Everyone keeps talking about all of the journalistic standards they are breaking. They ARE NOT journalists. They are entertainers. They should not be allowed to include the word "News" in their name and advertising. Now the question is, how many true journalists in the mainstream media who are not pursuing these same goals are left who can save our democracy.
<b>What’s ironic about all of this is that despite its advocacy of — and direct aid for — Trump, the former president wound up turning on Fox News anyway.
“Fox is working overtime for DeSanctus, but they are failing,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social website on Tuesday, referring to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. “Look at the Polls. We are MAGA!”</b>
These revelations are going to mean nothing to those in the MAGA Cult. They’ll whatabout or false equivalence them away.
If Fox Disinformation Network manages to destroy the GOP I’d be very happy, tho.
The inspiration for the ‘political technologists' is to create a virtual reality, to create a false narrative around an election or any other event for that matter. Under such manipulation, people lost the ability to tell what was real, and lost what faith they had, that they could have any effect on the political system. ‘Democracy’ was thus no longer about voters choosing their representatives, but was simply a way to legitimize manipulation by corrupt politicians to keep themselves in power.
As far as Murdoch & all those he employed - Carlson, Hannity et al to spread the 'Big Lie', they should not only have to pay reparations to Dominion Voting, they should be charged with Seditious Conspiracy. They are no different than Proud Boys & the other militias who were violently engaged in the Jan 6th coup to deny Biden the Presidency & keep Trump in power.
When will the DOJ open its eyes & act accordingly to prevent this from ever happening again???
The Dominion lawsuit is the perfect vehicle to punish Fox and its personalities. They will be found liable for defamation and forced to cough up large sums of money. Maybe sums of money large enough to put them out of business a la Gawker. I’m not sure of what Garland can do; any limiation on Fox’s speech would be a 1st Amendment violation.
I doubt very much any settlement will put Fox News outta' bizniz, they'll just continue with ads & viewers - the $$$ will come in unabated. And what is the practicality of such a huge settlement that would force banktuptcy - like closing the barn door after the horse has fled.
That's the reason for a more serious charge but it's also very unlikely.....
One technicality here: a settlement is what happens when the parties agree to end the lawsuit and an award is what happens after the jury (or judge if there’s no jury) awards the plaintiff after hearing all the evidence and deciding the defendant is liable. I would be surprised if Dominion agrees to settle. A large award against Fox would not only punish Fox, but it would also serve as a warning to other news and entertainment media.
I am speechless! What??? Fox News is not a news organization??? I know the sarcasm doesn’t come through in the written words. You know and I know the deal with Fox, none of this is surprising. I am hoping Dominion can destroy them. This whole thing is despicable on so many levels, however, what concerns me is the viewers. The viewers believe what ever Fox spews, they eat it up. At the end of the day, it’s all about money and ratings. Fox is doing a grave disservice to this country.
So far the courts don't seem to be too awfully polluted by the Trump/Barr poison. Let them set some precedents with this first Fox excursion and then let's cheer on the backlog of petitioners who are trying to expose/bankrupt these thugs.
Why the surprise that Fox was helping Trump? I don’t get it. The network has made it clear where it’s coming from and has since day 1. Their viewers might buy the ``fair and balanced’’ slogan, but nobody with a working brain part would.
Everyone keeps talking about all of the journalistic standards they are breaking. They ARE NOT journalists. They are entertainers. They should not be allowed to include the word "News" in their name and advertising. Now the question is, how many true journalists in the mainstream media who are not pursuing these same goals are left who can save our democracy.
Shocking!! There was gambling going on at the casino... Can you imagine the outrage from the gym coach if it were NYT/CNN/MSNBC instead of FNN??
And Donna Brazile was fired by CNN for allegedly sharing one debate question with the Clinton campaign. Cripes.
<b>What’s ironic about all of this is that despite its advocacy of — and direct aid for — Trump, the former president wound up turning on Fox News anyway.
“Fox is working overtime for DeSanctus, but they are failing,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social website on Tuesday, referring to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. “Look at the Polls. We are MAGA!”</b>
These revelations are going to mean nothing to those in the MAGA Cult. They’ll whatabout or false equivalence them away.
If Fox Disinformation Network manages to destroy the GOP I’d be very happy, tho.
Can't we kick Rupert and his media outlets out of the country? They are anti American, period. Full Stop.
The inspiration for the ‘political technologists' is to create a virtual reality, to create a false narrative around an election or any other event for that matter. Under such manipulation, people lost the ability to tell what was real, and lost what faith they had, that they could have any effect on the political system. ‘Democracy’ was thus no longer about voters choosing their representatives, but was simply a way to legitimize manipulation by corrupt politicians to keep themselves in power.
As far as Murdoch & all those he employed - Carlson, Hannity et al to spread the 'Big Lie', they should not only have to pay reparations to Dominion Voting, they should be charged with Seditious Conspiracy. They are no different than Proud Boys & the other militias who were violently engaged in the Jan 6th coup to deny Biden the Presidency & keep Trump in power.
When will the DOJ open its eyes & act accordingly to prevent this from ever happening again???
The Dominion lawsuit is the perfect vehicle to punish Fox and its personalities. They will be found liable for defamation and forced to cough up large sums of money. Maybe sums of money large enough to put them out of business a la Gawker. I’m not sure of what Garland can do; any limiation on Fox’s speech would be a 1st Amendment violation.
I doubt very much any settlement will put Fox News outta' bizniz, they'll just continue with ads & viewers - the $$$ will come in unabated. And what is the practicality of such a huge settlement that would force banktuptcy - like closing the barn door after the horse has fled.
That's the reason for a more serious charge but it's also very unlikely.....
One technicality here: a settlement is what happens when the parties agree to end the lawsuit and an award is what happens after the jury (or judge if there’s no jury) awards the plaintiff after hearing all the evidence and deciding the defendant is liable. I would be surprised if Dominion agrees to settle. A large award against Fox would not only punish Fox, but it would also serve as a warning to other news and entertainment media.
I am speechless! What??? Fox News is not a news organization??? I know the sarcasm doesn’t come through in the written words. You know and I know the deal with Fox, none of this is surprising. I am hoping Dominion can destroy them. This whole thing is despicable on so many levels, however, what concerns me is the viewers. The viewers believe what ever Fox spews, they eat it up. At the end of the day, it’s all about money and ratings. Fox is doing a grave disservice to this country.
Fox is not main stream media. Fox is not journalism. Stop both sidesing Fox and Trump they are not deserving of traditional coverage.
So far the courts don't seem to be too awfully polluted by the Trump/Barr poison. Let them set some precedents with this first Fox excursion and then let's cheer on the backlog of petitioners who are trying to expose/bankrupt these thugs.
Why the surprise that Fox was helping Trump? I don’t get it. The network has made it clear where it’s coming from and has since day 1. Their viewers might buy the ``fair and balanced’’ slogan, but nobody with a working brain part would.
No more "The Point" ? So what ? !! I can still follow Cillizza. You're the man Chris !