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whathehell

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14. That may well be, since, after approximately 50 years,

Reply to Dave Starsky (Reply #10)

Sat Oct 7, 2017, 09:34 AM

Oct 2017

It "died" during the Reagan Administration.
and was never revived, although I think Dems may have made some attempt.
There many people, even Dems, who think it would be near impossible to adapt it to a media environment that has far outpaced the original 3 station network's model, but I'm not so sure...I think it should get another SERIOUS look. It's a huge deal, IMO.

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Shit for brains wants to bring back Equal Time Rules [View all] HAB911 Oct 2017 OP

I'm all for bringing back The Fairness Doctrine. spooky3 Oct 2017 #1

Yes, bring back the Fairness Doctrine, definitely whathehell Oct 2017 #7

Which is why they got rid of it in the first place. Dave Starsky Oct 2017 #10

That may well be, since, after approximately 50 years, whathehell Oct 2017 #14

Shit for Brains madokie Oct 2017 #2

Sounds great! Let's start with Fox News!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2017 #3

Exactly HAB911 Oct 2017 #4

Does he understand that the rule Skidmore Oct 2017 #5

Normally that is true Generic Brad Oct 2017 #8

But the world does revolve around the center of the universe. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2017 #12

Good point, and no, he likely doesn't.. whathehell Oct 2017 #15

It also didn't apply to talk radio. Igel Oct 2017 #17

Please proceed. eShirl Oct 2017 #6

His stupidity and venality are sui generis. WinkyDink Oct 2017 #9

The GOP is the party that did away with it in the first place. Laffy Kat Oct 2017 #11

No he doesn't - he wants no fairness for Fux malaise Oct 2017 #13

Grow up you whiny little bitch! smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #16

Trump making sure we know that he is a moron 4now Oct 2017 #18

Please refer to Trump as a moron. louis c Oct 2017 #19