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4bonhoffer

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36. yes, BUT

Fri Jun 26, 2026, 08:22 PM

17 hrs ago

been supporting PBS since it's inception & will continueto do so. However, over the years with more & more corporate funding I've seen PBS lie by omission. That trend continues, they are still bending a knee where they never used to. I still support them because what they do say is reliable & they are an excellent starting point for news. At times they can be really good., but they are only a starting point for news where they used to be a place to get the whole story..there are numerous stories that in the past they would have covered in depth that they barely cover, if at all.

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I've been a sustaining member.... SergeStorms 23 hrs ago #22

Okay, we have to get the word out to those NON-Viewers! Mr.Bee 23 hrs ago #24

Just about everyone.... SergeStorms 22 hrs ago #28

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Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something. summer_in_TX 13 hrs ago #39

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That series was fantastic.... nt allegorical oracle 17 hrs ago #35

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