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In economics, a monopoly exists when a specific individual or enterprise has sufficient control over a particular product or service to determine significantly the terms on which other individuals shall have access to it.(i.e. Ridiculous Service Charges!) Monopolies are thus characterized by a lack of economic competition for the good or service that they provide. The verb "monopolize" refers to the process by which a firm gains persistently greater market share than what is expected under perfect competition. A monopoly does not require "100%" of a market...And you know who else can usually "hold their own in front of congressional committees"? Lobbyists for giant corporation's CEO's. Oh wait, that's what Billy Corgan is...
on Billy Corgan Endorses Ticketmaster/Live Nation Merger at March 10, 2009 10:39 PMScore = 20
Easy tough guy. Why all the anger?
In reply to draineddrummer04's comment on Rolling Stone's 100 Best Singles Of 2008 at January 31, 2009 6:06 PMScore = 0
Hey Genius, last time I checked Buckley isn't taking up any oxygen since he's dead and all...
In reply to Grobian's comment on Scarlett Johansson Covers Jeff Buckley at January 27, 2009 9:20 PMScore = 49
Dear Stereogum,
Please don't ever use Blender magazine as a reference to back up your point again. Thanks
on Is "Queen of the Supermarket" The Worst Springsteen Song Ever? at January 27, 2009 9:16 PMScore = 27
I was also at the Outside Lands show, and while Radiohead is always great live, I did find myself leaving the show with a small feeling of disappointment. I know there was a city-imposed noise ordinance that made them stop when they did, but I still wanted more. The power outages weren't the coolest either. And with festivals, there are too many people there for the atmosphere and not the music, equaling an overabundance of cell phones and looking for the guy/girl in your group who's holding...
In reply to Gideon's comment on 20 Great Concerts From 2008 at December 30, 2008 9:30 PMScore = 1
In Rainbows came out in '07
In reply to Allah's comment on Rolling Stone's 100 Best Singles Of 2008 at December 13, 2008 4:59 PMScore = 5
So I guess Arcade Fire and The National are now in the "Too many people know about them so they are no longer relevant to my constant need to feel like I know music that the majority of the population has yet to discover" category?
In reply to Emily's comment on Your Favorite Bands Do Red Hot Comp at December 5, 2008 1:03 AMScore = 19
Kanye West:
College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation
You:
Best slams you can come up with are "Stupid", "Retarded", and "Dumbass"
???
In reply to Me's comment on Kanye Has A Question at December 5, 2008 12:26 AMScore = 4
I think "Reasonable Doubt" is one of the best Albums of all time, and that isn't being hip-hop restrictive, and it doesn't get a song on the top 100? And Fugees "Killing Me Softly"? That isn't a hip-hop song. It's an amazing R&B cover, but doesn't belong on this list. How about "Ready or Not" instead? Also, I'm really enjoying all the posts reminding me about songs I've forgotten!
on VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs at December 5, 2008 12:17 AMScore = 2
Wall Street 2: No money? Or are they just out of money?
on What Should Be The Tagline For Wall Street 2? at May 2, 2009 1:37 PMScore = 5
Rosseau was pregnant when she arrived on the island with her boyfriend and the rest of the team, so the baby isn't Widmore's. It could be Penny they're referring to...
In reply to Colin's comment on Lost: Shooting Babies Is Ben's Achilles Heel at April 10, 2009 11:05 PMScore = 1
Someone else touched on this in an earlier post, and I agree. His last three albums have all had a god awful single that was a lame attempt at pop culture critique, but the other songs on those albums were pretty good. Yes, this is terrible, but I'll put off the judgement that Eminem is "over" until I hear the entire album. Wait, is putting off Judgement allowed on this site? Shit...
on Someone Please Tell Eminem It's 2009 at April 7, 2009 10:03 PMScore = 10
Well, with the exception of "In the Year 2000", there just isn't a whole lot of "foresight" comedy out there...
In reply to Neil's comment on Joe Scarborough Is An Idiot. at March 10, 2009 10:52 PMScore = 4
Common mistake of Lost viewers: Claire didn't say to not bring "Aaron" back, she said not to bring "him" back. It could be Aaron, but "him" could also mean Ben...
on Lost: Wait, Should They Spoiler Back to The Spoiler? at February 23, 2009 5:14 PMScore = 1
I don't understand the defense of this movie as being for young people, therefore it's ok that it isn't smart, or isn't funny to adults. Ever heard of Pixar...?
on An Open Letter To The American People at February 2, 2009 5:03 AMScore = 2
I love your post. I too found it pretty interesting that someone would take the time to discuss the "play of stereotypes in Black culture" and then use "moneycashhoes" as their name. Sounds credible and not at all hypocritical...
In reply to Carrie's comment on College Humor Blows This Whole "Racism" Thing Wide Open at January 28, 2009 12:21 AMScore = 2
+1 :)
Permalink for wheatus's comment on Billy Corgan Endorses Ticketmaster/Live Nation Merger at March 11, 2009 12:14 AMScore = -6