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tpac_man

join:2007-02-27
Riverbank, CA
reply to brianiscool
This is B.S

What a great way to waste my hard earned money.... and best of all... I don't even qualify to receive the coupons... I hate this crap that the Government is doing. Bastards!


Farley3
Holyshnikes

join:2002-01-23
Croswell, MI

said by tpac_man See Profile :

What a great way to waste my hard earned money.... and best of all... I don't even qualify to receive the coupons... I hate this crap that the Government is doing. Bastards!
Take from Group A give to Group B, your Democrats hard at work.
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Toguro

join:2003-10-23
Ottawa, IL
reply to tpac_man
This money is coming from the auction of the analog spectrum.

fiberguy
My views are my own.
Premium
join:2005-05-20

reply to tpac_man
I've said it before and I will continue to say it..

"GET OFF THE CROSS!" you selfish &*$&#Q(*

"YOUR hard earned money? I suppose that your few dollars, to which you've benefited from over and over and over again gives you authority to claim it's "your money"...

Do you EVER read? This money is coming from the sale of the spectrum ...

We talk about being the greatest nation on the planet. Some people often compare this country against crap holes like China because of their incredible broadband - yet they slam them for their treatment of their people.

Do you not give a crap about your fellow person who may not have the life you do? Do you not care that some people live in crime ridden areas simply because they can't afford anything better? How about those that literally scape to eat.. their TV is the only form of a hint of entertainment and you want to remove deny them of that?

You disgust me!

You live in America.. we're better than that! Now ask yourself.. how much of that $40 is supposedly yours to begin with.

If you don't qualify to receive the coupon - then stop your complaining.. you're doing just fine with out it. Next I bet you will bitch that people who really need it actually get medical treatment on "your hard earned money".. I mean, HOW DARE we take care of those who are not as fortunate.

It's called compassion and it's called America. Act like you live in it.
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en102
Canadian, eh?

join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
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reply to Farley3
are you sure about that ?

I know those 'conservatives' would like to get their hands on some spectrum, and are sweetening the pot to get those old analog junkies off. E.g. I'm sure people that will be hurt when their cable splicing at the curb days end as well as their bootleg cable.


TOPDAWG
Premium
join:2005-04-27
Midland, ON
reply to fiberguy
You don't need TV to live so no they can't have the $40. Programs like this reward people for failing.

Yep I can get cable being as I work hard for my money they can do the same the end.

elister

join:2006-07-17
Seattle, WA

reply to Farley3
"Take from Group A give to Group B, your Democrats hard at work",

Except for the fact that Republicans had been in power during the time these rules were set, even presided over the cable deregulation bill in the mid 90s that raised rates for everyone. Previously you didn't have to pay for the local, over the air channels, but thanks to the REPUBLICANS who were in office, now you do! Neat eh?

Imagine what would happen if congress decided to switch over to a new breed of car fuel. Anyone who has an older petrol based engine would have to spend 100$ to upgrade to handle the new fuel, no doubt angering tens of millions, having a rebate cushions that blow, but it would still piss people off.


grcore
New and Improved

join:2003-12-06
usa

reply to Farley3
said by Farley3 See Profile :

Take from Group A give to Group B, your Democrats hard at work.
Top Five Republican uses for this money

5. Buy a few extra bombs to drop on Iraq.
4. Pay for Halliburtons move to Dubai.
3. Send some more money to the Israli's.
2. Spruce up the prison golf course for Scooter Libby.

1. Reduce the budget defecit.....NOT...lol


proletarian2

join:2007-01-08
00000

reply to Farley3
said by Farley3 See Profile :

said by tpac_man See Profile :

What a great way to waste my hard earned money.... and best of all... I don't even qualify to receive the coupons... I hate this crap that the Government is doing. Bastards!
Take from Group A give to Group B, your Democrats hard at work.
And your Republibitches take from from Group B (The People) and give to Group A (Corporations).


TOPDAWG
Premium
join:2005-04-27
Midland, ON
uh they both do that. Yeah dems are sure just common men and women how many work a 9 to 5 job and go home to a normal sized house. Here is your answer none.

Money wise dems and reps are teh same.

Desdinova

join:2003-01-26
Gaithersburg, MD

reply to fiberguy
I agree with TopDawg on this one; comparing TV and medical services is quite a stretch. As for TV being the only way these folks can entertain themselves, well, I just have to thank God I was born after 1947 when entertainment was invented. The previous 40,000 years or so of human history must have been terribly boring with absolutely nothing fun to do...

mikabl
Premium
join:2002-09-29
Rockford, IL
reply to Farley3
Hmmm, BOTH Parties. Party X sneaks it out of your pocket, Party Y hits ya over your head and then takes it. End result is the same.


komodo7d

join:2006-10-17
Lafayette, LA
reply to tpac_man
the article clearly states there are no income limits...so why would you say you don't qualify to receive the coupon...

russotto

join:2000-10-05
Collegeville, PA
reply to tpac_man
How do you not qualify? All American households qualify, and if you're not American, well, at least it's not your government wasting money.


Jwobot

join:2002-08-14
Sterling Heights, MI
·WOW Internet and C..

reply to elister
quote:
Boxes are expected to cost between $50 and $70 apiece.
That's to much money and I don't even care if they are handing out coupon's. The price for these boxes should be $20.00 or less if they are forcing this on to people.


RARPSL

join:1999-12-08
Suffern, NY

reply to elister
said by elister See Profile :

Imagine what would happen if congress decided to switch over to a new breed of car fuel. Anyone who has an older petrol based engine would have to spend 100$ to upgrade to handle the new fuel, no doubt angering tens of millions, having a rebate cushions that blow, but it would still piss people off.
They've already pulled this fuel replacement stunt and, if you were using the old fuel, it required you to buy a new car to use the new fuel. Unless you are real young and were not alive (or at least driving) when it happened you should be able to remember LEADED Gasoline and its being banned to force you to switch to the new UNLEADED fuel as well as replace your LEADED fuel using car with one that used UNLEADED fuel.


AnonymousPerson

@verizon.net

reply to elister
Short of having 90% of the seats in both houses to account for moderates and bureaucratic restrictions, do you think that any given party with a majority in both houses is really in power, especially considering the fillibuster in the Senate and the 2/3 majority in both houses required to propose constitutional ammendments to the states?

iliketoplay1

join:2006-02-06
Merrill, WI
reply to fiberguy
Amen


Old_Grouch
Don't just sit there silly DO something
Premium
join:2004-05-26
Greenwood, IN
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reply to RARPSL
Ummm, didn't NASCAR recently run one of its first races with unleaded? And, gee - the cars went fast.
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patcat88

join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY

reply to Desdinova
said by Desdinova See Profile :

I agree with TopDawg on this one; comparing TV and medical services is quite a stretch. As for TV being the only way these folks can entertain themselves, well, I just have to thank God I was born after 1947 when entertainment was invented. The previous 40,000 years or so of human history must have been terribly boring with absolutely nothing fun to do...
There is war, spreading Christianity, trying to attract aliens, executing leaders, doing crime, more sex, getting entertainment from nature, drinking, going to "church" (socializing).
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