[–] principle [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Give it to them until they scream: "Thank you Mr. President! May I have another?"
Meanwhile issue an order to restore the Fairness Doctrine. Make them squirm in their own lies.
The fairness doctrine was a farce. The problem today is clickbait. The titles of news articles often are outrageous, making people think the worst ... and since most never read the actual article, they believe the headline, and never know the actual text tells a different story. Example ... today's AP breaking news about Trump going to call out the National Guard to round up illegals. No facts, no sources, just hearsay given them by 'unnamed sources' passed off as news. And they wonder why they have no credibility.
[–] principle [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The power of the doctrine was that it had two corollary rules:
If it was in force now, broadcasters would lose their licenses for what they are doing.
[–] vastrightwing ago
Yes Mr. President, you said that out loud.