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SoutherDem

(2,307 posts) Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:18 PM Jun 2012

I am not big on conspiracy theories. In fact I don't know if I believe any of the

most popular ones.

But, why are Democrat conspiracy theories "debunked" by ALL mainstream news but Republican conspiracy theories are encouraged by the ALL mainstream news.

I support reason, something missing when discussing F&F.

Rev. AL got Mica today on PoliticsNation. I know Rev. Al isn't everyones "cup of tea" but he has the guts to stand firm and not back down.

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I am not big on conspiracy theories. In fact I don't know if I believe any of the (Original Post) SoutherDem Jun 2012 OP

TV news is not about keeping you informed. bemildred Jun 2012 #1

+1000 +++ When TV news became a P&L center all informative RKP5637 Jun 2012 #2

Exactly nt abelenkpe Jun 2012 #3

Rev. Al was such a pleasure to watch siligut Jun 2012 #4

bemildred

(90,061 posts)

1. TV news is not about keeping you informed.

Reply to SoutherDem (Original post)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:19 PM

Jun 2012

It's about advertising.

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)

2. +1000 +++ When TV news became a P&L center all informative

Reply to bemildred (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:39 PM

Jun 2012

news went out the window. Hatred and controversy sells best, and TV news creates its own hatred and controversy, and allows fools like Sean Hannity to rise.

abelenkpe

(9,933 posts)

3. Exactly nt

Reply to bemildred (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:41 PM

Jun 2012

siligut

(12,272 posts)

4. Rev. Al was such a pleasure to watch

Reply to SoutherDem (Original post)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:52 PM

Jun 2012

Mica was trying to dismiss him! What an ass. I thoroughly enjoyed Rev. Al replying in such a sure and calm manner, not letting Mica off and not letting that moran get the last word.

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