False Advertising???

Have you seen the advertising for comcast saying they want me to call my state representative and ask them to make AT&T play by the rules and offer cable service to everyone? Tonight I had an interesting run in with Comcast.

It's Thursday evening, I settle in with my life partner to enjoy one of the thousands of videos that their advertising says they provide at any given moment. As I enter the Comcast "On Demand" gateway, I get an error screen that advises me to call "Customer Service" at some 227-xxxx number. Far be it from me to not follow directions, so I call the number. A customer service representative answers the phone. I advise her of the issue. She pipes back that I should wait 15 to 20 minutes and then she advises me that they are adjusting the "On Demand" system to better serve me. I asked her if they were going to adjust my bill until they have the system fixed. A cute giggle emitted from my phone and then she advised me that "On-Demand" is a complimentary service. My partner then advised her that compliments are things you say nice about people that make them feel better... we do not feel any better. She simply reiterated her stance on the "it's free so don't complain" so... here's my question.

If it's a free service then why do they position it as a feature? As far as I am concerned, it's a nice ill-executed idea. Perhaps I should go to Satellite. At least I'll know what to expect. Shame on Comcast... or shall I say ComCrap.

Presidential Roulette...

I get the feeling that Americans are "Gun Shy" when choosing a president. It's a pity that we have this type of politics. Actually, it is downright disgusting. Romney who not only looks like a car salesman but also sounds like one. Huckabee, the socially conservative extreme player is the new "Jesus" to the evangelical voting block. Ron Paul is the new Ross Perot. John McCain doesn't even sound presidential, he sounds like a great candidate for policy developer for the Geneva Convention. My Republican colleagues have all but given up because no matter what, when they pull the lever in the privacy of their voting booth on election day, they may as well put a gun to their head and take a chance.

Another Blogger...

So this evening I was sitting on the couch watching television listening to the Republican Debate. I know, I am glutton for punishment. So, while listening to the candidates regurgitate well rehearsed lies in a front of a (symbolically appropriate) plane at the Ronald Reagan Library I decided to begin putting the millions of thoughts that were running through my head into a blog.

Now, do I think that my comments are more important than theirs? Absolutely! Do I think I have something important to say? Yes. Will you find it interesting and want to come back and wonder what I will say tomorrow... Well, you tell me.

So that's the inspiration behind this blog. I hope you enjoy and I hope you'll write soon.