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Re: Funny, had these goons... Actually, I am very interested in SBC purchasing DirecTV. I am a DirecTV subscriber for many years and I believe SBC ownership is for sure better than Rupert Murdoch. At one point there was a distinct possibility that Murdoch would buy DirecTV. I understand that he runs quite the oppressive company from an editorial standpoint. Just because he is Australian does not mean he has his head screwed on straight.
Word is that Charlie Ergen is selling Echostar to Murdoch only because it would be worse for him if Echostar bought DirecTV. A bit of a sell-out, but he is cashing-in. Most subscribers won't even care.
But if you think it won't matter, look at what has happened to CNN now that Ted has lost control. Talk about Gag! Sensational, near right-wing "news-tainment".
Bottom line is that when the rumor was floating that Murdoch was looking to buy DirecTV, I started looking at Echostar. Now that we know DirecTV is courting SBC (or is it visa-versa), I am more comfortable with staying with DirecTV.
Last point: Note that DirecTV and Time Warner cannot really be compared because Time Warner creates content while DirecTV distributes content. Granted, distribution is analogous to filtering, but I assert that SBC, DirecTV, and even AOL are more similar than different. The reason the AOL/TW merger failed is that ad revenue AOL was banking on fell through because of the big burst.
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Look at what has happened to CNN now that Ted has lost control. Talk about Gag! Sensational, near right-wing "news-tainment".
CNN is right wing!? You must be joking! |
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jlehew
join:2003-02-07
Gurnee, IL | Look at what has happened to CNN now that Ted has lost control. Talk about Gag! Sensational, near right-wing "news-tainment".
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CNN is right wing!? You must be joking!
They arent as far left as they used to be. Simply because they finally realized the American public didnt want the left wing propaganda. Their ratings were slumping big-time. |
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Wow.. CNN right wing?? What a loony idea. They are
know as the Clinton News Network! 
Three cheers for SBC!!!
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