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Revision History For: Apple Tankwatch

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Get the picture? Somethings not adding up. A new "mobile revolution?"

Perhaps, but it is still a bubble. I love bubbles. The only thing I like more than buying into them at the bottom, is shorting them at the top.

Wheres the Beef?
Pre-order Silence Speaking Volumes
"Apple typically releases iPhone pre-order numbers that reveal how many devices have been requested in the first 24 hours of availability. Apple and its carrier partners began taking pre-orders for the iPhone 5C soon after midnight PT last Friday. However, this is the first time that has not revealed pre-order numbers since it began the practice with the release of the iPhone 4 in 2009."

Edward Snowden leaks NSA Analysis and Presentation on iPhone Users
" idiotic willing participants in their own downfall", " zombies"

Fresh Labor violations at Jabil Wuxi where the cheap iPhone is made
11 1/2 hours standing, forced unpaid overtime... etc, etc...