Ditch DirecTV. If you have good wireless service use that.
I gave my television set away 4 years ago... and everything you need to see is posted on FR... which I can browse with my smartphone over the wireless with an unlimited data plan.
That's the conclusion that I've come to. Between FR, American Thinker and the occasional peek at foxnews.com, I learn everything I need to know. I'm considering DirecTv, but only if I can sign up without a contract.