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apogee
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 28, 2010 - 09:44pm PT
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The White House is about to decide who will move into Helen Thomas's coveted front-row press briefing room seat. The contenders are Fox News, Bloomberg News, and NPR.
I say give it to NPR. Or the National Enquirer. Or Juan de Fuca. ANYBODY but Faux News.
The final decision is due August 2- sign this petition if you care about quality journalism, and forward it to a few thousand friends of yours.
http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/fox_or_npr/index2.html?rc=tw1
PS: Next time you see a television blaring Faux News in a public place...do us all a favor and turn it off.
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dirtbag
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:02pm PT
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I just know they're going to dignify that Yellow journalism Faux News to appear bipartisan.
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Jaybro
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Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:03pm PT
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signed.
come on craggy, there is no News on Faux; It's all advertising. But you knew that.
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Jaybro
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Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:16pm PT
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a little shrill there, skipt...
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:19pm PT
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No,
accurate!
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:20pm PT
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I wouldn't want anything to do with it until the Preparation-H stains are steam-cleaned out of it.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:21pm PT
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This is a no brainer lads-
It is a toss up between Stewart, Colbert or my choice today would be Jon Oliver.
Oh yes and I forgot to mention that, in reality, NPR stands for National Propaganda Radio.
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apogee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 28, 2010 - 10:25pm PT
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apogee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 28, 2010 - 10:28pm PT
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"I just know they're going to dignify that Yellow journalism Faux News to appear bipartisan."
Yeah, I have a sinking feeling you're right about that, dirt. You'd think that those guys in the WH would've figured out by now that the Repugs have no interest in bipartisanship. Fool me once, shame on you..fool me 700 times....
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:30pm PT
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Cragman, did you really mean to say that out loud?
Thank you!
That's exactly what I've been saying.
Yes, they sell the most advertising, couldn't have said it better myself. Do you thing they want to report news, or service Bp?
oh, you already said
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gonzo chemist
climber
Crane Jackson's Fountain St. Theater
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:33pm PT
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Lewis Black is the only worthy candidate....
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apogee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 28, 2010 - 10:36pm PT
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"Yeah, whatever, keep ignoring the fact that Fox beats all those other "news" agencies combined."
Well, not exactly 'combined', but Faux News is definitely the largest cable 'news' (using that word verrrrrry loooooosely in this context) network around by a longshot.
Lots of people also like to smoke, eat donuts, and drink Coors. That doesn't mean that stuff is any good for you, though.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:37pm PT
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Lots of people also like to smoke, eat donuts, and drink Coors. That doesn't mean that stuff is any good for you, though.
Lots of them welfare recipients and loyal Democratic voters.
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apogee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 28, 2010 - 10:41pm PT
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I dunno, TGT, there's an awful lot of big, fat Republicans in my town...and they all drink sh*tty beer, too.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:48pm PT
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I love it when the losing side get their panties in such a bunch.
You guys are as predictable as a sunrise.
You think it's fun now, just wait 98 more days.
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Norton
Social climber
the Wastelands
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:48pm PT
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$5000
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:49pm PT
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The decision may have symbolic importance, but means little if anything in context of the quality and value of journalism in the US. It really doesn't make any difference.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Arid-zona
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:50pm PT
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You think it's fun now, just wait 98 more days.
TGT apparently thinks the Libertarian Party is going to have a major sneak attack coup in November.
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bluering
Trad climber
CA
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Jul 28, 2010 - 11:14pm PT
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sign this petition if you care about quality journalism
By sh#t-canning Thomas we already took the first step towards "quality journalism".
But NPR??? Isn't that tax-payer funded (gov't) news. Ever heard of Pravda? I'm with Skippy on the NPR bias thing...
In other words, unlike the NY Times bias actually losing money and the SF Comical, NPR isn't subject to viewer/reader remorse. They almost can't fail regardless of how they suck.
Can't believe so many of you hold them in such high regard. Just because it has Public Radio in it's name doesn't mean it reflects popular public ideals or opinion.
Schmucks!
EDIT: they want change, and a Progressive agenda
Are you fools still running with that? Bwahaahahaahahh!@
Keep it up!
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jul 28, 2010 - 11:17pm PT
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I dont care who it goes to so long as they are relevant and don't throw lobs.
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