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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:41 PM Original message |
Kerry threatens NFL if Patriots-Giants not on NBC |
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book_worm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
1. that's nice. If only our politicians would work as hard at getting us out of Iraq or begin hearings |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Kerry works tirelessly; this is for the Pats fans, and football fans in |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:47 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. He's worked the hardest on that too |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:00 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. Or begin hearings |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:29 PM Response to Reply #12 |
24. He's on the FCC case already |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:32 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. GOOD! |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 05:36 PM Response to Reply #1 |
59. or how about universal health care, or improving the problems with our schools, |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:01 PM Response to Reply #1 |
80. Kerry does work "tirelessly".. |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 01:05 PM Response to Reply #1 |
143. It's called multi-tasking |
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acmavm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
2. Premium sports channels are a racket. My brother, when he lived here, |
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no_hypocrisy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
3. With a pang, I only wish Kerry were that diligent as far as challenging |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:20 PM Response to Reply #3 |
102. There was not and is still not sufficient proof |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
5. Good.... Even Time Warner Sued, I Was Told |
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The Gunslinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
6. Id rather have impeachment hearings |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:21 PM Response to Reply #6 |
103. Talk to your Representative - it had to start in the House |
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acmavm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
7. Oh for cripe's sakes. People here would bitch if they were shot with a |
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Reverend_Smitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:54 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Don't you realize that we are never supposed to enjoy something as frivolous as sport? |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:15 PM Response to Reply #7 |
17. Yep |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 08:12 AM Response to Reply #17 |
135. lol... |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
9. I'm as big a football fan as any, but football games aren't a vital public interest. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 02:59 PM Response to Original message |
11. Funny. Kerry didn't seem to mind when other people's favorite teams were buried there. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:07 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. From my understanding, New Englanders, his constituents, are |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:29 PM Response to Reply #14 |
25. ... about more important issues than pro football, right? |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 04:44 PM Response to Reply #25 |
180. It's not the only thing he's doing. It's one of many things. |
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jeffrey_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 10:51 PM Response to Reply #14 |
123. It's just a freaking game.....BFD. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:25 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. He does other work as |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:31 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. ... but this didn't show up on his radar until the Pats' game was on the NFL network. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:31 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. No, it's called doing his job! n/t |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:43 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Exactly n/t |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:19 PM Response to Reply #30 |
43. Right. Threatening the NFL because he doesn't like the tv contract is part of his job. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:44 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. If you want to put it that way, but yes it is. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:33 PM Response to Reply #27 |
106. You missed the other things he did this month |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:24 PM Response to Reply #11 |
104. Last I looked, after his name it said D, Massachusetts |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
13. YES! |
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gmudem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:16 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. Tampa Bay is going to win their division this year |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:28 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. I hate Tampa Bay |
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gmudem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:17 PM Response to Reply #22 |
64. Fair enough. |
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_testify_ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 12:25 PM Response to Reply #64 |
161. I wonder if we're related |
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durrrty libby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:28 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. lol Sorry about them Jets. And indeed, the Bucs ar not exactly |
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durrrty libby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
15. Well John, anyone out of market and a little internet savvy |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:36 PM Response to Reply #15 |
46. I have the NFL network |
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desi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:27 PM Response to Reply #15 |
67. Well I'm rooting for the poor slaves (Giants) |
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durrrty libby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:36 PM Response to Reply #67 |
70. Ok , Since you are a Hillary supporter, I won't hold it against you |
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desi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:00 PM Response to Reply #70 |
79. Did I forget to congratulate you on the BOSOX win...??? |
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durrrty libby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:46 PM Response to Reply #79 |
93. Thanks and Spring Training can't get here fast enough |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
16. I like football |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
18. Who cares? |
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durrrty libby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:30 PM Response to Reply #18 |
26. lol It is nice to dream big.Good for you |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
20. I know people will whine about this, but this is a good example of representing one's constituents. |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:59 PM Response to Reply #20 |
