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TXDem1984

(9 posts)
42. This makes me hopeful....
Wed Jan 30, 2013, 04:08 PM
Jan 2013

Trying not to read too much into this since, as previously stated, in cable ratings all is relative. I do think however, that if this trend continues it must be taken as a sign that the GOP's propaganda machine, that has been so very successful at dangerously misinforming so many conservatives is losing at least some of its power

Sadly however, this may very well also mean that Fox News and Conservative talk pundits will ratchet up the crazy to new, un before seen levels.

I dont know if you guys living in blue states fully grasp the epidemic that is Fox News. If you would indulge me and keep reading i will show you just a quick example to express this point.

A good friend of mine text me just the other day and said that he'd been reading Glenn Beck's newest book, "Agenda 21." He said, "you don't even realize what you're supporting, don't come crying to me when the change you voted for isn't what you thought it would be."

To which I replied, "is this like when you told me back in September that you hoped I enjoyed my 1 term President?" He did not reply. He never does. The second I negate something he heard from Fox News he shuts down. I believe this is what most of them do because, how else can one explain their complete disregard for facts and the truth and their unrelenting refusal to be reasoned with.

In closing Fox News and those other wack jobs like Beck have created an alternate reality for extreme conservatives in which they truly believe their way of life is under attack by a tyranical Muslim from Kenya who is hell bent on implementing his socialistic agenda. And that's my intelligent friends.

So yes, if Fox's rating are declining, it is definitely cause for celebration.

I wish i had had this report a couple weeks ago OriginalGeek Jan 2013 #1
they lost one last Nov. when my Republican father in law died at 91 mountain grammy Jan 2013 #2
If the Right Wing thinks it has a problem with Latinos, wait until their audience dies off. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2013 #16
The Holiday Inn Express in Melbourne, Fla Mr. Sinister Jan 2013 #3
Welcome to DU, Mr. Sinister! calimary Jan 2013 #10
I always stay at a La Quinta in Southern California and the breakfast room always had FOX on it kimbutgar Jan 2013 #35
You should let the management at that La Quinta know. calimary Jan 2013 #38
http://www.turnofffox.org/tools/report/ nightscanner59 Jan 2013 #46
Oh thanks! Mr. Sinister Jan 2013 #43
This could save CNN ... PFunk Jan 2013 #13
this means one thing... madrchsod Jan 2013 #4
I am glad Fox is losing ratings AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #5
You mean it could shrink down so small we could drown it in the bathtub? calimary Jan 2013 #11
Bathtub? AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #14
How 'bout a teaspoon? In honor of the teabaggers! Or maybe a thimble. calimary Jan 2013 #18
AT the rate they are going AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #19
A teaspoon might be a tad too small for all those old coots and codgers... hedda_foil Jan 2013 #24
or just a tea bag? demwing Jan 2013 #27
Hey, whatever works! calimary Jan 2013 #37
Unfortunately, ClusterFox doesn't care. They only care about parroting reich wing talking points. muntrv Jan 2013 #6
In related news KoolAid stock is hurting Liberalynn Jan 2013 #7
Awwwww healthnut7 Jan 2013 #8
Welcome to DU, healthnut7! calimary Jan 2013 #12
Bumper sticker on my motorhome: Are You Still Hearing Crazy Voices? Zorra Jan 2013 #9
I think some of their viewers realized they'd been flat-out lied to about the 2012 elections. n/t Mister Ed Jan 2013 #15
... southern_belle Jan 2013 #17
In cable ratings for the week ended Jan. 27: anokaflash Jan 2013 #20
Oh good. Maybe someday dinosaurs and humans won't live on Earth at the same time. nolabear Jan 2013 #21
Old people are dying. nt onehandle Jan 2013 #22
OMG why? demwing Jan 2013 #28
25-54 demo? NICO9000 Jan 2013 #23
Well, I'm not 25 anymore but pretty close (32) I watched Fox the night Obama won SWTORFanatic Jan 2013 #30
And was it sad? I heard they were acting astonished that he'd won. AllyCat Jan 2013 #32
Yep, Rove was hilarious SWTORFanatic Jan 2013 #33
It's kind of hard to maintain an audience when your scaring them into an early grave. Crowman1979 Jan 2013 #25
I highly recommend to anyone who likes seeing this story that they dig into the numbers behind Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #26
this mac56 Jan 2013 #29
As entertainment goes, it's not very entertaining. AllyCat Jan 2013 #31
They deserve it. Beacool Jan 2013 #34
Amazing that they survived so many years wisechoice Jan 2013 #36
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Jan 2013 #39
K and R for the Cave people Kingofalldems Jan 2013 #40
K/R Dawson Leery Jan 2013 #41
This makes me hopeful.... TXDem1984 Jan 2013 #42
Why libodem Jan 2013 #44
Maybe they'll try broadcasting in Spanish to increase their market share. Kablooie Jan 2013 #45
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