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Time Warner Cable Offers Arbitration With Fox, Fox Says Deal Unlikely
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 23:57:05 in Media
“There are lots of reasons to dislike NewsCorp, but I think the Fox broadcast network is being perfectly reasonable in wanting cable companies to pay a higher retransmission fee. After all, if ESPN gets paid $4 for each subscriber, why shouldn't Fox get $1 for each subscriber?
It would be nice if it were easier for everyone to drop cable and get TV by antenna, but that is just not realistic for most people.”
It would be nice if it were easier for everyone to drop cable and get TV by antenna, but that is just not realistic for most people.”
Rand Paul Officially Announces Run For Kentucky Senate Seat
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 23:38:25 in Politics
“Just to be clear: my criticism of individualism was directed at Ms. Rand's philosophy of objectivism and her glorification of rational self interest. I have no objection to individual achievement or hard work.”
Major Airport Vulnerabilities Revealed In Sept 2009 Security Review
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 18:39:02 in Politics
“You know, I think I'll just trust the people in charge of security to do the best they can. I won't second guess them or harp at them. Why? Because I have far less knowledge and information than they do, and I choose not to let our enemies drive me to petty harping.”
BlackBottom replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 18:44:51
“Agreed. And the HP headline is a false choice and garbage. We can and nust do both.”
mixnmatch replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 18:40:40
“Thank you ....good post!”
Rand Paul Officially Announces Run For Kentucky Senate Seat
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 16:51:20 in Politics
“It's not, but individualism is contrary to a stable society, and it is contrary to every major religion.”
ClassicalLib replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 20:31:41
“"Individualism is contrary to a stable society."
That could possibly be the creepiest thing I've ever heard.”
That could possibly be the creepiest thing I've ever heard.”
iEye replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 17:45:11
“Individualism is contrary to a stable society? I guess Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs never got that message.
Individuals build a stable society. Everyone else is just along for the ride.
The fact that individualism is contrary to religion should be an immediate tip off that there is some truth to it.”
Individuals build a stable society. Everyone else is just along for the ride.
The fact that individualism is contrary to religion should be an immediate tip off that there is some truth to it.”
glockman replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 17:11:21
“You are wrong. Societies are most stable when the individual is allowed to contribute in ways he or she see fit.”
MaxPowerXP replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 16:59:35
“Contrary to every major religion, eh? Given how often people here scream about how religion is the cause of every problem ever experienced, one would think that would be a selling point.”
Rand Paul Officially Announces Run For Kentucky Senate Seat
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 16:39:25 in Politics
“From what I've read about Ayn Rand, her views were not compatible with Christianity.”
truenortherner replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 17:42:46
“That's the only thing I ever liked about her.”
iEye replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 16:40:51
“She was a roaring atheist. I don't see that as incompatible with individualism.”
Tea Partiers Decry The Hijacking Of Grassroots Movement
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 15:39:44 in Politics
“It is easy to say that the Tea Party Patriots were naive and should have known better. Then I look at Geithner and Summers and wonder if it is not so much a matter of naivete as a matter of the little people just not having any clout in either of the two major parties.”
AxelDC replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 15:51:35
“They've always been pawns in Faux News propaganda.”
JiminNC replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 15:44:08
“Yep, easy to say”
Tea Partiers Decry The Hijacking Of Grassroots Movement
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 15:27:30 in Politics
“I think a lot of them did realize, but they did not have the financial power to combat the GOP's efforts to co-opt what began as a libertarian movement that disliked the Republicans as much as it disliked the Democrats. The GOP geared up its Fox News propaganda machine to popularize the GOP version of the tea party movement and leave the libertarians out in the cold.”
Tea Partiers Decry The Hijacking Of Grassroots Movement
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 15:21:53 in Politics
“This happened very early. Shortly after Obama's election, the GOP realized that the nation was blaming the Republicans for the financial crisis, so it made plans to co-opt the right wing part of the backlash against the GOP and turn it into a vehicle for attacking the Democratic Party.”
Pupadup4oBama replied on Dec 31, 2009 at 04:34:19
“Sheesh. what cheats.”
Yemeni Forces Storm al-Qaida Hideout
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 14:57:15 in World
“I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have Strunk and White. And I believe that our education, like, such as in South Africa and the Iraq, everywhere, like such as, and I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., or should help South Africa and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries so we will be able to build up our future for our children”
rpr replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 16:03:08
“You have the necessary qualification for a beauty pageant. Go for it!”
megacephalus replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 15:28:01
“thank you Sarah!”
PaxEterna replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 15:21:07
“Windows is shutting down ....”
