Except DC has an NFL team, and Philly has an NFL team. Also, as far as I know, there are no trains running from Philly and DC for Redskin games.
Well, then log her on, because you are making a faulty comparison. I'm positive that you will just bombard this thread with post after post to drown it out, however.
Actually, it does make it in this instance, at least in terms of your "Sunday Ticket" argument. Plus, I already said you should focus on Portland, which you are not doing in your flailing attempt to regain some sort of control here.
I don't recognize Seattle as my "local" market, just as I didn't recognize San Francisco or Oakland as my "local" market before 1977. Portland doesn't have a "local" NFL, NHL or MLB team, regardless of what the suits in New York say. As for being nuts, that's a fair point. When did we discuss TV blackouts? We discussed how I had no sympathy for those who lived within an area where Comcast served or where a company had agreed to terms with Comcast Sports NW and refused to switch. And if there are available seats, why can't they just go to the game? You don't have a constitutional right to have every game broadcast into your home. Live with the pain. At least you're lucky; you have options. There are others who don't.
You don't get to set the terms of the discussion. Let's focus on the issue: Just stop whining about your inability to see the Blazers. You have several options to see every single game. It's not my fault you refuse to take them.
She's sleeping. My comparison isn't faulty and my point remains uncontested: you live close enough to Portland to see every single game. Don't whine because you can't do it without changing services or leaving your house.
Actually, you have posted about the DirecTV situation as a comparative to the Comcast situation. They are not comparable, as I have pointed out at length. You keep trying to change your argument, but whatever. Plus, every Blazer game is sold out this year, so the "buy a seat" argument has no merit. I know that being right on this board matters to you, and that you can't stand being wrong, so I'll stop posting about it. You'll just change the debate no matter how long we post to each other.
I get to see the Blazers when I want to see them. That doesn't mean that you're not wrong on the "Sunday Ticket" argument.
Where have I whined? I've only pointed out how faulty your "Sunday Ticket" comparison is compared to the "Comcast Situation". Nice strawman. I didn't expect that from you.
You whined about Comcast when you have the opportunity to switch. I merely brought up that in Portland, I choose to have Comcast so I can watch the Blazers' road games at home. I sacrificed Sunday Ticket, which means I have to go to a bar to watch my Skins. Calling Seattle "local" is where your argument goes off the rails. Portland doesn't have a local NFL team. Salt Lake City's "local" team is the Broncos; is it reasonable to call them "local" or are they just the team geographically the closest? There's a difference.
Using "Sunday Ticket" as your argument is where you went off of the rails. No surprise you won't own up to it now. Also, are you saying that the NFL should consult you for what constitutes their local market? Anyhow, this is stupid, you need to "win", so whatever. Later. Add in your final few posts "for the win".
I don't care what the NFL calls my "local" market. Seattle may be the closest market to Portland, but it's not local. Portland doesn't have a "local" NFL team. That was my point. I agree this argument is stupid. You seem to participate in one of these useless threads where you try to eek out some ever-shrinking point just to have someone admit that in some legal, specific point you may be right. I prefer to focus on the bigger picture: You have a choice and you choose not to exercise it. In no way, shape or form is that anyone's problem but yours.
The NFL considers basically the entire NFC and AFC west as Oregon market. It's always fun to consistently see shitty teams play each week, and that isn't even counting division games!
Well, I was arguing your original larger point about Sunday Ticket v. Comcast as a comparison, and you narrowed it down to what the NFL considers a local market versus what you feel is a local market, but whatever. I'll shoulder the blame, if that makes you feel better.
I am in Portland about once a month as most of my relatives still live up there. So gas cost does not figure in. I don't buy food at the games as it's not edible IMO. I sometimes buy a beer, but I do that at home anyway, and eat a lot more at home. I stand by my 8 game estimate. So if my choice is pay good money for a crappy internet feed, something I already get for free, or not pay AND still get the crappy internet feed AND get to see 8 games in person...
It's so good of you to share the gospel with those poor souls poisoning themselves. I didn't realize Libertarians have a common touch. Good for you, and God go with you.
I've seen this a hundred times. Post #84: He sets the terms of the discussion. Next post: "You don't get to set the terms of the discussion." You know Papa, 6 years ago I thought you were an insufferable prick, but I've liked your stuff since I started reading a few days ago. Tonight, after watching you outlast the political Energizer Bunny, I think you're the greatest. This is the best matchup on this board. You are the coolest. I'll even take Blake's side over Miller to keep you comfy. As long as you keep producing. Otherwise I go back to the dark side. Love, Gordon Gekko P.S. If you can get his wife to post for him, you will get extra points. Find out if she too extricates herself with, "Well I believe we're at war, so that justifies [insert evil here]."
You don't have to drink when you go to a bar. I shouldn't have to tell you that. Usually, it's just a bunch of football lovers drinking coffee and watching a bunch of different games.
