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reusrename

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113. I don't disagree with anything you say here.

Thu Nov 15, 2012, 03:28 PM

Nov 2012

The only point of such a suit would be to force these folks to quit selling this crap as news.

The only payoff for the lawyer would be bragging rights, and the satisfaction that comes from making the world a better place.

Or, more handwringing, 'cause we love to do that.

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Do you want to make heads explode at Fox News? [View all] NCcoast Nov 2012 OP

Laws don't always accomplish what one wants. lovemydog Nov 2012 #1

Letting Assholes prove themselves Assholes, I agree orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #9

They could still spew their lies on TV shawn703 Nov 2012 #13

^ This. reusrename Nov 2012 #60

I don't agree. Fox is the one calling themselves "News" and they are marketing themselves. cui bono Nov 2012 #104

What you're saying is true, only it isn't fraud. reusrename Nov 2012 #112

I don't believe I said it was fraud. cui bono Nov 2012 #114

Suppose the cable company were selling a movie channel... reusrename Nov 2012 #115

Nicely said, and I agree with the spirit of your argument. However ... Laelth Nov 2012 #106

I don't disagree with anything you say here. reusrename Nov 2012 #113

I'm old enough to remember the fairness doctrine, and it work. Turn off the fatalism. pam4water Nov 2012 #36

Dick Morris wrote a book about the horrors of the Fairness Doctrine. Z_I_Peevey Nov 2012 #40

+1! uponit7771 Nov 2012 #57

+ 1 2 ReasonableToo Nov 2012 #92

Not a First Amendment issue nichomachus Nov 2012 #42

In fact, the fairness doctrine would assure proper use of the first amendment... MrMickeysMom Nov 2012 #53

Not only that, the sun has set on any need for the fairness doctrine Major Nikon Nov 2012 #75

No, there are many places where you can't change the dial. fasttense Nov 2012 #83

Portland's progressive radio station is being replace by a sports station cui bono Nov 2012 #105

You misinformed or have bought into the propaganda.... prairierose Nov 2012 #97

Compare today with 1949 Major Nikon Nov 2012 #102

The Fairness Doctrine never would "brush up" against the First Amendment. RoccoR5955 Nov 2012 #88

Yes!! felix_numinous Nov 2012 #2

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

My suggestion for the presidential debates davidpdx Nov 2012 #81

I've always wondered why our "truth in advertising" laws don't apply to political ads. n/t bluethruandthru Nov 2012 #90

Exactly ReasonableToo Nov 2012 #93

All for it Savannahmann Nov 2012 #4

The law of reason should make Ru-away, non-existent orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #5

The Big Problem: KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #6

I don't know about you but it did seem AsahinaKimi Nov 2012 #8

That Was The Fault Of Dereg '96... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #12

Great comments thank you! AsahinaKimi Nov 2012 #24

People believed that they found WMD in Iraq... Blanks Nov 2012 #35

In Essence That's What's Happened... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #70

People STILL believe they found WMD in Iraq, to this day. Mariana Nov 2012 #98

Hell, 15% of GOP in Ohio believe Romney got Bin Laden!!! cui bono Nov 2012 #108

Even worse was 1987, when ownership restrictions were lifted. Waning days of reagan. calimary Nov 2012 #71

The 7s Rule... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #79

destroyed is right. it's a wasteland of crap. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #84

Right! I also think it would be much easier to once again severely restrict ownership bluethruandthru Nov 2012 #91

I think it's more about moondust Nov 2012 #19

I Worked With The Fairness Doctrine... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #25

Define "Fairness". AlbertCat Nov 2012 #26

It never required equal time. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #94

AM radio under the Fairness Doctrine JackHughes Nov 2012 #100

As I remember it WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2012 #51

that's how i remember it too. so it basically kept stations from getting too political. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #85

Free speech rights my $&@! Phillyindy Nov 2012 #7

Exactly !!!! Welcome Phillyindy !!!! orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #10

