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Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
I generally rely on the Associated Press accessed on line along with various internet forums and boards to provide news. I don't watch TV news or listen to radio news (or, rather, I do watch them but not to get the news). Those people are just brainless newsreaders, and with a simple turn of phrase or change in tone they make it their business to sensationalize, skew, or otherwise distort facts. Often - perhaps more often than not - they introduce this bias unintentionally. I can read on my own.
It's fun to watch Fox or CNN news on mute because they both hire hot women for newsreaders. CNN's are a bit more on the exotic side, though. Fox strictly goes for pure white hotness, while CNN prefers to mix in some interesting ethnicities and, without fail, at least one or two of them have british or quasi-british accents that are fun to listen to if mute is disabled. I'm sure this is to give viewers the impression they are smart and well-informed, but as the saying goes, "I hear them talking but they aren't saying anything." I don't know if other parts of the country are the same, but during lunchtime all of the fast food and casual restaurants have the TV tuned to a news station (80% of the time it's Fox, 20% CNN) so that's where I'm seeing this. God knows I wouldn't watch either in my home.
It's fun to watch Fox or CNN news on mute because they both hire hot women for newsreaders. CNN's are a bit more on the exotic side, though. Fox strictly goes for pure white hotness, while CNN prefers to mix in some interesting ethnicities and, without fail, at least one or two of them have british or quasi-british accents that are fun to listen to if mute is disabled. I'm sure this is to give viewers the impression they are smart and well-informed, but as the saying goes, "I hear them talking but they aren't saying anything." I don't know if other parts of the country are the same, but during lunchtime all of the fast food and casual restaurants have the TV tuned to a news station (80% of the time it's Fox, 20% CNN) so that's where I'm seeing this. God knows I wouldn't watch either in my home.
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
For now; this was among the hits that came up when I Google'd "fox news not allowed in canada":
http://www.memphisflyer.com/TheBruceVBlo...o-liars-allowed
Long story short: Canada has a law that basically forbids lying if you call yourself "news". Since FoxNews has gone to court to establish their right to tell falsehoods, any attempt at setting up a "FoxNews Canada" would be futile. The reason this was news in Canada recently was *not* due to Fox specifically (Fox has never, to my knowledge, even hinted at giving a you-know-what about establishing a Canadian presence), but rather an attempt to abolish the regulation forbidding lying as news which lent itself naturally to people who oppose FoxNews using FoxNews as an example of the type of propaganda or "fake news" that could not fly here (for example, the URL I gave above). The decidedly NON-sensationalist version, containing actual facts, is here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/poli...article1921489/
Having said all of that, a heck of a lot of Canucks (probably millions) use a not-exactly-legal method of getting a U.S. satellite signal instead of the one-and-only satellite broadcast allowed in Canada (Bell's). Those millions can get FoxNews as readily as anyone else with a DirectTV or Dish account. There are many people who set up businesses and even have storefronts selling and supporting pirated satellite TV receivers. Looking up and down my street I see ~15 satellite dishes looking up into the sky; only 2 of which say "Bell" on them!
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
For now; this was among the hits that came up when I Google'd "fox news not allowed in canada":
http://www.memphisflyer.com/TheBruceVBlo...o-liars-allowed
Long story short: Canada has a law that basically forbids lying if you call yourself "news". Since FoxNews has gone to court to establish their right to tell falsehoods, any attempt at setting up a "FoxNews Canada" would be futile. The reason this was news in Canada recently was *not* due to Fox specifically (Fox has never, to my knowledge, even hinted at giving a you-know-what about establishing a Canadian presence), but rather an attempt to abolish the regulation forbidding lying as news which lent itself naturally to people who oppose FoxNews using FoxNews as an example of the type of propaganda or "fake news" that could not fly here (for example, the URL I gave above). The decidedly NON-sensationalist version, containing actual facts, is here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/poli...article1921489/
Having said all of that, a heck of a lot of Canucks (probably millions) use a not-exactly-legal method of getting a U.S. satellite signal instead of the one-and-only satellite broadcast allowed in Canada (Bell's). Those millions can get FoxNews as readily as anyone else with a DirectTV or Dish account. There are many people who set up businesses and even have storefronts selling and supporting pirated satellite TV receivers. Looking up and down my street I see ~15 satellite dishes looking up into the sky; only 2 of which say "Bell" on them!
Originally Posted By: uc50ic4more
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
For now; this was among the hits that came up when I Google'd "fox news not allowed in canada":
http://www.memphisflyer.com/TheBruceVBlo...o-liars-allowed
Long story short: Canada has a law that basically forbids lying if you call yourself "news". Since FoxNews has gone to court to establish their right to tell falsehoods, any attempt at setting up a "FoxNews Canada" would be futile. The reason this was news in Canada recently was *not* due to Fox specifically (Fox has never, to my knowledge, even hinted at giving a you-know-what about establishing a Canadian presence), but rather an attempt to abolish the regulation forbidding lying as news which lent itself naturally to people who oppose FoxNews using FoxNews as an example of the type of propaganda or "fake news" that could not fly here (for example, the URL I gave above). The decidedly NON-sensationalist version, containing actual facts, is here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/poli...article1921489/
Having said all of that, a heck of a lot of Canucks (probably millions) use a not-exactly-legal method of getting a U.S. satellite signal instead of the one-and-only satellite broadcast allowed in Canada (Bell's). Those millions can get FoxNews as readily as anyone else with a DirectTV or Dish account.