33. yes--why aren't they getting their asses in gear over SCHIP??? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:07 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Kerry's been fighting for SCHIP since he wrote the orginal legislation |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 04:46 PM Response to Reply #35 |
182. If only folks paid attention to him before slamming him |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:45 PM Response to Reply #33 |
51. I'm a chick--and it's a good way to serve his constituents. |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:18 PM Response to Reply #20 |
87. His Constituents Will Be in the Viewing Area |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:36 PM Response to Reply #87 |
108. He represents ALL of MA, not just the Boston area |
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Aptastik (210 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
31. Who wants to see this game anyway? |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
32. Next on Kerry's agenda: busting up the rutabaga cartel. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:04 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. Anti-trust is on his agenda |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:08 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. If President Gore was running, I'd support him. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:09 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. Fine! |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:13 PM Response to Reply #38 |
40. Kerry's not running. |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:08 PM Response to Reply #34 |
37. Amen |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 05:35 PM Response to Reply #37 |
58. Which double standard is that? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 05:37 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. What are you criticizing him for this time? |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 05:48 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. This is probably a case of Kerry's supporters making him look bad— |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 05:59 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. You would! |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:05 PM Response to Reply #62 |
63. If you say so. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:30 PM Response to Reply #63 |
68. Same to you, smoogatz. n/t |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:42 PM Response to Reply #61 |
109. Top of his list? |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 04:49 PM Response to Reply #32 |
184. Currently on his agenda: SCHIP, the war, children's health care |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:13 PM Response to Original message |
39. It seems in this thread that.... |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:18 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. It certainly seems that way. They obviously haven't been paying |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 03:41 PM Response to Reply #42 |
176. Yep |
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nickinSTL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
41. I have a hard time believing this is really worth Kerry's attention... |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:45 PM Response to Reply #41 |
111. Neither the Judiciary Committee or the Senate at large have anything to do with this |
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nickinSTL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 10:13 PM Response to Reply #111 |
118. ok, sorry, I thought someone mentioned the Judiciary |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 12:40 PM Response to Reply #111 |
164. actually, Judiciary does have something to do with it |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
44. Good |
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robcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
45. I think he should investigate why the Jets are terrible... |
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MikeNearMcChord (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
47. Frankly the NFL Network isn't that great. |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
48. Nice to know he has significant priorities... |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
49. Does it bother anyone that this is governmental thuggery at its worst? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:46 PM Response to Reply #49 |
52. Huh? n/t |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 05:22 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. It is none of the government's business which football games get broadcast |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 05:32 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. "Yes, people want this. But the government is not here just to give us things we want." |
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Sanctified (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:36 PM Response to Reply #57 |
71. Why does he not work to get every game televised nationally |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:43 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. Hold up! You went from |
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Sanctified (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:49 PM Response to Reply #73 |
75. Thats exactly it, why waste time and energy for one fucking team, |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:52 PM Response to Reply #75 |
76. You obviously missed the point, |
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Sanctified (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:11 PM Response to Reply #76 |
85. The game is not important |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:20 PM Response to Reply #85 |
88. Fortunately, |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:53 PM Response to Reply #75 |
114. What money is he wasting? |
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A-Long-Little-Doggie (895 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 04:45 PM Response to Reply #75 |
181. The Patriots market is all of New England |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:48 PM Response to Reply #49 |
113. So, you are for unrestrained capitalism - |
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MyNameGoesHere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 03:39 PM Response to Reply #49 |
175. Yes it bothers the fuck out of me |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
53. who gives a good goddamn? |
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Sanctified (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
54. WTF???? We send people to Washington for this shit. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 04:56 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Well, |
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brettdale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
65. If only John Kerry |
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WildEyedLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
66. PEOPLE FOR GOD'S SAKE - this isn't about football. It's about increasingly greedy corporations |
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Sanctified (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:35 PM Response to Reply #66 |
69. The game is being televised in their local markets. n/t |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:05 PM Response to Reply #69 |
