Why FOX should be taken off air

Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by WWJD, Apr 9, 2014.

  1. LoneStrSt8

    LoneStrSt8 New Member Past Donor

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    two examples of millions of people?.....try to do better...
     
  2. Ex-lib

    Ex-lib Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Fox News is the most loving news outlet, radio or tv, I have ever seen. The fact that you see that backwards is remarkable.
     
  3. LoneStrSt8

    LoneStrSt8 New Member Past Donor

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    You must really hate the first amendment..
     
  4. Johnny-C

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    Fox is more than just an alternative source; it is a very distorted representation of truth.

    Likely anyone would be better off dumping that network and finding something other than the "5" you have in mind.

    (Fox, will have your knowledge going in reverse... and that is just plain dangerous.)
     
  5. Johnny-C

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    MSNBC is largely commentary and so is Fox News. But I've listened to each and unwrapped many of the issues over time.

    People must ultimately decide for themselves. And if I could only have one or the other... I'd probably choose MSNBC, generally because of the cultural diversity represented in their overall staff.
     
  6. saintmichaeldefendthem

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    Amazing how those who set the record straight are the ones accused of distorting the truth by those who distorted it to begin with. The rest of the Leftist media studiously ignored Fast and Furious while Foxnews gave it coverage. The Leftist political bias was betrayed with that; the fact that they were running interference for this administration and the corrupt DOJ. All the lying Left hates Foxnews because Foxnews isn't part of the collusion to decide what the American people will hear about.
     
  7. Johnny-C

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    It's commercial in the end. The money taints things at all ends.

    Fox ain't pure and neither is MSNBC... but as I suggested before... we all decide personally who we trust more. There are other sources besides those, to check things. And with the internet, it really doesn't take long to do that.
     
  8. tomfoo13ry

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    Methinks someone missed the day when teacher went over what the 1st Amendment actually says...*smfh*
     
  9. texmaster

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    Which is #1 and I would say the exact same thing about the networks you like, which aren't.

    Which is why they are so far beyond your Obama worshipers right?

    I guess Pew are a bunch of liars too huh.



    Fox News Channel’s “Fair and Balanced” tagline has long been seen as a ridiculous assertion by its left-leaning critics, but the conservative cable giant may do a better job of straight reporting than its liberal counterpart, MSNBC.

    That is one of the many takeaways gleaned from the Pew Research Center’s annual “State of the News Media” report, which examines a wealth of data on the television news industry in a section called “The Changing TV News Landscape.” According to the report, released on Monday by Pew’s Project for Excellence in Journalism,” MSNBC devoted a mere 15 percent of its airtime to factual reporting during a three days of specified programming last year. The other 85 percent was devoted to commentary and opinion -- a statistic that will not surprise viewers who spent any time with Rachel Maddow during the presidential election.

    During the same three-day period, Fox News devoted 45 percent of its airtime to factual reporting and 55 percent to commentary and opinion. Conversely, the proudly objective CNN was the only network that dedicated more of its airtime to straight news than punditry -- 54 percent compared with 46 percent. But at the same time, the network has cut back on its in-depth stories and coverage of live events.

    According to Pew, an individual story was considered commentary or opinion if it included opinionated statements 25 percent of the time. If not, the story was considered a factually reported piece. The report does not mention if researchers took into account whether factual stories were reported with bias, just that MSNBC devoted more airtime to content that was packaged as commentary.


    http://www.ibtimes.com/fox-news-more-fair-balanced-msnbc-1134477

    You can have your MSNBC, the lowest rated on cable and your unsupported opinion.
     
  10. jcarlilesiu

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    You post makes me weep for lack of the most basic support of our fundamental rights.

    It's people like you that allowed Hitler to do the destruction he did.

    The arrogance and stupidity of your position is astounding.
     
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    SIG HIEL!
     
  12. Johnny-C

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    Okay. You stick with Fox. Others will consider a variety of sources (a better option than #1).
     
  13. Taxcutter

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    How can you reason with one who is so partisan that he/she thinks one source of news is biased and the others aren't?

    Has this person been detailed by Soros to pollute the PF with silly stuff to keep everyone from talking about the real issues?
     
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    Keep FOX on the air!!!!

    It's fun watching the hosts bend over backwards 24/7 in order to convince their dimwitted viewers to believe that Obama is the worst thing to ever happen to the world.
    Every day, it's like nonstop conspiracy theories and hate. Kinda funny actually!
    I tune in for a good laugh....
     
  15. guttermouth

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    youre just a foxophobe
    you are afraid of something you dont understand and disagree with. your only way to deal with your irrational fear is to pretend they are bad and you are better which is false. with all the whining about and blaming of bush and the constant hatred for conservatives and republicans that goes on in this forum, you libs are no different if not worse. maybe you liberals should be silenced
     
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    What do you need, millions of examples?

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    I hate people who abuse the 1st Amendment. It's probably better to get rid of it entirely.
     
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    The 1st Amendment is not a blanket invitation to preach violence, sedition and insurrection. So, in effect, "free" speech never was, never will be.
     
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    Governments have a duty to protect themselves. And they will.
     
  19. LoneStrSt8

    LoneStrSt8 New Member Past Donor

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    No,I need you to understand all conservatives don't march to the beat led by limbaugh and OReilly.

    And why do YOU get to decide who 'abuses' the first amendment?
     
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    Who said anything about ME. It's already in the law. You cannot get up on a step with a megaphone and push for the violent overthrow of the government or violence against people. Would you agree that Joe Goebbels abused his right to free speech that resulted in invasions of several countries and the deaths of 6,000,000 Jews? If you don't agree, you have some serious re-thinking to do.
     
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    Actually, they have a duty to protect US. Not themselves. At all. The sad fact is that they have an overwhelming desire to protect themselves at our expense. Which they do, most of 'em.
     
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    The 1st Amendment was written by people who just seceded from the most powerful nation in the world...in response to that you don't think it should apply to people who wish to secede from the most powerful nation in the world...you clearly have no idea...I don't believe that you are even qualified to have this discussion.
     
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    You just contributed to the thread and continued it - well done
     
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    I thought it was the government's job to protect the people.
     
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    We americans have a history of getting hysterical and the recession coupled with a black in the white house has many hysterical. eventually we americans do calm down and the McCarthy "times" pass. The ********** times will also pass.
     

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