CNN Plans Eventual Switch Away from Cable TV

[Dusty_Star]

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis,' plans eventual switch away from cable TV.

"Thompson said that one possibility is to have CNN users register so that the network can then sell information about its audience to advertisers."

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis' (https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/media/cnn-boss-mark-thompson-says-he-plans-to-take-channel-fully-digital/)

[MightyDog]

Ooohh, I have so many jokes I could make. They practically write themselves.

But, ultimately, if CNN took itself behind the barn, so to speak, all indications are that few would miss it.

[manaboutown]

Few people will notice or care.

[ThirdOfFive]

Few people will notice or care.
Very few.

IMO the only reason that CNN continued to draw breath for as long as it has, is the fact that virtually every major airport in the country with those big overhead TVs, have them tuned to CNN. You’re (thankfully) seeing fewer and fewer of them.

[Tennisnut]

Personally I find the Certified News Network very enlightening as opposed to th the FAux News Network which had to pay a $897 million for its fake news regarding Dominion voting irregularities.

[Battlebasset]

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis,' plans eventual switch away from cable TV.

"Thompson said that one possibility is to have CNN users register so that the network can then sell information about its audience to advertisers."

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis' (https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/media/cnn-boss-mark-thompson-says-he-plans-to-take-channel-fully-digital/)

The only thing that saves CNN now is that fact that it's on cable, and thus gets shown in every airport and business lobby as the "middle" between MSNBC and Fox News. Which has not been true for 20 years.

You move it to a purely on-line platform, and worse yet, make people have to pay for it al a carte, then if further slides into obscurity.

The shame is, there is a place for a middle road, but the heads of CNN want to continue to be thought of as cool and get invited to all of the cocktail parties. Proving once again, that we never really leave 8th grade.

[JMintzer]

Personally I find the Certified News Network very enlightening as opposed to th the FAux News Network which had to pay a $897 million for its fake news regarding Dominion voting irregularities.

Those "voting irregularities" are finally seeing the light...

Oh, and "Faux News"! Everybody drink!

[Caymus]

Personally I find the Certified News Network very enlightening as opposed to th the FAux News Network which had to pay a $897 million for its fake news regarding Dominion voting irregularities.


Warner Bros. Discovery is trying to dump it. You should buy it.

[Stu from NYC]

Warner Bros. Discovery is trying to dump it. You should buy it.

Cant see anyone dumb enough to pay to take it off Warner bros hands.

[Robnlaura]

CNN will never go away the woke world will cry.. the next is that morning Joe and his ho show

[GoRedSox!]

There is a place for straight news, but unfortunately, it doesn’t make money. It costs a lot to gather news all over the world. Unfortunately, it’s a financial loser, which is why opinion networks emerged. That being said, the price of cable went so high that millions cut the cord and many millions more will do so in the future. CNN has the biggest challenge because their ratings are the lowest. But MSNBC and Fox News are not far behind. Look at the average age of Fox News viewers. It’s an unsustainable business model. I think CNN will be sold. Warner Brothers Discovery can’t afford a losing business entity. But MSNBC and Fox News have challenges in the future as well if the current trajectory continues.

[Dusty_Star]

The only thing that saves CNN now is that fact that it's on cable, and thus gets shown in every airport and business lobby as the "middle" between MSNBC and Fox News. Which has not been true for 20 years....

I don't think that analysis is accurate, CNN paid airport authorities for exclusive right to run its content on monitors throughout the airport. It was a business deal. Nothing to do with being 'middle'. Look up CNN Airport it was a closed circuit channel, & in the beginning its 24 hour content was a selling point.

CNN was founded by Ted Turner.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

I don’t watch any news anymore. All they do is report on their opinion. It gets pretty boring to hear that night after night. Gone are the days when networks didn’t require the news to be a moneymaker.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

My dad has CNN running from the moment he wakes up til he goes to sleep, except to watch Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. I can't stand it, it's always [BREAKING] even though it's just opinions of hired "personalities" who discuss news from two days ago, or continue a tirade against this that or the other thing.

To me it's not much better than Newsmax, Breitbart, or MSNBC.

