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Atman

(31,464 posts)
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 05:40 PM Jan 2013

Wow...watching Fox News version of the inauguration.

It's like they're covering a funeral. "So, Neil, how terrible will the next four years be?" "Is this a horrible parade route or what?" "Obama's not standing out in the middle of the road enough for the nutters to see him!" 

Now some dude is on talking about Ronald Reagan used to be so much better than Obama. Now they're criticizing the terrible walkway and expensive reviewing stand.

I tried for ten minutes...gotta change back to ANY other channel.


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Wow...watching Fox News version of the inauguration. (Original Post) Atman Jan 2013 OP
I like ESPN's inauguration coverage much better. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #1
Hmm...so you are into S&M? Mdterp01 Jan 2013 #2
Gotta see both sides of the coin. Atman Jan 2013 #6
You've got more stamina than I, my friend Siwsan Jan 2013 #3
and not only that mokawanis Jan 2013 #4
OMG no, 3,000 calories sad-cafe Jan 2013 #11
And if it was low-cal and healthy nobodyspecial Jan 2013 #14
Imagine how many jobs could be created... 7wo7rees Jan 2013 #27
For the sake of the business, they should probably take into account BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #5
Haters gonna hate. F 'em. nm nc4bo Jan 2013 #7
But isn't it pleasant to know how miserable they are? The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #8
Yes it is!! Vietnameravet Jan 2013 #15
The trouble is, they don't KNOW how miserable they are! Atman Jan 2013 #20
I've already had one episode of acid reflux today. Separation Jan 2013 #9
I saw Al call to the President and to Joe. Atman Jan 2013 #21
I hear ya on the Fox thing, curiosity gets to me sometimes to. Separation Jan 2013 #22
I never have to worry about seeing that channel. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #10
All day long, it nevrer entered.... ReRe Jan 2013 #12
No way I would have watched Fox News coverage of the Inauguration. RebelOne Jan 2013 #13
C-SPAN Delphinus Jan 2013 #16
I watch any of these events 2naSalit Jan 2013 #17
Since C-Span's Iraq war protest march coverage... Atman Jan 2013 #23
Well 2naSalit Jan 2013 #24
You're right...it's still a great day! Atman Jan 2013 #25
They should've invited Mitt & Ann over for tea. Ya know, an Inaugural tea party. dmr Jan 2013 #18
I've had FOX blocked on our TVs for years (with exception of the Speed Channel) 1-Old-Man Jan 2013 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author savebigbird Jan 2013 #26
Would it be fair to characterize FAUX as a domestic right-wing indepat Jan 2013 #28
Yes, I think you could. butterflygirl Jan 2013 #30
If you're going to watch FOX, you should be enjoying the schadenfreude! backscatter712 Jan 2013 #29
Thanks for taking one for the team Bluzmann57 Jan 2013 #31
You gotta laugh Blue4Texas Jan 2013 #32
i know, i watched the 5 MFM008 Jan 2013 #33

Atman

(31,464 posts)
6. Gotta see both sides of the coin.
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 05:46 PM
Jan 2013

Can't say "I hate x" without knowing what x is.

Now Ben Stein is on..."This is the most trivial speech of our time." What a colossal DICK!

Siwsan

(26,257 posts)
3. You've got more stamina than I, my friend
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 05:43 PM
Jan 2013

I blocked Fox "News" from my digital cable box. Makes channel surfing much safer.

mokawanis

(4,438 posts)
4. and not only that
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 05:44 PM
Jan 2013

they're reporting the luncheon menu was over 3,000 calories. They really do offer keen insight and analysis.

nobodyspecial

(2,286 posts)
14. And if it was low-cal and healthy
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 05:55 PM
Jan 2013

they would be complaining about how Michelle is such a food nazi and taking all the fun out of eating.

7wo7rees

(5,128 posts)
27. Imagine how many jobs could be created...
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 09:22 PM
Jan 2013

If these elitists hadn't demanded what the Top 1% earned (or inherited).

***Ow. I hurt my head trying that out. I won't watch FauxSnooze.***

BeyondGeography

(39,368 posts)
5. For the sake of the business, they should probably take into account
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 05:45 PM
Jan 2013

that the last Reagan inaugural was nearly 30 years ago. But who am I to help them move forward...

Atman

(31,464 posts)
20. The trouble is, they don't KNOW how miserable they are!
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 06:44 PM
Jan 2013

They hate EVERYTHING. I really was stunned to watch that segment. When Ben Stein came on, saying how horrible the acceptance address was, and how Obama probably wrote it an hour before the inauguration, and that he addressed NOTHING to help America...Jesus...I can't believe this network is allowed on the air. Think of all the much tamer things "Leftist" commentators have said on their shows which has got them cancelled. But Fox is allowed to do this 24/7. It is amazing.

