Anybody see what the asshats at AOL put on their main page tonight?

[PlanetBev]

Headline: "The Two Faces of Bill Clinton: He aids, criticizes White House - which one do you like?"

Keeping AOL is like watching Chris Matthews. Masochism. Why do I keep punishing myself like this?

[Bluebear]

1. (quietly noting that the headline is not without its merits)

:hi:

[TomInTib]

4. Well put n/t

[Maat]

2. Thanks for the report.

And I mean it.

Saved me the pain of going over there.

Of course, isn't the wife who inherited the fortune (AOL) a big Bushbot?

Makes sense.

[whistle]

3. I've never been on AOL and don't intend to log on ever....

[joefree1]

5. Leave A-O-HELL

I did. Told the operators I was going to live in a small village in China that had no internet for a year. They finally let me go.

Just pick up the phone and start batting the AOL reps away. It may take a while but you'll be glad you did.

on edit: do a keyword search for "leaving AOL." You find plenty of sites that tell you how to do just that.

[PlanetBev]

7. Sounds like they hold on for dear life, Joefree

I heard they do everything but throw a harpoon in you to keep you in their evil clutches.

I like the reason you gave them for leaving. Maybe I'll tell them I'm going to Abu Dahbi for an extended stay.

[SeattleGirl]

10. They do indeed!

I used to have AOL and decided to switch to Comcast highspeed internet when it was available in my area. A friend of mine in Portland had already switched to Comcast from AOL, and she warned me about how hard it would be to get rid of it. I tried and tried and tried and they would not stop. So, I informed my bank (had auto withdrawal for AOL) to not allow them to take any more money out of my account. AOL started sending me bills. I sent them back, saying I had cancelled my service. They still sent me bills, I still sent them back, and finally about 4 months, they left me alone. Took a little hit on my credit report, but it was worth it to finally get rid of them! Good luck on getting out! And send a postcard from Abu Dahbi! B-)

[PlanetBev]

11. Wow, they sound like the Mafia

Once you get into bed with them...well, you know the rest. Wonder if you can get them for harrassment if they pull any shit?

[Meldread]

6. ....well... they have a point.

He swings whichever way the wind blows. He crumbles faster than a house of cards. Just ask any gay person. "I think gay folk should be allowed to serve in the Military." "Hey, gay folk... don't ask, don't tell." "Isn't life grand? I can get a blow job from a barely legal girl, cheating on my wife, but thankfully I signed DOMA into law ensuring that Bob and Ted down the road here can't get married despite that they've been in a relationship with each other 60 some odd years and have never once cheated on each other."

[Tiggeroshii]

8. The Reps had the Senate, of course

he's gonna do something that'll pass. It's the only way things can get done...

[Wizard777]

9. It's called Assholes On Line for a reason. You're much better than that.

[Dem2theMax]

13. Gee, thanks for that.

Long time AOL member here. I pay $21.95 per month for it. Where I live, in the boondocks, if you want anything else, the next price up is $60.00 per month, and that's for wireless. So I'd also have to spend money on parts for my non-wireless computer. (Money I literally do not have.)

So here is my choice. I can spend $40.00 more a month for wireless -- or I can purchase medications, eat once in a while, buy things like gas, toothpaste, you get it.

I guess I'm an asshole because I'm poor and I have to eat.

[Wizard777]

15. You're welcome.

I didn't coin the phrase. You don't even want to know what I've heard online about web tv users.

[Tiggeroshii]

12. Did you catch that more than 60% preferred him?

At least one of the three "preferred choices had a lot of responses, and the "neither" choice had fewer than forty percent. It's not a scientific poll of course, but it still has it's merits, people still like the guy!

[nadinbrzezinski]

14. bidness adress which I have had for over ten years

and yes friends on AOL