If I want to read about actual news I usually check with Reuters or Associated Press, and I check with CSPAN for live government streaming every so often. If I want to see something live that isn't something going on in the government, ABC and CBS usually have a stream going online.

I don't watch normal TV at all.

[manaboutown]

CNN is simp[ly a propaganda organ, nothing more. Disinformation, misinformation and unfounded hate.

[ithos]

They ran CNN into the ground. It would be still around if the executives had placed a higher priority on profits than indoctrination.

It used to be a very good network that was palatable to viewers across the political spectrum. My favorite anchor was Bernard Shaw. They also had great shows like Crossfire which I watched all the time.

[Harold.wiser]

Do people still watch tv news (oxymoron)?

[Caymus]

They ran CNN into the ground. It would be still around if the executives had placed a higher priority on profits than indoctrination.

It used to be a very good network that was palatable to viewers across the political spectrum. My favorite anchor was Bernard Shaw. They also had great shows like Crossfire which I watched all the time.

They peaked in the pre internet days. Their Headlines News was my default channnel where I would watch Lynne Russell for hours.:D

[NoMo50]

CNN was founded by Ted Turner.

Who was married to...well, if you know, you know.

[Robojo]

Personally I find the Certified News Network very enlightening as opposed to th the FAux News Network which had to pay a $897 million for its fake news regarding Dominion voting irregularities.

I find it exceptionally funny that when talking about something like CNN people Always Feel the need to insert something like Fox News instead of just defending CNN.

[conman5652@aol.com]

Bull ****. Was then and still now. U can’t show one fake vote that was proven. So give it a break. Oh ya. Next time u get Covid follow his suggested (on live new cast) and inject ur self with beach.

[mikemalloy]

Personally I find the Certified News Network very enlightening as opposed to th the FAux News Network which had to pay a $897 million for its fake news regarding Dominion voting irregularities.
Personally I don't watch the network that lied about Nick Sandman a Kentucky school kid and eventually had to settle out of court with him. Of course they did spend 2 years spinning a wonderful tale about the completely faux Russian collusion. They deserve to be fading from existance.

[MX rider]

They ran CNN into the ground. It would be still around if the executives had placed a higher priority on profits than indoctrination.

It used to be a very good network that was palatable to viewers across the political spectrum. My favorite anchor was Bernard Shaw. They also had great shows like Crossfire which I watched all the time.

Well said. Yes I liked Crossfire as well.
We watch FOX now, but when CNN was more middle of the road we would watch it as well. They had some good shows where they actually hit the issues from both sides. Now they have gone as left as MSNBC, and become just a Trump hate channel.

We're not huge Trump fans, but the bias at CNN is so obvious. It's a sinking ship.

[Emkay56]

I think you have that backwards... I've never seen any "certified" news on that channel, only untruths.

Personally I find the Certified News Network very enlightening as opposed to th the FAux News Network which had to pay a $897 million for its fake news regarding Dominion voting irregularities.

[jayteadunn]

When you alienate half of your potential viewership by not doing straight news anymore you get what you get. While they are to the right of MSNBC they are far left of the middle. They are a shell of what they once were.

[KendallW]

Bye bye CNN...that should be final nail in the coffin for them.

[JRcorvette]

Since we can’t get political here there is no point in commenting!

[phylt]

Bull ****. Was then and still now. U can’t show one fake vote that was proven. So give it a break. Oh ya. Next time u get Covid follow his suggested (on live new cast) and inject ur self with beach.

Where is the "politics Police"??????????

[Vermilion Villager]

Ooohh, I have so many jokes I could make. They practically write themselves.

But, ultimately, if CNN took itself behind the barn, so to speak, all indications are that few would miss it.
Make all the jokes you want....they are ALL going to be moving to this format, even Faux. Better get used to how that iPhone really works! :mornincoffee:

[Lisanp@aol.com]

There is a place for straight news, but unfortunately, it doesn’t make money. It costs a lot to gather news all over the world. Unfortunately, it’s a financial loser, which is why opinion networks emerged. That being said, the price of cable went so high that millions cut the cord and many millions more will do so in the future. CNN has the biggest challenge because their ratings are the lowest. But MSNBC and Fox News are not far behind. Look at the average age of Fox News viewers. It’s an unsustainable business model. I think CNN will be sold. Warner Brothers Discovery can’t afford a losing business entity. But MSNBC and Fox News have challenges in the future as well if the current trajectory continues.

