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OldBaldy1701E

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3. You nailed it.

Reply to augyboston (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 05:31 AM

Oct 2024

When the various networks and stations decided to include their news programs as part of their programming as opposed to the usual practice of offering the news as a public service, they ruined its ability to be unbiased and balanced. Now the news shows had to fight for ratings like the rest. To expect them not to start 'Hollywooding' everything to compete with Hollywood was insane. But, we let them do it without a fuss. Now, we pay the price.

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Weak minds with strong opinions [View all] augyboston Oct 2024 OP

yes. elleng Oct 2024 #1

Never truer words when it comes to where we are in today's world! usaf-vet Oct 2024 #12

You said it! True Dough Oct 2024 #2

You nailed it. OldBaldy1701E Oct 2024 #3

yes markie Oct 2024 #4

A friend had an apt saying: Danascot Oct 2024 #5

They also removed a lot of science.... JT45242 Oct 2024 #6

Exactly Old Crank Oct 2024 #7

Amen! Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #8

You got it! Ohioboy Oct 2024 #9

They... Macrophylla Oct 2024 #10

...and just dying to tell you all about their newfound knowledge. 617Blue Oct 2024 #11

Succinct orangecrush Oct 2024 #13