TV Debates - a thing of the past

[Sherlock Holmes]

The days of truly challenging debates on television are more or less over, that's no doubt the long term aim of those in power, we don't want an uppity population asking award questions.

This thread presents interesting, thought provoking debates from days gone by so the younger generation can see how we were all a lot less stupid than we are today.

This discussion sheds light on US policy with Nicaragua:

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

The days of truly challenging debates on television are more or less over, that's no doubt the long term aim of those in power, we don't want an uppity population asking award questions.

This thread presents interesting, thought provoking debates from days gone by so the younger generation can see how we were all a lot less stupid than we are today.

What do you mean we are less stupid than we are today?

Speak for yourself.

I didnt vote for Mr. Potatohead Joe Bribem.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

The days of truly challenging debates on television are more or less over, that's no doubt the long term aim of those in power, we don't want an uppity population asking award questions.

This thread presents interesting, thought provoking debates from days gone by so the younger generation can see how we were all a lot less stupid than we are today.

This discussion sheds light on US policy with Nicaragua:

John Silber! LOL

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

What do you mean we are less stupid than we are today?

Speak for yourself.

I didnt vote for Mr. Potatohead Joe Bribem.

But you do type and speak in silly, stupid, baby talk.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

The days of truly challenging debates on television are more or less over, that's no doubt the long term aim of those in power, we don't want an uppity population asking award questions.

This thread presents interesting, thought provoking debates from days gone by so the younger generation can see how we were all a lot less stupid than we are today.

This discussion sheds light on US policy with Nicaragua:

Debates exist . You can find links online.

btw, do you know how many people actually tuned in back then?

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

What do you mean we are less stupid than we are today?

I mean these shows aren't on any more, TV has been dumbed down, instead people stare at their TVs and watch shows about how to cook or how to date or survive naked on an island.

Controversy is all but avoided these days.

 

[Rawley]

I mean these shows aren't on any more, TV has been dumbed down, instead people stare at their TVs and watch shows about how to cook or how to date or survive naked on an island.

Controversy is all but avoided these days.

I always liked The McLaughlin Group and Crossfire

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

I always liked The McLaughlin Group and Crossfire

We had similar shows in Britain too, now long since replaced with dumbness.

Here's an episode from World In Action, a probing investigative show, this is from 1970 and all about scientology.

 

[meaner gene]

The days of truly challenging debates on television are more or less over, that's no doubt the long term aim of those in power, we don't want an uppity population asking award questions.

Or, with the end of the "fairness doctrine" and the rise of cable TV, broadcasters no longer needed to air opposing views.

 

[rampart]

The days of truly challenging debates on television are more or less over, that's no doubt the long term aim of those in power, we don't want an uppity population asking award questions.

This thread presents interesting, thought provoking debates from days gone by so the younger generation can see how we were all a lot less stupid than we are today.

This discussion sheds light on US policy with Nicaragua:

trump knows better than to stand on the stage with this woman.

when next we have elections there will be plenty of debates.

 

[meaner gene]

Exploring the Fairness Doctrine: Its Origins & Impact

From 1949 to 1987, the FCC's Fairness Doctrine provided that radio and TV broadcasts had covered both sides of controversial public issues.

dividedwefall.org

From 1949 to 1987, the Federal Communications Commission had a rule called the Fairness Doctrine. It provided that for broadcasting license renewals by radio and TV stations, the FCC would consider whether a licensee had covered both sides of controversial public issues.

required broadcasters devote some of their airtime to discussing controversial matters of public interest and to air contrasting views regarding those matters.

 

[toobfreak]

The days of truly challenging debates on television are more or less over

Well, you see, just look at your TV programming today vs. 60 years ago.

60 years ago, you had Mission Impossible and Jonny Quest

Today you have The View and Judge Judy.

TV debate is dying because today's audience is too stupid for the most part to even understand much less follow the topic.

 

[meaner gene]

TV debate is dying because today's audience is too stupid for the most part to even understand much less follow the topic.

That's not entirely true. Although much more prolific in the past, we still have shows like Jeopardy on the air.