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In response to "I have no problems with Fox News or with Teabag Protests. It's that the two work together that makes Fox unworthy of being" by TWuG

That's funny given that the other "news" organizations created the "tea bagger" slur to begin with. Yeah, that's objective journalism. -- nm

Posted by Ender (aka Ender) Nov 3 '09, 11:56

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Wait, what? How is it a slur to call a political group something they are calling themselves? -- nm - David Nov 3, 12:04
Really? Because Fox seems to have no problem using it in a positive sense on a regular basis. - TWuG Nov 3, 11:59 2
- It's a lot like the n-word. They're taking it back. -- nm - Ender Nov 3, 12:00 1
  - I'm not quite sure about the chronology here. -- nm - nubby Nov 3, 12:10
Again the point is objectivity. The point being argued is whether they are passively involved and providing commentary or organizing an opposition. - pmb Nov 3, 11:58 3
- And my point is the MSNBC is an active part of the opposition to the opposition. -- nm - Ender Nov 3, 11:59 1
  - They aren't organizing. They aren't promoting or organizing protests. There is a distinction, though I agree it's a fine line. - pmb Nov 3, 12:02
- Sorry. The point "isn't" objectivity. -- nm - pmb Nov 3, 11:58

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