83. They've been the New England Patriots, not the Boston Patriots, since the AFL merger |
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WillyT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:57 PM Response to Reply #66 |
78. EXACTLY !!! - And The Internet... Is NEXT !!! |
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durrrty libby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:16 PM Response to Reply #66 |
86. "DU purity brigade" |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 09:06 AM Response to Reply #66 |
138. "DU Purity Brigade." Love it! and they are out in force on this one, eh?! |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
72. Having same problem getting to watch the dallas cowboys. |
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hyphenate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
74. Kerry, Leahy and Specter |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
77. Yep let's do all we can to make those corporate sponsors wealthier |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:02 PM Response to Reply #77 |
81. "How many soldiers died while he was threatening NBC?" |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:40 PM Response to Reply #81 |
90. And this is as important as any of the other issues you mentioned ??? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:43 PM Response to Reply #90 |
92. Are those other issues |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 08:00 PM Response to Reply #92 |
94. Yep corporate democracy in action |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 08:16 PM Response to Reply #94 |
98. You can't make the connection between this |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:58 PM Response to Reply #94 |
115. This is ANTI- corporation |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 06:03 PM Response to Reply #94 |
151. Sorry, but if you've read the entire article, Kerry is opposing what the companies are doing. |
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WildEyedLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 10:45 PM Response to Reply #90 |
121. No, he's "shilling" for his constituents and the regular PEOPLE who deserve to watch TV for free |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:05 PM Response to Reply #77 |
84. Huh? Have you seen the new FCC rules??? |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:41 PM Response to Reply #84 |
91. Yes I already signed it |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 08:11 PM Response to Reply #91 |
96. The Network is blocking almost everyone from watching the game unless they pay!! |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 08:24 PM Response to Reply #96 |
100. Well that sucks |
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WildEyedLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 10:41 PM Response to Reply #77 |
120. It doesn't sound like you even read the OP - your outrage is so misplaced |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
82. Go Kerry!!! ~ WOOT!!! ~ FUCK THE FCC!!!! |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
89. Important game? The Giants have pretty much said they are resting their starters |
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leaninglib (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
95. Its stuff like this that makes me hate politicians—all politicians. |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 08:13 PM Response to Reply #95 |
97. Please try to understand the take over of the media!!! |
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Sanctified (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 08:29 PM Response to Reply #97 |
101. The only game that usually gets national coverage is the Super Bowl. |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:32 PM Response to Reply #101 |
105. Not where I am! I see a lot of games on network TV! |
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Sanctified (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 10:58 PM Response to Reply #105 |
124. Yes you get a lot of games but they are games televised in your market. |
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leaninglib (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 06:30 AM Response to Reply #97 |
130. I like the sig line; but I disagree with you about football. |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-31-07 08:41 PM Response to Reply #130 |
197. Part of the job as a Senator is to take care of your state! |
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CGowen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 08:21 PM Response to Reply #95 |
99. He and his team obviously won the election in 04, but this is more important. n/t |
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leaninglib (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 06:39 AM Response to Reply #99 |
132. Yes, it speaks volumes with respect to his priorities. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 10:03 PM Response to Reply #95 |
117. He is not "deciding" anything, nor is he "threatening" anything, |
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leaninglib (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 06:37 AM Response to Reply #117 |
131. The Constitution was written to prevent control freaks like Kerry from doing stuff like this. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 12:37 PM Response to Reply #131 |
163. So the Constitution was written to allow |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 05:29 PM Response to Reply #131 |
189. Control freaks like Kerry???? |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
107. Nice. On the surface this may look like a simple problem with a game, but it goes much farther. (nt) |
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Orwellian_Ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
110. Ah important work there |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:59 PM Response to Reply #110 |
116. Yes, it is! n/t |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
112. Are you all really that blind??? He's picking a big target to fight the FCC!!!! |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 10:32 PM Response to Reply #112 |
119. BRAVA, Breeze! This does add fuel to that fire! nt |
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WildEyedLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 10:49 PM Response to Reply #112 |
122. They "don't get it" because it's Kerry |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 11:12 PM Response to Reply #122 |
125. Kerry did something |
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LTR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 11:57 PM Response to Reply #112 |
127. The NFL Network has nothing to do with the FCC |
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robcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 08:20 AM Response to Reply #112 |
137. Nonsense, Breeze54. Utter nonsense. |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-31-07 08:39 PM Response to Reply #137 |
196. BS! He got ABC to broadcast the game for all of New England! |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 12:33 PM Response to Reply #112 |
162. can you explain what Kerry's intervention in the NFL situation has to do with the FCC |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 12:57 PM Response to Reply #162 |
165. Here: |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 03:14 PM Response to Reply #165 |
171. I'll try again: how does Kerry's "targeting" the NFL "pick a fight with the FCC"? |
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LTR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-24-07 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
