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Flashmann

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9. why doesn't the media simply boycott republicans?

Reply to MinneapolisMatt (Original post)

Mon Dec 3, 2012, 05:44 PM

Dec 2012

Because the thugs hold the other end of their leashes......

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In all seriousness, why doesn't the media simply boycott republicans? [View all] MinneapolisMatt Dec 2012 OP

because they support their views, their obstructionism and their big bucks. spanone Dec 2012 #1

$$$$$ Iggo Dec 2012 #2

because they ARE republicans...or at least owned by them. NRaleighLiberal Dec 2012 #3

Because MyOwnPeace Dec 2012 #4

Because "the media" is in the money-making business. RevStPatrick Dec 2012 #5

Who do you mean by "media"? rainin Dec 2012 #6

I seriously doubt there is ONE reason, some might include Lionessa Dec 2012 #7

because republicans own 98% of the media? rurallib Dec 2012 #8

why doesn't the media simply boycott republicans? Flashmann Dec 2012 #9

Because they couldn't do "fair and balanced" coverage BainsBane Dec 2012 #10

Because the melodramatics Republicans practice make for good tv rbixby Dec 2012 #11

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