Yemeni Forces Storm al-Qaida Hideout
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 13:40:11 in World
“Well, what can we do if we still want to have a free and open society? We could give more foreign aid to developing nations that have good governments and that show no tolerance for violent extremism. We could work to make our nation a bit more self sufficient.”
totaldisbelief replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 14:19:00
“gee... becoming more self-suffient might create a few jobs.”
Yemeni Forces Storm al-Qaida Hideout
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 13:36:00 in World
“"principle militant stronghold"
That should be "principal
Learn your homophones, people!”
That should be "principal
Learn your homophones, people!”
megacephalus replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 14:46:30
“anyone still learn the proper usage of 'like' as opposed to 'as' ?
or ever hear of "Strunk and White" ?”
or ever hear of "Strunk and White" ?”
Smithn replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 14:03:38
“Rules of English are on the way out. I first noticed it in the early 90s: kids didn't know the difference between "there, their, they're" and they don't care, it was irrelevant to them. Computer code was/is the important thing to know. Now social media texting is changing every day English forever. Curiously, I learned my niece was not taught cursive writing several generations back; I've often wondered if that was contributory to the lazy pronouns.”
Obama's Guantanamo Plans Casualty Of Detroit Terror Plot?
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 12:33:05 in Politics
“No, the president's job is not to "run the country." His job is to take care that the laws be faithfully executed. His job is also to serve as commander in chief of the armed forces in a manner that is consistent with his authority under the constitution and in a manner that fully respects the congress's authority to prescribe the discipline to be applied in the regulation and governance of the armed forces.
Congress really needs to shape up and start acting like a legitimate, independent branch of government that is fully capable of exercising its constitutional powers in a judicious way.”
Congress really needs to shape up and start acting like a legitimate, independent branch of government that is fully capable of exercising its constitutional powers in a judicious way.”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 12:21:34 in Media
“Those were the good old days. No remote control and just one TV set meant that siblings had to negotiate over what to watch. Or smack each other upside the head with the TV Guide.”
Obama's Guantanamo Plans Casualty Of Detroit Terror Plot?
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 11:59:28 in Politics
“Why can't we get together with our real allies like Canada, Australia, and the NATO countries of Europe and try to set up a program to reduce our dependence on oil from nations where a majority of the people harbor a hostility toward the West? Why can't we have more trade with good nations and less trade with bad nations?”
LaurieAnn replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 12:18:40
“That's a wonderful idea. But remember, unlike most of the countries you mentioned the U.S. is virtually the only one with a government whose primary focus is keeping large businesses and corporations appeased through its economic policies. Too many powerful, extremely wealthy people have made and maintained their wealth from the current oil/energy situation in the Western world. They will torpedo energy independence the same way they have torpedoed any proposed non-Wall Street friendly economic policies.”
AnotherAngle replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 12:09:44
“We already get the majority of our oil from Canada and Mexico. Only about 1/3 comes from the Middle East.
Anyhow, do you really think that will have an affect on their hatred toward us?”
Anyhow, do you really think that will have an affect on their hatred toward us?”
BCALM replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 12:02:39
“Because the enviroWhackos won't let us drill here and now for our own oil”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 23:26:50 in Media
“OK, not everything was great. I was thinking more along the lines of Barney Miller, Mary Tyler Moore, and Bob Newhart.”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:39:47 in Media
“But what about poor people who cannot afford new TV sets? Shouldn't the government do something to force the cable companies to provide some programming in the public interest, especially since each cable company is granted a near monopoly in its service area?”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:37:24 in Media
“Did you try putting up an antenna so that you could at least get PBS?”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:31:54 in Media
“No. Stewart and Colbert are the only worthwhile programs on that channel. I was talking about South Park and some of the stand-up comedians.
I miss the days when an appropriate sense of reticence gave us commercials with women strolling through a meadow vaguely discussing a "not so fresh feeling."
We need more censorship, not less.”
I miss the days when an appropriate sense of reticence gave us commercials with women strolling through a meadow vaguely discussing a "not so fresh feeling."
We need more censorship, not less.”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:24:04 in Media
“For the good of society. Government should take from the wealthy and use the money to make society better for the poor.”
jsgaetano replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 00:12:49
“Conservatives will never go for it. They'd rather take from society and use it to further enrich the wealthy.”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:20:51 in Media
“I'm thinking of the late 1960's and the 1970's, after good regulations had been put in place banning liquor ads and tobacco ads. Back when torso mannequins were used to sell women's undergarments.”
NHBill replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:32:00
“Oh back when Dallas and Dynasty ruled the country and Farah Fawcett fought crime without a bra!”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:19:08 in Media
“Well, let's see. I have only basic cable, no premium channels, so it should be pretty clean, wouldn't you think? And yet there are really vulgar programs on Comedy Central, lots of gossipy dreck on channels like E!, and don't get me started on the stuff that appears late at night on channels like Oxygen.”
