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socctty — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:40:57 -0000

I thought I was the only person in the world who didn't have TV. I am pretty sure that soon enough we'll be streaming a lot of TV over the internet, 24/7

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Jonathan — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:15:25 -0000

Don't have cable, and was psyched at the prospect of watching msnbc for the final day, ya know- get my fix before tomorrow. Sadly It isn't working for me.

Any other ideas

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rhonda — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:00:55 -0000

Hi T -

I have a little rule - no use of "awesome" unless you are looking at the Grand Canyon.

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Hill Rat — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:56:35 -0000

I'm rolling TV free while I'm in the hinterlands and I didn't really miss it until football season started. The only other thing I've missed is "Mad Men" 'cause I refuse to pay $.99 an episode.

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Jack H. — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:48:56 -0000

I guess not having a TV is back in fashion. Seems to me there are a lot of informative things on these days if you take the time to find them.

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Tessa — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:48:17 -0000

"Oh it's coming."

Then let me say one last time, That's Fucking Awesome!

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Al K. — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:06:25 -0000

No more "awesome?" Epic fail!

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Sandy in Chicago — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:51:05 -0000

Even better than MSNBC streaming online is....

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LIVE Grassroots Webcast on Election Night!

Take a look at our Youtube Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P368l4cDlQ0

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Martin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:14:55 -0000

Thank you so much for this tip! I'm an American who follows politics obsessively but happens to be in Austria this week. They'll be showing CNN coverage after 6pm EST (midnight here), but that is IT. Now I can have the two main cable news networks -- that's big.

Anyone streaming Comedy Central?

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Incertus — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:12:37 -0000

I have tv, but not MSNBC, as it's on the same tier of satellite service as Fox News, and no way in hell am I giving my satellite provider extra money for that crap. I'm glad they're streaming their live stuff, as I'm already watching Maddow via podcast as it is. No commercials that way, though I have to wait a bit for it. I can deal though, and it gives me something else to do on the train.

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gracchus — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:49:51 -0000

Ta-nehisi, you've got way more courage than me. We had no TV most of the time when I was growing up, and I think I've done well by it (although I wouldn't have said that at the time). Trying to work up the courage to get rid of my sets, but will have trouble explaining it to my wife, who doesn't really understand the objection (cross-cultural marriage), and some tears and tantrums from my kids....

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Ta-Nehisi Coates — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:31:10 -0000

""Fuck" is overused as well, but I don't hear anyone calling for its demise..."

Oh it's coming. And yeah, had to ditch the TV. It's really hurt my sports viewing though.

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Tessa — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:28:29 -0000

What's wrong with "awesome" aside from the fact everyone says it? "Fuck" is overused as well, but I don't hear anyone calling for its demise...

P.S. No TV? Good for you...