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A Time to Reflect
Author: Raine
Date: 11/29/2012 14:03:15
The Election has come and gone -- and apparently so has the time for reflection from the Republican party. You will recall Dick Morris saying this in the days after the election: On November 11, CNN held a panel to discuss the future of the Republican party. So what happens next for the GOP?
They come back to Washington DC and select the new committee chairs -- and they are all white men. Except Darrell Issa -- he's back! -- he's "of Arab descent; his paternal grandparents were Lebanese immigrants."
They either don't know how to really diversify -- or they are really really a party of men. With or without binders of women, this is not a party that is showing its desire to be more diverse. It's a party that doesn't listen to people. Take a look for yourself: HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN FOR THE 113TH CONGRESS
They haven't learned anything at all. Once again, it's a lot of talk, smoke and mirrors. Don't believe me? From Politico: You read that right. That isn't from last year, that is this week. The very same issue that got the country into the super committee, the trigger and the fake fiscal cliff is once again rearing it's head. The SAME damn issue. Jay Bookman clarifies what the Debt ceiling is: I don't know how many times people need to be told this small and simple bit of information. These are debts that already occurred.
They don't want to change their ways. They just want you to to think they are. It's the same thing over and over. White men without binders.
and 
Raine
“The percentage of single women, minorities and voters under 30 is so large at this point that unless the Republican Party fundamentally changes its appeal to those voters, it can never win an election,” Morris said.”
"I don't think it's about the Republican Party needing to become more moderate; I really believe it's the Republican Party becoming more modern," the former Romney surrogate said. "And whether it's Hispanics, whether it's women, whether it's young people, the Republican Party has to make it a priority to take our values, take our vision to every corner of this country. To every demographic group, and I am confident that we can do it."
Bauer said Republicans should be "bold and confident" in their economic and socially conservative views, while McMorris Rodgers said she didn't believe any changes were needed in the party. Huntsman said a solution would be to "get our economic house in order" and tack libertarian on social issues, and Gutierrez said the party needed to "welcome immigrants."
They come back to Washington DC and select the new committee chairs -- and they are all white men. Except Darrell Issa -- he's back! -- he's "of Arab descent; his paternal grandparents were Lebanese immigrants."
They either don't know how to really diversify -- or they are really really a party of men. With or without binders of women, this is not a party that is showing its desire to be more diverse. It's a party that doesn't listen to people. Take a look for yourself: HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN FOR THE 113TH CONGRESS
“Republicans are humbled by the confidence that the American people have placed in our House majority, and we’re united and focusing on their top priority, which is jobs. I’m proud of my leadership colleagues who have been elected today to serve as our leaders in the next Congress. And while we have some of us that are returning to the leadership, we have new members, and you’ll get to hear from them in a moment.
“Listen, our majority is the primary line of defense for the American people against a government that spends too much, borrows too much when left unchecked. I’ve outlined a framework for how both parties can work together to avert the fiscal cliff without raising tax rates. And through a combination of pro-growth tax reform and entitlement reform, we can bring jobs home and make our economy stronger.
“Listen, with so many challenges that are ahead of us the American people need to see us act courageously, think selflessly, and lead boldly, and our majority is up to the task - and I expect the president is as well.”
They haven't learned anything at all. Once again, it's a lot of talk, smoke and mirrors. Don't believe me? From Politico:
“President Barack Obama made a demand of House Speaker John Boehner near the end of their first White House meeting on the fiscal cliff: Raise the debt limit before year’s end.
Boehner responded: ‘There is a price for everything.’”
Raising the debt ceiling does not authorize so much as a penny more in spending. It merely allows the Treasury to borrow the money to pay the bills that previous Congresses and presidents have already incurred.
They don't want to change their ways. They just want you to to think they are. It's the same thing over and over. White men without binders.
and Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/29/2012 14:12:44
wickedpam on 11/29/2012 14:12:44
Morning 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 14:23:44
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 14:23:44
Hello peeps.
Comment by 
Raine on 11/29/2012 14:27:21
Good morning!
Mondo how is that stomach thingy going? Gone yet?
Raine on 11/29/2012 14:27:21
Good morning! Mondo how is that stomach thingy going? Gone yet?
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/29/2012 14:28:45
TriSec on 11/29/2012 14:28:45
Morning, folks.
Reposting from last night - TriSec is a bit stunned.
A fourth member of the Troop 250 community has just been diagnosed with cancer. (His manifested itself in a brain tumor, which they removed surgically, but he starts very agressive chemotherapy on Friday. (The inpatient kind.) I don't know what his prognosis is at the moment.
Coupled with the 6 people I now know of at the store (3 of us in active treatment), I'm just wondering what the hell is going on around here.
As recently as June 25 of this year, the only folks I knew that had the "Big C" were my elder relatives. Since then, it's been a long string of contemporaries that have got it now.
Bob posted on facebook last night that perhaps we're all getting older. I don't like the direction that logic is taking.
In any case, it's a Mr. Paul Perry, troop treasurer. Any prayer circles would be welcome indeed.
Reposting from last night - TriSec is a bit stunned.
A fourth member of the Troop 250 community has just been diagnosed with cancer. (His manifested itself in a brain tumor, which they removed surgically, but he starts very agressive chemotherapy on Friday. (The inpatient kind.) I don't know what his prognosis is at the moment.
Coupled with the 6 people I now know of at the store (3 of us in active treatment), I'm just wondering what the hell is going on around here.
As recently as June 25 of this year, the only folks I knew that had the "Big C" were my elder relatives. Since then, it's been a long string of contemporaries that have got it now.
Bob posted on facebook last night that perhaps we're all getting older. I don't like the direction that logic is taking.
In any case, it's a Mr. Paul Perry, troop treasurer. Any prayer circles would be welcome indeed.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 14:31:49
Pretty much. That and the insomnia have been tons of fun.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 14:31:49
Quote by Raine:
Mondo how is that stomach thingy going? Gone yet?
