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nature-lover

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11. At least they realized that they were neither fair nor balanced.
Sat Feb 10, 2018, 07:32 PM
Feb 2018
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/.../fox-news-fair-and-balanced_us_59417eb3e4b003...
Jun 14, 2017 - Fox News is dropping its famous slogan “Fair and Balanced” in an effort distance itself from workplace scandals that have plagued the network in recent years, New York magazine reports.
An important reminder indeed oberliner Feb 2018 #1
As long as Fox News exists, we are truly fucked. Initech Feb 2018 #2
but how to counter them? unblock Feb 2018 #4
I said as much yesterday in one of Initech's posts about Faux ProudLib72 Feb 2018 #28
The influence of Fox since it began in 1996 under Roger Ailes appalachiablue Feb 2018 #56
They have had a 25-30 year head start on progressives. All the money and real influence is on their Boomerproud Feb 2018 #3
Your right! dubyadiprecession Feb 2018 #31
What's with all this pessimism? We see the 24/7 chaos that is the trump admin brush Feb 2018 #36
I do believe Trump GWC58 Feb 2018 #59
Welcome to the age of 24/7 confirmation bias writerJT Feb 2018 #5
Don't forget 30 years of rightwing propaganda radio. AJT Feb 2018 #29
How can they be called "News?" nature-lover Feb 2018 #6
yeah, i call them "topical entertainment" unblock Feb 2018 #7
At least they realized that they were neither fair nor balanced. nature-lover Feb 2018 #11
They are a powerful voice but I think they are losing some of their influence. kentuck Feb 2018 #8
There is just too much money floating around dhol82 Feb 2018 #44
+5, Huge appalachiablue Feb 2018 #58
Where did you see that? Hannity has been ahead of Rachel more often than not fallout87 Feb 2018 #70
you guys maybe don't remember jodymarie aimee Feb 2018 #9
Do you remember how? BigmanPigman Feb 2018 #33
How? He could kick them out of the White House press corps unblock Feb 2018 #34
that's SUCH an important point about how they get their information from multiple sources renate Feb 2018 #10
and i didn't even mention right-wing websites and editorial pages. unblock Feb 2018 #12
They are experts at brainwashing. SamKnause Feb 2018 #13
und zey haff learnt from ze masterz! unblock Feb 2018 #14
Lets start sending them the sunglasses... Zoonart Feb 2018 #15
sigh. if only it were that simple. unblock Feb 2018 #17
You're right of course. Zoonart Feb 2018 #20
Back to 2016? Jeez, if we can go back lets have gore in 2000 unblock Feb 2018 #23
That would require the Zoonart Feb 2018 #25
Same here. And I came to the same conclusions as you. kydo Feb 2018 #16
yes, the demographics are certainly on our side. unblock Feb 2018 #18
I am trying to stay postive dude! kydo Feb 2018 #19
sorry, hard to spread the cheer when you're depressed about the outlook;) unblock Feb 2018 #21
I know, looks like I picked a bad day to stop sniffing fumes. kydo Feb 2018 #22
Lol see my post #23 unblock Feb 2018 #24
I know, right. If only we could go back and get a re-do. kydo Feb 2018 #51
excellent analysis Skittles Feb 2018 #69
Worse, I think our elected leaders - Dems - don't sufficiently understand RandomAccess Feb 2018 #26
Pretty sure they know the power, its in their self-interest to know such things unblock Feb 2018 #35
This is my biggest fear. When you can program and control a large block of peoples minds. lancelyons Feb 2018 #27
Just remember that for every action there is a reaction. America elected a Doodley Feb 2018 #30
One can hope.... unblock Feb 2018 #37
My sister and brother-in-law are Evangelicals mommymarine2003 Feb 2018 #32
Those show like meet the press are unwatchable these days unblock Feb 2018 #38
Chuck Todd has to go. Replace with Joy Reid or Maddow Pepsidog Feb 2018 #42
Wonder what Russert would think of the state of the country Pepsidog Feb 2018 #43
He wasnt exactly a model of integrity himself unblock Feb 2018 #45
Challenge them to watch PBS in the evening nini Feb 2018 #48
Fox News Lies shirts - would you wear one? sawasigndc Feb 2018 #39
Cafepress and others have a bunch of these unblock Feb 2018 #41
Yes. Buy them. Simple is good. Wear them! Grassroots resistance against RW propaganda sawasigndc Feb 2018 #46
Fox is indeed the real enemy, spreading lies and disinformation. Pepsidog Feb 2018 #40
+1 sawasigndc Feb 2018 #49
I call it "inverted skepticism" Sarg Feb 2018 #47
Is Fox News really that powerful, GarColga Feb 2018 #50
You're right orangecrush Feb 2018 #52
It seems to be the default channel in hotel dining areas. Rollo Feb 2018 #53
yes, many business owners have a "company policy" to show foxnews 24/7. unblock Feb 2018 #54
The fox propaganda network is one of the most destructive entities in the world democratisphere Feb 2018 #55
Discussionist provides much proof of what you wrote. guillaumeb Feb 2018 #57
The GOP doesnt win because of FOX News... farmbo Feb 2018 #60
+1000 unblock Feb 2018 #61
great point! Takket Feb 2018 #62
K&R, 50% of republicans believed Pizza Gate was real (link inside to credible poll) uponit7771 Feb 2018 #63
some of them still think obama is a kenyan muslim. unblock Feb 2018 #64
I have.. and do. Cha Feb 2018 #65
We really need a Fox news for the Democratic Party...someone who has our back. We have nothing like Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #66
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2018 #67
I remember in 2004 watching the documentary Outfoxed. I am constantly Nanjeanne Feb 2018 #68
Agreed. traladeda Apr 2020 #71
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