have you noticed how clever broadcasters are at forcing you to watch the advertising? They make the commercials different lengths and scatter them around the program randomly, so you can't use them productively; say to get up and take a leak, fix yourself a snack, roll a joint or check out another channel. Even fast forwarding through a recorded program requires so much attention and alertness that its too much effort to do so, its just easier to sit through the advertising.

Another trick is to have a block of commercials, then briefly cut back to the programming, (or even just play a few bars of the theme music), and then dump another block of advertising on you when you rush back to resume watching the show. I've noticed similar tactics on the internet too.

Am I unreasonable at feeling real outrage and indignation at being treated this way? Hey, I know somebody has to pay for the show, but these kind of mind games reveal a deep and profound contempt for the audience. These bastards really don't give a shit about us, do they? They are not in business to sell us entertainment or information. They are in business to sell eyeballs to advertisers. Is it just the Liberal in me that finds this really, really offensive?

Maybe that's why a Socialist is running for President, and has attracted millions of followers. A lot of people are really getting sick and tired of having their intelligence insulted by these corporate scum bags and sleaze ball capitalists.