🚀 go-pugleaf

- <Fred@rock.ga> wrote:
> Anonymous wrote:
>> It seems that hardly a day goes by now that I don't get
>> a call from ATT, selling Uverse. I would think an unlist-
>> ed number(a feature for which I am billed monthly), might
>> be a clue not to solicit on the line.
>>
>> Just as a sample, these recent calls have occurred on
>> 12/24, 12/26, and again today, on 12/27.
>>
>> Perhaps they even called on 12/25, don't know, I wasn't
>> home, and they're just too shy to leave a message.
>>
>> When ATT's FIOS alternative first surfaced, they loaded
>> my neighborhood with an army of sales droids. As our
>> turn for the pitch came, I listened attentively, and agreed
>> to accept the introductory service.
>>
>> However, I was only interested in the IP support, and
>> not the TV portion. I stated such to the droid, and he
>> assured me the Uverse segment could be cancelled
>> after a relatively short designated period.
>>
>> Fearing that the droid just might not fully communicate
>> my Uverse wishes effectively, I chose to write on the
>> contract, near the signature:
>>
>> "No Permanent Uverse"
>>
>> The droid happily took the sale. assured me the process
>> would begin shortly, and moved on to his next mark.
>>
>> Over the last 60 days, that was the last I've heard from
>> ATT concerning that contract.
>>
>> So, ATT take note, I don't want to talk to you about
>> Uverse. And you might also try targeting your solicita-
>> tions only to those openly listing their numbers.

> It doesn't seem to matter, if you are on a do not call list.
> The loopholes were written, in by them. Look at the caller id and
> listen. If you don't recognize the caller or the number don't answer.
> Your answering machine may still be full when you get home though.

> What scares me is how some of the callers have obtained my number, past numbers, and numerous bits of information 
> about me.

You could try sucking your thumb or sumfin. That appears to help little kids.

> The Credit Reporting Companies, Utilities, and apparently every Tom, Dick, and Harry authority you do business wit has 
> the "legal" right to sell or share their information , for a price, or whatever to who ever they damned well please.

Quite right too.

> It not much of a stretch to be like Britain where numerous businesses such as utilities have the legal right to enter 
> your home without your permission or knowledge.

Pig ignorant lie.

> One of the basic premises of freedom is our right to privacy and anonymity.

Nope.

> We have got to get Business out of Government and stoop there Lobbyists access to manipulating our Laws and 
> Constitution by buying our Lawmakers and Officials.

They've bought and sold you instead.

> Our Government is not government of big business, by big business, for big business.

Just wear that alfoil hat, fool.