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ithos 04-19-2024 05:02 AM

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 04-19-2024 05:30 AM

Do people still watch tv news (oxymoron)?

Caymus 04-19-2024 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ithos (Post 2322855)
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 04-19-2024 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2322775)
CNN was founded by Ted Turner.

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

Robojo 04-19-2024 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tennisnut (Post 2322666)
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 04-19-2024 06:53 AM

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 04-19-2024 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tennisnut (Post 2322666)
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 04-19-2024 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ithos (Post 2322855)
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 04-19-2024 06:54 AM

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

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Originally Posted by Tennisnut (Post 2322666)
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 04-19-2024 07:01 AM

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 04-19-2024 07:30 AM

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

JRcorvette 04-19-2024 07:36 AM

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

phylt 04-19-2024 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by conman5652@aol.com (Post 2322891)
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 04-19-2024 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyDog (Post 2322645)
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 04-19-2024 07:47 AM

And then?
 
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Originally Posted by GoRedSox! (Post 2322750)
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!


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