Sarah Palin takes Fox News job

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12 Jan 10

KazetNagorra

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by utherpendragon
Really? What is your ideology and what would your policy be?

You can deduce that from my posts here on RHP.

generalissimo

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by FMF
BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/americas/8453223.stm

Smart move by Palin. Smart move by Fox.

Thoughts?

It may be a smart move by palin, but it certainly isn't a smart move by fox; they already have glenn beck and hannity as the laughing stocks, having another clown in the network will only damage its credibility.

utherpendragon

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by generalissimo
It may be a smart move by palin, but it certainly isn't a smart move by fox; they already have glenn beck and hannity as the laughing stocks, having another clown in the network will only damage its credibility.

"damage its credibility" with who?!

AThousandYoung

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by generalissimo
It may be a smart move by palin, but it certainly isn't a smart move by fox; they already have glenn beck and hannity as the laughing stocks, having another clown in the network will only damage its credibility.

Fox is not interested in being credible to lefties and left leaning moderates.

This allows Palin to go through a visible evolution on mass media. I think it's smart from all angles. Now the only thing anyone sees when you say "Palin" is the ditsy milf from the McCain campaign.

Soon people will see her as a talking head on Fox, which might have a different image after a while.

generalissimo

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by utherpendragon
"damage its credibility" with who?!

by having people like beck, hannity, and now palin, Fox is damaging its credibility.

generalissimo

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by AThousandYoung
Fox is not interested in being credible to lefties and left leaning moderates.

This allows Palin to go through a visible evolution on mass media. I think it's smart from all angles. Now the only thing anyone sees when you say "Palin" is the ditsy milf from the McCain campaign.

Soon people will see her as a talking head on Fox, which might have a different image after a while.

Fox is not interested in being credible to lefties and left leaning moderates.

well, this is becoming increasingly evident. But it is a huge mistake, not everyone on Fox is an extremist, a minority of people actually offer honest criticism, it is foolish to have even more partisan talking heads.

AThousandYoung

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by generalissimo
[b]Fox is not interested in being credible to lefties and left leaning moderates.

well, this is becoming increasingly evident. But it is a huge mistake, not everyone on Fox is an extremist, a minority of people actually offer honest criticism, it is foolish to have even more partisan talking heads.[/b]

Sensationalism and partisanship are part of their business plan and it's working like a charm.

generalissimo

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by AThousandYoung
Sensationalism and partisanship are part of their business plan and it's working like a charm.

is it? does fox enjoy the fact that the daily show is taken more seriously than most fox news programs?

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by generalissimo
is it? does fox enjoy the fact that the daily show is taken more seriously than most fox news programs?

Why do you think that is true?

utherpendragon

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by generalissimo
is it? does fox enjoy the fact that the daily show is taken more seriously than most fox news programs?

No its not. Where do you get this info from?"More seriously" by who? Fox is the most watched by far over all competitors reguardless if you like it or not.

telerion

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12 Jan 10

I've always felt she would be well-suited in this sort of position. She has the professional background, the looks/charisma, and the political base for it. I just hope this means that she has given up on running for president. That way I may have a real choice to make next election.

KazetNagorra

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by generalissimo
is it? does fox enjoy the fact that the daily show is taken more seriously than most fox news programs?

I think Fox is mostly concerned with their ratings, and they are good.

USArmyParatrooper

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12 Jan 10

Originally posted by generalissimo
is it? does fox enjoy the fact that the daily show is taken more seriously than most fox news programs?

Although Fox is little more than a thinly veiled Conservative tabloid, their business platform works extremely well for them. They get huge ratings and advertising dollars.

badmoon

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13 Jan 10

I'd prefer that she do a Playboy spread. Id just look at the pictures same as always.

Her looks are 75% of her appeal, don't you agree? To quote Waits she has the IQ of a fencepost. A babe with some power. That is a package.

whodey

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13 Jan 10

Originally posted by FMF
BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/americas/8453223.stm

Smart move by Palin. Smart move by Fox.

Thoughts?

This way she can dish out what was dished to her from the media. I think it will be a sweet revenge for her person. Whether you think such attacks on her during the electoin were "fair" or deserving, you have to admit they made her life hell.