Wry Catcher
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PBS and NPR are funded by people like us, and the Koch Brothers; BTW. A LIE by Omission is a LIE.
MSM bias on display....Why has ABC,CBS,NBC given more time to the Democrats???
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PBS and NPR are funded by people like us, and the Koch Brothers; BTW. A LIE by Omission is a LIE.
Slade3200
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Hillary, what's your point?
Slade3200
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What do you mean Democrats can't get over...?
I don't think that stat is surprising nor is it significant.
I am much more entertained by a Trump speech than a Hillary speech... However Trump is starting to get old and he totally blew the RNC speech... If he doesn't have another gear to shift into he is in trouble
because they have a rooting interest - has been this way for decades
I mean, why is the sky blue
Slade3200
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You have no clue what socialism is, and you're still "out" from the last thread... Mr critic with no ideas or original thought
LeftofLeft
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Then there is no justification for PBS and NPR to be taking one dime from taxpayers.
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Most of the media is biased and to the Left and definitely in denial about it. Then, they bitch and whine about Fox News. Leftists hate the free market. It's all about CONTROL with them.
Rustic
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There is nothing original about socialism it's been tried tens of times thousands over history, 100% fail rate long term.
Tell us where socialism has worked out for any good long term? Socialism has been a perfect breeding ground for dictatorships thru out history - see national socialists(you know.. Hitler's party), China, USSR, South American country's too numerous to list, etc. dip shit
Searcher44
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Money talks. Money to Media means viewers, so the fact that the pathetic speakers at the RNC were causing viewers to change channels or go to bed probably was the prime factor in the programming decisions regarding the conventions.
As Republican Joe Scarborough said;
"DNC Excitement Far Exceeds That Of RNC"
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Well the issue is that the networks violated the Equal Time Rule...
The equal-time rule specifies that U.S. radio and television broadcast stations must provide an equivalent opportunity to any opposing political candidates who request it. This means, for example, that if a station gives one free minute to a candidate on the prime time, it must do the same for another candidate.
However, there are four exceptions: if the air-time was in a documentary, bona fide news interview, scheduled newscast or an on-the-spot news event the equal-time rule is not valid. Since 1983, political debates not hosted by the media station are considered news events, thus may include only major-party candidates without having to offer air time to minor-party or independent candidates. Talk shows and other regular news programming from syndicators, such as Entertainment Tonight, are declared exempt from the rule by the FCC on a case-on-case basis.[1]
This rule originated in § 18 of the Radio Act of 1927 [1]. It was later superseded by the Communications Act of 1934, where the Equal Time Rule is codified as § 315(a).
Federal Communications Commission: Investigate the major networks violation of the FCC's "Equal-time rule"
The head of the Federal Communications Commission promised Thursday to enforce his agency’s regulations requiring television stations to give political candidates equal opportunities for airtime.
“The rules are pretty clear. Rules are rules,” FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler told reporters.
“I hope that we have developed a reputation as folks who enforce the rules.”
Hillary Clinton’s appearance earlier this month on Saturday Night Live could trigger the so-called “equal-time” rules, as could Donald Trump’s plan to host the long-running NBC comedy show next month. That doesn’t necessarily mean Lincoln Chafee will be the next host of SNL—but it could mean that local NBC affiliates across the country will have to give presidential candidates access to equal TV time.
Under a law passed in 1934, the FCC requires broadcast television and radio stations (but not cable channels) to give equal opportunities to “legally qualified” candidates. The law exempts news programs, which the FCC has broadly interpreted to include talk shows like The Tonight Show.
FCC Chief Vows to Require “Equal Time” on TV for Candidates
The equal-time rule specifies that U.S. radio and television broadcast stations must provide an equivalent opportunity to any opposing political candidates who request it. This means, for example, that if a station gives one free minute to a candidate on the prime time, it must do the same for another candidate.
However, there are four exceptions: if the air-time was in a documentary, bona fide news interview, scheduled newscast or an on-the-spot news event the equal-time rule is not valid. Since 1983, political debates not hosted by the media station are considered news events, thus may include only major-party candidates without having to offer air time to minor-party or independent candidates. Talk shows and other regular news programming from syndicators, such as Entertainment Tonight, are declared exempt from the rule by the FCC on a case-on-case basis.[1]
This rule originated in § 18 of the Radio Act of 1927 [1]. It was later superseded by the Communications Act of 1934, where the Equal Time Rule is codified as § 315(a).
Federal Communications Commission: Investigate the major networks violation of the FCC's "Equal-time rule"
The head of the Federal Communications Commission promised Thursday to enforce his agency’s regulations requiring television stations to give political candidates equal opportunities for airtime.
“The rules are pretty clear. Rules are rules,” FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler told reporters.
“I hope that we have developed a reputation as folks who enforce the rules.”
Hillary Clinton’s appearance earlier this month on Saturday Night Live could trigger the so-called “equal-time” rules, as could Donald Trump’s plan to host the long-running NBC comedy show next month. That doesn’t necessarily mean Lincoln Chafee will be the next host of SNL—but it could mean that local NBC affiliates across the country will have to give presidential candidates access to equal TV time.
Under a law passed in 1934, the FCC requires broadcast television and radio stations (but not cable channels) to give equal opportunities to “legally qualified” candidates. The law exempts news programs, which the FCC has broadly interpreted to include talk shows like The Tonight Show.
FCC Chief Vows to Require “Equal Time” on TV for Candidates
The President of The United States gets ratings.
Some far-right hateful bitch from red backwards Iowa... nope.
It was a business decision.
Don't take a personally. Just get better people.
Slade3200
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I'm not an advocate of socialism... Don't know what you are talking aboutThere is nothing original about socialism it's been tried tens of times thousands over history, 100% fail rate long term.
Tell us where socialism has worked out for any good long term? Socialism has been a perfect breeding ground for dictatorships thru out history - see national socialists(you know.. Hitler's party), China, USSR, South American country's too numerous to list, etc. dip shit
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