Let’s not forget Rush Limbaugh’s ignoble contribution to the vile disinformation campaign now led by Fox. Thank you Ruth for this article ! Incredible to think that Murdoch would trade our Democracy for profits he doesn’t need !!!
Ruth's article reminds me of an exchange I heard recently on C-SPAN2's coverage of a hearing to fill an open seat on the Federal Communication Commission. The nominee was Gigi Sohn, who is an outspoken woman married to a woman. She has been nominated before and, each time, the vote was deadlocked. The junior senator from Alaska, Don Sullivan, roared at her, quoting her words which denounced Fox News as "a propaganda network." Other Republicans echoed Sullivan. Trying to shame her for her truth. The joke is on them, as these latest sad and infuriating revelations about Fox emerge. Gigi Sohn is a kick-ass woman. I hope she gets the seat.
No difference than Russia’s (Putin’s) Channel One and Rossiya 1. Oligarchs working for the boss; and, the flow of money and power that cements their loyalty.
Firstly, Congratulations on your appointment at The Univesity of Hawaii! I had great respect for Sen. Inouye and I think the university made a very wise decision. I hope the event will be made available at some point for all to view. Secondly, you "nailed it!" with respect to Murdoch and Fox. I fear howver, there are forces that will prevent any remedies to correct the weaknesses in our media model. Thank you for your patriotism and for acting on your sense of civic duty. I'd put you in the category of a "national treasure."
Is this any different than the public admission by Les Moonves (disgraced exec from CBS) that Trump was bad for the country but great for ratings? If this is being said out in the open we can only imagine what is being said behind closed doors and covered by NDA's signed by eager journalists who thought they signed up to work with a network that had at least a smidgen of integrity. Fox may be one of the worst and should be exposed but look at the model CNN is embracing now. Getting facts is harder because as Heather McGhee said the other day when she was on with Jon Stewart, we "can only know what we are told" and legit journalism is getting hard to find.
Its hard to imagine how serious Murdoch really was when floated the idea that Ingraham, Carlson, Sean Hannity, and other top hosts trusted by the Fox audience should appear together on television in Nov. 2020 and state clearly that Joe Biden had won the election. Given the FNC's history of outright lying and stirring up hate and division for profit and ratings should we have at all been surprised they never went through with it? I mean the idea that FN would ever do the right thing or the moral thing and stand up for truth and democracy would always be a bridge too far. This would have to be in a movie script or something that could only have ever happened in an alternative universe, I'm afraid.
P.S. Congrats Ruth on your engagement news, may it bring you great happiness and for your appointment to the Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair of Democratic Ideals at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Wow!
After reading this essay on FOX, I can't help but remember the rampant outsourcing of our manufacturing to cheaper labor markets. It was all done in the name of profit margins and at the expense of domestic jobs. It was a major contributor to the destruction of our middle class. FOX, it seems has the same mindset of profit over nation, as our corporations did many years ago. This is the dark side of capitalism; or should I say neoliberal economics. A system with no conscience.
Exciting news about your residency! Congratulations!
Time will tell if News Corp, Murdoch and the rest survive these revelations. Justice would be served if they are severely sanctioned for their deception, greed and hollowing out of our system of government.
So many congratulations on attaining the Hawaii chair. That is excellent news!
On a personal note, and I am sure that Ivery many who are already on there would feel the same, but please, please, please do consider opening an account on Spoutible. Joy-Ann Reid came joined this week and Profs Melissa Murray and Leah Litman are there too - and hoping for more. I am sure that you would find a very engaged and appreciative bunch. Thank you!!
Thank you Ruth; Unfortunately, this is as you say regrettably not a surprise. Fox News is an exemplar of just how craven the Right has become. We had a similar example during the Pandemic: Fox News required on-site vaccinations while spewing anti-vaccination diatribes on air. In both cases, they actually feared their audience, the monster they created but can no longer control. I too am saddened by their choice. Possibly, Dominion can continue to bring this to light. We will have to see.
Can we attend your lecture via zoom? If so, will you send the registration link?
And we pay Fox thru our cable fees, even if we never watch.
Let’s not forget Rush Limbaugh’s ignoble contribution to the vile disinformation campaign now led by Fox. Thank you Ruth for this article ! Incredible to think that Murdoch would trade our Democracy for profits he doesn’t need !!!