And then TikTok becomes the primary news source. Now that is a scary thought!

[MrFlorida]

I don't watch the news anymore, and my blood pressure thanks me for it.

[Vermilion Villager]

Those "voting irregularities" are finally seeing the light...

Oh, and "Faux News"! Everybody drink!
They are???? Please explain.

[ChicagoNative]

I used to like Christianne Amanpour. When she tried to explain away the complete shutting down of the Hunter laptop story by saying, “we follow the facts”, she became just another lefty talking head doing tribal opinion pieces. Sometime it’s important to see what’s NOT being covered.

I still watch CNN in very small doses just to see what opinion they are promoting, but I take all their reporting, along with all regular network news and Fox with a grain of salt.

NPR has also been in the headlines as Uri Berliner confirmed the open secret that they are anything but impartial.

I’ve become a fan of Fox over the past several years, although I recognize their bias to the right. Despite a few well publicized issues, I think they are the best at telling it like it is.

[Vermilion Villager]

CNN is simp[ly a propaganda organ, nothing more. Disinformation, misinformation and unfounded hate.
:chilout

[Vermilion Villager]

Where is the "politics Police"??????????

Not political....he was just saying what really happened. I heard him say it!

Look up Sarah Cooper!!!!:a20::a20::a20:

[phylt]

Same matter with Print Media. In the 'old days' (1990's) my go-to was CNN and USA Today newspaper. NEWS. CNN, typically excellent reporting, especially international. USA Today, a generally concise and interesting sections. Perfect when traveling, in hotel room or airplane.

Now - both have gone far L. I do check USA Today online and so slanted. But I'm one to attempt to get different views.

I'm getting old. I wish for the 'old days'. Current events simply scare the heck out of me. Domestically and internationally.

[ThirdOfFive]

Heh.

CNN.

The “Air America” of the third millennium.

[airstreamingypsy]

It's weird to me, that people spend hour after hour in front of Fox "News" or CNN. Just listening to actors, doing their lines...... I think it's really bad for the country and foments a lot of unrest all the way to violence. What happened to just watching local news and 6 and world news at 6:30, on OTA channels? Why fill your head with opinion news for hours..... I don't get it.

[Vermilion Villager]

It's weird to me, that people spend hour after hour in front of Fox "News" or CNN. Just listening to actors, doing their lines...... I think it's really bad for the country and foments a lot of unrest all the way to violence. What happened to just watching local news and 6 and world news at 6:30, on OTA channels? Why fill your head with opinion news for hours..... I don't get it.

Because thats what people want.
After the 2020 election Fox News started to distance themselves from the absurd election deniers. What they found out real quickly is thier audience simply shifted to Newsmax or the others that told them what they really wanted to hear… Despite it being true or not. Fox quickly returned to what their base audience wanted to hear.

It's just like the feeds you see on your phone or computer. They all know if they tell you something you want to hear you will stay engaged and that's what it's really all about. It doesn't make a difference whether it's true or not

[Regorp]

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis,' plans eventual switch away from cable TV.

"Thompson said that one possibility is to have CNN users register so that the network can then sell information about its audience to advertisers."

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis' (https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/media/cnn-boss-mark-thompson-says-he-plans-to-take-channel-fully-digital/)

Crappy News Network is very corrupt. I prefer SKY News for honest and accurate reporting.

[Normal]

CNN should have reported just News and it would have been fine. It has turned into a very agenda driven outlet with heavy bias. It was bound to die off. What was its purpose besides propaganda?

[Road-Runner]

Who was married to...well, if you know, you know.

Oh, oh, oh, I know!! What is Hanoi Jane?

