Okie Oracle (1)

In an effort to enlighten, as well as entertain, Okie Sister has traveled to a high mountain top in a remote area of the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge to consult with the elusive Okie Oracle. Perched high above the lakes and wildlife, the Okie Oracle basks in the serenity and quiet of the unspoiled nature below. The perfect spot to contemplate the chaos and confusion of the everyday world.
Folklore has it that on moonlit nights the Okie Oracle transforms into the great black bison and stand in the middle of Highway 49, daring vehicles to pass without flinching.
The Okie Oracle is knowledgeable in all earthly and otherworld matters and is willing to depart some of this ancient wisdom and advice on us, the lowly masses. If you have an inquiry for the Okie Oracle, email okieoracle@gmail.com and I will again ascend the mountain to obtain answers for you, my readers.

 

Dear Okie Oracle,
Since you are able to explain things in a simplified way that even I can understand, maybe you can help me out here. I've been so busy enjoying my high definition television programs recorded on my DVR, brought to me through The Dish Network, that I've not been keeping up with the major switch about to occur from analog to digital programming. I keep hearing about it, and converter boxes, and government vouchers. What does it all mean? Why is the government involved in TV viewing? Are my tax dollars being used to help people afford what I consider to be a luxury, not a necessity in life?
Sincerely,
Satellite Viewer

Dear Satellite Viewer,
The switch from analog to digital TV only exists to justify having a “crawl”, announcing the transition, annoy me while I’m watching King of the Hill and The Simpsons. I can prove that is the reason because why else would they have the crawl on the high definition channels? These video feeds can only be seen on digital-compliant equipment and they are completely separate from the digital and analog feeds. Exactly how many households have both high-def TVs on satellite or cable *and* analog TVs with “rabbit ears” needing a converter?
The government is involved because, while you consider your money to be YOUR money, they’re pretty sure that your money is THEIR money. They are killing two birds with one stone; if they ignore the Bill of Rights and illegally take your property (cash) BUT give it to someone else (converter box) somehow it all balances out so you can’t really call them sleazy thieves.
Clever, huh?
Okie Oracle

 

"For The World Is Hollow, And I Have Touched The Sky" ST:TOS

Comments

[Lou]

I saw your comment at From the Front Porch and wondered what other Okie was blogging and from where. From one Okie to another, I thought I would just give you a holler. Now I am going to your link on other Okie bloggers.

[Brenda Kula]

I've not heard of the Okie Oracle. Sounds interesting. And I haven't been following much on the cable TV stuff because I'm not a big TV watcher. But one thing I do know: I CANNOT find anymore Cherry Vanilla diet Dr. Pepper!
Brenda