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Ian_rd

(2,124 posts)
Mon Mar 25, 2013, 03:39 PM Mar 2013

Tea Partiers boycotting Fox News because it's too liberal

Going without the conservative movement’s house organ, however, has proven to be no easy task for true believers.

"I am having withdrawal. I do like Fox News," said Kevin Avard, a former state lawmaker in New Hampshire who is participating in the boycott. "I have been going to CNN, and to Headline News just to get some kind of fix. I usually probably only watch them once or twice a year."

Hjerlied said that "if I want news, I go to Breitbart News and Drudge and I can find all the news I need, very quickly," and after the first boycott, says he may have "kicked the habit" for good.

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I love it! It's like someone quitting smoking because they decide it's bad for them, and instead turning to cocaine to help them get through the day.



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Tea Partiers boycotting Fox News because it's too liberal (Original Post) Ian_rd Mar 2013 OP
Baloney. This 'boycott' is a stunt being pushed by FOX. Pure dog and pony show blm Mar 2013 #1

blm

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1. Baloney. This 'boycott' is a stunt being pushed by FOX. Pure dog and pony show
Mon Mar 25, 2013, 03:42 PM
Mar 2013

so they can say, 'See how fairandbalanced we are?' Classic Roger Ailes.

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