Pretty much. That and the insomnia have been tons of fun.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 14:40:49
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 14:40:49
Before everybody goes off the deep end in the Jordan Davis case, here is a quote from a local attorney:
"Mr. Dunn is going to have to answer the question, ‘Why did you not call the sheriff’s office? If you are reasonably protecting yourself, why did you leave the scene, get in the car, and the next day, flee the jurisdiction of Duval County?’ … There’s no indication that Jordan or anyone else in that car had a gun, there’s no indication that they were any threat to Mr. Dunn."
Comment by 
Scoopster on 11/29/2012 14:58:37
Scoopster on 11/29/2012 14:58:37
Mornin' all.. 
I hate to keep piling on to the wave of maladies that our friends and relatives are going through lately, buuuut...
..my mom's in the hospital. Over the holiday the incision from her hip replacement (which was done in MARCH) reopened and she kinda held her tongue about it for a few days out of pride and not wanting to worry everyone. She went to a walk-in clinic last Friday and they gave her a script for heavy antibiotics, but that apparently didn't prevent it from getting infected.
I hate to keep piling on to the wave of maladies that our friends and relatives are going through lately, buuuut...
..my mom's in the hospital. Over the holiday the incision from her hip replacement (which was done in MARCH) reopened and she kinda held her tongue about it for a few days out of pride and not wanting to worry everyone. She went to a walk-in clinic last Friday and they gave her a script for heavy antibiotics, but that apparently didn't prevent it from getting infected.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/29/2012 15:00:52
wickedpam on 11/29/2012 15:00:52
oh dear!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ healing vibes, positive thoughts and prayers all around! ~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ healing vibes, positive thoughts and prayers all around! ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 15:47:29
TriSec on 11/29/2012 15:47:29
Evidently, the blog has died of despair today.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/29/2012 15:57:21
Will in Chicago on 11/29/2012 15:57:21
Scoopster, the best to your Mom.
TriSec, sorry to hear about your fellow scout leader.
I am going to services tomorrow and would like to mention Trojanrabbit's Dad before the Mourner's Kaddish. Does anyone know his first name?
As for myself, busy job hunting this morning. I hope to hear tomorrow about the maternity leave sub position.
TriSec, sorry to hear about your fellow scout leader.
I am going to services tomorrow and would like to mention Trojanrabbit's Dad before the Mourner's Kaddish. Does anyone know his first name?
As for myself, busy job hunting this morning. I hope to hear tomorrow about the maternity leave sub position.
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 16:05:04
TriSec on 11/29/2012 16:05:04
Hostess: Run by Dicks!
NEW YORK (AP) — Hostess Brands Inc. is asking for a judge’s approval to give its top executives bonuses totaling up to $1.8 million as part of its wind-down plans.
The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos says the incentive pay is needed to retain the 19 corporate officers and ‘‘high-level managers’’ during the liquidation process, which could take about a year. Two of those executives would be eligible for additional rewards depending on how efficiently they carry out the liquidation. The bonuses would be in addition to their regular pay.
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 16:05:44
Oh, damn, Scoop. Please send my best wishes for her recovery.
And For Tri's friend, Mr. Paul Perry -- and others.
Raine on 11/29/2012 16:05:44
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
I hate to keep piling on to the wave of maladies that our friends and relatives are going through lately, buuuut...
..my mom's in the hospital. Over the holiday the incision from her hip replacement (which was done in MARCH) reopened and she kinda held her tongue about it for a few days out of pride and not wanting to worry everyone. She went to a walk-in clinic last Friday and they gave her a script for heavy antibiotics, but that apparently didn't prevent it from getting infected.
And For Tri's friend, Mr. Paul Perry -- and others.
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 16:06:25
Classic. Bain. Treatment.
Raine on 11/29/2012 16:06:25
Quote by TriSec:
Hostess: Run by Dicks!
NEW YORK (AP) — Hostess Brands Inc. is asking for a judge’s approval to give its top executives bonuses totaling up to $1.8 million as part of its wind-down plans.
The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos says the incentive pay is needed to retain the 19 corporate officers and ‘‘high-level managers’’ during the liquidation process, which could take about a year. Two of those executives would be eligible for additional rewards depending on how efficiently they carry out the liquidation. The bonuses would be in addition to their regular pay.
Classic. Bain. Treatment.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 16:08:03
You know, I really wish I got bonuses for fucking up the company to the point where it is being liquidated. Seriously? Whatta bunch of greedy entitled dicks.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 16:08:03
Quote by TriSec:
Hostess: Run by Dicks!
NEW YORK (AP) — Hostess Brands Inc. is asking for a judge’s approval to give its top executives bonuses totaling up to $1.8 million as part of its wind-down plans.
The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos says the incentive pay is needed to retain the 19 corporate officers and ‘‘high-level managers’’ during the liquidation process, which could take about a year. Two of those executives would be eligible for additional rewards depending on how efficiently they carry out the liquidation. The bonuses would be in addition to their regular pay.
You know, I really wish I got bonuses for fucking up the company to the point where it is being liquidated. Seriously? Whatta bunch of greedy entitled dicks.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 16:09:37
It would take more that cancer, depression and infection to kill the blog off. It was just...resting! Beautiful plumage on this blog!
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 16:09:37
Quote by TriSec:
Evidently, the blog has died of despair today.
It would take more that cancer, depression and infection to kill the blog off. It was just...resting! Beautiful plumage on this blog!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 16:14:01
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 16:14:01
Glenn Beck is not having a good week.
First is was his jar of urine, then his "Piss Obama." Now, more news from Goldline.
First is was his jar of urine, then his "Piss Obama." Now, more news from Goldline.
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 16:19:45
Well, he still has the LDS. I heard they had some golden tablets....