[Marine1974]

Bull ****. Was then and still now. U can’t show one fake vote that was proven. So give it a break. Oh ya. Next time u get Covid follow his suggested (on live new cast) and inject ur self with beach.
You made it easy , state by state criminal convictions for voter fraud ;
Alabama
YEAR
2023
NAME
David Cole
CASE TYPE
Criminal Conviction
FRAUD TYPE
False Registrations
Might want to correct your comment when you research voter fraud convictions United States . Eye opener.

[Decadeofdave]

What CNN viewers don't realize is the facts that they hold back when telling a story. Exculpatory news.

[Wondering]

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis,' plans eventual switch away from cable TV.

"Thompson said that one possibility is to have CNN users register so that the network can then sell information about its audience to advertisers."

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis' (https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/media/cnn-boss-mark-thompson-says-he-plans-to-take-channel-fully-digital/)
First of all, if your source is The New York Post, your post is suspect. The issue of cable news networks switching to streaming services is old news - middle of 2023. Stop getting your information from an unreliable source. If only Alexander Hamilton could see what has happened to his treasured publication.

[JMintzer]

Bull ****. Was then and still now. U can’t show one fake vote that was proven. So give it a break. Oh ya. Next time u get Covid follow his suggested (on live new cast) and inject ur self with beach.

I bet you heard he said that on CNN...

Here's a pro tip, IT WAS NEVER SAID!

[JMintzer]

They are???? Please explain.

My post was clear, no?

[ron32162]

Fox is #1 rated and can afford a big law suit hit. #1 means they must be doing something right. I do believe cnn rated the lowest would have to close up shop if they were hit with any type of law suit like that. I do not watch either.

[JMintzer]

Not political....he was just saying what really happened. I heard him say it!

Look up Sarah Cooper!!!!:a20::a20::a20:

If you're talking about the "bleach" comment, no you didn't, because it NEVER HAPPENED...

[GoRedSox!]

The greatest fiction in the news media today is about the “mainstream media” and how liberal it is. That notion is a pure myth, but it plays like David vs. Goliath situation, and so it is perpetuated.

Fox News is as much a part of the mainstream media as any other. It’s been around for almost 30 years, and has led cable ratings for over 20 consecutive years. Their audience is roughly equal to, and in some years bigger than, CNN and MSNBC combined. Fox News is the cable news Goliath, not vice-versa. And while much smaller, Newmax and OAN are out there for those who are even farther to the right of Sean Hannity and Jesse Watters.

Add to that the dominance of online media (Fox News, Breitbart, Epoch Times, Daily Caller, Washington Examiner, and many others). The left does not approach this in online unique visitors.

The place where conservative media absolutely dominates is talk radio. Rush Limbaugh was the king while he was living, but talk radio is still dominated by the right. There are many right wing talk radio programs, but you would be hard pressed to find any on the left at all.

And then you have podcasts, again dominated by conservatives starting with Joe Rogan. The left has some, but they are not in the same league.

The one part of the media that is totally dominated by the left is the newspapers. But readership continues to plummet and hundreds of newspapers close each year.

I am not putting this post up to take sides. I recognize a right or left bias when I see or hear it and most of the media is not straight down the middle. But the notion that conservatives are the little guy fighting this gigantic left wing mainstream media is false. Conservative media is bigger in totality, make far higher profits, and they are certainly just as much a part of the “mainstream media” as all other media.

Some may not believe this, but ask yourself how DJT media’s new stock, even after the price decline, values his media organization at $4 billion even though they reported revenue of only $4 million last year and lost tens of millions of dollars.

[JMintzer]

The greatest fiction in the news media today is about the “mainstream media” and how liberal it is. That notion is a pure myth, but it plays like David vs. Goliath situation, and so it is perpetuated.

Fox News is as much a part of the mainstream media as any other. It’s been around for almost 30 years, and has led cable ratings for over 20 consecutive years. Their audience is roughly equal to, and in some years bigger than, CNN and MSNBC combined. Fox News is the cable news Goliath, not vice-versa. And while much smaller, Newmax and OAN are out there for those who are even farther to the right of Sean Hannity and Jesse Watters.

Add to that the dominance of online media (Fox News, Breitbart, Epoch Times, Daily Caller, Washington Examiner, and many others). The left does not approach this in online unique visitors.

