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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFox News to Use Fewer Talking Points.
In an effort to uncomplicate issues for their viewers, Fox News has decided to cut the number of usable talking points in half. There has been some confusion as to what this change actually means, said Fox News Chairman, Roger Ailes. Were not making the talking points themselves less complicated; that would be impossible. Were just going to use fewer of them so people will be able to keep them straight.
Weve studied this problem at length, Rupert Murdoch added in a heavy Australian accent. When we have every money-hungry talking head out there trying to make a name for themselves - it gets a little confusing to some
Too much to remember. So, weve asked Sean Hannity to give a class to all the part-time talkers. You know, kindda whittle down the works, if you will.
If I may, Rupert, Sean Hannity said in a low voice waiting for assent from Murdoch. When Sean got his nod, he faced the reporters from Murdochs many tabloids. You see, were broadcasting at a third grade level here at Fox, but many of our viewers have a second grade intellect. They get confused and start mixing up the talking points at the water cooler. Rape babies and trade is socialism. Unions cause tax cuts. Gay marriage is a threat to all death taxes. Sean paused for a moment, shaking his head. Without meaning to, theyve weakened their own arguments.
If I may, Steve Doocy said, holding up four fingers and wearing a big grin. Well only use five talking points in any given week! Tax cuts create jobs
and I cant remember the other two
.
Thats okay, Steve, Sean Hannity said, breaking a short silence. Youll have a prompter. The other four are Unions out-lived their usefulness, Were a Christian nation, Obama is a socialist, and Global warming is a hoax.
Now you folks know why we have Sean runnin the class, said Murdoch with a smile. He may not understand the issues, but he can recite talking points with the best of em.
Dont forget, added Ailes. The War on Christmas always takes precedence in December. You cant very well call yourself a news organization without spending a month or so making people irate about the correct way to wish others, greetings. Its that type of hard hitting journalism that keeps us number one!
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)their bullshit addled viewers!!
And Hannity is going to give the part-time bullshitters lessons on the proper way of bullshitting!!
monmouth3
(3,871 posts)20score
(4,769 posts)leftyohiolib
(5,917 posts)punkin87
(350 posts)donco
(1,548 posts)a faint whiff of onion coming from under yon door.
Very cool! Thanks!
Duppers
(28,127 posts)I think 20score writes for The Onion or should write for the website.
He's that good!
20score
(4,769 posts)zbdent
(35,392 posts)it to find out the latest BS being spoon fed to the true believers ...
suede1
(892 posts)Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)slampoet
(5,032 posts)rppper
(2,952 posts)Then fox would run dead air 24-7-365....just saying....
TheBlackAdder
(28,214 posts)that we truly want to convince our viewership with.
Fox News probably was spreading its message too thin and getting their viewers picking their pet peeves to anger over. Now, with fewer selections - just like a menu in a restaurant, they can concentrate on the talking points they want to deceive their listeners with.
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)instead of divided into two five pound bags.
Quantess
(27,630 posts)libdem4life
(13,877 posts)Good post.
20score
(4,769 posts)Bucky
(54,068 posts)11 Bravo
(23,926 posts)Seriously, 20score, you could make a living doing this!
20score
(4,769 posts)sadbear
(4,340 posts)"Yes, republican voters are dumb and we must tailor the message around that fact."
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)'Cause that is what half of their crap sounds like to me anyways.
Un-hook a couple 'a those cars of bullshit from that train a' bullshit ,wouldja--them-there watchers is overwhelmed. Thanks. Now carry on. That train's a-comin' your way. All aboard!!!