Raine on 11/29/2012 16:19:45
Quote by Mondobubba:
Glenn Beck is not having a good week.
First is was his jar of urine, then his "Piss Obama." Now, more news from Goldline.
Well, he still has the LDS. I heard they had some golden tablets....
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 16:20:52
Raine on 11/29/2012 16:20:52
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 16:34:52
TriSec on 11/29/2012 16:34:52
Listening to perhaps some of my favourite Ellington today...
We've got "A Concert of Sacred Music", circa 1965. "Come Sunday" up now, one of Duke's finest ballads.
I always associate this with Christmas - the now defunct "Eric in the Evening" on the now jazzless WGBH always used to play this during Christmas Week.
We've got "A Concert of Sacred Music", circa 1965. "Come Sunday" up now, one of Duke's finest ballads.
I always associate this with Christmas - the now defunct "Eric in the Evening" on the now jazzless WGBH always used to play this during Christmas Week.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/29/2012 16:36:07
uh oh
wickedpam on 11/29/2012 16:36:07
Quote by Raine:
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 16:41:43
Combination of hormones and a bridal shower -- the latter of which is triggering things. I am glad I eloped.
Raine on 11/29/2012 16:41:43
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
Comment by wickedpam on 11/29/2012 16:44:26
oh dear, I organized my cousin's shower with no help from any other bridesmaid - it was a effort not to kill her friends by the end
wickedpam on 11/29/2012 16:44:26
Quote by Raine:Combination of hormones and a bridal shower -- the latter of which is triggering things. I am glad I eloped.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
oh dear, I organized my cousin's shower with no help from any other bridesmaid - it was a effort not to kill her friends by the end
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 16:57:56
TriSec on 11/29/2012 16:57:56
Lunch is now a needed commodity.
I'm all screwy this past cycle; I had it Monday instead of Wednesday last week because of the holiday, and I haven't felt quite right since.
I'm all screwy this past cycle; I had it Monday instead of Wednesday last week because of the holiday, and I haven't felt quite right since.
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 16:58:55
I'm not organizing. I am trying my damned best to not be that bridesmaid. I'll not say more here.
Raine on 11/29/2012 16:58:55
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Combination of hormones and a bridal shower -- the latter of which is triggering things. I am glad I eloped.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
oh dear, I organized my cousin's shower with no help from any other bridesmaid - it was a effort not to kill her friends by the end
Comment by wickedpam on 11/29/2012 17:06:08
oh dear
Just breathe.
wickedpam on 11/29/2012 17:06:08
Quote by Raine:I'm not organizing. I am trying my damned best to not be that bridesmaid. I'll not say more here.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Combination of hormones and a bridal shower -- the latter of which is triggering things. I am glad I eloped.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
oh dear, I organized my cousin's shower with no help from any other bridesmaid - it was a effort not to kill her friends by the end
oh dear
Just breathe.
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/29/2012 17:15:25
livingonli on 11/29/2012 17:15:25
Good day, folks. Ah, still tired since my one day of jury duty threw my whole body of schedule. Getting older makes it harder to adapt to radical changes in one's sleeping schedule and I am starting to feel more like an old fart.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 17:18:22
If you need help with a body, I will be happy to fetch a rug!
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 17:18:22
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Combination of hormones and a bridal shower -- the latter of which is triggering things. I am glad I eloped.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
oh dear, I organized my cousin's shower with no help from any other bridesmaid - it was a effort not to kill her friends by the end
If you need help with a body, I will be happy to fetch a rug!
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 11/29/2012 17:21:26
velveeta jones on 11/29/2012 17:21:26
Anyone who's following me on twitter will see that i'm poking John Mccain and friends today. Join me, won't you? Grover N. is on the list as well. I'm old, and I feel like pissing people off as is my right as an old person.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/29/2012 17:27:42
Scoopster on 11/29/2012 17:27:42
Whew.. Mom's home from the hospital. They gave her mainline antibiotics all night & upped the prescript ones significantly. Her appointment with the surgeon who did her hip is next week and I hope she whacks him with her cane.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/29/2012 17:32:55
I am glad that she is back home! This is great news!1
Will in Chicago on 11/29/2012 17:32:55
Quote by Scoopster:
Whew.. Mom's home from the hospital. They gave her mainline antibiotics all night & upped the prescript ones significantly. Her appointment with the surgeon who did her hip is next week and I hope she whacks him with her cane.
I am glad that she is back home! This is great news!1
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 17:45:07
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 17:45:07
Gallup: Americans prefer “free enterprise†to “big business†or “capitalismâ€
Um, America, you know I love you. Don't you think “free enterprise†and “capitalism†are sorta the same thing? Just sayin...
Um, America, you know I love you. Don't you think “free enterprise†and “capitalism†are sorta the same thing? Just sayin...
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 17:55:38
I hope she whacks him with a fat malpractice suit!
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 17:55:38
Quote by Scoopster:
Whew.. Mom's home from the hospital. They gave her mainline antibiotics all night & upped the prescript ones significantly. Her appointment with the surgeon who did her hip is next week and I hope she whacks him with her cane.
I hope she whacks him with a fat malpractice suit!
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 18:00:30
TriSec on 11/29/2012 18:00:30
Relay Health is the new Emdeon.
Or, "Durrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr? What? Oh, the claim is incorrect. No problem, we won't fix it and send it again so we can make another entire day worth of claims fail."
Or, "Durrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr? What? Oh, the claim is incorrect. No problem, we won't fix it and send it again so we can make another entire day worth of claims fail."
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 18:23:29
TriSec on 11/29/2012 18:23:29
Great, now I'm going all hypochondriac and convincing myself I have diabetes.
I've got a couple of the symptoms of type II, but they're related to the chemo side effects, too.
Nay...it's been the water. I've been drinking gallons of it for the past few days. Unfortunately, it has little effect. Daytime "flow" isn't what it should be, so as a consequence I'm up every 2 hours all night.
