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1StrongBlackMan

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8. I realize the analogy ...

Sun Nov 17, 2013, 09:08 AM

Nov 2013

is far from perfect; but honestly ... it is simplistic and sensible enough to use on folks making that argument to STFU ... at least until they think it through.

And for those quick enough to make the cable/a la cart argument, the follow up is the same as in the cable/a la cart argument ... it is the packaging of channels that make the most desirable channels affordable. (whether that is true or not, is immaterial because that is/has been the winning cable/a la cart answer)

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I heard an interesting response ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2013 OP

Okay! freshwest Nov 2013 #1

It has always been a hidden cost in everyone's plan anyway. Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2013 #2

not sure that's a good comparison Skittles Nov 2013 #3

True, but ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2013 #10

people have a vested interest in the people around them being healthy Skittles Nov 2013 #15

Oh, I com[letely agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2013 #17

Sorry, these comments distract from the real issue... madinmaryland Nov 2013 #4

Probably ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2013 #11

That analogy doesn't work well for me. Ms. Toad Nov 2013 #5

I realize the analogy ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2013 #8

But I can choose not to have cable at all Ms. Toad Nov 2013 #9

Okay n/t 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2013 #12

No man should be required to pay for maternity care ... Scuba Nov 2013 #6

I like that response! B Calm Nov 2013 #7

Are you a cable industry lobyist? PowerToThePeople Nov 2013 #13

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2013 #14

Typical male thinking Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #16