IUBillsFan Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 When TV goes all digital in 2009 Sen. Mcain wants this money so people with lesser means get to watch TV. That sure sounds like a wise use of our tax dollars. TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 When TV goes all digital in 2009 Sen. Mcain wants this money so people with lesser means get to watch TV. That sure sounds like a wise use of our tax dollars. TV 38179[/snapback] Hence the reason so many liberals like McCain. Just another big government phony who's interested in power and not the good of the nation. Let the fawning begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 When TV goes all digital in 2009 Sen. Mcain wants this money so people with lesser means get to watch TV. That sure sounds like a wise use of our tax dollars. TV 38179[/snapback] I agree ,but didnt the Government order TV to go to HDTV , I mean why is that ? Why of course so the industry can rape the general public of more money . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 When TV goes all digital in 2009 Sen. Mcain wants this money so people with lesser means get to watch TV. That sure sounds like a wise use of our tax dollars. TV 38179[/snapback] What would "bread and circuses" be without the circuses? "...life, liberty, and the pursuit of Friends reruns..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I agree ,but didnt the Government order TV to go to HDTV , I mean why is that ? Why of course so the industry can rape the general public of more money . 38214[/snapback] I had the opportunity to tour a testing facility for HDTV and other cable TV technologies. The quality of the picture is amazing but far from a necessity. They said the FCC forces them to meet a deadline for certain technologies, and fines them heavily if they don't meet it. They have to develop all this out of pocket, and inturn pass the bill on to their cable TV subscribers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 When TV goes all digital in 2009 Sen. Mcain wants this money so people with lesser means get to watch TV. That sure sounds like a wise use of our tax dollars. TV 38179[/snapback] Ahhh yes, now the "poor" will have to endure without HDTV. Where do the hardships end? Next thing you know, you'll be telling me that we're just supposed to let the poor suffer with monochrome screen cell phones and last year’s MP-3 player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 The vast majority of poor already have TV--cable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Look deeper. This has profound sociological ramifications. If people do not have the ability to watch TV 8 hours/day, they aren't watching 4 hours of commercials. If they're not watching commercials that tell them that they "Can't be a man if he doesn't smoke, the same cigarettes as me!", the economy will crumble. Also, with no TV to occupy their thoughts, they may start to think. If they start to think, they might notice just what the hell is going on. Now you've got a revolution on your hands. We interrupt this diatribe with technical difficulties. Please ignore this lunatic as we return you to CSI: Buffalo. PS, buy Ivory soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I had the opportunity to tour a testing facility for HDTV and other cable TV technologies. The quality of the picture is amazing but far from a necessity. They said the FCC forces them to meet a deadline for certain technologies, and fines them heavily if they don't meet it. They have to develop all this out of pocket, and inturn pass the bill on to their cable TV subscribers. 38274[/snapback] Not even close to a necessity. I think the law dates to 1995 or so. Congress has put off that HDTV "deadline". Very slick. They got $$$ from the electronics manufactures first, and then got $$$ from broadcasters and cable folks to put it on hold. Several years ago, a fellow (P.J. O'Rourke) wrote a book about Congress, titled "A Parliament of Whores"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Several years ago, a fellow (P.J. O'Rourke) wrote a book about Congress, titled "A Parliament of Whores"... 40300[/snapback] Excellent verbiage. They all need to be lynched in a most gruesome and horrible way for their unchecked grand larceny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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