Pukeface Trump

I think of "The Donald" and I throw up a little.  I guess that's better than dubya.  

Reality Check

I overheard a conversation between two women today.  Not intentionally, but situationally. One woman told the other about a myriad of health concerns that were potentially fatal.  She was young, maybe 40. The conversation moved to her four children.  She began to sob. She said that "I just cry all day.  What am I going to do with my kids?"  The woman shook, while her friend just held her. It was such a powerful reminder that most of the things that have a negative effect on my day are pretty fucking pointless-priorities can shift or be shifted for you.  I hope that woman survives. 

Something is fucked up at Sprint/Nextel

I attempted to text message the Ed Show tonight on MSNBC. I do this regularly, for a couple of reasons:

#1: I love text messaging. Nothing makes me happier than a text message in the middle of a boring meeting at work, or a funny picture from my sisters, or a dirty joke from a friend. It breaks up the day.

#2: To support liberal media. Ed Schultz shares many of my personal values. I want to help show how many of us rely on MSNBC for a liberal approach to the beltway crapfest of the day.

Tonight, like many others, I texted 662639 to answer the daily question, "will tax cuts for the rich help or hurt the poor?" A for yes, B for no.

I texted B. Instead of the usual thanks for voting and stay tuned sort of return text, I received this:

"This service is not available to Sprint Nextel subscribers; please call Sprint Nextel support (1-888-211-4727) for more information."

I called Sprint Nextel customer service. The nice kid on the other end told me that it was not Sprint Nextel but the company that handles MSNBC's text messages, Single Point, that was the issue.

I called Single Point. A very patient customer service rep explained to me that, to simplify, Sprint Nextel is charging MSNBC to receive my text and send me a response. So to be clear: I pay to send and receive a text. Sprint Nextel is double charging, causing MSNBC to decline Sprint Nextel text messages. Hmmm. ESPN and MTV are also joining in on the fun.

This is not okay. I pay plenty for my phone plan, even becoming a "premier customer" whatever that is. But I can't text my liberal news text polling. Goodbye Sprint Nextel. And kiss my ass.

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