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61. We don't stop everybody just the major government asshole

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Fri Apr 23, 2021, 06:25 PM

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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