Except Faux isn't on the airwaves. It's cable. It's not broadcast. Roland99 Nov 2012 #15

radio still goes over the airwaves SemperEadem Nov 2012 #20

Totally agree! Rockyj Nov 2012 #16

Fox News says they lie. Blanks Nov 2012 #37

Murdoch said not compelled to be truthful Blue4Texas Nov 2012 #68

Welcome to DU! WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2012 #54

Thank you, well said defacto7 Nov 2012 #58

yes yes yes!!! RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #11

Just follow the money... defacto7 Nov 2012 #61

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

best idea of the day. maffl Nov 2012 #17

Stupidity is its own reward. Ultimately Fox will die or become news-free & entertainment only. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #18

Our Republican House will jump right on that. nt valerief Nov 2012 #21

IMO, it's a national security issue ecstatic Nov 2012 #22

Fox? obxhead Nov 2012 #23

OK, that explains a lot TrogL Nov 2012 #27

Fox won a libel law suit claiming it is not news Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #28

Reagan and Nixon were elected before Fox "News" DaveJ Nov 2012 #29

I agree oldbanjo Nov 2012 #30

lets do it dropboss11 Nov 2012 #31

Deport Murdoch The Wizard Nov 2012 #32

I second that. 2naSalit Nov 2012 #63

Whatever happened to him regarding his legal issues. cui bono Nov 2012 #111

Are you going to apply it only to broadcast? What about cable? Bake Nov 2012 #33

Y E S ReRe Nov 2012 #34

I could go for the Canadian law. Cleita Nov 2012 #38

k&r!! Champion Jack Nov 2012 #39

My husband grew up with the BBC LittleGirl Nov 2012 #41

Great Idea... I'll spread the Word! fascisthunter Nov 2012 #43

The more I think about it..... 4bucksagallon Nov 2012 #44

If American politicians try to pass such a law, I'm sure Fox News would lie about it. tclambert Nov 2012 #45

blow them up...real good! madrchsod Nov 2012 #46

Thanks for that... 2naSalit Nov 2012 #65

Actually, he applied for a Canadian license and arthritisR_US Nov 2012 #47

Who in Congress would get behind this? EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #48

I don't care if it violates the First Amendment. I don't care whether it works or not. nichomachus Nov 2012 #49

What a wonderful thought! Heathen57 Nov 2012 #50

I'd rather go for re-regulation of Media Ownership. MessiahRp Nov 2012 #52

I'm for anything sulphurdunn Nov 2012 #55

I would sign a petition. Don't know what else can be done. Problem is.... Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #56

Nope davidthegnome Nov 2012 #59

Oh yes! Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #62

Why not campaign for real news programming in the US. reusrename Nov 2012 #64

All my friends who 2naSalit Nov 2012 #66

Id rather have a version of the Canadian law. Flatpicker Nov 2012 #67

I would be all for this. I agree with first ammendment rights but when you are calling Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #69

My take on it... mikki35 Nov 2012 #72

Wouldn't it be possible to just break up any monolothic media network and work towards ways for Proles Nov 2012 #73

No News/Fox News!!!!!!!! elbloggoZY27 Nov 2012 #74

Yes!!! Let's end the "Fact Free Zone" once and for all!!!1 citizen blues Nov 2012 #76

FOX "News" is doomed. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #77

As long as Fox News exists... AntiFascist Nov 2012 #78

The Fairness Doctrine only applied to the public airwaves nxylas Nov 2012 #80

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

how about truth in labeling for news media.... ?? trailmonkee Nov 2012 #86

Soon to be retired Congressman, Maurice Hinchey (D- NY20) tried this a while back RoccoR5955 Nov 2012 #87

As I recall our enlightened SCOTUS ... GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #89

My thought says you are 1000% right....Start a petitiion or whatever.... fadedrose Nov 2012 #95

The Fairness Doctrine wouldn't apply to Fox News -- or any cable channel. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #96

Pros & cons on issues matter little, if the info is rife with outright lies. There should be an mother earth Nov 2012 #99

It's the people who believe the propaganda, not the propagandists just1voice Nov 2012 #101

R&K Jamaal510 Nov 2012 #103

Has Obama expressed any specifc support for the FD? n/t Dr Fate Nov 2012 #107

crap! kamron Nov 2012 #109

Yes! RobertBlue Nov 2012 #116