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Hate radio and faux news. These media outlets have taken over the Republicans. Until we outlaw these hate groups it will only get worse. That is all.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,280 posts)rampartc
(5,265 posts)the frequency spectrum is licensed, so restrictions or requirements can certainly be placed.
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)The best we could ever do is bring back the fairness doctrine, but not with this SCOTUS.
Joe941
(2,848 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,280 posts)AJT
(5,240 posts)over and over. Rightwing media did a brilliant job of convincing people that only they are telling them the truth, every other media outlet was lying to them. They made them feel both superior and victimized. I don't know where we go from here.
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)In the 20th Century we found out that humans aren't very rational, but we are still stuck with our 18th Century system.
Joe941
(2,848 posts)marylandblue
(12,344 posts)So I'd rather just muddle a long until it blows up, then figure it out. You know, the usual way people deal with problem they can't solve.
richsonpoordad
(83 posts)When was the fairness doctrine overturned?