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WestSeattle2

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30. I've never thought of Faux News as a news organization; their presentation is

Reply to WI_DEM (Original post)

Wed Jan 16, 2013, 04:59 PM

Jan 2013

so obviously slanted. Real news organizations do not knowingly present exposed lies as news, and repeat them even after they're called out on them.

They're not even "entertainment"; all they are is the propaganda arm of the republican party. To believe otherwise is foolish.

It's way past time leaders ignore them.

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Obama still shuns Faux News [View all] WI_DEM Jan 2013 OP

Good. n/t Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #1

That's all that need be said: "Good." randome Jan 2013 #19

well, and this: BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #41

They should consider themselves lucky to get credentials and... sadbear Jan 2013 #2

Then why did he move them to the front row of the press corps? derby378 Jan 2013 #3

So he could look them squarely in the eye as he ignored their lying ass. 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #8

Bravo! pamela Jan 2013 #14

Yep! reflection Jan 2013 #20

You nailed it!!!!! eom mfcorey1 Jan 2013 #21

+1 uponit7771 Jan 2013 #27

I sure hope you're right... derby378 Jan 2013 #34

hahaha! Whisp Jan 2013 #40

Taunting and mocking the jokers are ok in my books..... Sheepshank Jan 2013 #29

That's where teachers put the kids who can't see. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #38

Helen hath no fury! annatee33 Jan 2013 #4

I thought Major Garrett was with FOX? JaneyVee Jan 2013 #5

Not anymore. sadbear Jan 2013 #7

No wonder I sensed less douchiness in his questions. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #10

CBS. sadbear Jan 2013 #12

This is the worst WH press corps I've ever seen. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #16

^^^^^^^^SECONDED^^^^^^^^ BlueNoteSpecial Jan 2013 #31

Not any more... did you know that he and Chucky Todd are good friends? jillan Jan 2013 #9

Ugh. Chucky Toddler, always whining & throwing a faux temper tantrum. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #11

No but he shouldn't get another question either grantcart Jan 2013 #15

Well maybe if they reported actual news it would be different. jillan Jan 2013 #6

Obama started that early on and is just standing his ground against their lies and edits. freshwest Jan 2013 #13

I'm surprised they are even issued a press pass. Separation Jan 2013 #17

Faux "news" is listed with the FCC as an entertainment channel. caledesi Jan 2013 #39

That is great news. I hope he takes Zero questions from them. southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #18

fox news is`t creditable news source madrchsod Jan 2013 #22

No it's not; that's why when they were sued glowing Jan 2013 #36

I see no problems dem4ward Jan 2013 #23

A policy that certainly works for me. Hekate Jan 2013 #24

Faux and News are two words that just don't fit together. lpbk2713 Jan 2013 #25

Fox deserves the same press credentials as Rush limbaugh. JohnnyRingo Jan 2013 #26

They're lucky to even have crententials to be in the room bluestateguy Jan 2013 #28

I've never thought of Faux News as a news organization; their presentation is WestSeattle2 Jan 2013 #30

They are not a news agency. They compare to Comedy Central doing spoofs. appleannie1 Jan 2013 #32

Considering Pox number one goal The Wizard Jan 2013 #33

Good libodem Jan 2013 #35

Obama isn't as naive about the right-wing media as I thought he was. Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #37

Good! Scurrilous Jan 2013 #42