I'm really messed up here, folks. Honestly, next treatment can't come soon enough. I'm actually concerned enough to email my doctor.
I've got a couple of the symptoms of type II, but they're related to the chemo side effects, too.
Nay...it's been the water. I've been drinking gallons of it for the past few days. Unfortunately, it has little effect. Daytime "flow" isn't what it should be, so as a consequence I'm up every 2 hours all night.
I'm really messed up here, folks. Honestly, next treatment can't come soon enough. I'm actually concerned enough to email my doctor.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/29/2012 18:27:55
There was a piece on the news the other night about 'chemo brain'.. the stuff messes your nervous system up so bad, even for some time after you finish treatment.
Scoopster on 11/29/2012 18:27:55
Quote by TriSec:
Great, now I'm going all hypochondriac and convincing myself I have diabetes.
I've got a couple of the symptoms of type II, but they're related to the chemo side effects, too.
Nay...it's been the water. I've been drinking gallons of it for the past few days. Unfortunately, it has little effect. Daytime "flow" isn't what it should be, so as a consequence I'm up every 2 hours all night.
I'm really messed up here, folks. Honestly, next treatment can't come soon enough. I'm actually concerned enough to email my doctor.
There was a piece on the news the other night about 'chemo brain'.. the stuff messes your nervous system up so bad, even for some time after you finish treatment.
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 18:47:22
TriSec on 11/29/2012 18:47:22
Awesome. Perfect. Yeah, I"m all over this.
Trisec is going to crawl off in the corner and expire now.
Trisec is going to crawl off in the corner and expire now.
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 19:01:17
Raine on 11/29/2012 19:01:17
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 19:02:09
Email your doctor.
Raine on 11/29/2012 19:02:09
Quote by TriSec:
Awesome. Perfect. Yeah, I"m all over this.
Trisec is going to crawl off in the corner and expire now.
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 19:12:45
TriSec on 11/29/2012 19:12:45
Just waiting to hear back. She's usually quite responsive.
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 19:24:30
She will respond.
You know, there is nothing wrong with going home and resting.
Raine on 11/29/2012 19:24:30
Quote by TriSec:
Just waiting to hear back. She's usually quite responsive.
You know, there is nothing wrong with going home and resting.
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 19:32:56
TriSec on 11/29/2012 19:32:56
I have another beading ceremony tonight, and I have to see my boss about some training that we're planning for March.
Rest? Chemo wins, then. Not going to happen on my watch.
But when I DO die trying, I expect all of you up here, then somebody can scatter my ashes in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
Rest? Chemo wins, then. Not going to happen on my watch.
But when I DO die trying, I expect all of you up here, then somebody can scatter my ashes in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 19:36:52
Stubborn Bostonian.
Raine on 11/29/2012 19:36:52
Quote by TriSec:
I have another beading ceremony tonight, and I have to see my boss about some training that we're planning for March.
Rest? Chemo wins, then. Not going to happen on my watch.
But when I DO die trying, I expect all of you up here, then somebody can scatter my ashes in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 19:39:51
TriSec on 11/29/2012 19:39:51
Did you expect anything different, luv?
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 19:41:28
No. I did not.
I don't oft get a chance to use those two words together...
Raine on 11/29/2012 19:41:28
Quote by TriSec:
Did you expect anything different, luv?
No. I did not.
I don't oft get a chance to use those two words together...
Comment by livingonli on 11/29/2012 19:54:35
livingonli on 11/29/2012 19:54:35
Just about time to head off to the salt mine.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:09:36
Dude, this is exactly why I said you are one of my heroes. BTW isn't the healing waters of Lake Minnetonka
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:09:36
Quote by TriSec:
I have another beading ceremony tonight, and I have to see my boss about some training that we're planning for March.
Rest? Chemo wins, then. Not going to happen on my watch.
But when I DO die trying, I expect all of you up here, then somebody can scatter my ashes in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
Dude, this is exactly why I said you are one of my heroes. BTW isn't the healing waters of Lake Minnetonka
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 20:15:24
Raine on 11/29/2012 20:15:24
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 20:22:47
TriSec on 11/29/2012 20:22:47
Apollonia: Will you help me?
The KId: Nope.
Apollonia: Why not?
The Kid: Because you didn't purify youself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka
Scene: Glistening lake with reflecting sun.
Apollonia: :WHAT??
The Kid: You have to purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka...
Cue: Porn music
Action: Bra falls off, hijinks ensue.
The KId: Nope.
Apollonia: Why not?
The Kid: Because you didn't purify youself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka
Scene: Glistening lake with reflecting sun.
Apollonia: :WHAT??
The Kid: You have to purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka...
Cue: Porn music
Action: Bra falls off, hijinks ensue.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:34:42
I thank you for that. BTW did you know Prince owes BroMo 25 bucks for weed. From 1979.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:34:42
Quote by TriSec:
Apollonia: Will you help me?
The KId: Nope.
Apollonia: Why not?
The Kid: Because you didn't purify youself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka
Scene: Glistening lake with reflecting sun.
Apollonia: :WHAT??
The Kid: You have to purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka...
Cue: Porn music
Action: Bra falls off, hijinks ensue.
I thank you for that. BTW did you know Prince owes BroMo 25 bucks for weed. From 1979.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:46:52
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:46:52
The stunning revelation about The Purple One's drug debt has rightly stunned the blog!
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 20:54:06
Raine on 11/29/2012 20:54:06
Quote by TriSec:
Apollonia: Will you help me?
The KId: Nope.
Apollonia: Why not?
The Kid: Because you didn't purify youself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka
Scene: Glistening lake with reflecting sun.
Apollonia: :WHAT??
The Kid: You have to purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka...
