The Republican Administration's Parting Slap In The Face Of The Nations Poor

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Open Poetry #43

The Republican Administration's Parting Slap In The Face Of The Nations Poor

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-07-26 01:30 PM

Come February, 2009,
there’s no more TV for you.

No more PBS
or Sesame Street
for you poor kids.

We’re going to digital TV.

Us Fat Cats
are sick and tired
of you poor kids learning stuff.

Bobby

The Shadow in Blue
Member

since 2006-05-18

Posts 493
EL, Michigan

1 posted 2008-07-26 01:45 PM

I've never actually thought of the move to Digital that way, but now that you've brought it up it does seem supremely unfair and borderline despicable.

It seems nowadays that if it isn't on the cutting edge its out. Quite sad. That's part of our country and society's problems. I remember growing up on Disney movies and actual toys-relying on my imagination, not wasting time on cell phones and mp3 players like I was a teenager.

Enjoyed.

Jill

XGarapanX
Senior Member

since 2008-06-19

Posts 1435
Antarctica

2 posted 2008-07-26 02:34 PM

As always, you've given me something new to be aware of. Keep telling it, brother.

·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`·

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 posted 2008-07-26 03:19 PM

Jill,

It's a gift from Bush to his friends in the cable industry, TV manufacturing, and converter box electronics.

Simple really.

However, I'm still trying to figure out what's wrong with plain old analog TV. Does it hurt your eyes, does it smell bad? What's the big problem?

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2008-07-26 03:21 PM

Thanks XGarapanX,

I'm always happy to be of service.

Bobby

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