Capitalism is no insurance policy for Democracy.
Ruth's article reminds me of an exchange I heard recently on C-SPAN2's coverage of a hearing to fill an open seat on the Federal Communication Commission. The nominee was Gigi Sohn, who is an outspoken woman married to a woman. She has been nominated before and, each time, the vote was deadlocked. The junior senator from Alaska, Don Sullivan, roared at her, quoting her words which denounced Fox News as "a propaganda network." Other Republicans echoed Sullivan. Trying to shame her for her truth. The joke is on them, as these latest sad and infuriating revelations about Fox emerge. Gigi Sohn is a kick-ass woman. I hope she gets the seat.
No difference than Russia’s (Putin’s) Channel One and Rossiya 1. Oligarchs working for the boss; and, the flow of money and power that cements their loyalty.
Congratulations on the chair in Hawaii. Fox may be in big trouble. Have fun while you're there.
Firstly, Congratulations on your appointment at The Univesity of Hawaii! I had great respect for Sen. Inouye and I think the university made a very wise decision. I hope the event will be made available at some point for all to view. Secondly, you "nailed it!" with respect to Murdoch and Fox. I fear howver, there are forces that will prevent any remedies to correct the weaknesses in our media model. Thank you for your patriotism and for acting on your sense of civic duty. I'd put you in the category of a "national treasure."
Is this any different than the public admission by Les Moonves (disgraced exec from CBS) that Trump was bad for the country but great for ratings? If this is being said out in the open we can only imagine what is being said behind closed doors and covered by NDA's signed by eager journalists who thought they signed up to work with a network that had at least a smidgen of integrity. Fox may be one of the worst and should be exposed but look at the model CNN is embracing now. Getting facts is harder because as Heather McGhee said the other day when she was on with Jon Stewart, we "can only know what we are told" and legit journalism is getting hard to find.
Its hard to imagine how serious Murdoch really was when floated the idea that Ingraham, Carlson, Sean Hannity, and other top hosts trusted by the Fox audience should appear together on television in Nov. 2020 and state clearly that Joe Biden had won the election. Given the FNC's history of outright lying and stirring up hate and division for profit and ratings should we have at all been surprised they never went through with it? I mean the idea that FN would ever do the right thing or the moral thing and stand up for truth and democracy would always be a bridge too far. This would have to be in a movie script or something that could only have ever happened in an alternative universe, I'm afraid.
P.S. Congrats Ruth on your engagement news, may it bring you great happiness and for your appointment to the Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair of Democratic Ideals at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Wow!
After reading this essay on FOX, I can't help but remember the rampant outsourcing of our manufacturing to cheaper labor markets. It was all done in the name of profit margins and at the expense of domestic jobs. It was a major contributor to the destruction of our middle class. FOX, it seems has the same mindset of profit over nation, as our corporations did many years ago. This is the dark side of capitalism; or should I say neoliberal economics. A system with no conscience.
Exciting news about your residency! Congratulations!
Time will tell if News Corp, Murdoch and the rest survive these revelations. Justice would be served if they are severely sanctioned for their deception, greed and hollowing out of our system of government.
Any hope of getting Fox/Murdoch silenced? It’s pure propaganda!
Didn’t there used to be FEC guidelines?
I’m aware of the 1st amendment, but Fox has gone too far. They should not be called News; Fox Farce, Fox Lies anything but news.
You are going to love Hawaii! Congratulations! Hawaii will love you!
Aloha 🌴
So many congratulations on attaining the Hawaii chair. That is excellent news!
On a personal note, and I am sure that Ivery many who are already on there would feel the same, but please, please, please do consider opening an account on Spoutible. Joy-Ann Reid came joined this week and Profs Melissa Murray and Leah Litman are there too - and hoping for more. I am sure that you would find a very engaged and appreciative bunch. Thank you!!
Thank you Ruth; Unfortunately, this is as you say regrettably not a surprise. Fox News is an exemplar of just how craven the Right has become. We had a similar example during the Pandemic: Fox News required on-site vaccinations while spewing anti-vaccination diatribes on air. In both cases, they actually feared their audience, the monster they created but can no longer control. I too am saddened by their choice. Possibly, Dominion can continue to bring this to light. We will have to see.