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In reply to the discussion: Do you want to make heads explode at Fox News? [View all]Vincardog
(20,234 posts)3. Yes pass a law that if you see a lie on the news you report it, if it is repeated you get $10,000
every time it is repeated after that the fine doubles.
Take the money from Murdoch and put it in fact checkers pockets.
Also make it illegal to lie in political adds.
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I don't agree. Fox is the one calling themselves "News" and they are marketing themselves.
cui bono
Nov 2012
#104
I'm old enough to remember the fairness doctrine, and it work. Turn off the fatalism.
pam4water
Nov 2012
#36
In fact, the fairness doctrine would assure proper use of the first amendment...
MrMickeysMom
Nov 2012
#53
Yes pass a law that if you see a lie on the news you report it, if it is repeated you get $10,000
Vincardog
Nov 2012
#3
I've always wondered why our "truth in advertising" laws don't apply to political ads. n/t
bluethruandthru
Nov 2012
#90
Even worse was 1987, when ownership restrictions were lifted. Waning days of reagan.
calimary
Nov 2012
#71
Right! I also think it would be much easier to once again severely restrict ownership
bluethruandthru
Nov 2012
#91
that's how i remember it too. so it basically kept stations from getting too political.
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#85
They'll just change their name to "FOX Noise". It could impact "The Onion" too.
HopeHoops
Nov 2012
#14
There are different rules for satire as far as using someone's likeness or material
cui bono
Nov 2012
#110
Stupidity is its own reward. Ultimately Fox will die or become news-free & entertainment only. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2012
#18
If American politicians try to pass such a law, I'm sure Fox News would lie about it.
tclambert
Nov 2012
#45
I don't care if it violates the First Amendment. I don't care whether it works or not.
nichomachus
Nov 2012
#49
I would be all for this. I agree with first ammendment rights but when you are calling
Maraya1969
Nov 2012
#69
Wouldn't it be possible to just break up any monolothic media network and work towards ways for
Proles
Nov 2012
#73
Not sure it's necessary. It seems that Fox Noise shot itself in the foot with it's 24/7 propaganda.
spicegal
Nov 2012
#82
Soon to be retired Congressman, Maurice Hinchey (D- NY20) tried this a while back
RoccoR5955
Nov 2012
#87
Pros & cons on issues matter little, if the info is rife with outright lies. There should be an
mother earth
Nov 2012
#99