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muriel_volestrangler

(105,882 posts)
4. This would be enforced sanewashing
Thu Jan 22, 2026, 08:55 AM
Jan 22

Republicans have realised they've driven out anyone capable of holding a reasonable, likable discussion with a normal human being (and they've enjoyed that - they're now admitting they're trolling European government for "sport" ). But they now know that moderate voters actually want candidates that can appear human on TV, not as a spittle-flecked racist or misogynist who has no sense of humour, just of cruelty.

So they need to force chat shows to try and put up with the angry psychopaths and give them screen time, even though it will crater the ratings.

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Fox too? Ferrets are Cool Jan 22 #1
Now all of a sudden they will claim Fox "News" isn't real news after all so they can get around this. Diamond_Dog Jan 22 #5
They wont have to claim it. Fox admitted it. They are "entertainment". Ferrets are Cool Jan 22 #6
Excellant. Since they are Entertainment and talk shows, then they fit the new rules now.. LiberalArkie Jan 22 #11
Not Fox News, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 22 #13
Didn't fox regard themselves as "entertainment" rather than news sometime in the past? mpcamb Jan 22 #23
But only for certain people? SSJVegeta Jan 22 #2
Chipping away at the freedoms................... Lovie777 Jan 22 #3
Agree, but i would change one word bluestarone Jan 22 #16
This would be enforced sanewashing muriel_volestrangler Jan 22 #4
OK, so EuterpeThelo Jan 22 #7
This could be fun azureblue Jan 22 #8
Fox is cable, FCC regulates broadcast stations. nt SunSeeker Jan 22 #15
Does this mean.... YepYep Jan 22 #9
Equal time and the Fairness Doctrine murielm99 Jan 22 #10
Could candidate refuse to appear TexasBushwhacker Jan 22 #12
Bring it! intheflow Jan 22 #14
So let me get this straight - the GOP is suddenly concerned with equal time now? Initech Jan 22 #17
I thought that the fairness doctrine was abolished? cstanleytech Jan 22 #18
Under Saint Ronnie...correct? Bengus81 Jan 22 #19
Does this mean the FCC is bringing back the Fairness Doctrine? Laffy Kat Jan 22 #20
Considering Colbert has nothing to lose, okay. Sign them up. flvegan Jan 22 #21
Bring it! mcar Jan 22 #22
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