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bhikkhu

(10,715 posts)
2. I've heard derogatory things about MSNBC for years, so its nothing new
Sun Jan 19, 2014, 01:35 PM
Jan 2014

On the other hand, I haven't had cable for years, so I don't know much. One way or another, news programs live or die by ratings and advertising revenue, which is not a good motivator if you'd rather know the truth over a catchy story.

fredamae

(4,458 posts)
3. Only because MSNBC
Sun Jan 19, 2014, 01:37 PM
Jan 2014

is hitting some, at this point, Very Raw Nerves.
The Truth Always Hurts When It Confronts The Lies. The measure of just how much will be determined by the depth of their vicious objections.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
6. What I find ironic is that a news outlet that actually reported the news
Sun Jan 19, 2014, 01:43 PM
Jan 2014

for a change has now become the news because they did their job.


HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
9. It's country that allows those who own the media self-serving "free" speech
Sun Jan 19, 2014, 01:58 PM
Jan 2014

I'm really not afraid of politicians and their exposing their irrational associations with distorted reality in the public media.

If all Cristie has is media-hate he's linking to the Palin-end of the republican party. The GOP has recently been trying to uncouple themselves from that run-away train.

wandy

(3,539 posts)
11. A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest............
Sun Jan 19, 2014, 04:11 PM
Jan 2014

Teapublicans believe what they want to believe......
And it is so much better when it is spoon feed to them by corporate media.

Sadly, you can't expect much more of them.

bluestate10

(10,942 posts)
12. Republicans are dishonest and have short memories. If you take anything they say seriously,
Sun Jan 19, 2014, 04:13 PM
Jan 2014

you're wasting good time.

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