Fox News, Newsmax, OAN, and other TV purveyors of fake news

[RVInit]

Oh I don't think they're made by a supporter at all! Just someone who knows a mark and how to separate them from their money! It's so appalling it's almost a joke.

Back when those motion-activated talking/singing fish came out, we got one as a dirty Santa gift. We used it for all sorts of jokes and things because it was so ridiculous. It might be good for spear fishing practice.

Yeah, I sometimes don't make myself crystal clear. I assumed by your post that you thought the same and I was agreeing. I probably could have just left everything off after the "yeah" sign and my meaning would have been more clear.

[Suranis]

Reminds me of Trumpy Bear, which was made by a company who had nothing to do with Turnip at all.

just a reminder...

[bill_g]

I definitely want the certificate of authenticity.

[sugar magnolia]

Now they need Trump athletic equipment so his loyal supporters can get into the same super masculine physical shape as he has.

Coming soon to a store near you! Trump jockstraps!
(Not my fault, it's just where my brain went when you put all those words together in the same sentence.)

[zekeb]

I need parts for my Ronco Pocket Fisherman. Can these people help me?

God is on your side once again Zeke. Ronco still sells their famous Pocket Fisherman at their website. $34.99 +s&h. Cheap enough for you just buy a new one and retire your old one to the great fishing hole in the landfill.

Good deal. I'll pick one of them up and head to Mt Ash over by Woodburn. I liked roadtripping to Mt Ash.

[bill_g]

Now they need Trump athletic equipment so his loyal supporters can get into the same super masculine physical shape as he has.

Coming soon to a store near you! Trump jockstraps!
(Not my fault, it's just where my brain went when you put all those words together in the same sentence.)

At least we'll know he didn't stretch the front part out. Should almost be like new.

[neonzx]

A number of years ago back when Dumpster was in the WH, I told a cousin we should start a side gig selling Trump crap. He was shocked when I informed him there was no licensing involved to use tfg's name or likeness.

We could have made millions off the rubes.

But yeah that's all these companies are. Many buyers think money is going to Trump. Nope.

[much ado]

I definitely want the certificate of authenticity.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325383164037?_ ... R5y0jrqvZA

[bill_g]

I definitely want the certificate of authenticity.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325383164037?_ ... R5y0jrqvZA

Oh boy. I bet he'll get lots of interest. Rare items command top dollar!

[neonzx]

$6,000

A person can get a semi OK older used car for that price.

[Rolodex]

There's a fireworks store on the highway we travel between our home and our lake cabin. Their flashy new sign boasts "TRUMP MERCH." I imagine after he loses they'll keep selling it. We pitch in with others on fireworks so don't have to go in there to buy some any more, so I have no idea what goodies they have. Oh well.

[W. Kevin Vicklund]

Now playing on Newsmax, prolly soon on Fox & OAN. But they're not weird.

Didn't Putin get one of these after the turnip got booted?

[Dr. Ken]

Right wing news has been making claims that Venezulan gangs have taken over and run an apartment complex in Aurora and that's caused the tenants of the apartment to be put on edge as people from outside of aurora have been traveling there and harrassing them. So much so that they did a press conference to dispute the claims made in the media

[Dr. Ken]

[RTH10260]

Why are they scared? Shirley Jeff Bezos has the power to program Alexa in favour of a Republican candidate

[Kendra]

Howard Kurtz/MediaBuzz has Corey Lewandowski on right now.

[bill_g]

Alexa - tell Newsmax to fuckoff please. Thank you.

[Dave from down under]

Since Lachlan took over from Rupert last September.., have you noticed any change in Fox?

An article on Lachlan
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-09/ ... /104036726

[Dave from down under]

And on that succession battle
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-08/ ... /104036852

[neonzx]

Former GOP Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy To Host Fox Nation Series

Vivek Ramaswamy, the former presidential candidate and ardent supporter of Donald Trump, will host a new series for Fox Nation, the Fox News Media subscription streaming service.

The show, Truths with Vivek Ramaswamy, is a five-episode limited series that will premiere Sunday and also will air in a condensed version on Fox News that night at 10 p.m. ET.

According to Fox Nation, the show will delve into topics including national identity, the war in Ukraine and Israel, and the protests on college campuses.

Fox Nation also will release the project Just Ask: Vivek Ramaswamy, in which he answers questions from the audience, with Fox & Friends Weekend co-host Pete Hegseth moderating.

https://deadline.com/2024/09/vivek-rama ... 236090502/

[bill_g]

Daily Beast: Billionaire Mark Cuban Says He’s Interested in Purchasing Fox News and X

Mark Cuban, a billionaire and investor on reality television show Shark Tank, says he would be interested in purchasing both Fox News and X—with some caveats. Cuban expressed his interest in an interview with Wired, after writer Lauren Goode asked him about the boomer generation, or, as he calls it, the “Fox News” generation.

[RVInit]

Daily Beast: Billionaire Mark Cuban Says He’s Interested in Purchasing Fox News and X

Mark Cuban, a billionaire and investor on reality television show Shark Tank, says he would be interested in purchasing both Fox News and X—with some caveats. Cuban expressed his interest in an interview with Wired, after writer Lauren Goode asked him about the boomer generation, or, as he calls it, the “Fox News” generation.

I wish. Somehow I doubt Murdoch would ever sell it. He has control over the minds of a large segment of society, not sure he would be willing to give that up for any amount of money. Murdoch the Younger is supposedly even more right wing nut job than his father. And he's already in charge. There are already things going on with Fox that Rupert probably would not have abided.

[neonzx]

Daily Beast: Billionaire Mark Cuban Says He’s Interested in Purchasing Fox News and X

Mark Cuban, a billionaire and investor on reality television show Shark Tank, says he would be interested in purchasing both Fox News and X—with some caveats. Cuban expressed his interest in an interview with Wired, after writer Lauren Goode asked him about the boomer generation, or, as he calls it, the “Fox News” generation.

I wish. Somehow I doubt Murdoch would ever sell it. He has control over the minds of a large segment of society, not sure he would be willing to give that up for any amount of money. Murdoch the Younger is supposedly even more right wing nut job than his father. And he's already in charge. There are already things going on with Fox that Rupert probably would not have abided.

To add, Mark also said he doesn't have the cash for it to happen. Cuban is not a dumb businessman so I think he was just joking around. He would not touch either of those companies even if he had the cash.

[zekeb]

They tore down The Enquirer as the voice of Trump. I'd like to see a group of investors do the same with Fox. I don't know if X is worth demolishing or not. Tear down X and Truth Social becomes more valuable.

[Dave from down under]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-23/ ... /104257886

What the fight for the Murdoch family media empire is really about

At the eye of the storm, Lachlan Murdoch looked calm enough as he strode through the press pack and up the steps of the courtroom in downtown Reno, Nevada, where a probate commissioner could decide the future of the family business once and for all.

But as the battle raged inside the court – closed to media and the public – Lachlan was undoubtedly seething at having to fight his siblings for a succession that he believes is rightfully his.

After being tapped on the shoulder by his father Rupert more than a decade ago, after running Fox Corporation for the past five years, and after being formally anointed the successor when Murdoch Senior retired in September, Lachlan believes he has been working to enrich his siblings and is entitled to the prize – unassailable control of the Murdoch Family Trust, just like his father enjoyed for the past 25 years.

Etc