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Those times I go to the USA, and check into the hotel, there's usually a TV playing something, Fox or CNN is most common, both have their flavour of what the ever living fuck.

Memorable moments:
Fox: Cheesy CGI of eagles morphing into combat planes and shooting missiles.
CNN: Cheesy CGI of a limo ramming into a cross, followed by the headline: Is Mort Downey Satan?

Clearly, I ain't seen nuffin' yet.

Ready for Trump TV? Inside Sinclair Broadcasting's Plot to Take Over Your Local News – Mother Jones
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Old 10-24-2017, 10:48 AM
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Nicaragua just signed the Paris Climate Accords, meaning only two countries remain that refuse to sign. One is a violent, divided country where guns are easily accessible and the dictator in charge thrives on hate and discord. The other is Syria.

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Old 10-24-2017, 11:04 AM
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Israel arrests Palestinian because Facebook translated 'good morning' to 'attack them' - Israel News - Haaretz.com
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Old 10-25-2017, 01:37 AM
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Thanks for the new ambassador, America.

New U.S. ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft says she believes 'both sides' of climate science - Politics - CBC News
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Can't wait to hear about THAT

Why does she look like she's trippin on Acid in all of those pics?
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Old 10-25-2017, 02:46 AM
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Chris Hayes on Twitter: "Fox programming is now basically 24/7 about Hillary Clinton and Uranium. It's legit amazing."
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Old 10-25-2017, 03:09 AM
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Why does she look like she's trippin on Acid in all of those pics?
Too much botox, I dont think she can unsmile.
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Old 10-25-2017, 10:26 PM
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Just a heads up to go take a fucking look at what the FCC is doing today.

They've got net neutrality set up to be repealed the day before Thanksgiving, IIRC, but today, as a surprise, they repealed both the requirements that broadcasters maintain local stations AND the rule that prohibits the same company from owning multiple stations in the same markets.

And for 'broadcasters,' just go ahead and read Sinclair Media.

This is horrific.
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Old 10-26-2017, 08:19 AM
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He seems nice:

YouTube Trumpkin and Former Milo Intern Kills His Own Dad for Calling Him a Nazi
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Old 10-28-2017, 02:09 AM
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Caveat: First I've heard of this org. They have a Wikipedia page, but what does that mean anymore?

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Old 10-30-2017, 10:25 PM
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In case anyone needed some reminders that there are parts of America that aren't about Trump:

Nearly half a million in Maine without electricity; restoring it will take days - Portland Press Herald
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Shit site says "Your browser is set to private or incognito mode." It isn't. So I'm only [thanks]ing the headline.

"Restoring it will take days, you say?" — Flint, MI residents.
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Wow in crazy assholish vindictive nature the heavily GOP donating owner of dnainfo and the Gothamist (as well as the other sister 'ist' reporting sites) has not just shut them down after DNAinfo and Gothamist voted to unionize but has razzed the site, every article is gone, any link pointing to an article now goes to a front page letter from the CEO about journalism not being profitable.
Billionaire Owner Shuts down Dnainfo and Gothamist.

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Saudi Arabia Arrests 11 Princes, Including Billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal - The New York Times

Gregg Carlstrom on Twitter: "Not The Onion: Saudi Arabia seems to have commandeered the Ritz-Carlton to use as a jail for detained/purged royals. https://t.co/EWuYEQUUU9"
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Syria signs Paris Climate Accords, leaving the U.S. as the rogue nation it is.
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Omni magazine is officially back in print - The Verge
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UN: Yemen facing massive famine if blockade not lifted | Yemen News | Al Jazeera
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Teacher suspended after video shows her pulling hijab off student’s head - theGrio
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British couple forced to cancel dream wedding on Greek island after sex act photo leads to ban on foreigners | The Independent

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The image went viral after they posted it on Facebook and it came to the attention of Bishop Kyrillos, the island's most senior clergyman, who promptly banned forbidden foreigners from marrying at the church.
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People for sale: Where lives are auctioned for $400 - CNN
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