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48. Yes, context is important.

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #23)

Sat Nov 25, 2023, 03:53 PM

Nov 2023

One that is much too often ignored here, in favor of clickbait and hyperbole.

As for RT, the excuse that other outlets aren't available is nonsense. Providing legitimacy to state-owned propaganda is never OK, and no one on the left should be using it as a platform. People are willing to forgive pretty much anything as long as it fits an agenda.

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And added to the mix of misinformation bdamomma Nov 2023 #1

The only place a lot of people get their information anymore, Bayard Nov 2023 #44

A lot of Americans already know.............................. Lovie777 Nov 2023 #2

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Spot on. Traildogbob Nov 2023 #28

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Sirius XM Progress (ch 127)... rubbersole Nov 2023 #46

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The Telecommunications Act of 1996 was enacted by the 104th Congress in Jan/Feb 1996. jaxexpat Nov 2023 #38

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From the first paragraph of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Conference report: sop Nov 2023 #43

Because they were lying, of course. redqueen Nov 2023 #45

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It's a great number! I also have 666 in my medical card number! Goddessartist Nov 2023 #20

Well, when we're talking about the biases of sources, Russia Today would be pretty hard to ignore muriel_volestrangler Nov 2023 #23

Thank you, but I didn't respond to the OP. -nt CrispyQ Nov 2023 #24

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