126. Why do our senators feel the need to waste time with such bullshit? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 12:32 AM Response to Reply #126 |
129. "But the NFL is a private entity, and it is what it is." |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 05:00 PM Response to Reply #129 |
187. Got a link? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 07:29 PM Response to Reply #187 |
191. Here |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 12:59 AM Response to Reply #191 |
192. Maybe I'm missing it, but I see nothing here that indicates the NFL |
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tuckessee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
128. Get your priorities straight, Kerry-Boy!! |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 07:51 AM Response to Original message |
133. "Threatens Senate hearings . . . " |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 07:57 AM Response to Original message |
134. Kerry does a lot of good things, this just happens to be the one that gets media attention |
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robcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 08:16 AM Response to Original message |
136. Kerry should withdraw his statement. |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
139. Last night, at the big family thang |
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Neshanic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
140. I love the people here going after Kerry on this. They think this is a stagnant issue. |
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robcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 12:12 PM Response to Reply #140 |
141. I think your post is phony. |
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Neshanic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 01:09 PM Response to Reply #141 |
144. What is your point? Monday night football is now only available to people that get ESPN |
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robcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 05:42 PM Response to Reply #144 |
146. "An entirely different network" How stupid do you think people are? |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 05:50 PM Response to Reply #146 |
147. Who is more statesman like than Kerry? |
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robcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 05:55 PM Response to Reply #147 |
149. Clinton, Edwards, Biden (maybe Obama) are all more statesmanlike than Kerry. |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 05:58 PM Response to Reply #149 |
150. Using presidential candidates to bash the senator and justify your point? |
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robcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 09:46 AM Response to Reply #150 |
158. Huh?? What do I care what candidates think of Kerry? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 12:33 PM Response to Reply #140 |
142. Excellent point, consider MSNBC: |
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Neshanic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 01:13 PM Response to Reply #142 |
145. Excellent example. The baby steps that sneek up. FCC asleep as usual. |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
148. Senate Hearings for the NFL, but only a "strongly worded letter" for the DSM. WTF? |
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robbedvoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 06:34 PM Response to Original message |
152. Dude, where's my vote from 2004? (the other John too). I laughed at Nader and MBA |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-25-07 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
153. Who gives a bloody damed if its televised or not, its a game for Christ's sake. |
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BurningDog (184 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 02:24 AM Response to Original message |
154. This is a joke. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 06:16 AM Response to Reply #154 |
156. No it isn't |
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SweetThingy (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 05:17 AM Response to Original message |
155. What a waste of time and money |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 06:17 AM Response to Reply #155 |
157. "Dumbass Big Brother facist." |
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robcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 11:53 AM Response to Reply #157 |
159. Dumbass and Big Brother is correct. Fascist is mis-spelled and misapplied. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 12:22 PM Response to Reply #159 |
160. I'm sorry that you don't understand what playing by the rules mean, |
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robcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 02:07 PM Response to Reply #160 |
168. It's Kerry that's not playing by the rules. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 02:11 PM Response to Reply #168 |
169. Like I said, |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 04:44 PM Response to Reply #155 |
179. If it were the only thing he was doing, perhaps. But it is one of many things |
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MyNameGoesHere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
166. Is this really necessary? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 01:09 PM Response to Reply #166 |
167. "it really is a partisan position to the MAX." Really? |
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MyNameGoesHere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 03:09 PM Response to Reply #167 |
170. To get a godamn game changed ? Bullshit. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 03:15 PM Response to Reply #170 |
172. No, it's not "bullshit." |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 03:35 PM Response to Reply #172 |
173. As mentioned above, if this was someone other than Kerry, this would get accolades |
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MyNameGoesHere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 03:37 PM Response to Reply #172 |
174. yes i understand |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 03:48 PM Response to Reply #174 |
177. You still don't get it! |
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MyNameGoesHere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:51 AM Response to Reply #177 |
194. have you looked around? |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 04:42 PM Response to Reply #166 |
178. No. It's not. Because it's happening to all of us |
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trogdor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
183. You can all come to my place. |
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BushOut06 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
185. That's all well and good, but what about the NFL Sunday Ticket? |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
186. Wow, I'm overwhelmed. This must be what he meant by 'fighting for you'. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 05:03 PM Response to Reply #186 |
188. Yes, that, |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-26-07 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
190. Looks like he won |
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Beelzebud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
193. Bullshit like this is why I have lost faith in the Democrats in Washington... |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-31-07 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
195. I saw that game on the tv |
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