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By: INK

INK — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:49:12 +0000

Maybe they can get that arse Olberman off the air.

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:26:54 +0000

@Tim

Yes, much better that it happen under an administration that is trying its damndest to take over private enterprise while simultaneously bankrupting the country for generations to come.

Vic

By: 790

790 — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:10:48 +0000

I don’t support big congoms that pander to obama and support socialist heathcare. ^
Keep sending those letters comcast I’ll keep throwing them away for ya,,,

By: Bruce Simmons

Bruce Simmons — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:55:54 +0000

Regardless of how any of us choose to see or interpret this potential situation, this is business, as it is. Business is about relationships and associations, so yea, sure, scenarios that look like “secret deals” sure can ruffle feathers.

Regardless of the business, it’s an inevitable progression of what our entertainment industry is quietly headed towards.

If this kind of situation makes it easier for movies to open in movie theaters AND on my TV / Computer on the same day, I have a hard time worrying about this.

That is, unless of course Fear.net gets squashed… then I might grumble!

Comcast CSR: Thanks for chiming in!

By: Tim "Cloverfield"

Tim "Cloverfield" — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:58:55 +0000

programming choices….hmmm.. At least this did not happen with a Bush in charge.

By: comcast CSR

comcast CSR — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:08:15 +0000

I am a comcast employee. I have also been a comcast customer for years. First off this merger is only going to bring good things to come for consumers. We are an ever expanding company in an attempt to bring the most quality service to our customers. As I am sure most of you know the telecommunications industry is a very competive industry. Our competitors have moved full head of steam towards the wireless route. I believe my company has decided to go a different route with there growth. Comcast gets a bad rep for being such a big company, but to be such a big company we must be doing something right. We already provide content same day as dvd and theatrical release(usually Indie films. We will have an online accessable Video On Demand by the end of the first quarter of 2010. Now through multiple different mediums we will be able to provide you with all your NBC/Universal favorites quickly and reliably with our cable and internet services.

By: Daniel F

Daniel F — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:35:19 +0000

the old man The was the best slippery slope argument I’ve ever seen… Ridiculous, but stillt he best one I’ve ever seen.

I love how so many people make a bigger deal out of it than it really is. The best comment about this deal so far is from T simply because he was talking about their customer service.

By: ajay

ajay — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:28:52 +0000

Comcast Acquires White House Press Office for $1.2 Billion

http://theeggplantpost.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/comcast-acquires-white-house-press-office-for-1-2-billion/

By: T

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:00:44 +0000

Um, Yeah, you SHOULD be worried as COMCAST as a Business has been notorious for their underwhelming customer support shows their attitude toward those who use their services. I wouldn’t be surprised if this merger goes through to see that certain cable channels suddenly become a “package” requiring an extra fee on other non-comcast systems. From their disengenuous commercials to hock their wares, their limiting speeds in particular areas and all the rest, this merger should be opposed by anyone who enjoys NBC entertainment.

By: 790

790 — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:04:32 +0000

Naw nothing to worry about,,,
^
A single day after the two media giants announced their deal, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts proudly weighed in to strongly support the Senate Democrats’ health care reform bill.
^
Now Comcast is a big company, with about 100,000 employees. I’m sure health care costs have a big impact on their bottom line. But the bottom line impact on Roberts’ personal net worth will be much greater if the federal government, with a big say-so from the US Senate, approves the $13 billion deal. So Roberts’ heartfelt letter to the president in support of the Democrats’ singular policy issue was the first action he took in what is expected to be a twelve-month regulatory review process.
This is an action with absolutely no relevance to the vast intricacies of the merger, but a move that sets a new standard for blatant pandering aimed at a group of people for whom pandering is the new standard operating procedure. ^
Nothing to see here, move along, move along,,,

By: the old man

the old man — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:23:43 +0000

WHAT A MESS!!

First: Their’s the FCC impending 2010 Quadrennial Review.
People will be up in arms and another debacle hearing like this one; http://www.savetheinternet.com/archive/2008/02/25/comcast-blocking-first-the-internet-now-the-public/

Second: Their’s the Justice department that will want to
put its two cents in. Much wrangling how Time Inc. is the same kind of structure.

Third: Some of Congress is quaking and will quake no doubt taking up valuable time.

Fourth: It’ll all happen because some powerful people will get filthier rich and secret deals will be made behind closed doors.

Fifth: 10-20,000 jobs will be lost when the whole conglomeration starts consolidation and reengineering.

Sixth: College tuition will take a jump as the newly unemployed scramble to Tailor themselves to new job realities.

Seventh: Consumer backlash will grow as pieces of the infrastructure that once existed are sold, rolled, or stuck in mold to fit into a smaller more competitive unit. Higher entertainment and telecom bills to come.

Eight: One or two of the more recognizable pieces of the puzzle will be let go, spun off, disentangled as the new conglomerate steadily loses money from market backlash.

Nine: The secret deals made with the government back in step four will come due and a break will occur dividing both Time and Comcast into smaller chunks.

Ten: Landscape will seek a renewed level as chunks struggle to find new business.