Bah Humbug

Did you notice how early the radio stations were playing Christmas music 24-7 this year? Two weeks before Thanksgiving there were two stations at least. Or did you notice how early the stores had the Christmas displays up? I am not certain but I am pretty sure it was the day after Halloween. Is this really necessary? Shouldn't I be able to get a rake in mid to late November at Job Lot? Do I really need the garland, lights, extension cords, flood lights, and inflatable Santa's for my fall clean up? Good Grief, Charlie Brown! I am all for the free market system, but has the media marketing machine really come to this? Tell me I am wrong. Go ahead. I dare you.