Idea cancel your cable bomb - take the money away

[Cigaboo]

They black us out, we black them out.

 

[Stoli]

I would have gotten rid of cable anyway since by 2009 (I think) everyone has to have digital cable or something like that.

I dont have that kind of $$$

You just need a digital tuner after 2009 if the fcc shuts down analog signals. I don't have cable and I get all the FREE over the air TV digital and HD shows. All you need is a antenna on your roof.

I have a fusion HDTV tuner in my PC hooked up to a plasma that i watch tv on and cruise the internet. No need for cable to enjoy HD.

 

[shadow26]

This is a good idea. I don't have cable personally, but a good idea for those who do.

I am done with cable in a few months...there is no reason to finance this garbage any longer. If, for some reason, you actually have a favorite TV show, get a DVD player, and buy the boxed set dirt cheap off eBay. When you're done watching, resell it on eBay again or put it in a yard sale. You'll save HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of dollars, and help cut the gonads off the news media.

 

[rajibo]

I make my living in cable, so I won't be canceling anything. Of course, I get it for free so cancelling free cable would be kind of pointless.

 

[jake]

total agreement

*****Also be sure to state your reason for canceling*****

 

[NewEnd]

I think a widescale, one day cancellation, would be great.
I dont know if it should be the cable comapnies, though, they just provide the broadband.

 

[Cigaboo]

There's plenty to watch on regular TV (if you get decent reception). It isn't as big a sacrifice as it sounds. A large effort would catch the media's attention and hurt them. I agree that we may be more effective if we decide on a date.

 

[Mark Mosconi]

this is the only thing that will make them listen.

I haven't had cable for over a year, but not because of Ron Paul. It's because I realized the idiocy of the reporting on the news channels, and realized the lack of decent shows on the other channels...plus, the cost is outrageous. A few hours of Packer football a week is all I desire. Anything beyond that is overkill.

 

[LynnB]

I'm would DEFINITELY do this! I'm sick of their Viagra ads anyway!

 

[rice_classic]

To the guy that said he works for Comcast and doesn't want to be put out of a job... Here's my response:

Don't worry, Comcast still offers internet and sub-par phone service... You're job won't be in jeopardy. Comcast makes money hand over fist and has just about as many lobbyists in Congress as Wal-Mart and Phillip-Morris. Comcast donates millions of dollars to the campaigns of CFR members and other in power to maintain their Monopoly. Comcast is definitely responsible for some of the skewed media you see in the MSM.

But dont' worry, if Ron Paul wins there will be more jobs, more money, more companies to work for because there will be a greater free market. Do you know why you should be voting for Ron Paul if you're a Comcast employee? Because when the CIA used the Patriot Act to force the Telcos and Cable companies to give up their customer's information and records... Comcast gladly obliged with no hesitation or argument. That should have you worry. That is why I've turned down 3 different job offers at Comcast, even though they were all with pay raises.

I am canceling my Cable at the end of my billing cycle (after Christmas) and I am switching my internet connection to Verizon Fios or Qwest Fiber (depending on where I buy my new house).

p.s. Heard on NPR that Qwest was the ONLY communications company that completely refused the CIA and has, to this day, not given up any of their customers records or information to the government! Now there's a company worth supporting!

Among the big telecommunications companies, only Qwest has refused to help the NSA, the sources said. According to multiple sources, Qwest declined to participate because it was uneasy about the legal implications of handing over customer information to the government without warrants.

Qwest's refusal to participate has left the NSA with a hole in its database. Based in Denver, Qwest provides local phone service to 14 million customers in 14 states in the West and Northwest.

 

[econojon]

You have to call your cable/satellite company and ask them to remove CNN from their list of channels in a massive complaint.

 

[ChrisV]

I definately love this idea. I am down for cancelling my cable service or calling to complain if someone organizes it.

 

[Cigaboo]

Somebody got another idea in a different thread too - marching and protesting at one of the major news headquarters. Try ignoring us when we are right at your doorstep, lol.