The place where conservative media absolutely dominates is talk radio. Rush Limbaugh was the king while he was living, but talk radio is still dominated by the right. There are many right wing talk radio programs, but you would be hard pressed to find any on the left at all.

And then you have podcasts, again dominated by conservatives starting with Joe Rogan. The left has some, but they are not in the same league.

The one part of the media that is totally dominated by the left is the newspapers. But readership continues to plummet and hundreds of newspapers close each year.

I am not putting this post up to take sides. I recognize a right or left bias when I see or hear it and most of the media is not straight down the middle. But the notion that conservatives are the little guy fighting this gigantic left wing mainstream media is false. Conservative media is bigger in totality, make far higher profits, and they are certainly just as much a part of the “mainstream media” as all other media.

Some may not believe this, but ask yourself how DJT media’s new stock, even after the price decline, values his media organization at $4 billion even though they reported revenue of only $4 million last year and lost tens of millions of dollars.

There's a reason for those ratings disparities...

For the longest time, only FOX leaned a certain way, while EVERYBODY ELSE leaned the other way. There was a plethora of choices.

Of course it made sense that Fox's ratings were much higher... It was the only game in town for many, many people...

[Two Bills]

Coronavirus: Outcry after Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52407177)

[Steve]

Personally I find the Certified News Network very enlightening as opposed to th the FAux News Network which had to pay a $897 million for its fake news regarding Dominion voting irregularities.

Don't you mean "Certifiable"?

[Steve]

My dad has CNN running from the moment he wakes up til he goes to sleep, except to watch Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. I can't stand it, it's always [BREAKING] even though it's just opinions of hired "personalities" who discuss news from two days ago, or continue a tirade against this that or the other thing.

To me it's not much better than Newsmax, Breitbart, or MSNBC.

If I want to read about actual news I usually check with Reuters or Associated Press, and I check with CSPAN for live government streaming every so often. If I want to see something live that isn't something going on in the government, ABC and CBS usually have a stream going online.

I don't watch normal TV at all.

Unfortunately, Associated Press has gone woke. Notice how many stories written by AP in the local paper us "They" or "Their" in place of "Him" or "Her" or "His" or "Hers".

[JMintzer]

Coronavirus: Outcry after Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52407177)

You do realize that that has been thoroughly debunked, haven't you?

Yes, all the "real" (cough) news outlets immediately jumped on that bandwagon. But they were all wrong.

The UV light comment was factually correct. It has been used in lung infections for some time.

And he NEVER said to inject bleach. Period, Full Stop.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

If you're talking about the "bleach" comment, no you didn't, because it NEVER HAPPENED...

April 23, 2020, live on CSPAN2, a press briefing. He used the word "disinfectant." But yes he did suggest that Deborah Birx would be looking into the possibility of injecting disinfectant into the body to "cleanse" the COVID.

It absolutely happened, and you can check the CSPAN2 archives for the press briefing in full.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Unfortunately, Associated Press has gone woke. Notice how many stories written by AP in the local paper us "They" or "Their" in place of "Him" or "Her" or "His" or "Hers".

Does it make you suddenly incapable of understanding what they're referring to? If not, then why does it matter? Are they causing you to lose your job, your home? Have you been kicked out of any restaurants? Been arrested? How has "they" harmed you? Maybe show us on the dolly so we can be clear.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The greatest fiction in the news media today is about the “mainstream media” and how liberal it is. That notion is a pure myth, but it plays like David vs. Goliath situation, and so it is perpetuated.

Fox News is as much a part of the mainstream media as any other. It’s been around for almost 30 years, and has led cable ratings for over 20 consecutive years. Their audience is roughly equal to, and in some years bigger than, CNN and MSNBC combined. Fox News is the cable news Goliath, not vice-versa. And while much smaller, Newmax and OAN are out there for those who are even farther to the right of Sean Hannity and Jesse Watters.

Add to that the dominance of online media (Fox News, Breitbart, Epoch Times, Daily Caller, Washington Examiner, and many others). The left does not approach this in online unique visitors.