Cue: Porn music
Action: Bra falls off, hijinks ensue.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:54:48
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:54:48
Oh Lindsey you used to be so cute.
Cruelty:
Cruelty:
The news comes only days after Lohan's most recent flop aired
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:58:31
I'm sure it did. Might not have made the local press, but I'm sure the Orlando based media covered it like white on rice.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 20:58:31
Quote by TriSec:
Say Mondo, this must have made the Florida news.
Pigs.
I'm sure it did. Might not have made the local press, but I'm sure the Orlando based media covered it like white on rice.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:03:50
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:03:50
Since Florida has 58,560 square miles and 67 counties to Massachusetts' 7,838 square miles and 8 or 14 counties, what happens in one part of the state might not be reported in another unless it is extra lurid.
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 21:04:00
Jeepers... They could have gone to the Reneck Riviera... 
What the fuck is wrong with people?
**tolerance low**
Raine on 11/29/2012 21:04:00
Quote by TriSec:
Say Mondo, this must have made the Florida news.
Pigs.
What the fuck is wrong with people? **tolerance low**
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 21:05:10
This was lurid.
Why do they ALWAYS seem to go to Florida?
Raine on 11/29/2012 21:05:10
Quote by Mondobubba:
Since Florida has 58,560 square miles and 67 counties to Massachusetts' 7,838 square miles and 8 or 14 counties, What happens in one part of the state might not be reported in another unless it is extra lurid.
Why do they ALWAYS seem to go to Florida?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:06:54
I'm talking local TV news lurid. Since I don't get home for most of it, I don;t know if they covered it.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:06:54
Quote by Raine:This was lurid.Quote by Mondobubba:
Since Florida has 58,560 square miles and 67 counties to Massachusetts' 7,838 square miles and 8 or 14 counties, What happens in one part of the state might not be reported in another unless it is extra lurid.
Why do they ALWAYS seem to go to Florida?
I'm talking local TV news lurid. Since I don't get home for most of it, I don;t know if they covered it.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:07:40
That is much appreciated, Will. My dad's first name was Elio.
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:07:40
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Scoopster, the best to your Mom.
TriSec, sorry to hear about your fellow scout leader.
I am going to services tomorrow and would like to mention Trojanrabbit's Dad before the Mourner's Kaddish. Does anyone know his first name?
As for myself, busy job hunting this morning. I hope to hear tomorrow about the maternity leave sub position.
That is much appreciated, Will. My dad's first name was Elio.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:11:30
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:11:30
Oh damnit! I forgot to ask Livin a TV guy question. I might be losing the local NBC affiliate due to some pissing match between NBC and direcTV. Why people want satellite and not cable is beyond me. So far I am not impressed with DirecTV. Poor picture quality, the network vs. them pissing contests about access fees, NO ON DEMAND, no service if it is storming. List is a partial list.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:12:44
When the state was doing their piss poor job with Casey Anthony, you could get updates by the second practically. That is the gold standard of Florida TV lurid.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:12:44
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:This was lurid.Quote by Mondobubba:
Since Florida has 58,560 square miles and 67 counties to Massachusetts' 7,838 square miles and 8 or 14 counties, What happens in one part of the state might not be reported in another unless it is extra lurid.
Why do they ALWAYS seem to go to Florida?
I'm talking local TV news lurid. Since I don't get home for most of it, I don;t know if they covered it.
When the state was doing their piss poor job with Casey Anthony, you could get updates by the second practically. That is the gold standard of Florida TV lurid.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:13:24
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:13:24
I'm now home to decompress for the rest of the week. I thought for a short time about working Friday, but I was unprepared for what I started feeling today, and I think if I walked in they'd all tell me to go home anyway.
Had a nice little service at the funeral home and the weather was nice and clear. Ma appears to be holding up OK, my niece will be staying with her for a few days and there are 3 sons and 1 daughter to look after her.
Got a nice big flower basket from work, wondering how long it will be before the cats go after it.
Had a nice little service at the funeral home and the weather was nice and clear. Ma appears to be holding up OK, my niece will be staying with her for a few days and there are 3 sons and 1 daughter to look after her.
Got a nice big flower basket from work, wondering how long it will be before the cats go after it.
Comment by TriSec on 11/29/2012 21:14:02
Well, remember that the Boston media coverage generally ends at Route 128, no more than 20 miles outside the city. Everything else is considered "out west".
TriSec on 11/29/2012 21:14:02
Quote by Mondobubba:
Since Florida has 58,560 square miles and 67 counties to Massachusetts' 7,838 square miles and 8 or 14 counties, what happens in one part of the state might not be reported in another unless it is extra lurid.
Well, remember that the Boston media coverage generally ends at Route 128, no more than 20 miles outside the city. Everything else is considered "out west".
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:16:50
Great news, Scoopster
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:16:50
Quote by Scoopster:
Whew.. Mom's home from the hospital. They gave her mainline antibiotics all night & upped the prescript ones significantly. Her appointment with the surgeon who did her hip is next week and I hope she whacks him with her cane.
Great news, Scoopster
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:18:47
I think sometimes it extends to rt 495.
Especially if it has anything to do with Gillette Stadium and its main occupant.
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:18:47
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Since Florida has 58,560 square miles and 67 counties to Massachusetts' 7,838 square miles and 8 or 14 counties, what happens in one part of the state might not be reported in another unless it is extra lurid.
Well, remember that the Boston media coverage generally ends at Route 128, no more than 20 miles outside the city. Everything else is considered "out west".
I think sometimes it extends to rt 495.
Especially if it has anything to do with Gillette Stadium and its main occupant.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:25:47
This was a report from New Hampshire. Riddle me that, Batman?
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:25:47
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Since Florida has 58,560 square miles and 67 counties to Massachusetts' 7,838 square miles and 8 or 14 counties, what happens in one part of the state might not be reported in another unless it is extra lurid.