 

[ChrisV]

Somebody got another idea in a different thread too - marching and protesting at one of the major news headquarters. Try ignoring us when we are right at your doorstep, lol.

Very good idea also.

 

[Bossobass]

Try ignoring us when we are right at your doorstep, lol.

...with a blimp overhead.

I like the idea of terminating the cable umbilical cord accompanied by a letter that explains:

'When you decide to include ALL candidates for POTUS, giving equal time to each of them in your lame ass news broadcasts, let me know and I'll reconsider your product."

In fact, we've never had cable and I disconnected my coat hanger 5 years ago, but I would be glad to send a letter that tells them why I refuse to purchase their product and coordinate that with the execution of this idea.

I think it's a superb idea and have always dreamed of the day Americans would exhibit a taste of their full power in an exercise like this one.

Bosso

 

[Stoli]

To the guy that said he works for Comcast and doesn't want to be put out of a job... Here's my response:

Don't worry, Comcast still offers internet and sub-par phone service... You're job won't be in jeopardy. Comcast makes money hand over fist and has just about as many lobbyists in Congress as Wal-Mart and Phillip-Morris. Comcast donates millions of dollars to the campaigns of CFR members and other in power to maintain their Monopoly. Comcast is definitely responsible for some of the skewed media you see in the MSM.

But dont' worry, if Ron Paul wins there will be more jobs, more money, more companies to work for because there will be a greater free market. Do you know why you should be voting for Ron Paul if you're a Comcast employee? Because when the CIA used the Patriot Act to force the Telcos and Cable companies to give up their customer's information and records... Comcast gladly obliged with no hesitation or argument. That should have you worry. That is why I've turned down 3 different job offers at Comcast, even though they were all with pay raises.

I am canceling my Cable at the end of my billing cycle (after Christmas) and I am switching my internet connection to Verizon Fios or Qwest Fiber (depending on where I buy my new house).

p.s. Heard on NPR that Qwest was the ONLY communications company that completely refused the CIA and has, to this day, not given up any of their customers records or information to the government! Now there's a company worth supporting!

NSA spying

In May 2006, USA Today reported that millions of telephone calling records had been handed over to the United States National Security Agency by AT&T Corp., Verizon, and BellSouth since September 11, 2001. This data has been used to create a database of all international and domestic calls. Qwest was allegedly the lone holdout, despite threats from the NSA that their refusal to cooperate may jeopardize future government contracts [4], a decision which has earned them praise from those who oppose the NSA program [5].

A federal judge on August 17, 2006 ruled that the government's domestic eavesdropping program is unconstitutional and ordered it ended immediately. The Bush Administration has filed an appeal in the case which has yet to be heard in court. [6]

Former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio, who was convicted of insider trading in April 2007, alleged in appeal documents that the NSA requested that Qwest participate in its wiretapping program more than six months before September 11, 2001. Nacchio recalls the meeting as occurring on February 27, 2001. Nacchio further claims that the NSA cancelled a lucrative contract with Qwest as a result of Qwest's

 

[Mandrik]

I love this idea. I won't be cancelling, though, because I get free tv/internet through my job at Comcast. But hey, they bought out the company I used to work for. I'm no fan of theirs.

 

[troyd1]

YES!

We need to get a petition site set up. People will submit their name and information about their current cable provider. Once we get enough people to sign the petition we will bring it to the various cable providers telling them to tell the news agencies to shape up or 50,000 people are not going to be buying cable next year.

Is anyone interested in getting this started?

The providers do not do the content. You just need to quit watching the news stations. Ron Paul is for a bill that allows people to choose their programming instead of being stuck with a package. That would be power. Pick and choose which stations you want.

 

[tbarnett17]

I don't think you have to cancel your satelite or cable, just call the provider and ask for the MSM to be removed from your plan/service. This would/should seriously dent the MSM and really scary this sh*t out of them. -Tyler

 

[Malum Prohibitum]

I quit paying for cable as soon as they started charging in advance for it. COX sucks.