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Google's Checkmate Was Three Moves Ago

FYI- Google doesn't actually own this satellite, GeoEye (GEOY) does. Google only contracted with Geoeye to use the satellite for Google Earth and Maps before its launch.

The US government regulates the use and sale of the images. As of now, the highest resolution images can be used only by the US military.

So, re "Big Brother," it's the US government we need to watch out for, not Google. All of you who were around in the '60's know what can happen. God help us if we get a new moose-killing "Decider" and a pseudo-maverick "stay the course" guy in office. If they get elected, better stay out of your hot tubs!

6 Questions for Long Term Google Investors

An interesting, provocative article. Thanks for reminding us about the "faith" part of our financial system. Ultimately, anymore, the worth of many of these big companies are just 0's or 1's in some big computer somewhere and only worth something if we "believe". Especially companies like GOOG, AAPL, etc. that pile up lots of cash and insist on never paying their shareholders dividends.
Why not MO, GE, DSX, or even SBLK currently paying 12.7%? A real $ payout is far better than "faith", especially in today's economy.