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29. I noticed recently (after doing a TV channel scan) that two...
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 01:25 PM
Sep 2024

...of the far-right sugar-daddy-funded "news" channels are now broadcasting over-the-air in my area. One of them is the execrable ONAN...er...OAN, and I can't remember the other one; it might be the Salem network, which is better known for its third-rate radio shows (the infamous Janet Parshall comes to mind). Apparently the sugar daddies funding this crap aren't being taxed nearly enough, and they are sufficiently flush with cash to fund not only cable channels, but now over-the-air broadcasting as well.

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I don't even think I can tune in NewsMax... Hugin Sep 2024 #1
I was shocked to see it available here malaise Sep 2024 #3
I just don't have the stomach for it... or the nerves. Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #2
Hope you're not permanently scarred.....but is helps to know what the enemy is doing. surfered Sep 2024 #4
I know people that have the app on their phones. louis-t Sep 2024 #5
ROFL malaise Sep 2024 #7
Newsmaga GreatCaesarsGhost Sep 2024 #6
I was shocked malaise Sep 2024 #8
Tune in any time and you will be shocked again GreatCaesarsGhost Sep 2024 #9
With talk radio this is what tens of millions of people digest daily. underpants Sep 2024 #33
This is madness malaise Sep 2024 #34
Hal Sparks regularly picks them apart on his daily evening "show.". GoCubsGo Sep 2024 #10
What is this malaise Sep 2024 #11
"Mystery Science Theater 3000." GoCubsGo Sep 2024 #14
I love MST3K MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2024 #18
Thanks malaise Sep 2024 #24
I did it one also. Did you see the tRump books they have for kids? debm55 Sep 2024 #12
I. Saw the coins malaise Sep 2024 #13
I watched tRumps rallies a couple of times. I think the books were written by Huckelberry debm55 Sep 2024 #15
You mean malaise Sep 2024 #21
I did, too. MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2024 #16
I am still in shock malaise Sep 2024 #19
You are a braver soul than I DemonGoddess Sep 2024 #17
Not going back malaise Sep 2024 #20
Yikes! H2O Man Sep 2024 #22
Hi there! malaise Sep 2024 #25
I was surprised to see it available over the air with an antenna in the philly area. dsp3000 Sep 2024 #23
So some group wants this crap everywhere malaise Sep 2024 #26
TY for taking one for the team! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #27
LOL malaise Sep 2024 #28
You must have a strong stomach, my friend! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #32
I noticed recently (after doing a TV channel scan) that two... keep_left Sep 2024 #29
Aren't they governed by the Feds? malaise Sep 2024 #30
Presumably. But so are their radio stations... keep_left Sep 2024 #31
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