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In reply to the discussion: How do you handle it when FOX News is playing on TVs in businesses you frequent? [View all]JaneyVee
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How do you handle it when FOX News is playing on TVs in businesses you frequent? [View all]
OmahaBlueDog
Nov 2013
OP
In some parts of the world (like mine) you'd run out of places to shop quickly
OmahaBlueDog
Nov 2013
#4
Rarely have I been a business establishment that has had a tv on. In the restuarants that I have
madinmaryland
Nov 2013
#15
Interesting...there is no local news channel option for Time-Warner in Milw.
HereSince1628
Nov 2013
#30
I walked out of the mental health clinic when I couldn't stand Jerry Springer on the TV any more
Fumesucker
Nov 2013
#32
I chose to take it as a strongly voiced opinion, and not an attack on the thread
OmahaBlueDog
Nov 2013
#54
I always do your first measure. I think I'll try your second for some fun.
The Wielding Truth
Nov 2013
#53
I give them a chance to change it. If they don't, I take my business away and make
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#43
I leave. Seriously, I might think about it a minute, but I'm all about voting with my wallet
bhikkhu
Nov 2013
#47
I have complained about two local businesses with FOX on their TVs,
senseandsensibility
Nov 2013
#50
Watch it with who I am with and discuss what is wrong with their arguments and how full of shit
Incitatus
Nov 2013
#52
I put my foot through the TV and then get arrested by the cop who jumps out of the bushes.
Nye Bevan
Nov 2013
#58
When I see Foxnews playing, I throw my phone down on the floor and yell: "NOOOO!!! Fuck no!!!"
Pretzel_Warrior
Nov 2013
#66
It's called Selective Hearing. I watch TV at home, I go to businesses to do business.
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2013
#69
I moved to Houston I'll just be open about it like 6 months ago now I guess may be less
Arcanetrance
Nov 2013
#70
I really hate Fox, but I hate the TV being used as a glass tit to pacify and engage people in
Nika
Nov 2013
#77
You'll be thrilled to know that this thread was the topic of a conservative website owner's blog
OmahaBlueDog
Dec 2013
#79