Well, remember that the Boston media coverage generally ends at Route 128, no more than 20 miles outside the city. Everything else is considered "out west".
This was a report from New Hampshire. Riddle me that, Batman?
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:25:54
Well things are different now, but not too long ago ...
That was the only way to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Older analog cable systems could SUCK.
If you're stuck with Comcrap as your cable company even DTV might be a better alternative.
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:25:54
Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh damnit! I forgot to ask Livin a TV guy question. I might be losing the local NBC affiliate due to some pissing match between NBC and direcTV. Why people want satellite and not cable is beyond me. So far I am not impressed with DirecTV. Poor picture quality, the network vs. them pissing contests about access fees, NO ON DEMAND, no service if it is storming. List is a partial list.
Well things are different now, but not too long ago ...
That was the only way to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Older analog cable systems could SUCK.
If you're stuck with Comcrap as your cable company even DTV might be a better alternative.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:28:17
I had comcast for years with nary a complaint. Yes they were operating under a consent decree from the legacy company they bought out here., but never a problem with them as Comcast.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:28:17
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh damnit! I forgot to ask Livin a TV guy question. I might be losing the local NBC affiliate due to some pissing match between NBC and direcTV. Why people want satellite and not cable is beyond me. So far I am not impressed with DirecTV. Poor picture quality, the network vs. them pissing contests about access fees, NO ON DEMAND, no service if it is storming. List is a partial list.
Well things are different now, but not too long ago ...
That was the only way to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Older analog cable systems could SUCK.
If you're stuck with Comcrap as your cable company even DTV might be a better alternative.
I had comcast for years with nary a complaint. Yes they were operating under a consent decree from the legacy company they bought out here., but never a problem with them as Comcast.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:47:51
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:47:51
I never really thought that Florida is 7.4 times the size of Massachusetts. I think if we did a influence type map, Massachusetts would be vastly larger than Florida.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:48:04
I did say things are different now but....
I DID have major reception problems with Comcast when I was in my first apartment, then the building was wired for DTV so we switched over, and that's about the time Sunday Ticket started. I will give them that Comcast's service was better when we moved to our condo (and that was digital) and when we moved to our present apartment.
Got sick of paying $100 per month for channels of mostly infomercials and reality garbage and went to strictly OTA. Amazing how quickly we got calls wanting us to "come back"
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 21:48:04
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh damnit! I forgot to ask Livin a TV guy question. I might be losing the local NBC affiliate due to some pissing match between NBC and direcTV. Why people want satellite and not cable is beyond me. So far I am not impressed with DirecTV. Poor picture quality, the network vs. them pissing contests about access fees, NO ON DEMAND, no service if it is storming. List is a partial list.
Well things are different now, but not too long ago ...
That was the only way to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Older analog cable systems could SUCK.
If you're stuck with Comcrap as your cable company even DTV might be a better alternative.
I had comcast for years with nary a complaint. Yes they were operating under a consent decree from the legacy company they bought out here., but never a problem with them as Comcast.
I did say things are different now but....
I DID have major reception problems with Comcast when I was in my first apartment, then the building was wired for DTV so we switched over, and that's about the time Sunday Ticket started. I will give them that Comcast's service was better when we moved to our condo (and that was digital) and when we moved to our present apartment.
Got sick of paying $100 per month for channels of mostly infomercials and reality garbage and went to strictly OTA. Amazing how quickly we got calls wanting us to "come back"
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:59:24
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 21:59:24
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 22:12:33
Oh that is another issue. The onscreen guide for DTV is awful! Really, really, really bad! El Stinko. The way the channels are grouped is lunkheaded; I have scroll through the dozens of PPV porn and movie channels to get to things like TNT or Discovery.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 22:12:33
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh damnit! I forgot to ask Livin a TV guy question. I might be losing the local NBC affiliate due to some pissing match between NBC and direcTV. Why people want satellite and not cable is beyond me. So far I am not impressed with DirecTV. Poor picture quality, the network vs. them pissing contests about access fees, NO ON DEMAND, no service if it is storming. List is a partial list.
Well things are different now, but not too long ago ...
That was the only way to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Older analog cable systems could SUCK.
If you're stuck with Comcrap as your cable company even DTV might be a better alternative.
I had comcast for years with nary a complaint. Yes they were operating under a consent decree from the legacy company they bought out here., but never a problem with them as Comcast.
I did say things are different now but....
I DID have major reception problems with Comcast when I was in my first apartment, then the building was wired for DTV so we switched over, and that's about the time Sunday Ticket started. I will give them that Comcast's service was better when we moved to our condo (and that was digital) and when we moved to our present apartment.
Got sick of paying $100 per month for channels of mostly infomercials and reality garbage and went to strictly OTA. Amazing how quickly we got calls wanting us to "come back"
Oh that is another issue. The onscreen guide for DTV is awful! Really, really, really bad! El Stinko. The way the channels are grouped is lunkheaded; I have scroll through the dozens of PPV porn and movie channels to get to things like TNT or Discovery.
Comment by Raine on 11/29/2012 22:13:32
Oh Rabbit. I wish I could do more than give you this:
I hope that will do.
Raine on 11/29/2012 22:13:32
Quote by trojanrabbit:
I'm now home to decompress for the rest of the week. I thought for a short time about working Friday, but I was unprepared for what I started feeling today, and I think if I walked in they'd all tell me to go home anyway.
Had a nice little service at the funeral home and the weather was nice and clear. Ma appears to be holding up OK, my niece will be staying with her for a few days and there are 3 sons and 1 daughter to look after her.
Got a nice big flower basket from work, wondering how long it will be before the cats go after it.
