[BC] Failing XM Radio

[Jerry Mathis]

Probably the difference for me is that I rarely travel more than about a 2 1/2 hour drive (between Tupelo and Meridian MS). I have a CD with my favorite music on it. I don't listen to the radio talk shows anymore, because 90% of them are Rush or Rush wannabes. They have a state-wide network in MS, something called MyTalkMississippi or some such. The people on it are so conservative they make Rush look like a flaming liberal.
 
I guess the case could be made that if I had XM or Sirius I could get the talk radio shows of my choice. The problem is, I'm an old fart and, at age 57, am now set in my ways. My mother was even more so. She refused to ever get cable TV, much less satellite. "Why should I pay for what I can get for free?" was her motto. I never even TRIED to get her a computer. I'm not THAT bad, but one of my sticking points is subscription radio. Not unless it comes with a feature that I can listen to what I want, when I want.
 
My other pet peeve, something that I absolutely REFUSE to do is buy snack food at a movie. I pay plenty enough IMO to get in to see the darn thing. I'll be D***NED if I'm going to pay $4 for soda and another $4 or $5 for popcorn, or for a candy bar. They've got a water fountain if I get thirsty, and I eat before I go to the movie. Those concession stands would go BROKE if everyone was like me  :)  If they want my business, they'll sell a coke for a buck and a half like they do at McDonalds. And FREE REFILLS.

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Jerry Mathis

On Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 1:28 AM, Larry Bloomfield <Larry at tech-notes.tv> wrote:
>Jerry

>I have to disagree with you. Satellite radio is a very good idea for people who travel extensively. Having to almost constantly re-tune your radio from station to station, especially when you're listening to a networked program material.  As the local 1KW fades away, it's a pain to try to find that same program on a frequency that comes in a tad stronger. I don't know what the figures are, but I'd be willing to bet truck drivers and others who travel extensively are probably some of the biggest supporters of satellite radio. I have both AM/FM and Sirius.  I like to listen to the local stations when I travel, but between towns, I opt for the satellite.

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