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2. Washington Times developed in the early 80s to spread pro-fascist propaganda

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Fri May 29, 2026, 11:30 AM

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under the guise of ‘news’ reporting. Planted ‘news’ stories would then get picked up by right wing talk radio characters like Rush Limbaugh.

Murdoch and Ellison were never in it for profits or Pulitzers.

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Ellison did not buy CBS to get ratings or making it a good network. [View all] edhopper Yesterday OP

Yep. dalton99a Yesterday #1

Washington Times developed in the early 80s to spread pro-fascist propaganda blm Yesterday #2

I assume that you are referring to this: MineralMan Yesterday #3

Not really edhopper Yesterday #12

Washington Post purchase by Bezos was incidental to his real aim -- although now important JT45242 Yesterday #4

I've been saying for years that the point is not direct profit from advertising - but indirect profit from propaganda harumph Yesterday #5

I no longer watch CBS, but the channels I do watch have a LOT of advertising for CBS/Paramount/UFC shit. OFFENSIVE. AnotherMother4Peace Yesterday #6

Star Trek Was One Of Their First Casualties Deep State Witch Yesterday #7

We no longer live... Snackshack Yesterday #8

But who OWNS ALL THE CHANNELS??? Like 7 companies??? a kennedy Yesterday #9

You nuts? Warpy Yesterday #10

Precisely, the oligarchs aren't about enlightenment, just control Uncle Joe Yesterday #11