An FCC cable box in every home! - Democratic Underground

Rex

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:02 PM
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An FCC cable box in every home!

We must fill the analog to digital gap! Keep up with the Jones etc.., plus we don't really need to own the airwaves. Series. Get your gummit rebate for a FCC cable box, so you can be entertained for 49.99 a month. :sarcasm:

I thought there were people fighting for our freedoms over there so we could be 'free' over here!?

:rant:

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Breeze54

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:09 PM
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1. I want the 2 free ones so I don't have to buy a new TV!

:hi:

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LeftyMom

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:11 PM
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2. It's not a cable box, It's a converter for over-the-air signal.

People who rely solely on cable (or a dish) will not need one. And over-the-air signals will still be free, but you'll likely receive more channels, with a better picture.

The sky is not falling.

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TomInTib

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:11 PM
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3. No TV,.... no problem....

I want to watch something, I go to someone else's house.

Spend more time with my guitar, that way.

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MonkeyFunk

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:12 PM
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4. huh?

It's not a cable box. And there's no monthly fee associated with it.

I can see this is the new chemtrails for the tinfoil crowd.

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LTR

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:17 PM
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5. There is no monthly fee

Converter boxes run about $40-60, and the coupons you request from the government are good for $40 off. Hence, you get greatly improved reception, no static, no ghosting, DVD-quality picture and sound, and added side channels. All for a one-time outlay of no more than $20-25. That sounds worth it to me.

You want to be free of the cable monopolies? This is the best way to do it.

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KharmaTrain

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:25 PM
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6. I'd Be More Fearful Of Your Computer

First...the converter box DOES NOT hook up to cable...in fact it's for those who DON'T and can't afford cable. It converts the digital TV signal so an analog TV set can receive it.

I'd be more concerned about your internet connection, especially if you have a webcam...spyware, malware...the special room on Folsom Street in San Francisco.

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mike_c

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:36 PM
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7. lol-- no teevee in my house...

...so no box necessary, now or ever!

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tkmorris

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:44 PM
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8. This again?

There are Liberal people who are extremely knowledgeable about issues and take passionate but well-reasoned positions on the Left.

And then there are people who think they are Liberal but do not understand the things they rant about, and usually end up saying completely inane things that make the rest of us look like retarded people.

Man do I wish people would educate themselves about things before they start popping off.

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Breeze54

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Mon Apr-14-08 07:56 PM
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9. This messageboard is a learning place too. He made a small mistake.

The earth didn't explode, DU is still running and I just had dinner. :P

What's the big whoop?! Now he knows and who are "they" that we are

trying to impress? The RW monkey boys? Give me a break! :crazy:

And the OP didn't "pop off" in anyway. :silly:

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