott Google? Im generally not a fan of boycotts. Besides, Google is a pretty intuitive and helpful product. I mean, sure, I find it kinda creepy when my phone alerts me to head out for work because theres some traffic issues (I never told it where I work, or what route I like to take It just picked up on those details while it spied on me through my android phone). But, overall, the company has opened the web to limitless possibilities. The dissemination of information is in a renaissance never before seen in human history; and companies like Google are largely responsible for the facilitation of such an environment. And yet, Google manages to be that neighbor who has every tool you ever need while still being the most obnoxious human being in the cul-de-sac. He might have that reverse-thread bolt, specialty vice grips, or that silly tool used to remove oil filters but you just cant quite get past his Obama bumper sticker and inappropriate political jokes about John Boehner (actually, some of those are kinda funny). So the question is, how much do you really need what Google has to offer? Google has declared a war on gun owners, the firearm industry, and related self-defense products. Because, obviously, a defenseless population will be much safer, right? Bing, on the other hand, has no such restrictions. So, go ahead Bing away. But dont expect to cut Google out of your life completely. Now, if youll excuse me, I need to go add the text of the Second Amendment to my automated signature in Gmail.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Repubiman, post: 2558665, member: 971"] So now Google wants to get em some. [url]http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/michaelschaus/2014/06/29/google-declares-war-on-the-firearm-industry-n1856971[/ I will cut out Google as much as possible. I already use Startpage.com as my search engine. Google is taking a Bloomberg inspired step toward curbing gun violence. Once again demonstrating the level of ignorance that is prevalent in liberal corporate settings, the software company has decided to expand their ban on firearm-related content. Breitbart reported: According to Google Support's "Dangerous Products or Services" page, the company "[wants] to keep people safe both online and offline, so [they] won't allow the promotion of some products or services that cause damage, harm, or injury." Right. Google (ya know, the company that tracks your every move online) is trying to keep us safe. God bless those left coast liberals who are suddenly embracing the manipulative power of big business. Of course Google seems woefully ignorant of the fact that such dangerous items, actually keep many people safe every day. . I understand it could be chalked up to a difference in corporate culture, but I would encourage Google to promote safety and concealed carry classes if they are serious about keeping people safe offline. The tech giant also decided that such a ban would be ineffective if utilized exclusively against firearms Which is why they have embraced the idea of expanding their policy to include accessories, ammunition, magazines, clips, scopes, attachments, slings, et al. Also included is a ban on ads for "any part or component that's necessary to the function of a gun or intended for attachment to a gun." This covers "gun scopes, ammunition, ammunition clips or belts." Whew I know I feel safer, dont you? I mean, clearly the lack of advertising on firearm-related accessories will cut down on all those Chicago drive bys. Right? Apparently, this is the culture of California Leftists and liberal corporatism Guns are bad. The only use for a firearm is to promote inexplicable violence and oppression. Those who own, handle, or carry firearms are merely psychopaths waiting for an excuse to unleash a wave of bloody violence at unsuspecting victims Well, unless were talking about cops, or Bloombergs body guards. Those guys are obviously special. The rest of you commoners, however, arent responsible enough to be exposed to an advertisement for a hunting scope from Cabelas while surfing the interwebs. So, whats the solution? Boycott Google? Im generally not a fan of boycotts. Besides, Google is a pretty intuitive and helpful product. I mean, sure, I find it kinda creepy when my phone alerts me to head out for work because theres some traffic issues (I never told it where I work, or what route I like to take It just picked up on those details while it spied on me through my android phone). But, overall, the company has opened the web to limitless possibilities. The dissemination of information is in a renaissance never before seen in human history; and companies like Google are largely responsible for the facilitation of such an environment. And yet, Google manages to be that neighbor who has every tool you ever need while still being the most obnoxious human being in the cul-de-sac. He might have that reverse-thread bolt, specialty vice grips, or that silly tool used to remove oil filters but you just cant quite get past his Obama bumper sticker and inappropriate political jokes about John Boehner (actually, some of those are kinda funny). So the question is, how much do you really need what Google has to offer? Google has declared a war on gun owners, the firearm industry, and related self-defense products. Because, obviously, a defenseless population will be much safer, right? Bing, on the other hand, has no such restrictions. So, go ahead Bing away. But dont expect to cut Google out of your life completely. Now, if youll excuse me, I need to go add the text of the Second Amendment to my automated signature in Gmail.[/url] [/QUOTE]
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