Let the shutdown begin - Page 13

**Reincarnate** · 10-6-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by adlp

each of those networks have opinion shows. that means i can watch fox news for actual news instead of msnbc which can't help but throw bias into news segments

like seriously if i mentioned i watch msnbc and read thinkprogress/dailykos on the reg you guys wouldnt second guess me or give me flak and would consider my new skewed opinions (as a result of that garbage) as valid. you really would

You assume that Fox's "actual news" segments aren't somehow horrifically flawed (which they are -- it's propaganda). It's the sort of "news" that calls this a "liberal shutdown" and puts the blame on Obama for "not negotiating" -- as if these things are fact, when any reasoned examination of the situation reveals this to be completely untenable.

You're also invoking a "both sides" fallacy. Either way, if all you watched was MSNBC, you'd still be doing yourself a disservice because it's a shit network. Most informed people use a variety of sources to reduce the noise/bias.

Litodude · 10-6-2013, 02:12 PM

yea uh i don't know anyone whom i respect in regards to politics that watch msnbc/cnn except to laugh at them because they actually know what confirmation bias is

**Reincarnate** · 10-6-2013, 02:26 PM

IMO you're better off not getting your news from the television networks at all

**TC_Halogen** · 10-6-2013, 02:32 PM

For anyone unaware (this is two days old, but I am unsure if it was brought to light here): link

Certainly an interesting development.

Arntonach · 10-6-2013, 02:34 PM

Their bottom line is ad revenue, so not really surprised when news channels pull stunts for ratings anymore. Makes me fell sad to think that The Daily Show is more respectable than entire news networks.

Edit damnit TC ninjad me

Choofers · 10-8-2013, 02:19 AM

GOT PAID

THANK YOU #based VA

FoJaR · 10-8-2013, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adlp

each of those networks have opinion shows. that means i can watch fox news for actual news instead of msnbc which can't help but throw bias into news segments

dude if you think FOX doesnt throw just as much bias into segments as MSNBC you are out of your mind.

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like seriously if i mentioned i watch msnbc and read thinkprogress/dailykos on the reg you guys wouldnt second guess me or give me flak and would consider my new skewed opinions (as a result of that garbage) as valid. you really would

well it probably wouldn't be brought up because most people here are more liberal, BUT if it were brought up nobody would deny it.

so yeah, keep on avoiding the fact that your main news input is super biased by attacking others that are also biased, but really nobody watches

Snowcrafta · 10-8-2013, 01:51 PM

This speech is so intense omfg

Litodude · 10-8-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TC_Halogen

For anyone unaware (this is two days old, but I am unsure if it was brought to light here): link

Certainly an interesting development.

honestly the house could just block it again but if it passes then it should work. the funny thing is boehner could've done this himself - introduce only a budget bill and pass it but we'll see

Litodude · 10-8-2013, 03:15 PM

^I meant to post this TWO days ago but I forgot to press enter. I'm glad Prez O is calling Boehner out on his shit

Snowcrafta · 10-8-2013, 03:19 PM

http://vimeo.com/23197739

This was my reaction to his speech

Arntonach · 10-8-2013, 03:28 PM

So are they going to fix the funding to the AHA or are they just trying to end the shutdown?

**All_That_Chaz** · 10-8-2013, 03:43 PM

Anyone who can even for a moment think that anything fox news does is defensible should seriously reevaluate their lives.

FoJaR · 10-8-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Arntonach

So are they going to fix the funding to the AHA or are they just trying to end the shutdown?

what's the AHA?

Choofers · 10-8-2013, 03:56 PM

o'reilly is a god among men

Arntonach · 10-8-2013, 03:56 PM

Obamacare :V

Litodude · 10-8-2013, 03:58 PM

it's called ACA and they're trying to fix the gov't by funding shit and trying to keep ACA a separate issue.

boehner wont budge from his stance because he knows if he holds a vote for just budget alone, it will pass, and he (along with some republicans, if not most) will have 0 leverage after any spending bill passes.

top · 10-8-2013, 04:18 PM

is the government back up yet

FoJaR · 10-8-2013, 04:29 PM

korny · 10-8-2013, 04:31 PM

So we can keep smoking weed without repercussions? Fuck yeah

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10-6-2013, 02:26 PM	#243
Reincarnate x'); DROP TABLE FFR;-- Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6,332	Re: Let the shutdown begin IMO you're better off not getting your news from the television networks at all

10-6-2013, 02:32 PM	#244
TC_Halogen Rhythm game specialist. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 19,376	Re: Let the shutdown begin For anyone unaware (this is two days old, but I am unsure if it was brought to light here): link Certainly an interesting development.

10-6-2013, 02:34 PM	#245
Arntonach Owlbears Rock! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The coldest place in hell Age: 33 Posts: 2,492	Re: Let the shutdown begin Their bottom line is ad revenue, so not really surprised when news channels pull stunts for ratings anymore. Makes me fell sad to think that The Daily Show is more respectable than entire news networks. Edit damnit TC ninjad me __________________ pack of hard stuffs pack of my stuffs Last edited by Arntonach; 10-6-2013 at 02:38 PM..

10-8-2013, 02:19 AM	#246
Choofers FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 33 Posts: 6,205	Re: Let the shutdown begin GOT PAID THANK YOU #based VA

10-8-2013, 01:51 PM	#248
Snowcrafta V's beta-male entourage Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boise, ID Age: 36 Posts: 2,873	Re: Let the shutdown begin This speech is so intense omfg __________________

10-8-2013, 03:19 PM	#251
Snowcrafta V's beta-male entourage Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boise, ID Age: 36 Posts: 2,873	Re: Let the shutdown begin http://vimeo.com/23197739 This was my reaction to his speech __________________

10-8-2013, 03:28 PM	#252
Arntonach Owlbears Rock! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The coldest place in hell Age: 33 Posts: 2,492	Re: Let the shutdown begin So are they going to fix the funding to the AHA or are they just trying to end the shutdown? __________________ pack of hard stuffs pack of my stuffs

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Choofers FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 33 Posts: 6,205	Re: Let the shutdown begin o'reilly is a god among men

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Arntonach Owlbears Rock! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The coldest place in hell Age: 33 Posts: 2,492	Re: Let the shutdown begin Obamacare :V __________________ pack of hard stuffs pack of my stuffs

10-8-2013, 04:18 PM	#258
top Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,907	Re: Let the shutdown begin is the government back up yet

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10-8-2013, 04:31 PM	#260
korny It's Saint Pepsi bitch Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, tx Age: 34 Posts: 4,385	Re: Let the shutdown begin So we can keep smoking weed without repercussions? Fuck yeah

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