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In reply to the discussion: President Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS [View all]Bigerhalf
(30 posts)55. Thanks for correcting me, but I consider myself
a Democrat who is critical of things I see as wrong. Thus democritic. That is what I was going for.
80 y/o, failing eyesight so with all due respect........
Also PBS doesn't have a paywall and it's free and easily available to those less well off or don't have a computer.
Faux news has no paywall, free on tv and everyone has one of these,
And PBS won/t have to kiss up to get their funding anymore, thus maybe the democratic party could take their place?
Also many of the seemingly democratic hosts on your stations are ex - republicans. Will they still talk up Dems in the future?
Morning Joe?
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President Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS [View all]
mahatmakanejeeves
Yesterday
OP
I believe the picture was taken at an earlier executive order signing that day. NT
mahatmakanejeeves
Yesterday
#13
IDK, it I wouldn't care if they ran ads, much more important to keep them on the air than let those voices of
PortTack
Yesterday
#25
He doesn't have the power to do that, right? He's not CEO or Chairman of the Board.
Texin
Yesterday
#20
He doesn't read much, so in this case he might actually be telling the truth for once
andym
22 hrs ago
#42
I know times are going to get even tougher for us little guys..but if you can, it's time to donate!
PortTack
Yesterday
#23
Ummm if Congress grants them more funds the order to not do so isn't legal,
cstanleytech
22 hrs ago
#47
They won't defy him. Trump can do whatever he wants. No Republican will ever vote against any whim of his
LiberalLovinLug
16 hrs ago
#57