Obama asks Twitter for financial Advice

eleison

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Twitter for advice


"Twitter cofounder and CEO Ev Williams is headed to the White House today.

The administration invited him to join a "young business leaders" summit to discuss the economic crises.

As Ev himself puts it -- in a Twitter message, of course -- "[this] must mean they're *really* out of ideas."

A reminder: With 6 million members and 700% plus growth, Twitter makes no money in the US. (It sells some ads in Japan). "

Wow.. looks like its going to be a long 4 years.. There has to be some drinking game that people can play involving the Obama administration???
 

jonks

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Originally posted by: eleison
Twitter for advice


"Twitter cofounder and CEO Ev Williams is headed to the White House today.

The administration invited him to join a "young business leaders" summit to discuss the economic crises.

As Ev himself puts it -- in a Twitter message, of course -- "[this] must mean they're *really* out of ideas."

A reminder: With 6 million members and 700% plus growth, Twitter makes no money in the US. (It sells some ads in Japan). "

Wow.. looks like its going to be a long 4 years.. There has to be some drinking game that people can play involving the Obama administration???

(amazon, google and expedia didn't turn profit for years...)

you're a dolt, really, and you also missed Ev's sarcasm
 

Fern

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Originally posted by: Farang
yes lets criticize our president for speaking with innovators

A business with no revenue model is innovative?

I thought we had too many of those already.

Still, I like Ev's sense of humor

Fern
 

Jack Flash

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Oh no the president is asking some of the wisest entrepreneurs of our day to come to the white house and have a talk! CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!?!?!?!

STOCK UP ON GUNS STOCK UP ON CANNED FOOD!!!!!!!

 

OCGuy

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Originally posted by: Jack Flash
Oh no the president is asking some of the wisest entrepreneurs of our day to come to the white house and have a talk! CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!?!?!?!

STOCK UP ON GUNS STOCK UP ON CANNED FOOD!!!!!!!

Hey, step back from that ledge there jack. It is just a meeting.
 

JS80

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Originally posted by: Farang
yes lets criticize our president for speaking with innovators

Not surprised President Zero is asking CEO Zero revenue for advice.
 

EXman

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Originally posted by: Farang
yes lets criticize our president for speaking with innovators


no but we can do it for a laundry list of other reasons! Also he is probably talking to him to find out how he can ruin innovators even quicker. just kidding. Or he could asking for a back door to all the accounts so he he can start his 2012 champaign!
 

Moonbeam

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Originally posted by: eleison
Twitter for advice


"Twitter cofounder and CEO Ev Williams is headed to the White House today.

The administration invited him to join a "young business leaders" summit to discuss the economic crises.

As Ev himself puts it -- in a Twitter message, of course -- "[this] must mean they're *really* out of ideas."

A reminder: With 6 million members and 700% plus growth, Twitter makes no money in the US. (It sells some ads in Japan). "

Wow.. looks like its going to be a long 4 years.. There has to be some drinking game that people can play involving the Obama administration???

I'm going to tell my Mommy on him.
 

eleison

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Originally posted by: Moonbeam
Originally posted by: eleison
Twitter for advice


"Twitter cofounder and CEO Ev Williams is headed to the White House today.

The administration invited him to join a "young business leaders" summit to discuss the economic crises.

As Ev himself puts it -- in a Twitter message, of course -- "[this] must mean they're *really* out of ideas."

A reminder: With 6 million members and 700% plus growth, Twitter makes no money in the US. (It sells some ads in Japan). "

Wow.. looks like its going to be a long 4 years.. There has to be some drinking game that people can play involving the Obama administration???

I'm going to tell my Mommy on him.

Well, at least mommy will know why is is unemployed :)
 

miketheidiot

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Originally posted by: Ocguy31
Originally posted by: Jack Flash
Oh no the president is asking some of the wisest entrepreneurs of our day to come to the white house and have a talk! CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!?!?!?!

STOCK UP ON GUNS STOCK UP ON CANNED FOOD!!!!!!!

Hey, step back from that ledge there jack. It is just a meeting.

check your sarcasm meter there dude
 

Balt

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Originally posted by: sciwizam
Originally posted by: Balt
I hope he can condense his advice into 154 characters or less.

Did it get an upgrade? I thought it was 140 or less.

You're right, it's 140. Dunno why I thought 154.
 

JEDIYoda

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Originally posted by: alien42
the smell of wingnut desperation in this thread is overpowering.

no what your smelling is the putrid smell of those who will attack Obama for every little thing including trying to get advice from people who might have something innovative to contribute!
 

Robor

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Great thread OP. Why bother consulting others? Him president. He know all.
 

JEDIYoda

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Originally posted by: Robor
Great thread OP. Why bother consulting others? Him president. He know all.

Actually one of the digns of a great president is that he understands his linitations and surrounds himself with those who take up the slack!

Unlike GWB.....nah we won`t go...
 

GenHoth

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Selling something people want makes you understand how to run an economy? Call the grocery stores! Those guys must be geniuses! Obama may not deserve to get jumped on for this, but really... What does this guy know that hasn't already been said?