FOX HATE AMERICA NEWS
[font size=+2]"We Make Shit Up...You Lock and Load."[/font]

Separation

(1,975 posts)
9. I've already had one episode of acid reflux today.
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 05:47 PM
Jan 2013

So I will pass on that, watching NBC news and glad that I am. I have actually laughed out loud twice watching Al Roker.

Atman

(31,464 posts)
21. I saw Al call to the President and to Joe.
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 06:46 PM
Jan 2013

I watched various channels throughout the day. They were obviously using the same pool feed, so I decided I wanted to see what the differences were. One of my choices was Fox. I was mesmerized at the stupid. It doesn't mean I liked it!

Al Roker was awesome. He was like a little kid when Joe ran over to shake his hand. Very cool!

Separation

(1,975 posts)
22. I hear ya on the Fox thing, curiosity gets to me sometimes to.
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 07:04 PM
Jan 2013

I think the last time I watched was right before Christmas and they were talking about the First Ladies and what they do the White House for Chriatmas. They did Nancy, Barbera, & Laura. I couldn't believe that they skipped over Hillary & Michelle, well at first I couldn't then I remembered what I was watching and quickly changed it.

NutmegYankee

(16,199 posts)
10. I never have to worry about seeing that channel.
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 05:48 PM
Jan 2013

I only have antenna, so I was watching CBS. Not bad with the digital transition as it is a 1080i broadcast.

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
12. All day long, it nevrer entered....
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 05:51 PM
Jan 2013

....my mind to switch to Faux! You know what I think? Respectfully???


2naSalit

(86,518 posts)
17. I watch any of these events
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 06:13 PM
Jan 2013

including the debates on C-SPAN. There's no commentary and, therefore, no biases. I couldn't find the MSNBC coverage so I went to the best instead. No input is better than biased in any way. And you don't miss anything either.

Atman

(31,464 posts)
23. Since C-Span's Iraq war protest march coverage...
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 08:07 PM
Jan 2013

...Three hours of a "Free MUMIA!" rally, without five minutes of the million person anti-war protest in the streets, screw 'em. And whenever I watch Washinton Journal, it's a GOP love fest.

Now, which branch of govt. controls spending? Do you think C-Span is truly "independent?" They had the same news feed everyone else had, just no commentary. So what? I didn't mind hearing so banter...at least I knew they weren't switching to a Free MUMIA rally.

C-Span and NPR haven't been the same since Bush.

2naSalit

(86,518 posts)
24. Well
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 08:44 PM
Jan 2013

I had no idea about the march kerfuffle, only had all day Internet access for a year and until a few months ago was working too much to notice. And I never thought of watching protest marches on C-Span since I didn't think they'd even cover those. I'll keep that in mind.

I do agree about NPR and PBS. Actually they have changed incrementally since Gingrich initiated the original attack that was a component of the contract on America... but they have been getting pretty biased in the past few years. It was quite noticeable when they started having corporate sponsors several years ago.

I'm not a fan of the banter during these events so C-Span still works for me there. And right now, listening to NPR, I'm getting a little nauseated with their analysis of Obama's speech. Especially the former Bu$h speechwriter, what a crock.

But I digress, point taken, it's still a great day.

dmr

(28,347 posts)
18. They should've invited Mitt & Ann over for tea. Ya know, an Inaugural tea party.
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 06:14 PM
Jan 2013

Just a thought ....

1-Old-Man

(2,667 posts)
19. I've had FOX blocked on our TVs for years (with exception of the Speed Channel)
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 06:16 PM
Jan 2013

All it takes is a moment with the remote.

Response to Atman (Original post)

 

butterflygirl

(44 posts)
30. Yes, I think you could.
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 09:43 PM
Jan 2013

They are filled with so much hatred. I can safely say I have never watched Faux ever, only seen the clips they show on other cable shows and if I know they're coming I switch channels. Stay away from their evil as much as you can.

backscatter712

(26,355 posts)
29. If you're going to watch FOX, you should be enjoying the schadenfreude!
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 09:34 PM
Jan 2013

That and you should be riffing the coverage like an episode of MST3K!

MFM008

(19,804 posts)
33. i know, i watched the 5
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 10:36 PM
Jan 2013

for a while, lolololololloooololllllll they kept showing the "best" part of RRs . Sad faces and all the women wore red.
I guess I cant blame them, If Ronmey was sworn in today id be checking into my local nut house.

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