Vietnam indeed. You just were able to put eloquently into words the frustration we all feel every day.
Our latest QA note reprimanded us to use the Ctrl-G function to keep our cursor attached to the voice, because of course that is the problem, not the fact the ASR output is so bad. As I read your last paragraph I kept wondering if the cursor would just give up trying to find its place among the ASR garbage spewed forth. I know I would.
Hang in there and please seriously do look into writing- you have an incredible talent. You are able to turn your pain into comedy and help others laugh with you. Such a rare gift.