MSNBC ends contract with Olbermann.
While I never watched him by switching to that channel, I have seen snippets of his rants.
I’m not only surprised that he lasted this long, but also surprised he hasn’t given himself a heart attack.
And the Left calls us nasty. Sheesh. Look in a mirror.
(And, no, I haven’t, and won’t watch the video at the link.)
UPDATE: More, if you’re interested. And that’s it, I really don’t care.
UPDATEx2: Well, time to eat some crow. After some more serious troubleshooting, the only remaining thing to try was to power off everything. Computer, satellite box, PVR, flatscreen and AV receiver. Switching back on after 10 full minutes brought everything fully functional again. I apologize to any I have offended, particularly DirecTV and/or Hauppage, the maker of the PVR.
At least I learned something more over the past couple days. Unfortunately, I cannot say for 100% certainty just where (in which electronics) the fault lay at the time – which is the answer I would have preferred to find. Maybe another time.
Since I have calmed down some, I have been troubleshooting as best I can for awhile this evening. I am not yet convinced if there is a hardware fault in either the receiver box component output or the component input to the HD PVR.
At that, I will be calling DirecTV tomorrow to find out if there is anything they can do to troubleshoot the receiver.
Until then, I will hold my tongue and at least apologize for my hasty post.
Frankly, I am more than just peeved about this. I promise I will keep my worst curses where no one can hear them.
For any readers here that are technically aware, the suppliers of HDTV signals have now switched off the component video connections. On Blu-Ray players and, as I found out just recently, DirecTV HD satellite receiver boxes …….
This means they have rendered my legally purchased hardware/software package (Hauppage HD PVR model 1212) useless.
$199 down the drain. Just because they can do it. Just to force us to purchase/lease their equipment. To make us pay subscription fees.
Okay, who do I send the bill to? DirecTV? Who?
Anybody else notice this happen to themselves? Speak up, please.
Posted in Abuse of Police Powers, Corruption, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Theft
Tagged Analog Hole, Control, controversy, EFF, Fraud, Politics, Spending
Okay, which is it?
Bill to ban crosshairs – Representative Bob Brady (Democrat) of Pennsylvania told The Caucus he plans to introduce a bill that would ban symbols like that now-infamous campaign crosshair map.
There is such a thing as the First Amendment you know, Bob. Can’t you at least wait awhile before opening your mouth and removing all doubt you don’t know what you are doing?
Reasonable people already know how to “tone down the rhetoric” – it’s the unreasonable people that do the things they do.
Don’t take your frustrations out on the rest of us.
Posted in Abuse of Police Powers, Arms, Constitution, Corruption, Ethics, Freedom of Speech, Rights, Rule of Law
Tagged Control, controversy, Enforcement, House of Rep., Incompetence, Marxism, Unconstitutional, Violence
It is important to know the facts.
Otherwise, you could be taken in – by a lie.
Isn’t that right, Daily KOS? And others.
Thank goodness for Hillbuzz.
And more. Lots more.
Posted in Corruption, Ethics
Tagged Control, controversy, Fraud, Incompetence, Marxism, Remember, Truth, Violence
In fact, at this stage, I would rather Phelps’ Westboro Baptist Church look to a different direction – down – and just … go there.
Phelps is planning to go to disrupt the funeral for that 9 year old girl that was killed in Arizona at the Congresswoman’s event. Hateful, just hateful.
I really don’t want to swear here. I’ll wait until after I am done typing this. Just imagine what I might say. Go ahead.
Imagine.
Posted in Condolences, Corruption, Ethics, Life
Tagged controversy, Fraud, Marxism, Violence
The UK is just now finding out how much they are going to have to shell out when replacing their light bulbs.
Seems they banned incandescent light bulbs. This ban took effect the start of this year. They can’t buy (stock up) 100W bulbs now and won’t be able to get 60W bulbs starting next year. Which means the manufacturers of the newer, less power hungry compact florescent bulbs can likely drive wholesale prices upward.
Do you hear this, Fred Upton? I hope you maintain your “switched” position and undo your 3-year past legislation to ban such light bulbs here in the U.S.
Posted in Deficit, Economy, Energy, Ethics, Politics, Taxes
Tagged anti-business, controversy, Incompetence, Spending, Unemployment
Ah, but it’s a familiar tune. I’m sure you’ll know it.
My only hope is, for you travellers, you are at your desired destination in time for tomorrow morning.
Posted in Air Travel, Ethics, Humor, National Security, Rights, Terrorism
Tagged controversy, Incompetence, Merry Christmas
Can you believe it’s – now?
Senate GOP leaders take heat over millions of dollars in earmarks
Thune and Cornyn faced a barrage of hostile questions about their earmarks by reporters from NPR, ABC News and NBC News.
“Going through this bill, there is earmark after earmark from the both of you, millions of dollars in earmarks from the two of you and from other senators,” ABC’s Jonathan Karl told Cornyn and Thune. “How do you have any credibility on this? Why do you have earmarks?”
And slowing the vote by reading the entire START treaty (heh):
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs on Wednesday blasted Republican opposition to the New START nuclear arms treaty, calling it a “new low in putting political stunts ahead of our national security.”
Sen. Jim DeMint’s (R-S.C.) call to read the entire treaty on the Senate floor in an effort to delay the ratification was described by Gibbs as “the height of hypocrisy.”
“While some express concern that the Senate doesn’t have time to debate the treaty, Sen. DeMint wants to waste 12 hours to read the text of a treaty that has been available to every member of the Senate and the public for more than eight months,” Gibbs said.
UPDATE: Sen. Jim DeMint backs down from reading the START Treaty document ….. man up, Jim.
Posted in Arms, Article 4 Section 4, Constitution, Corruption, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Rule of Law, Taxes, Voting
Tagged anti-business, controversy, Fraud, Healthcare, Incompetence, Marxism, Nuclear, Remember, Spending, U.S. Senate, Unconstitutional, Unemployment
Which means, their approval rating is at 13 percent.
This is according to the most recent Gallup poll published today.
What’s more, since October, the approval rating for Democrats went from 38 to 16 percent.
Down by half.
Merry Christmas, dolts. We now have the worst Congress on record, so far.
And the year isn’t even over yet.
Posted in Abortion, Article 4 Section 4, Constitution, Corruption, Death Panels, Deficit, Economy, Energy, Environmental, Ethics, Global Warming, History, Illegal Aliens, National Defense, National Security, Rights, Rule of Law, Sovereignty, Taxes, Terrorism, Voting
Tagged anti-business, controversy, Fraud, Freedom, Healthcare, Incompetence, Marxism, Remember, Spending, Transparency, U.S. Senate, Unconstitutional, Unemployment
Employees that are union members, get ready for losing your right to a secret ballot. This could be heading your way, as it has for others already.
Posted in Constitution, Corruption, Ethics, Rights, Rule of Law, Voting
Tagged Control, controversy, Fraud
Daniel McAndrew 