Your opinion of "Current TV?" - Democratic Underground

Eric J in MN

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Fri Dec-09-05 06:21 PM
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Your opinion of "Current TV?"

Al Gore is the chairman of this cable channel.

http://www.current.tv/

Samples at:
http://www.current.tv/video/

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Lex

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Fri Dec-09-05 06:23 PM
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1. We like it and watch it at our house occasionally.

We've seen some really interesting and compelling stuff on CurrentTV.

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Uncle Joe

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Fri Dec-09-05 06:24 PM
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2. I think it is a great revolutionary idea, I only wish I had it, and

I am older than the target audience.

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Eric J in MN

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Fri Dec-09-05 06:25 PM
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3. Do you have digital cable from Comcast? (nt)

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Uncle Joe

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Fri Dec-09-05 06:31 PM
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5. No, I had cable, however I only have free T.V. now, although I am thinking

about getting it back again. But I was not sure if they offered it here in Nashville.

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Eric J in MN

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Fri Dec-09-05 07:01 PM
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8. You can call Comcast, and ask if they have service in your city,

and if so if they offer "Current TV."

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Newsjock

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Fri Dec-09-05 06:28 PM
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4. My opinion has mellowed considerably

Edited on Fri Dec-09-05 06:28 PM by Newsjock

At first, especially before the launch, I was very disturbed that the channel seemed to be targeted almost exclusively to the young and beautiful people of America. But now that it's been on the air for a while, I've seen a healthy mix of segments by producers of all ages (54 is the oldest I've seen), and the quality of the content seems to have improved considerably since the channel was launched.

They might just need a little time to find their wings.

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Eric J in MN

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Fri Dec-09-05 07:03 PM
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9. I like it more for its potential than for what is on it right now.

It's improving, and I hope it will keep improving.

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TheFarseer

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Fri Dec-09-05 06:33 PM
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6. Oh, they launched that? n/t

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Eric J in MN

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Fri Dec-09-05 07:07 PM
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10. It started in August. It's not on "basic cable" though.

I had to call Comcast and ask for "Digital Extra" to get it.

Their videos can be viewed online by going here:
http://www.current.tv/studio/screening/

...and selecting "Airing on TV" in the dropdown.

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dkofos

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Fri Dec-09-05 06:36 PM
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7. Not on Dish network yet.

Soon I hope. For now I will watch on the net.

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Eric J in MN

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Sat Dec-10-05 12:30 AM
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11. There are 2 places to watch the TV videos on the intenet.

You probably know this, but for others:

http://www.current.tv/video/

and by going to:
http://www.current.tv/studio/screening/
and choosing "airing on tv"

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B Calm

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Sat Dec-10-05 01:31 AM
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12. It's on DIRECTV, so is XM satellite radio..

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Eric J in MN

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Sat Dec-10-05 09:55 AM
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14. DIRECTV subscribers can listen to "Air America Radio" with their tv?

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B Calm

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Sat Dec-10-05 10:08 AM
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16. I wish... No, all we get is the music channels..

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Maddy McCall

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Sat Dec-10-05 01:35 AM
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13. Eh, it's ok. It could be SO much better.

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Eric J in MN

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Sat Dec-10-05 09:55 AM
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15. How would you like to see it improved? (nt)

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mmonk

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Sat Dec-10-05 10:11 AM
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17. I prefer an honest news channel

Edited on Sat Dec-10-05 10:11 AM by mmonk

instead of a hip new show for younger audiences. It's not a flame, it's just this country is in such deep trouble.

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Eric J in MN

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Sat Dec-10-05 11:53 AM
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19. Fox News is making money and one would think that

an investment group which introduce a Democratic version out-of-greed, let alone to help balance the media.

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killbotfactory

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Sat Dec-10-05 10:27 AM
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18. It's pretty good.

I've seen some really good stuff, especially around the time of Katrina.

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