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DENVERPOPS

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55. We have "truth in lending" laws

Fri Apr 23, 2021, 02:44 PM

Apr 2021

We desparately need "Truth In Reporting" laws...............

Reagan obliterated the Fairness Doctrine and the right wing has been capitalizing on it ever since.

He also did away with the laws concerning limiting ownership of TV and Radio stations, and you see where that has gotten us.

Actually, the Reagan "Administration" is a falsehood. It was, in fact, the HWBush/Cheney/Rumsfeld/ administration. Exact same ones in the so called "WBush" administration..................of the last 40 years, those three individuals dominated and controlled the Federal Government.

Daddy Bush was THE COMMON THREAD thru the Republican administrations for the last 50 years. No one usually acknowledges that.......

He and his bestest of buddies Cheney/Rumsfeld/ et al.................

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The lies, if permitted to continue, will destroy America. [View all] kentuck Apr 2021 OP

History shows us that Fascism must be destroyed at the earliest opportunity because abqtommy Apr 2021 #1

We won't do what is necessary to stop the lies. Funtatlaguy Apr 2021 #2

start by re-instating the fairness doctrine for broadcasters.... diverdownjt Apr 2021 #8

THIS! IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2021 #10

Punishment should include time off the air RainCaster Apr 2021 #15

I'd vote "yes" to that mac2766 Apr 2021 #18

This!👆 SheltieLover Apr 2021 #19

I say bdamomma Apr 2021 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author appalachiablue Apr 2021 #35

Fairness doctrine didn't make lying unlawful on any broadcast. live love laugh Apr 2021 #39

It was Joe Pyne and Bill Buckley which brought us "Crossfire" which begot Limbaugh jaxexpat Apr 2021 #50

Isn't the reason Fox is labeled as "entertainment" so that they circumvent the fairness requirement? live love laugh Apr 2021 #51

There is the Fox Network and then there is FOX News. Difference? I can't tell, I don't watch either. jaxexpat Apr 2021 #53

Well said and thank you misanthrope Apr 2021 #63

We have "truth in lending" laws DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #55

And you can't name your network a "news" network if you are 90% "opinion" LiberalLovinLug Apr 2021 #62

If they're not prosecuted, they'll try again and again. Kid Berwyn Apr 2021 #3

If nothing else, it might divert their attention for awhile... kentuck Apr 2021 #40

Agree totally. It would change the balance of power, however. Kid Berwyn Apr 2021 #44

+10000000000000000 Celerity Apr 2021 #4

The catalyst is one flawed man's lack of introspection Harker Apr 2021 #5

That man has no moral compass nor a conscience onetexan Apr 2021 #7

McCarthy and the Salem witch trials. Harker Apr 2021 #11

They are disruptors and should be shunned, fired, ostracized. Insanity is disconnection from reality bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #6

You're worried about lying? We live in the Age of QAnon, Trump, QE1-2-3-4, and bitcoin. bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #9

Well, our part is to tend our own minds, keep them rational, informed, decent. Hortensis Apr 2021 #12

Kentuck is spot on, gab13by13 Apr 2021 #13

It is no time to be timid. kentuck Apr 2021 #16

+1 n/t area51 Apr 2021 #20

It is the literal extension of Trump's stochastic terrorism. It is part of a much larger plan. Ford_Prefect Apr 2021 #14

I agree for the most part.... ewagner Apr 2021 #17

I think all of your points are valid. kentuck Apr 2021 #21

Half the country would rather have Fascism than allow minorities to be equal. Oneironaut Apr 2021 #22

I agree. kentuck Apr 2021 #24

There needs to be a way to bankrupt Fox News, and all the right wing bs channels. fwvinson Apr 2021 #23

This. Funtatlaguy Apr 2021 #47

If there is sedition and a coup going on, people here are pretty blah about it. Kaleva Apr 2021 #25

People are sick of Trump. kentuck Apr 2021 #26

I'd agree with you there. Kaleva Apr 2021 #41

Explain to me please Chautauquas Apr 2021 #27

It's not just any "people"... kentuck Apr 2021 #28

well they bdamomma Apr 2021 #37

We don't stop everybody just the major government asshole uponit7771 Apr 2021 #61

Fox must first be controlled-somehow-someway. Pepsidog Apr 2021 #30

They should not be treated as a legitmate news network. kentuck Apr 2021 #33

It's getting worse with them,not better Johnny2X2X Apr 2021 #31

I think you are right. It is getting worse. kentuck Apr 2021 #34

That's the $64,000 question Mysterian Apr 2021 #32

Yes. gab13by13 Apr 2021 #36

And the bdamomma Apr 2021 #38

Yes, the irony is deep. gab13by13 Apr 2021 #42

As far as the Fox News sponsorship and viewership are willing to take it. GoodRaisin Apr 2021 #68

Exactly. The seditionists need to be expelled. There's no way around it ecstatic Apr 2021 #43

Lawmakers that spread the lie need to show evidence, when they can't, charge them with Jay25 Apr 2021 #45

Well that would be a violation of Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution. former9thward Apr 2021 #65

About as accurate as when you stated... LanternWaste Apr 2021 #74

I will let you know, but for now, this one will do! Jay25 Apr 2021 #75

That particular section of the Constitution allows just that. former9thward Apr 2021 #76

If these f&@$ers ever get the presidency again...... Arthur_Frain Apr 2021 #46

The current fight against voter suppression is of PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE. Funtatlaguy Apr 2021 #48

Persistence and encroaching fatigue - battle fatigue? - seem to work a treat for them. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #49

If there is nothing to hide raptor_rider Apr 2021 #52

It is time to say goodbye and good riddance! augyboston Apr 2021 #54

It would be nice if we could just snap our fingers and half of Georgia would move to another state. kentuck Apr 2021 #58

Just... soldierant Apr 2021 #56

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼K&R👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 spanone Apr 2021 #57

No it won't destroy America ThatJustHappened Apr 2021 #59

I would disagree... kentuck Apr 2021 #60

Wish I Believed That colsohlibgal Apr 2021 #66

People think the Fairness Doctorine is some kind of silver bullet that will fix everything, it won't inwiththenew Apr 2021 #64

Well said. Completely agree. c-rational Apr 2021 #67

This is spot on samplegirl Apr 2021 #69

The lies, if permitted to continue, will destroy America. peggysue2 Apr 2021 #70

Unfortunately They Think We're The Liars COL Mustard Apr 2021 #71

Unfortunately, you are correct. kentuck Apr 2021 #73

Voting shows more people are learning; however, 80 MILLION people Hortensis Apr 2021 #72