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The writer missed the most obvious duopoly and one where price collusion is out in the open for all to see. UPS/Fedex package delivery. They draw up the map into zones using the same methodology. Price their services identically down to the pound, zip code and box size. Offer identical services and the kicker, they raise their prices every year by the same percentage like clockwork. It is the poster child for anti-trust price fixing.

I'd say that the exposure of Trump's "grab them by the kitty" comment was of equal weight in the election to Hillary/Podesta email embarrassments.

Not even the most ardent Trump haters have provided any public evidence thus far that Russia or any other country caused or changed votes from HC to DT. Rosenstein himself stated when the Russian indictments were announced that there was no evidence that these acts changed any votes. As for Hillary's email and her campaign's email, they left themselves totally exposed to hacking in the most clueless of ways. To use public email domains or private poorly secured domains is the height of stupidity when you are one of the world's most obvious and prized hacking targets. ***** here at our little company that nobody but us cares about we go to much greater measures to secure our data and communications. Mueller and his crew haven't produced anything of public benefit or interest.

Meanwhile the cnn.com headline is Mueller/Cohen.

There's probably more to the story with Hill, such as telling his CNN bosses to go ***** themselves or something. Have seen him on TV a number of times and few support their positions with more passion and I respect that.

Nike Stock is down about 6% since that date but so is the index. 32 teams determined that Colin was either not needed and/or not good enough and/or a risk to employ due to his on the job protests. Point was a couple posts ago that very few employers will hire anyone that use their platform as an employee to wage a social protest while on the job. It's not good for business with few exceptions. In fact, many employment agreements restrict it directly or indirectly. There's a reason for that. It's bad for business. No athlete (or fan of an athlete) should expect that they can protest something unrelated to their job while on the job without that effecting their employment. People do not have a constitutional right to free speech while on the job. As for Foster, I'm simply drawing a contrast between the two. One screwed up, will likely be penalized and if they commit to better behavior will get another chance. The other screwed up and won't commit to better on the job behavior and sued all of his potential employers. Chances are he won't be given a chance until he commits otherwise.

Good thoughts. Let the young players play their butts off, gain experience and stay healthy. Next year the team will likely have a very different makeup with newly added picks and hopefully some added productive play making vets. That and the coaches have another year under their belts.

You've been at this for many years now. At what point would your employer offer you a promotion? Maybe give you a once per week column on a fledgling political news site. You'd think by now that just from turnover above you'd they'd give you a shot, no?

I expect that with the Senate (hopefully) going back to its traditional role of the chamber where bad ideas go to die, that the Democratic House is going to be an even bigger circus than usual — especially given the unprecedented numbers of vocal “democratic” socialists about to join Pelosi’s caucus. If nothing else, it should prove entertaining. Entertaining, but controlling the house alone is built-in protection for Dems. Without control of more they can't politically ***** themselves up much. Well positioned to create chaos for 2020.

McD took a mediocre roster at best to the playoffs his first year as a head coach. Good for Frank though.

He's desperate to protect his legacy and to out-ego Trump. Both very tough to do.

Take my post to the bank and count Nike among the "few". While we're at it, check out Nike's stock price since signing CK. September 4th I believe was the announcement date. Think Nike Shareholders are happy? Colin's had the same affect there as he did with the NFL. He's a convenient scapegoat at the very least, not good for business. https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/NKE/

Or they are looking for a part in an upcoming movie and need a boost within their circles.

Or remember when Trump suggested solar panels on the wall and the left had no response?

As an employer, I've hired 6 individuals over the past 10 years or so with criminal records including some serious felonies. Some of which spent years in jail. 4 of 6 turned out bad but 2 have turned out very well. I would NEVER hire a person who planned to use our marketing and public exposure to further a cause that would be poorly received by many of our customers. Never, Never, Never!!! Few employers would.

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I see how it looks bad and why most teams in the NFL probably don't want Foster. If I were a GM I might not want him either but he shouldn't face exile from the league at this point IMO. He could end up in jail and also with a lengthy suspension from the NFL so his career may be over or substantially on hold. Redskins can or may still cut him. Kaepernick is a different animal and he blew it IMO. I believe that he'd be in the top 64 in the league but he did what no employee can do and expect to work. He protested against his country while on the job. The kneeling, the socks, the pressers after games. All in the workplace and in front of customers and teammates. After being cut he had many months to see the folly of his ways and make the commitment to football by assuring potential employers, fans and teammates that he would air his grievances in a more productive way and not while at work. He chose not to do that and chose to sue the league. All bad moves if you still want to work in that field. That and his approach to furthering his cause was very flawed IMO. He could have chosen to promote his views in a more fair and factual way and away from work. Given his celebrity and the deep pockets of the owners and the league he probably could have had his name closely tied to the charitable causes being supported. Looks to me like he's chosen not to play football.

Not at all, but a person should have a chance at due process and to redeem himself after paying whatever price is assessed by both the law and the league. On the back end of that he'll be on a short leash both legally and in the court of public opinion but IMO he is deserving of the opportunity to continue his football employment if he can rehab his record/reputation and maintain that.

Most of us believe in 2nd chances I think. There is a difference though between a guy who has to go through the disciplinary process and then presents himself as ready to act accordingly and a guy who tells you openly that he will continue to act while at work in a way that pisses off half of your customers and team.

He's taking risks for sure and odds are he'll get hurt if he doesn't learn to avoid contact better. Gotta love the stiff arm he gave to #91 on the touchdown run.

Only if Marcel agrees to never drive anywhere.

Both look like they can still play and if they want to continue, you'd think the Bills would offer both of them contracts. The Bills can afford to pay these guys something for their leadership even if they aren't starters or full-time players. 1 year deals are low risk.

GM and Ford make a lot of all wheel drive cars/SUV's. How much more performance? Ford sold the Focus RS, all wheel drive, 350HP and a 13 second quarter mile.

Used.

They are selling the Bolt all electric car now.