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Hermit-The-Prog

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5. We have a big chunk of the electorate that is underinformed.

Reply to peppertree (Reply #3)

Thu Oct 5, 2023, 02:43 PM

Oct 2023

A lot of people get their news from the broadcast networks -- the first 15 minutes or so of the evening news or a few minutes in the morning while rushing to get ready for work. Many don't have time or inclination to tune to long-winded cable discussions and analysis.

These are the people who need facts instead of "bothsides" reporting that is designed to increase campaign ad revenue.

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Biden student loan debt cancellations total $127 billion - NBC News [View all] TexasTowelie Oct 2023 OP

The broadcast networks need to report such accomplishments. Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2023 #1

+1 appalachiablue Oct 2023 #2

Hear, hear peppertree Oct 2023 #3

Oh, I'll bet they see the handwriting on the wall: this accomplishment will benefit countless CTyankee Oct 2023 #4

We have a big chunk of the electorate that is underinformed. Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2023 #5

"There are none so blind as those who would not see." CTyankee Oct 2023 #7

Here is some interesting math. How many billions in 2.3 trillions. usaf-vet Oct 2023 #6