Oh Rabbit. I wish I could do more than give you this:
I hope that will do.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 22:17:24
Rabbit, I kinda know what you are going through. I'm two months down the road from PapaModo's untimely demise and I still choked up about it. Since the ancestral manse is in NC, I try to talk to my mom everyday. I think she's dealing with this better than I am. I miss PoppaMondo every damn day.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 22:17:24
Quote by trojanrabbit:
I'm now home to decompress for the rest of the week. I thought for a short time about working Friday, but I was unprepared for what I started feeling today, and I think if I walked in they'd all tell me to go home anyway.
Had a nice little service at the funeral home and the weather was nice and clear. Ma appears to be holding up OK, my niece will be staying with her for a few days and there are 3 sons and 1 daughter to look after her.
Got a nice big flower basket from work, wondering how long it will be before the cats go after it.
Rabbit, I kinda know what you are going through. I'm two months down the road from PapaModo's untimely demise and I still choked up about it. Since the ancestral manse is in NC, I try to talk to my mom everyday. I think she's dealing with this better than I am. I miss PoppaMondo every damn day.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 22:17:26
Yes, I agree with you. We have DTV in our break room at work and the guide DOES stink.
Though if I did have DTV I would be also using a TiVo so I wouldn't have to worry about the guide as much.
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 22:17:26
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh damnit! I forgot to ask Livin a TV guy question. I might be losing the local NBC affiliate due to some pissing match between NBC and direcTV. Why people want satellite and not cable is beyond me. So far I am not impressed with DirecTV. Poor picture quality, the network vs. them pissing contests about access fees, NO ON DEMAND, no service if it is storming. List is a partial list.
Well things are different now, but not too long ago ...
That was the only way to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Older analog cable systems could SUCK.
If you're stuck with Comcrap as your cable company even DTV might be a better alternative.
I had comcast for years with nary a complaint. Yes they were operating under a consent decree from the legacy company they bought out here., but never a problem with them as Comcast.
I did say things are different now but....
I DID have major reception problems with Comcast when I was in my first apartment, then the building was wired for DTV so we switched over, and that's about the time Sunday Ticket started. I will give them that Comcast's service was better when we moved to our condo (and that was digital) and when we moved to our present apartment.
Got sick of paying $100 per month for channels of mostly infomercials and reality garbage and went to strictly OTA. Amazing how quickly we got calls wanting us to "come back"
Oh that is another issue. The onscreen guide for DTV is awful! Really, really, really bad! El Stinko. The way the channels are grouped is lunkheaded; I have scroll through the dozens of PPV porn and movie channels to get to things like TNT or Discovery.
Yes, I agree with you. We have DTV in our break room at work and the guide DOES stink.
Though if I did have DTV I would be also using a TiVo so I wouldn't have to worry about the guide as much.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 22:20:27
It does.
Thank you.
Since I'm so bad with names I was continually asking others "who's that?". Not a good feeling.
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 22:20:27
Quote by Raine:Quote by trojanrabbit:
I'm now home to decompress for the rest of the week. I thought for a short time about working Friday, but I was unprepared for what I started feeling today, and I think if I walked in they'd all tell me to go home anyway.
Had a nice little service at the funeral home and the weather was nice and clear. Ma appears to be holding up OK, my niece will be staying with her for a few days and there are 3 sons and 1 daughter to look after her.
Got a nice big flower basket from work, wondering how long it will be before the cats go after it.
Oh Rabbit. I wish I could do more than give you this:
I hope that will do.
It does.
Thank you.
Since I'm so bad with names I was continually asking others "who's that?". Not a good feeling.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 22:26:14
That seems to be their big selling point vs cable have OnDemand; DTV offer the ability to record multiple programs with the DVR they have. While that looks really sweet, I would rather have the growing crap-load of onDemand content that cable offers.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 22:26:14
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh damnit! I forgot to ask Livin a TV guy question. I might be losing the local NBC affiliate due to some pissing match between NBC and direcTV. Why people want satellite and not cable is beyond me. So far I am not impressed with DirecTV. Poor picture quality, the network vs. them pissing contests about access fees, NO ON DEMAND, no service if it is storming. List is a partial list.
Well things are different now, but not too long ago ...
That was the only way to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Older analog cable systems could SUCK.
If you're stuck with Comcrap as your cable company even DTV might be a better alternative.
I had comcast for years with nary a complaint. Yes they were operating under a consent decree from the legacy company they bought out here., but never a problem with them as Comcast.
I did say things are different now but....
I DID have major reception problems with Comcast when I was in my first apartment, then the building was wired for DTV so we switched over, and that's about the time Sunday Ticket started. I will give them that Comcast's service was better when we moved to our condo (and that was digital) and when we moved to our present apartment.
Got sick of paying $100 per month for channels of mostly infomercials and reality garbage and went to strictly OTA. Amazing how quickly we got calls wanting us to "come back"
Oh that is another issue. The onscreen guide for DTV is awful! Really, really, really bad! El Stinko. The way the channels are grouped is lunkheaded; I have scroll through the dozens of PPV porn and movie channels to get to things like TNT or Discovery.
Yes, I agree with you. We have DTV in our break room at work and the guide DOES stink.
Though if I did have DTV I would be also using a TiVo so I wouldn't have to worry about the guide as much.
That seems to be their big selling point vs cable have OnDemand; DTV offer the ability to record multiple programs with the DVR they have. While that looks really sweet, I would rather have the growing crap-load of onDemand content that cable offers.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 22:41:40
FWIW the new TiVo DVRs have the capability of recording 4 shows on cable at once.
trojanrabbit on 11/29/2012 22:41:40
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh damnit! I forgot to ask Livin a TV guy question. I might be losing the local NBC affiliate due to some pissing match between NBC and direcTV. Why people want satellite and not cable is beyond me. So far I am not impressed with DirecTV. Poor picture quality, the network vs. them pissing contests about access fees, NO ON DEMAND, no service if it is storming. List is a partial list.
Well things are different now, but not too long ago ...
That was the only way to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Older analog cable systems could SUCK.
If you're stuck with Comcrap as your cable company even DTV might be a better alternative.
