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Comment Re:Say what????? (Score 2) 714

I would argue GDP per capita isn't all its cracked up to be in terms of a societal indicator. Yes, the GDP per capita in the US is higher than in Germany, but I would argue that quality of life is much higher in Germany than in the US. Consumers in the US spend a huge amount of money on frivolous things, and waste quite a bit on things like overpaying for healthcare. This article from a few years back gives a good overview of why GDP per capita is quite flawed: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/16/magazine/16GDP-t.html?pagewanted=all

Comment Re:This device empowers criminals. (Score 1) 575

Yes, the US influences the world, but not THAT much. There are many things that the US does that other places have no intention of implementing in the near future.

I find that many countries in Europe enjoy more freedom than the US. Just look at comparative prison populations between Europe and the US - do you really believe that people in the US are so much more criminal than Europe, or are the levels of oppression just higher?

Comment Re:Battery problem? (Score 1) 315

Its not just the 4S having these problems. I have a 4 and upgraded to iOS5 - since that time I've noticed a substantial reduction in battery life. Usually by the time I get home from work I'm around 20% battery, whereas before the upgrade, I'd have to be using the phone pretty heavily all day to drain the battery that much.

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