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OldBaldy1701E

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3. You nailed it.

Reply to augyboston (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 05:31 AM

Oct 4

When the various networks and stations decided to include their news programs as part of their programming as opposed to the usual practice of offering the news as a public service, they ruined its ability to be unbiased and balanced. Now the news shows had to fight for ratings like the rest. To expect them not to start 'Hollywooding' everything to compete with Hollywood was insane. But, we let them do it without a fuss. Now, we pay the price.

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Weak minds with strong opinions [View all] augyboston Oct 4 OP

yes. elleng Oct 4 #1

Never truer words when it comes to where we are in today's world! usaf-vet Oct 4 #12

You said it! True Dough Oct 4 #2

You nailed it. OldBaldy1701E Oct 4 #3

yes markie Oct 4 #4

A friend had an apt saying: Danascot Oct 4 #5

They also removed a lot of science.... JT45242 Oct 4 #6

Exactly Old Crank Oct 4 #7

Amen! Joinfortmill Oct 4 #8

You got it! Ohioboy Oct 4 #9

They... Macrophylla Oct 4 #10

...and just dying to tell you all about their newfound knowledge. 617Blue Oct 4 #11

Succinct orangecrush Oct 4 #13