I had comcast for years with nary a complaint. Yes they were operating under a consent decree from the legacy company they bought out here., but never a problem with them as Comcast.
I did say things are different now but....
I DID have major reception problems with Comcast when I was in my first apartment, then the building was wired for DTV so we switched over, and that's about the time Sunday Ticket started. I will give them that Comcast's service was better when we moved to our condo (and that was digital) and when we moved to our present apartment.
Got sick of paying $100 per month for channels of mostly infomercials and reality garbage and went to strictly OTA. Amazing how quickly we got calls wanting us to "come back"
Oh that is another issue. The onscreen guide for DTV is awful! Really, really, really bad! El Stinko. The way the channels are grouped is lunkheaded; I have scroll through the dozens of PPV porn and movie channels to get to things like TNT or Discovery.
Yes, I agree with you. We have DTV in our break room at work and the guide DOES stink.
Though if I did have DTV I would be also using a TiVo so I wouldn't have to worry about the guide as much.
That seems to be their big selling point vs cable have OnDemand; DTV offer the ability to record multiple programs with the DVR they have. While that looks really sweet, I would rather have the growing crap-load of onDemand content that cable offers.
FWIW the new TiVo DVRs have the capability of recording 4 shows on cable at once.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 22:43:16
Why am I not surprised. Since the landlord controls the time of TV service, I am stuck with DTV for time being.
Mondobubba on 11/29/2012 22:43:16
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh damnit! I forgot to ask Livin a TV guy question. I might be losing the local NBC affiliate due to some pissing match between NBC and direcTV. Why people want satellite and not cable is beyond me. So far I am not impressed with DirecTV. Poor picture quality, the network vs. them pissing contests about access fees, NO ON DEMAND, no service if it is storming. List is a partial list.
Well things are different now, but not too long ago ...
That was the only way to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Older analog cable systems could SUCK.
If you're stuck with Comcrap as your cable company even DTV might be a better alternative.
I had comcast for years with nary a complaint. Yes they were operating under a consent decree from the legacy company they bought out here., but never a problem with them as Comcast.
I did say things are different now but....
I DID have major reception problems with Comcast when I was in my first apartment, then the building was wired for DTV so we switched over, and that's about the time Sunday Ticket started. I will give them that Comcast's service was better when we moved to our condo (and that was digital) and when we moved to our present apartment.
Got sick of paying $100 per month for channels of mostly infomercials and reality garbage and went to strictly OTA. Amazing how quickly we got calls wanting us to "come back"
Oh that is another issue. The onscreen guide for DTV is awful! Really, really, really bad! El Stinko. The way the channels are grouped is lunkheaded; I have scroll through the dozens of PPV porn and movie channels to get to things like TNT or Discovery.
Yes, I agree with you. We have DTV in our break room at work and the guide DOES stink.
Though if I did have DTV I would be also using a TiVo so I wouldn't have to worry about the guide as much.
That seems to be their big selling point vs cable have OnDemand; DTV offer the ability to record multiple programs with the DVR they have. While that looks really sweet, I would rather have the growing crap-load of onDemand content that cable offers.
FWIW the new TiVo DVRs have the capability of recording 4 shows on cable at once.
Why am I not surprised. Since the landlord controls the time of TV service, I am stuck with DTV for time being.
Comment by livingonli on 11/30/2012 06:25:32
livingonli on 11/30/2012 06:25:32
I just got the new TiVo Premiere DVR Today and I just have to get a cablecard so I can hook it up to the FiOS service. The sad truth is that programmer-provider disputes are becoming a way of life since channels seem to be making up their loss in advertiser revenues by trying to force cable and satellite companies to either pay (or in cases pay more) to carry their signals. Comcast seems to have avoided some of those disputes although I don't know if Comcast now owning NBC puts them into another situation where such disputes may get them more scrutiny than other providers but considering in the last 3 years having witnessed first hand DirecTV's disputes with Viacom and Tribune and Cablevision's disputes with Scripps-Howard (Food Network, HGTV), ABC, Fox, The Tennis Channel, and Tribune (Tennis Channel has not even come back to Cablevision) seem to indicate that this is becoming a way of life in the industry although it is difficult for many people to subscribe to one more than one provider to circumvent a dispute.
If you want to see crappy guides and interface, I could show you the stuff on Cablevision boxes which looks like it was built with Windows 3.1 and the fact that it has taken them practically forever to finally get channels like BBC America and NFL Network and I would have to think that triple-play is the only thing that keeps people from defecting (although FiOS is able to get some of that market). DirecTV still has some issues with SD picture quality because the main 101 satellite has been maxed out for some time, but their HD picture quality is pretty good. On Demand is really not possible via satellite which is why that service still requires a high-speed internet connection since that can't be bounced from the birds like linear on-air programming and their big selling point has been having the most sports especially with their exclusivity on NFL Sunday Ticket and they make a shit load of money from the sports bars and restaurants which use Sunday Ticket and DirecTV sports programming as their selling point to get people to eat and drink since they can see that game they can't get at home.
If you want to see crappy guides and interface, I could show you the stuff on Cablevision boxes which looks like it was built with Windows 3.1 and the fact that it has taken them practically forever to finally get channels like BBC America and NFL Network and I would have to think that triple-play is the only thing that keeps people from defecting (although FiOS is able to get some of that market). DirecTV still has some issues with SD picture quality because the main 101 satellite has been maxed out for some time, but their HD picture quality is pretty good. On Demand is really not possible via satellite which is why that service still requires a high-speed internet connection since that can't be bounced from the birds like linear on-air programming and their big selling point has been having the most sports especially with their exclusivity on NFL Sunday Ticket and they make a shit load of money from the sports bars and restaurants which use Sunday Ticket and DirecTV sports programming as their selling point to get people to eat and drink since they can see that game they can't get at home.