NHBill replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:30:39
“You can block them or remove them. Call your cable company or read your TV owners manual, but do not program my TV. I think Comedy Central is a national treasure!”
bigguy1231 replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:28:18
“If you want to go back to the old days, get rid of the cable and put an antenna up. Then you will only get the networks.”
karen1p replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:27:39
“Are you calling Jon Stewart VULGAR???? I beg your pardon!”
Brooksbro replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:24:38
“Turni it off. Read a book.”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:12:52 in Media
“Where did I contradict myself? I said that people want the programs that the broadcast channels carry, but they want the convenience of getting them through cable or satellite so that they don't have to put up an outdoor antenna.
The cable companies are used to the old model where they don't have to pay anything or don't have to pay much to carry the broadcast channels, because advertisers subsidize the cost of the programs. But the broadcast channels are saying to the cable companies "You pay ESPN, so you should pay us, too."
Cable companies are answering back " You need us more than we need you. People will not put up antennas."”
The cable companies are used to the old model where they don't have to pay anything or don't have to pay much to carry the broadcast channels, because advertisers subsidize the cost of the programs. But the broadcast channels are saying to the cable companies "You pay ESPN, so you should pay us, too."
Cable companies are answering back " You need us more than we need you. People will not put up antennas."”
Swift2 replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:56:49
“I have rabbit ears, and in Los Angeles I can have about 80 channels. Most are crap, but some are very interesting channels on auxiliary bands -- 5.1 is the straight channel in Hi-Def, but 5.3 is movies all the time, mostly '60s and '70s. Good but old. Or KNBC has News Raw, where they have whole press conferences, and the story conferences in the newsroom, and all the Euro-style skiing and racing events on the other. If CNN had a management, they would offer news on local channels.
In other words, we'll increasingly be putting together our own a-la-carte mixes of programming, on antenna, fixed media (disks), files, streaming, etc., on cable (fast cable) and wireless. So screw Rupert, and all these 20th century types who are going the way of the dodo. Or the record labels. The only thing they're good for is financing production, not forcing a whole lineup on you. We souls be our own networks. Boxer forever!”
In other words, we'll increasingly be putting together our own a-la-carte mixes of programming, on antenna, fixed media (disks), files, streaming, etc., on cable (fast cable) and wireless. So screw Rupert, and all these 20th century types who are going the way of the dodo. Or the record labels. The only thing they're good for is financing production, not forcing a whole lineup on you. We souls be our own networks. Boxer forever!”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:02:01 in Media
“Reaganism has severely damaged the U.S.
A lot of the people in this forum are just too young to remember when TV was regulated and censored. Back when there were just three commercial networks and PBS. When there were no ads for obnoxious prescription drugs. Back when people had a sense of propriety and decorum.
There were some really good TV shows back then. Unfortunately, whether they realize it or not, a lot of people have bought into Republican deregulation mania. They do not understand that government has a legitimate role in regulating society.”
A lot of the people in this forum are just too young to remember when TV was regulated and censored. Back when there were just three commercial networks and PBS. When there were no ads for obnoxious prescription drugs. Back when people had a sense of propriety and decorum.
There were some really good TV shows back then. Unfortunately, whether they realize it or not, a lot of people have bought into Republican deregulation mania. They do not understand that government has a legitimate role in regulating society.”
Trittydi replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:16:17
“Are you kidding? It's damned near destroyed us.
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NHBill replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:08:31
“Back when Fred Flintstone advertised Winston cigarettes!
I'm afraid the golden age of TV is a little more tarnished than we might like to remember.
There are some great shows on TV now if you take the time to look.
Anyone see "Meet the Natives" on the Travel Channel?”
I'm afraid the golden age of TV is a little more tarnished than we might like to remember.
There are some great shows on TV now if you take the time to look.
Anyone see "Meet the Natives" on the Travel Channel?”
bigguy1231 replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:07:17
“I would never be confused with being a republican, but tv back then was just as bad as it is now.
Deregulation gave us more choice. It may not be better choice but it's still choice.”
Deregulation gave us more choice. It may not be better choice but it's still choice.”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 21:45:28 in Media
“We regulate the emission of toxic chemicals for the physical safety of human beings. What about their spiritual and ethical safety?”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 21:41:15 in Media
“"cable has been allowed to run rough shod all over free TV"
You got that right. Prices have gone up and up, and program content is often not as good as what broadcast TV gave us thirty or forty years ago. The fracturing of the mass market into small niches has led to a coarsening of society and an acceptance of pure refuse as legitimate entertainment.”
You got that right. Prices have gone up and up, and program content is often not as good as what broadcast TV gave us thirty or forty years ago. The fracturing of the mass market into small niches has led to a coarsening of society and an acceptance of pure refuse as legitimate entertainment.”
NHBill replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 21:57:56
“No end in sight I'm afraid.”
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