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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)32. Why should someone be stuck watching Faux at work?
Have you ever watched that crap? Talk about forcing opinions on others. Faux does that ALL the time. Why make everyone suffer.
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No, that goes to the guy who's flipped through all the channels three times looking for it.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#23
I did that at my old gym. Ten cable boxes/ten TVs. I blocked Faux and set a password.
onehandle
Aug 2013
#14
That's a mighty big responsibility you've taken on there, deciding what others
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#291
True, perhaps, but since I gave up my lease on the big glass house some time ago . . .
MrModerate
Aug 2013
#68
So if people want to block a known racist like Al Sharpton they have a right to do so
Nuclear Unicorn
Aug 2013
#160
Al Sharpton's show is not the equivalent of the entire Fox "news" network
FoxNewsSucks
Aug 2013
#284
Would you gag a public speaker spouting Fox News talking points in the public square, to, ya know,
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#305
'...me or anyone else'??? And how do you justify to yourself that you can decide what others
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#289
You don't have the right to be free from offense in every public place. The owner of the TV and
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#309
She violated the spirit of the First Amendment - freedom for each of us to choose what we watch.
branford
Aug 2013
#134
You asked what exception to the first amendment covered the OP's conduct - that was it.
whopis01
Aug 2013
#157
Consider a conservative standing on his soapbox in the public square spouting RW talking points.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#302
You're right - gagging is not the appropriate response to speech one opposes.
Maedhros
Aug 2013
#328
The OP did not just change the channel - she rendered the TV inoperable by applying
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#287
You really don't get it, do you? I'm not being snarky, but you really don't seem to
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#295
I don't believe this is a freedom of speech issue. It's just censorship and authoritarianism.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#300
But see the people who would want to block MSNBC couldn't figure out how to do it.
Maraya1969
Aug 2013
#231
You'll learn even less watching The Three Stooges. Does that give the OP the right to police
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#241
Some people might enjoy Fox, others might enjoy MSNBC. Would you be OK if half the people
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#243
Have you attempt to change hearts and minds of any FauxSnewZ viewers? They get violent
Vincardog
Aug 2013
#153
Fox News should have had it's license revoked a long time ago for fraud against the public.
The Wielding Truth
Aug 2013
#282
Having an opinion, even offensive or bigoted ones, does not constitute fraud.
branford
Aug 2013
#283
I disagree with the public airwaves being used to purposely lie and distort truth for political gain.
The Wielding Truth
Aug 2013
#315
Oh, so the TV was your private property, being used on your private property? No.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#322
Please stop sending me private messages. If you wish to address my posts, you can do so here.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#327
Fox News is a cable channel. You can only access it via cable, satellite, or SiriusXM radio.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#321
The OP didn't just change the channel, she altered password and stole the remote.
branford
Aug 2013
#136
Those drop ceilings have concealed a LOT of white powder over the years.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#17
I get Fox and CNN (which is almost as bad these days) forced on me in all kinds of environments
Lydia Leftcoast
Aug 2013
#28
I think the conventional wisdom is that people like the distraction of the television.
branford
Aug 2013
#54
I've done done something similar a few times in different places in the past 5 years.
Zorra
Aug 2013
#29
Fox is mind numbing in it's hypocrisy, lies, complete distortion of American history and politics
mountain grammy
Aug 2013
#45
Maybe some of us just have principles we stick to, even when we disagree with the outcome?
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#247
Here's how an adult would handle such a situation.. Y'kow, someone raised with taste and manners:
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#273
And who exactly made the OP the Queen and gave her the power to determine what anyone should watch?
branford
Aug 2013
#61
Let's use our liberal superpowers, sneak over to their house, and block it on their tvs too!
FSogol
Aug 2013
#109
Are you sure you responded to the correct poster? I never said anything about the 1st amendment.
FSogol
Aug 2013
#254
Lots of people don't understand that private citizens aren't in a position to abrogate 1A.
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#256
No, only you have choice. Everyone else bows to your wishes. Aren't you something!
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#276
Well, her and the peanut gallery that's shown up to cheer on her poor manners,
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#274
No, not really - they can watch from their phones, or desks, or listen in their car ....
Myrina
Aug 2013
#105
If the other employees are watching for and she doesn't want to watch it then they are imposing
OregonBlue
Aug 2013
#108
Nailed it. I also (purely curious) looked at some of their posts. Am still wondering why they are on
OregonBlue
Aug 2013
#149
Yes they do. I got Macy's to turn off FOX in the waiting area by the dressing rooms
Hekate
Aug 2013
#117
If I posted in RW forums, my point would be no different if the situation were reversed.
branford
Aug 2013
#139
i FORGOT TO MENTION, I made the 'landing' channel MSNBC (nbc News or whatever)
DainBramaged
Aug 2013
#122
Sweet. I think society would run so much better if more people "who knew better"
hughee99
Aug 2013
#148
Nope but since you don't get it, I think I'll just ignore you like the people who hate me
DainBramaged
Aug 2013
#194
wow.. How are they defending Faux news? I think you are putting words in their mouth.
GalaxyHunter
Aug 2013
#219
haha. I could care less if you do. I was just pointing out that I think you acted like a child.
GalaxyHunter
Aug 2013
#198
Another kick because this is just too much fun watching heads explode right in front of us
Hekate
Aug 2013
#245
Please post pics of the freepers's faces when they figure out they can't put FAUX on!
backscatter712
Aug 2013
#264
LOL @ Crazy eyes at the forefront. Bachmann would be a great evil psycho in a horror flick. K&R nt
livingwagenow
Aug 2013
#314