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In reply to the discussion: Do you want to make heads explode at Fox News? [View all]EmeraldCityGrl
(4,310 posts)48. Who in Congress would get behind this?
Is there a particular Congressperson that would make this a pet issue?
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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