The place where conservative media absolutely dominates is talk radio. Rush Limbaugh was the king while he was living, but talk radio is still dominated by the right. There are many right wing talk radio programs, but you would be hard pressed to find any on the left at all.

And then you have podcasts, again dominated by conservatives starting with Joe Rogan. The left has some, but they are not in the same league.

The one part of the media that is totally dominated by the left is the newspapers. But readership continues to plummet and hundreds of newspapers close each year.

I am not putting this post up to take sides. I recognize a right or left bias when I see or hear it and most of the media is not straight down the middle. But the notion that conservatives are the little guy fighting this gigantic left wing mainstream media is false. Conservative media is bigger in totality, make far higher profits, and they are certainly just as much a part of the “mainstream media” as all other media.

Some may not believe this, but ask yourself how DJT media’s new stock, even after the price decline, values his media organization at $4 billion even though they reported revenue of only $4 million last year and lost tens of millions of dollars.

The tl;dr version of the above:

People who watch news "shows" believe what they are instructed to believe. The belief depends 100% on who is doing the instructing.

It's why I refuse to watch news "shows."

[KAM+6]

I bet you heard he said that on CNN...

Here's a pro tip, IT WAS NEVER SAID!

YES, He DID SAY IT!!!

[mikemalloy]

April 23, 2020, live on CSPAN2, a press briefing. He used the word "disinfectant." But yes he did suggest that Deborah Birx would be looking into the possibility of injecting disinfectant into the body to "cleanse" the COVID.

It absolutely happened, and you can check the CSPAN2 archives for the press briefing in full.
There are many disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide and alcohol to name a couple. But the media had to latch on to bleach as though it was the only one. They're either totally ignorant or completely biased.

[Eg_cruz]

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis,' plans eventual switch away from cable TV.

"Thompson said that one possibility is to have CNN users register so that the network can then sell information about its audience to advertisers."

CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces 'existential crisis' (https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/media/cnn-boss-mark-thompson-says-he-plans-to-take-channel-fully-digital/)
Bye don’t let the door hit you on the way out

[Caymus]

The greatest fiction in the news media today is about the “mainstream media” and how liberal it is. That notion is a pure myth, but it plays like David vs. Goliath situation, and so it is perpetuated.

Fox News is as much a part of the mainstream media as any other. It’s been around for almost 30 years, and has led cable ratings for over 20 consecutive years. Their audience is roughly equal to, and in some years bigger than, CNN and MSNBC combined. Fox News is the cable news Goliath, not vice-versa. And while much smaller, Newmax and OAN are out there for those who are even farther to the right of Sean Hannity and Jesse Watters.

Add to that the dominance of online media (Fox News, Breitbart, Epoch Times, Daily Caller, Washington Examiner, and many others). The left does not approach this in online unique visitors.

The place where conservative media absolutely dominates is talk radio. Rush Limbaugh was the king while he was living, but talk radio is still dominated by the right. There are many right wing talk radio programs, but you would be hard pressed to find any on the left at all.

And then you have podcasts, again dominated by conservatives starting with Joe Rogan. The left has some, but they are not in the same league.

The one part of the media that is totally dominated by the left is the newspapers. But readership continues to plummet and hundreds of newspapers close each year.

I am not putting this post up to take sides. I recognize a right or left bias when I see or hear it and most of the media is not straight down the middle. But the notion that conservatives are the little guy fighting this gigantic left wing mainstream media is false. Conservative media is bigger in totality, make far higher profits, and they are certainly just as much a part of the “mainstream media” as all other media.

Some may not believe this, but ask yourself how DJT media’s new stock, even after the price decline, values his media organization at $4 billion even though they reported revenue of only $4 million last year and lost tens of millions of dollars.

I'm curious. Where do you put NPR?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

There are many disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide and alcohol to name a couple. But the media had to latch on to bleach as though it was the only one. They're either totally ignorant or completely biased.

Regardless of what kind of disinfectant - you wouldn't INJECT it into your body. That was the thing they latched on to. Bleach, peroxide (which is a type of bleach), isopropyl alcohol, grain alcohol, ammonia - it doesn't matter. You don't fill a hypodermic syringe with the stuff and inject it into your body. For a president to even SUGGEST that someone study the possibility shows ignorance of just basic common sense.

