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NCDem47

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13. I'm beginning to think the CBS and potential CNN buys are catch and kill operations

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Sat Apr 25, 2026, 08:54 AM

Apr 25

They don't really care about ratings or advertising dollars because they are subsidized by other money making ventures. Drive viewers away and only be left with propaganda for those who do tune in. Takes two national news organizations out of the picture.

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