Dockside Chat - Check your Cell phone bill at the bottom ..

HOW MUCH IS YOUR CELL PHONE BILL?


THIS WILL SURELY MAKE YOUR BLOOD BOIL !!
This is another example of our out of control Government in action!
Check your Cell phone bill at the bottom........... You're gonna need
some blood pressure pills after watching this one!!






Link here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjAjAvxDkfk&feature=share

Another fine example of the government at work to bend the U.S. Taxpayer over and stick it to us over and over and over.

They think they are entitled to it. We owe them. When is the waste going to stop?

I really didn't need to see that...all I'll be thinking about for the rest of the day is how I am paying for some baby momma's 6 cell phones...

Typical. Some congressman starts a new giveaway, the next decides "if giving away a little is good, giving away more is better". After all, it's not their money. Yet another redistribution of wealth by our government.

Why would people with a roof over their heads need a cell phone? What's next- free cable TV and a free big-screen TV to watch it? Free internet and a free laptop?

Typical. Some congressman starts a new giveaway, the next decides "if giving away a little is good, giving away more is better". After all, it's not their money. Yet another redistribution of wealth by our government.

Why would people with a roof over their heads need a cell phone? What's next- free cable TV and a free big-screen TV to watch it? Free internet and a free laptop?

OOH! Free cable, big-screen, internet and laptop. What a great idea. Thanks taxpayers! I be votin' for you.

It`s easy to fix, cancel the tax. Without funding the program will fail.I think i`m going to start deducting the tax of my bill and have a side note saying ," I don`t support this tax". Screw um

These programs were put in place during the Reagan and GWBush administrations. How odd.

This is simply because of the people your fellow man voted for.

Or, it would have been accomplished.

These programs were put in place during the Reagan and GWBush administrations. How odd.

Is that supposed to make us instantly be ok with it?? ;?

Democrats dont have a monopoly on stupidity.

Is that supposed to make us instantly be ok with it?? ;?

Democrats dont have a monopoly on stupidity.
But they are way ahead of the rest of us!

Typical. Some congressman starts a new giveaway, the next decides "if giving away a little is good, giving away more is better". After all, it's not their money. Yet another redistribution of wealth by our government.

Why would people with a roof over their heads need a cell phone? What's next- free cable TV and a free big-screen TV to watch it? Free internet and a free laptop?

The service "started" with 60 minutes/month to cover 911 and job contacts, most plans are over 300 minutes/month now. :roll


Free Dial-Up Internet Access
http://www.freei.net/


Comcast's $9.99 Internet for low-income families goes nationwide (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CJYBEBYwCA&url=http%3A%2F%2Farstechnica.com%2Ftech-policy%2Fnews%2F2011%2F09%2Fcomcasts-launches-999-internet-for-low-income-families.ars&ei=WUcVUN_4NoWNrgGYkYH4Aw&usg=AFQjCNGeQ6d0DJObj-Qf8rKOn-XWyIRilQ&sig2=okzF0rQgiKUwhVB9hMfc0w)



Jesse Jackson's new 'chicken in every pot' is an iPod & a laptop for every student (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CGAQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Farticle%2Fjack son-s-new-chicken-every-pot-is-an-ipod-a-laptop-for-every-student&ei=K0YVUJnoEYXfqgGKyYHICw&usg=AFQjCNH8T2cy7NKi0wOrTkWjz50c-gm6Vg&sig2=w0Ldp91V7I7T13fbQoHfMw)


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These programs were put in place during the Reagan and GWBush administrations. How odd.

So what? It wouldn't be the first time a law that began with good intentions has morphed into a wasteful monstrosity. It doesn't make a damn iota of difference when it began...it's what it has become that is ridiculous.
I am tired of the finger-pointing by all parties...let's fix this bullshit.

The service "started" with 60 minutes/month to cover 911 and job contacts, most plans are over 300 minutes/month now. :roll


Free Dial-Up Internet Access
http://www.freei.net/


Comcast's $9.99 Internet for low-income families goes nationwide (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CJYBEBYwCA&url=http%3A%2F%2Farstechnica.com%2Ftech-policy%2Fnews%2F2011%2F09%2Fcomcasts-launches-999-internet-for-low-income-families.ars&ei=WUcVUN_4NoWNrgGYkYH4Aw&usg=AFQjCNGeQ6d0DJObj-Qf8rKOn-XWyIRilQ&sig2=okzF0rQgiKUwhVB9hMfc0w)



Jesse Jackson's new 'chicken in every pot' is an iPod & a laptop for every student (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CGAQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Farticle%2Fjack son-s-new-chicken-every-pot-is-an-ipod-a-laptop-for-every-student&ei=K0YVUJnoEYXfqgGKyYHICw&usg=AFQjCNH8T2cy7NKi0wOrTkWjz50c-gm6Vg&sig2=w0Ldp91V7I7T13fbQoHfMw)


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Ouch! I'd hoped I was exaggerating. :(

Sad thing is, this Universal Access thing started in the 1930's to fund installation of telephone service in rural areas where the phone companies couldn't otherwise justify the cost. Seemed like a good idea at the time. Look what it has become!