Haha, you made a quick edit I see. I was about to point out the first comment posted in your top link that confirms Fox is on the air in Canada.
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
For now; this was among the hits that came up when I Google'd "fox news not allowed in canada":
http://www.memphisflyer.com/TheBruceVBlo...o-liars-allowed
Long story short: Canada has a law that basically forbids lying if you call yourself "news". Since FoxNews has gone to court to establish their right to tell falsehoods, any attempt at setting up a "FoxNews Canada" would be futile. The reason this was news in Canada recently was *not* due to Fox specifically (Fox has never, to my knowledge, even hinted at giving a you-know-what about establishing a Canadian presence), but rather an attempt to abolish the regulation forbidding lying as news which lent itself naturally to people who oppose FoxNews using FoxNews as an example of the type of propaganda or "fake news" that could not fly here (for example, the URL I gave above). The decidedly NON-sensationalist version, containing actual facts, is here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/poli...article1921489/
Having said all of that, a heck of a lot of Canucks (probably millions) use a not-exactly-legal method of getting a U.S. satellite signal instead of the one-and-only satellite broadcast allowed in Canada (Bell's). Those millions can get FoxNews as readily as anyone else with a DirectTV or Dish account.
Haha, you made a quick edit I see. I was about to point out the first comment posted in your top link that confirms Fox is on the air in Canada.
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
Originally Posted By: rshaw125
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
That's right!!!
JUST as long as what you say doesn't offend anyone; the truth tends to do that.
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
That's right!!!
I watch all the majors.
They are the best sleeping aid ever invented if they have the repetitive format!
And it is interesting to note that Fox KILLS all the other cable news in the ratings.
They are the best sleeping aid ever invented if they have the repetitive format!
And it is interesting to note that Fox KILLS all the other cable news in the ratings.
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
I watch all the majors.
They are the best sleeping aid ever invented if they have the repetitive format!
And it is interesting to note that Fox KILLS all the other cable news in the ratings.
Ironically enough, that was a recent news headline.
Fox had about 2x MSNBC's viewers with CNN a close third... If I remember correctly.
I watch all the majors.
They are the best sleeping aid ever invented if they have the repetitive format!
And it is interesting to note that Fox KILLS all the other cable news in the ratings.
Ironically enough, that was a recent news headline.
Fox had about 2x MSNBC's viewers with CNN a close third... If I remember correctly.
See I rarely, rarely watch the news. And if I do it's local news. capitalregion.ynn.com. 99% of the time I just read the news online.
Originally Posted By: _Wes_
Originally Posted By: rshaw125
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
That's right!!!
JUST as long as what you say doesn't offend anyone; the truth tends to do that.
I find both these comments offensive and false.
Originally Posted By: rshaw125
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
That's right!!!
I find both these comments offensive and false.
Originally Posted By: Smokescreen
Originally Posted By: _Wes_
Originally Posted By: rshaw125
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
That's right!!!
JUST as long as what you say doesn't offend anyone; the truth tends to do that.
I find both these comments offensive and false.
My comment was meant to be a joke about our "freedom of speech". Sure, we have a freedom of speech to a certain degree, especially when compared to some other countries, but it definitely has its limits.
Originally Posted By: _Wes_
Originally Posted By: rshaw125
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
That's right!!!
I find both these comments offensive and false.
My comment was meant to be a joke about our "freedom of speech". Sure, we have a freedom of speech to a certain degree, especially when compared to some other countries, but it definitely has its limits.
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Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
And it is interesting to note that Fox KILLS all the other cable news in the ratings.
They have more hot blondes.
And it is interesting to note that Fox KILLS all the other cable news in the ratings.
They have more hot blondes.
However O'Reilly is # 1 in the ratings.
Originally Posted By: rshaw125
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
Wild stab in the dark, here: FoxNews told you that? Utter garbage.
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Fox is not allowed in Canada? Is this in fact a fact?
Remember our friends to the North do not have freedom of the press and freedom of speech. We take it for granted.
Wild stab in the dark, here: FoxNews told you that? Utter garbage.
Originally Posted By: meangreen01
I was about to point out the first comment posted in your top link that confirms Fox is on the air in Canada.
No, FoxNews is on the air in the U.S. That people outside the borders of the U.S. can receive their signal from an orbiting satellite does not mean that they are "on the air" in Canada. I live right across the border from Detroit and I get Detroit TV and radio over the air, too. They're still U.S. broadcasters broadcasting in and for the U.S. being regulated by the U.S. gov't. There is no such thing as FoxNews Canada; and no Canadian broadcaster licenses FoxNews broadcast for distribution within Canada.
I was about to point out the first comment posted in your top link that confirms Fox is on the air in Canada.
