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Hortensis

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6. Other, explain: Corporations will pursue profits,

Reply to yurbud (Original post)

Wed Nov 30, 2016, 06:22 PM

Nov 2016

and talking heads will protect their cushy incomes and positions in the inner circles.

This is not going out on a limb. "News" became about profits long ago, and the so-called journalists who are regulars on screen sold out long ago.

Once again, if you value the role of the press: TURN OFF TV AND CABLE NEWS. It is extremely corrupt. Read your news after vetting the sources carefully.

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