So what? It wouldn't be the first time a law that began with good intentions has morphed into a wasteful monstrosity. It doesn't make a damn iota of difference when it began...it's what it has become that is ridiculous.
I am tired of the finger-pointing by all parties...let's fix this bullshit.

The FCC is thinking MORE is better. ;)

FCC Considering Reforms to Lifeline Phone Service Program
(http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CIQBEBYwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilrights.org%2Farchives%2F 2011%2F12%2F1278-lifeline.html&ei=V10VUIOAPIamrQHUo4DoCg&usg=AFQjCNEKdtcN7rwPbeNAGco_sAgmkcZaaA&sig2=aUGa2a0P0d-bOfUVVEfp-g)

and I gots me 6 in miii purse right na:trout:

The FCC is thinking MORE is better. ;)

FCC Considering Reforms to Lifeline Phone Service Program
(http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CIQBEBYwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilrights.org%2Farchives%2F 2011%2F12%2F1278-lifeline.html&ei=V10VUIOAPIamrQHUo4DoCg&usg=AFQjCNEKdtcN7rwPbeNAGco_sAgmkcZaaA&sig2=aUGa2a0P0d-bOfUVVEfp-g)

So, as I read that article, we started with "people in rural areas need phones so they can call for help in an emergency" (OK, I can buy that), to "people in the city need a cell phone and internet so they can apply for jobs" (Huh? They can't take public transportation to a library and access a computer?), to "people need better access to their welfare benefits" (Now just a damn minute...).

and I gots me 6 in miii purse right na:trout:


Rules? They don't need no stinking Rules. ;)


http://www.fcc.gov/guides/lifeline-and-link-affordable-telephone-service-income-eligible-consumers

Can I get more than one discounted service?

No. Federal rules prohibit eligible low-income consumers from receiving more than ONE Lifeline discount per household. An eligible consumer may receive a discount on either a wireline or wireless service, but not both. If you are currently receiving more than one monthly Lifeline service, you must select one provider to provide your Lifeline service and you must contact the other provider to de-enroll from their program. Consumers found to be violating this rule may also be subject to criminal and/or civil penalties. Key provisions of the Lifeline rules include the following:


Lifeline is a government benefit program;
Only eligible consumers may enroll in the program;
The program is limited to one benefit per household;
Lifeline service is a non-transferable benefit. Consumers may not transfer their service (or give their Lifeline-supported phone) to any other individual, including another eligible consumer;
In most cases, consumers will be required to provide documentation to prove he or she is eligible to receive Lifeline.

and I gots me 6 in miii purse right na:trout:

Funny. I said that in a Cartman accent instead of a black one. Much less depressing in that tone.

I can understand the emergency aspect, as we have always donated our old working cell phones to charity's, but I was always lead to believe that the phones only worked for 911 only. We all really need to start taking back this once great country. Enough is enough.

I am tired of the finger-pointing by all parties...let's fix this bullshit.

Me too... The parties have us fighting each other instead of fixing their collective BS.

Another good expos'e, with resident "character" Odell. :roll

WCCO: Rep. Tim Griffin works to stop fraud, abuse in federal free phone program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRNWIWyWmRI&feature=youtu.be (http://youtu.be/pRNWIWyWmRI)

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These programs were put in place during the Reagan and GWBush administrations. How odd.

Which one of them voted for it....????
Actually it all began under Clinton for land lines, and Obama added the cell phones....

Okay, now I feel like spilling my lunch!

YES, for RURAL areas and was only a landline. Not GD cell phone. Your boy (it's obvious who you support as you try to justify it) added the cell phones!

These programs were put in place during the Reagan and GWBush administrations. How odd.

YES, for RURAL areas and was only a landline.

Interesting that many truly rural areas aren't even covered.

Free government cell phone – USATODAY.com (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=26&ved=0CHkQFjAFOBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Ftech%2Fcolumni st%2Fkimkomando%2Fstory%2F2012-06-01%2Flow-income-lifeline-plan%2F55315532%2F1&ei=J6QVUP_0BYTKqAHOkYHYAQ&usg=AFQjCNEJlasx-rmFOfSF7YbyH9Vi1hd_mg&sig2=gvRJ9bZbB-dQ6CKWFiH6vA)

Unfortunately, 12 states aren't served yet. Consider buying a cheap pre-paid phone if you live in one of those. They include Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico (http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Places,+Geography/States,+Territories,+Provinces,+Islands/U.S.+States/New+Mexico), North Dakota (http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Places,+Geography/States,+Territories,+Provinces,+Islands/U.S.+States/North+Dakota), Oregon, South Dakota (http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Places,+Geography/States,+Territories,+Provinces,+Islands/U.S.+States/South+Dakota), Vermont or Wyoming.