[Dusty_Star]

There are many disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide and alcohol to name a couple. But the media had to latch on to bleach as though it was the only one. They're either totally ignorant or completely biased.


Oooh! I vote for both!

[Stu from NYC]

I find it exceptionally funny that when talking about something like CNN people Always Feel the need to insert something like Fox News instead of just defending CNN.

They do that all the time

[Tvflguy]

Appears that the Moderators are still asleep. Some posts are so obviously political. Seems as if they pick and choose…..

[airstreamingypsy]

Because thats what people want.
After the 2020 election Fox News started to distance themselves from the absurd election deniers. What they found out real quickly is thier audience simply shifted to Newsmax or the others that told them what they really wanted to hear… Despite it being true or not. Fox quickly returned to what their base audience wanted to hear.

It's just like the feeds you see on your phone or computer. They all know if they tell you something you want to hear you will stay engaged and that's what it's really all about. It doesn't make a difference whether it's true or not

It will destroy the country...... people sitting home getting riled up, being frightened all day long of imagined boogeymen, shooting people who knock on their door. I met a lady, in TV, who told me she's afraid to go places.... in TV!!! It's not healthy to have it on all day.

[mraines]

Very few.

IMO the only reason that CNN continued to draw breath for as long as it has, is the fact that virtually every major airport in the country with those big overhead TVs, have them tuned to CNN. You’re (thankfully) seeing fewer and fewer of them.
Well some of us prefer that to having FOX shoved in our faces and ears everywhere we go around here.

[mraines]

Fox is #1 rated and can afford a big law suit hit. #1 means they must be doing something right. I do believe cnn rated the lowest would have to close up shop if they were hit with any type of law suit like that. I do not watch either.
And why did they have a lawsuit to begin with? It's ok with you that they can afford to pay a fine because so many watch them spout lies?

[mraines]

You do realize that that has been thoroughly debunked, haven't you?

Yes, all the "real" (cough) news outlets immediately jumped on that bandwagon. But they were all wrong.

The UV light comment was factually correct. It has been used in lung infections for some time.

And he NEVER said to inject bleach. Period, Full Stop.
He is on video suggesting injecting a disinfectant.

[Topspinmo]

Since we can’t get political here there is no point in commenting!


No that depends…:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Topspinmo]

He is on video suggesting injecting a disinfectant.

Why not show video to back up your claim?

[mraines]

Because thats what people want.
After the 2020 election Fox News started to distance themselves from the absurd election deniers. What they found out real quickly is thier audience simply shifted to Newsmax or the others that told them what they really wanted to hear… Despite it being true or not. Fox quickly returned to what their base audience wanted to hear.

It's just like the feeds you see on your phone or computer. They all know if they tell you something you want to hear you will stay engaged and that's what it's really all about. It doesn't make a difference whether it's true or not
It's a sad commentary on the state of our nation. Don't blame CNN for misinformation and hate, that come from FOX and Orange Man.

[Dusty_Star]

And why did they have a lawsuit to begin with? It's ok with you that they can afford to pay a fine because so many watch them spout lies?


I think it is fine to talk about the Fox news lawsuit, but without mentioning the successful suit by Nick Sandman against CNN, the Washington Post, & NBC & all of the other outlets that have been sued i.e., Rolling Stone, ABC, Gannet, the New York Times, & CBS is a trifle disingenous.

[Two Bills]

Why not show video to back up your claim?

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[Stu from NYC]

I think it is fine to talk about the Fox news lawsuit, but without mentioning the successful suit by Nick Sandman against CNN, the Washington Post, & NBC & all of the other outlets that have been sued i.e., Rolling Stone, ABC, Gannet, the New York Times, & CBS is a trifle disingenous.

Some people on here will not want to be confused with facts. Thanks for your post

[Caymus]

It's a sad commentary on the state of our nation. Don't blame CNN for misinformation and hate, that come from FOX and Orange Man.

Who are you writing about?

