US cable companies are nothing more than greedy bastards that gouge exhorbitant monthly rates from their subscribers, additionally nickel-and-dimeing them to death for what the corporation refers to as “extra services” but which are, in fact, services that should be included for free because they cost the company little or nothing. They would be included if service was not sub-par to begin with. Oh, well…at least the equipment and services are the latest in technology. What? It’s not still 1999?

Yes, my cable is down again–has been all morning– and yes, I did just call “tech support” which was, as expected, no help at all, but at least I know they’re aware that there’s a problem because I called. Whether they’ll fix it today, tomorrow or “some time in the unspecified future” remains to be seen.

Now, I guess I get to find out just how “unlimited” ATT’s unlimited data plan actually is. I won’t even get started on wireless providers; if they’re not worse than the cable companies, they’re just as bad, and if I took the time to write about them, I’d be here all day, and I really would go over the “unlimited” data.

I know, I know…if I don’t like the service, then just switch, right? Well, there are no better options available here. Start my own cable or wireless company, then, right? That’s the trouble with the free market, entrepreneurial spirit theory. There isn’t really a free market, and the huge corporations have you fucked before you even get out of the gate because they have money falling out their arses, politicians in their pockets and teams of lawyers on retainer. So just don’t use their service, right? Uh-huh. What the fuck do I look like–Rebekah the Amish butter-maker?