El Karacho1647545492 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 This is not a thread about politics. Everyone in politics is guilty of this. Does anyone else wish there was some sort of "Opt out" feature for cable providers where I could opt out of political ads appearing on my TV? For instance, instead of a political ad showing up, just a blank screen for 30 seconds. I don't have kids, but holy fuck if I did I wouldn't want them watching this shit. At least the violence and sex and drugs on TV don't pretend to be non-fiction. If we can create a chip to block out all "unsavory" programming, why can't we do the same to filter out all the BS and half-truths that, instead of promoting critical thinking and making one's own opinions, encourage people to accept others' word at face value without looking for alternate theories or ideas? rant over, carry on with your lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I opt out of TV altogether.. but yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I opt out of TV altogether.. but yeah. same here, its pretty easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Its a good workout. Every time a political add comes on tv. I get up out of chair and walk away from the tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Sadly, during the day I don't have the option to walk out. Our customer lounge is in the middle of the showroom and the TV is always on. I'm pretty good at tuning it out but I swear if I hear Mittens singing "America the Beautiful" with superimposed ominous messages one more time I'm going to go postal. BRB going postal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Sadly, during the day I don't have the option to walk out. Our customer lounge is in the middle of the showroom and the TV is always on. I'm pretty good at tuning it out but I swear if I hear Mittens singing "America the Beautiful" with superimposed ominous messages one more time I'm going to go postal. BRB going postal... NOTHING SAYS "I BELIEVE IN AMERICA" LIKE A SWISS BANK ACCOUNT TO AVOID PAYING TAXES. ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL. JUST LIKE CORPORATIONS. MITTENS CREATED JOBS IN CHINA SINGAPORE AND INDIA. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Just move to a non-swing state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm about to opt out of face book due to everyone posting nothing but political/religious talking points in picture/meme form. Hey douche bag, you're not an activist or even really active just because you posted a picture of face book that someone else made up. The ads are even worse while watching TV online (we don't have cable but watch Hulu, etc). I've seen 1 specific ad at least 100 times, often 3-5 times during 1 show. :fuuuu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 They are just using all the fear and stupid this country has to offer so they can push people one way or the other. PRESIDENT OBAMA HATES NASCAR, ELVIS, AND COAL MINES BETTER NOT VOTE FOR HIM MITT ROMNEY IS RICH AND WILL HELP HIS RICH FRIENDS AND HE HAS SCARY HAIR Almost as bad as the people on facebook that lean either way really hard based on what CNN/FOX tells them. Ron Paul 2012... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 They are just using all the fear and stupid this country has to offer so they can push people one way or the other. PRESIDENT OBAMA HATES NASCAR, ELVIS, AND COAL MINES BETTER NOT VOTE FOR HIM MITT ROMNEY IS RICH AND WILL HELP HIS RICH FRIENDS AND HE HAS SCARY HAIR Almost as bad as the people on facebook that lean either way really hard based on what CNN/FOX tells them. Ron Paul 2012... this is one of your funnier posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Just change the station to QVC and fap to the models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 +1 for online. Forget TV adverts...Romney needs to buy online spots that show up on YouTube. I can't watch Carly Rae Jepsen without some Obama ad coming up first. Condoleeza in 2012... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 +1 for online. Forget TV adverts...Romney needs to buy online spots that show up on YouTube. I can't watch Carly Rae Jepsen without some Obama ad coming up first. Condoleeza in 2012... https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Disney network doesn't have any ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 girlfriends 8 year old sister was watching tv and said "i think all the chinese should go back to china for taking our jobs" yeah, its great shit for kids to hear. Was pretty funny though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I downloaded Hulu plus on my 360 last night to check it out. Started watching a few things and BAM a f'n ad comes up for Obama. Realy? Cancelled within 1 hour of using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 So fed up with them. Its such bullshit and lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 It's plaguing the radio too, every other commercial is political. Kinda sucks, no option to change the station since I am in the garage working. Idc 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 This is why I'm glad I have a huge pirated collection of movies/tv/music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Its a good workout. Every time a political add comes on tv. I get up out of chair and walk away from the tv. how many miles a day are you walking lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I downloaded Hulu plus on my 360 last night to check it out. Started watching a few things and BAM a f'n ad comes up for Obama. Realy? Cancelled within 1 hour of using it. Reasons why I won't re-up XBL: Ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 EDIT: Nevermind, made a political post. So yes, I want those useless adds to go the fuck away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surefooted Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs25/i/2009/252/2/7/Vote_For_Nobody_by_Noisecult.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs25/i/2009/252/2/7/Vote_For_Nobody_by_Noisecult.png FINALLY a political platform I can get behind. Nobody will get the job done in 2012!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.