So what? It wouldn't be the first time a law that began with good intentions has morphed into a wasteful monstrosity. It doesn't make a damn iota of difference when it began...it's what it has become that is ridiculous.
I am tired of the finger-pointing by all parties...let's fix this bullshit.

+1 has nothing to do with democrat or republican. It's the idiots on both sides we put into office. It's time to stand up and recall all of them and ifthe new people we put in do same crap recall them to.

Eventualy one group we vote in will get the message, but the American people are to stupid to do so. Instead we get more of the same

+1 has nothing to do with democrat or republican. It's the idiots on both sides we put into office. It's time to stand up and recall all of them and ifthe new people we put in do same crap recall them to.

Eventualy one group we vote in will get the message, but the American people are to stupid to do so. Instead we get more of the same

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+1 has nothing to do with democrat or republican. It's the idiots on both sides we put into office. It's time to stand up and recall all of them and ifthe new people we put in do same crap recall them to.

Eventualy one group we vote in will get the message, but the American people are to stupid to do so. Instead we get more of the same

:thumbsup: ABSOLUTELY!!! Those clowns in Washington are not doing the job, so none of them deserves a return to office. I figure we'll need to vote against every incumbent for 3-4 elections before we can completely turn over the DC crew and impress on their replacements the need to do the people's work for the people's benefit, rather than the personal benefit of the legislators.

Everybody needs to understand- the bums in Congress are only there because we elected them. None of them is irreplaceable.

Just checked my bill. I have 2 phones on AT&T

"Federal Universal Service Charge.........$0.48"

My best friends brother in law is actually the CEO of AT&T. I think it's time for my buddy to sit down with his wife's brother for a talk.

Just checked my bill. I have 2 phones on AT&T

"Federal Universal Service Charge.........$0.48"

My best friends brother in law is actually the CEO of AT&T. I think it's time for my buddy to sit down with his wife's brother for a talk.

Chris I believe it is a government mandate that requires the providers charge that fee. I don't think they have a choice. How ever I wonder whats in it for the carriers?

I would like to see a program the provides free Outboards to those that want to repower every 300-400 hours, or upgrade their electronics... This should be funded by those that have a boat larger than mine. Since they have a larger boat then they are richer and can afford it.

$1.70 on mine.

I really don't care though.

We need to keep the poor fed, drugged, entertained and subdued. The last thing we need is for them to start getting out of their zone en masse and coming for our stuff. One or two is manageable. A few million at a time is going to be hard to contain.

Distance tax. Keeps them away from you. Pay it.

$1.70 on mine.

I really don't care though.

We need to keep the poor fed, drugged, entertained and subdued. The last thing we need is for them to start getting out of their zone en masse and coming for our stuff. One or two is manageable. A few million at a time is going to be hard to contain.

Distance tax. Keeps them away from you. Pay it.

^^^^^ This is Awesome ^^^^^^ and True^^^^^^ and something a lot of people will not say ^^^^^^^

Chris I believe it is a government mandate that requires the providers charge that fee. I don't think they have a choice. How ever I wonder whats in it for the carriers?

The carriers are required to pay into the Universal Service/Access fund managed by the FCC, but they not required to charge the fee to subscribers. Some choose to charge the fee and call it what it is, others hide it in their other rates.

:mad:

I'm not sure if this happens elsewhere, but where I live one of the companies authorized by the government to give out these free phones sends out mass mailings(junk mail). Every few months I get a letter from this company explaining the program and who qualifies. Included is an application and a preaddressed, postage paid envelope. I stuff as much crap as I can fit in that envelope and send it back to them. I know its not accomplishing anything, but it makes me feel a little better. It pi$$es me off, not only these people abusing this stupid program. But these companies are trying to sign up anyone that wants a phone so they can bill the government for it.

$1.70 on mine.

I really don't care though.

We need to keep the poor fed, drugged, entertained and subdued. The last thing we need is for them to start getting out of their zone en masse and coming for our stuff. One or two is manageable. A few million at a time is going to be hard to contain.

Distance tax. Keeps them away from you. Pay it.


Bring them on, enough is enough. Come on out of your zone's you low life pieces of shit, good luck on my block.

in the hood they're called "obamaphones"

Fugging LIBI-TARDS FREE FREEE FREE CAUSE YOU AINT GOT TO WORK FOR A DAMN THING PLUS YOU CALL CALL YOUR DRUG DEALER FOR FREE

30 phone ? Really !!!!!!!:bashhh:

WAKE THE FUCK UP AMERICA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!