[rustyp]

I find it exceptionally funny that when talking about something like CNN people Always Feel the need to insert something like Fox News instead of just defending CNN.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuZBfX2mW7s

[mraines]

I find it exceptionally funny that when talking about something like CNN people Always Feel the need to insert something like Fox News instead of just defending CNN.
So, I will reply to that and defend CNN. I watch them and find that while, yes, they are biased, they will present both sides. I have also heard them criticize Biden and the White House. Michael Smerconish is very informative and fair. Unfortunately, those that watch the "other" network, do not seem to be open to the truth. They still believe the election was stolen and defend the biggest con artist ever.

[Bob45]

Does anybody watch News Nation? I get it with Youtube TV. I think they're more middle of the road than the others.
Bob

[huge-pigeons]

CNN has the worst ratings whereas Fox News has the best ratings. CNN has paid the airports tens of millions of $$$ every year to play their fake news to a captured audience. I’m surprised cnn is still in business

[Vermilion Villager]

You made it easy , state by state criminal convictions for voter fraud ;
Alabama
YEAR
2023
NAME
David Cole
CASE TYPE
Criminal Conviction
FRAUD TYPE
False Registrations
Might want to correct your comment when you research voter fraud convictions United States . Eye opener.
Good job!

He cast an illegal vote for the Republican candidate for president. This is what he has in common with the three villagers were also found guilty of voter fraud. Hmmmmmm.......Am I the only one starting to ses a pattern here on this voter fraud thing??
:shocked::clap2::clap2:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Why not show video to back up your claim?

President Trump with Coronavirus Task Force Briefing | April 23, 2020 | C-SPAN.org (https://www.c-span.org/video/?471458-1/president-trump-coronavirus-task-force-briefing)

That's the full briefing on the Coronavirus Response from April 23, 2020.

You can fast forward to 26:30 to see the reference to using UV lights, and then he talks about injecting disinfectant at 27:00.

[manaboutown]

CNN has justifiably been circling the drain for a few years for their false and highly edited narratives that distort the news. They clearly consider their mission as shaping public opinion, not reporting the facts.

[JP]

CNN has been so horribly one sided for so long reporting only what justifies their opinions. No wonder they are going out of business. Good riddance. I can think for myself thank you.

[Topspinmo]

Well some of us prefer that to having FOX shoved in our faces and ears everywhere we go around here.

Amazing people leave utopia and come here and complain:BigApplause:

[Pugchief]

The greatest fiction in the news media today is about the “mainstream media” and how liberal it is. That notion is a pure myth
You must be joking. TV MSM is ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. Other than Fox, the rest are extremely tilted left. NBC in particular.



And then you have podcasts, again dominated by conservatives starting with Joe Rogan. The left has some, but they are not in the same league.
This is part of the problem. Anything that is not extreme left is considered right by the left. Joe Rogan considers himself a liberal and voted for Biden in 2020. I'll bet some of the other podcasters you think are on the right actually consider themselves centrist or liberal, like Tim Pool.



I recognize a right or left bias when I see or hear it I don't think you do. See above.

But the notion that conservatives are the little guy fighting this gigantic left wing mainstream media is false. Conservative media is bigger in totality, make far higher profits, and they are certainly just as much a part of the “mainstream media” as all other media.



Fox may have the highest ratings, but 'in totality' the other 3 networks have much higher combined viewership, so the premise that the leftwing MSM is larger is actually true.

[Battlebasset]

Always amazed at folks that complain about Fox News/conservatism down here.

You chose to move here, knowing that it was a more conservative area, with many retired/ex military, police, and fire fighters.

But you didn't move to places like southern CA, which arguably has much better weather. Cooler temps, less humidity. Why might that be?

That's right. Those place have been ruined by the policies you vote for. So you leave your fouled nests and come to Florida because it is more conservative with low taxes and support for law and order. Hypocrites. Live under the laws and policies you support and vote for, and quit trying to change the state and governance we love. I, and many others, will help you pack. And Uhauls are cheap to CA, as there are so many leaving, and Uhaul needs someone to bring them back.

[Djean1981]

What's CNN?