No, FoxNews is on the air in the U.S. That people outside the borders of the U.S. can receive their signal from an orbiting satellite does not mean that they are "on the air" in Canada. I live right across the border from Detroit and I get Detroit TV and radio over the air, too. They're still U.S. broadcasters broadcasting in and for the U.S. being regulated by the U.S. gov't. There is no such thing as FoxNews Canada; and no Canadian broadcaster licenses FoxNews broadcast for distribution within Canada.
Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
I am conservative so it's usually Fox news. They are conservative but usually show both side of things.
WHAT? I don't think so. You want news. Watch a different countries take on what's really going on in America. You might get the whole story
No offense but, I really could give a [censored] about what another countries take on the U.S. is. It would be the most bias news of all.
I like Bill Orielly and Glen Beck. They say what most people are thinking but are too afraid to say. I don't mind the left wing news channels. The only news channel I really cant stand are the left wing loonies on msnbc.
Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
I am conservative so it's usually Fox news. They are conservative but usually show both side of things.
WHAT? I don't think so. You want news. Watch a different countries take on what's really going on in America. You might get the whole story
No offense but, I really could give a [censored] about what another countries take on the U.S. is. It would be the most bias news of all.
I like Bill Orielly and Glen Beck. They say what most people are thinking but are too afraid to say. I don't mind the left wing news channels. The only news channel I really cant stand are the left wing loonies on msnbc.
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Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
I am conservative so it's usually Fox news. They are conservative but usually show both side of things.
WHAT? I don't think so. You want news. Watch a different countries take on what's really going on in America. You might get the whole story
No offense but, I really could give a [censored] about what another countries take on the U.S. is. It would be the most bias news of all.
I like Bill Orielly and Glen Beck. They say what most people are thinking but are too afraid to say. I don't mind the left wing news channels. The only news channel I really cant stand are the left wing loonies on msnbc.
Yeah, like that BBC drivel that was mentioned.
Seriously, we need to quit worrying about what others are doing and get our own house in order. Nothing wrong with most of the conservative viewpoints like working, living within your means, balancing the budget etc.
Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
I am conservative so it's usually Fox news. They are conservative but usually show both side of things.
WHAT? I don't think so. You want news. Watch a different countries take on what's really going on in America. You might get the whole story
No offense but, I really could give a [censored] about what another countries take on the U.S. is. It would be the most bias news of all.
I like Bill Orielly and Glen Beck. They say what most people are thinking but are too afraid to say. I don't mind the left wing news channels. The only news channel I really cant stand are the left wing loonies on msnbc.
Yeah, like that BBC drivel that was mentioned.
Seriously, we need to quit worrying about what others are doing and get our own house in order. Nothing wrong with most of the conservative viewpoints like working, living within your means, balancing the budget etc.
Originally Posted By: uc50ic4more
Originally Posted By: meangreen01
I was about to point out the first comment posted in your top link that confirms Fox is on the air in Canada.
No, FoxNews is on the air in the U.S. That people outside the borders of the U.S. can receive their signal from an orbiting satellite does not mean that they are "on the air" in Canada. I live right across the border from Detroit and I get Detroit TV and radio over the air, too.
Oh, excuse me! So they aren't "on the air", but Fox IS available to be watched in Canukstan. Nothing illegal about it, either. Several satellite or cable companies offer it. Just trying to answer the question posted about them not being allowed to broadcast there.
Fox News Wiki
Originally Posted By: meangreen01
I was about to point out the first comment posted in your top link that confirms Fox is on the air in Canada.
No, FoxNews is on the air in the U.S. That people outside the borders of the U.S. can receive their signal from an orbiting satellite does not mean that they are "on the air" in Canada. I live right across the border from Detroit and I get Detroit TV and radio over the air, too.
Oh, excuse me! So they aren't "on the air", but Fox IS available to be watched in Canukstan. Nothing illegal about it, either. Several satellite or cable companies offer it. Just trying to answer the question posted about them not being allowed to broadcast there.
Fox News Wiki
Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
I am conservative so it's usually Fox news. They are conservative but usually show both side of things.
WHAT? I don't think so. You want news. Watch a different countries take on what's really going on in America. You might get the whole story
No offense but, I really could give a [censored] about what another countries take on the U.S. is. It would be the most bias news of all.
I like Bill Orielly and Glen Beck. They say what most people are thinking but are too afraid to say. I don't mind the left wing news channels. The only news channel I really cant stand are the left wing loonies on msnbc.
Yea, keep drinking the kool-aid, Bill ain't nothing but tabloid sensationalism and Glen, what a Joke!
Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
I am conservative so it's usually Fox news. They are conservative but usually show both side of things.
WHAT? I don't think so. You want news. Watch a different countries take on what's really going on in America. You might get the whole story
No offense but, I really could give a [censored] about what another countries take on the U.S. is. It would be the most bias news of all.
I like Bill Orielly and Glen Beck. They say what most people are thinking but are too afraid to say. I don't mind the left wing news channels. The only news channel I really cant stand are the left wing loonies on msnbc.
Yea, keep drinking the kool-aid, Bill ain't nothing but tabloid sensationalism and Glen, what a Joke!
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