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Originally Posted by GrantMercury
I don't watch much TV, but Joe Scarborough sure ain't no liberal and he's on MSNBC every morning.
I get that you hate both parties. Who doesn't? But one IS better than the other, and positive change DOES happen when the people demand it. The problem is apathy. When citizens can't be bothered to learn the names of their lawmakers - let alone contact them - the lobbyists cum in their pants. Then they've got Mr. and Mrs. Senator all to themselves.
The people can demand clean elections, but don't. The people can insist on a fairer system of taxation, but don't. The people can insist on renewable sources of energy, but don't. Sure there's tons of dirty money polluting the system - but the people still have the vote - and the lawmakers know it.
I'm not saying ANY significant change is easy. It's always been a struggle. But positive changes have taken place over America's history, even with our fucked up system. Tons of them.
And I stand by what I said regarding Faux vs. MSNBC; Faux gets away with shit that MSNBC never could.
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You're absolutely right. Both networks are biased, but...
At least on MSNBC they actually have in-depth political discussions, as opposed to Fox News that is just a bunch of righting wing idiots complaining about Obama this and Obama that.
Anyone on Fox News would be eaten alive by Lawrence O Donell and Rachel Maddow. They have smart people on MSNBC. Bill O Reilly and Sean Hannity are mental midgets. I'm not saying that because I also think they're assholes -- those guys are just flat out ignorant, bigoted and just idiots. I can't stand to listen to either one of them for more than a minute.
The republican party is in so much trouble because they listen to the Rush Limabaughs, Glens Becks and Sean Hannitys too much. The tail is wagging the dog.