Why does NPR exist? Public funded!? Good bye

[Disir]

Trump questions why NPR exists after Pompeo clashes with reporter

Why is that crap!? Anyone listen? I hear trump is questioning it’s existence.

They have a blues program on the weekend that I listen to. The also have National Native News, Freakanomics and Radiolab. I stopped listening to the wanna be news stuff like 1a and All things Considered etc. a few years ago because they had become so blatantly biased that it was intolerable. They rarely do anything on local weather which renders them useless as I can have 4 seasons in one day.

They've got the best tv shows on the air--Downton Abbey, Last Tango in Halifax, Antiques Roadshow, Monty Python, Sherlock, The Night Manager, Dr. Who, Red Dwarf, The Great British Baking Show, Holmes--who could do better than that? The Brits are far better at producing television programming than the Americans AND THERE ARE NO COMMERCIAL INTERRUPTIONS.
They've got opera and ballet and symphony performances that I don't watch; there are documentaries and the less-than-totally-stupid PBS Newshour.
They are a great deal--free. You can't beat it.

That's PBS. PBS is ok. I like it. I don't watch much of it anymore. Or at all currently. I grew up watching it.
I am done with slanted news. I had to read about 5 different news articles to obtain information on an event in Alabama.........just to get a better picture of what was actually said because what was reported represented the agenda of the newspaper. I am not going to sit and listen to some numbskull BS that represents the agenda of the advertisers or whomever is underwriting the news on NPR.

Depending on my location, I can get opera and symphonies on NPR.

 

[Polishprince]

It is one of the most amazing, if not the most amazing, church in the United States, from its rose window and mighty, ground-shaking organ to the Herb Cottage and extensive gardens. It is a treasure. The only drawback is that parking sucks big-time on major holidays, but the Christmas and Easter services there are phenomenal.

Apparently you've never been to Grace Cathedral in the tremendous city of Cuyahoga Falls, which is pastored by Rev. Ernest Angley.

Its a lot more accessible to the people, being in the Heartland, as well as the fact it doesn't embrace extremist doctrines like the Glorification of Homosexuality.

Nope. Never been to that church. Accepting our fellow human beings does not involve "glorification" of anyone.

Yikes! I just realized who this Angley is who you are talking about. I used to see him on TV. He's a weirdo. I wouldn't have anything to do with the guy.

Rev. Angley is one of the greatest theologians of our time.

In any event, Christians don't "hate" homosexuals, its just that sodomizing people is a sin and we are called to repent of our sins.

 

[rightwinger]

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

Everything on the Travel Chanel is ghost busters now
Like nobody cares about seeing travel locations

Everything on the Travel Chanel is ghost busters now

Yep, modern shows suck.

It’s like a Carnival Freak Show

600 lb ladies, dwarfs, people who live in filth, people with huge growths on their bodies.

 

[Markle]

You can't just scream "socialism" anytime we have a program that benefits all Americans in common. NPR/PBS has brought us all high-quality programs for decades, but don't scream about the advantages handed to corporations.

NPR/PBS do not, in any way, shape, or form, benefit all Americans. At most, about 40%. They have said they only receive 2% of their funding from taxpayers so they will not miss anything.

What "advantages" are handed to corporations which are not available NPR/PBS?

The authoritarian trash cults have been leeching money off of the taxpayers for years and now have been installed in every single department in positions in which they can do the most damage. The bitch in charge of birth control now at HHS invented the idiotic "abstinence only education" to increase the number of unwanted pregnancies and abortions and managed previously to line her pockets with millions in taxpayer money, while betsy at education tries to steal public money for her indoctrination centers and protect sexual abusers.

You really need to educate yourself before posting the talking points from CNN, MSNBC, Democrat Underground, and Facebook.

Typing "birth control" into the search field at HHS.gov results in:

• Pregnancy Prevention
• Sterilizationhas sub items, Sterilization
  • Tubal Ligation (females)
  • Tubal Implant (females)
  • Vasectomy (males)
• Birth Control Methods sub items, Birth Control Methods
  • IUD
  • Contraceptive Implant
  • Birth Control Shot
  • Birth Control Pill
  • Birth Control Patch
  • Vaginal Ring
  • Diaphragm and Cervical Cap
  • Male Condom
  • Female Condom
  • Withdrawal
  • Sponge
  • Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness
    • Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)
  • Spermicide
  • Abstinence
  • Emergency Contraception

Pregnancy Prevention

Why are you lying or did you not bother to inform yourself?

Moreover, the executive branch is misusing its powers to impose draconian regulations aimed solely at increasing the obstacles to women exercising their right to choose and to the organizations that assist them. There is nothing "childish" about opposing these abuses.

Specifically, what has President Donald Trump done to "impose draconian regulations aimed solely at increasing the obstacles to women exercising their right to choose and to the organizations that assist them"?

As I said, the current administration is conspiring to strip the LGBT community of its rights and protections just because the trash cults hate them, but they are Americans equal to the rest of us. All of this on the taxpayer dime, and all of it coming from the likes of graham, jeffress, the family research council. graham was even allowed to speak at the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, making it seem like the U.S. endorses him and his garbage. And yes, the white supremacist discovered on the White House staff is just the tip of the iceberg.

The purpose of the military is to break things and kill people. It is not a foundation for social experiments. Any changes in the policies of our military need to be made from the perspective of: does this modification enhance or diminish their mission to break things and kill people.

Specifically, what is wrong with Franklin Graham speaking at the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem? What is wrong with endorsing him and his message?

President Obama was not, in any sense, a failure. Although obstructed at every turn by republicans, who met the night of his inauguration to plot how to ensure that he only served one term, he tried to achieve improvements in the lives of Americans and bolster our international reputation, and he did a good job of it.

How was allowing the establishment of an ISIS Caliphate in Syria and Iraq a good job?

Your use of Robert Byrd in your post is a sure signal that you cannot be trusted, as you completely failed to mention that he repudiated his racism, although this is universally known, as is your posting of an endorsement piece by the "New Black Panther Party" that did not originate from Obama, just a group that favored him. This is dishonest.

I posted what was in Sen. Byrd's heart, not what he said to be elected.

So, in your view, President Trump is a racist because he did not repudiate white supremacists. But failed former President Barack Hussein Obama is NOT a racist for not repudiating the New Black Panthers. Do you realize how stupid that even sounds?

 

[SmokeALib]

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

Everything on the Travel Chanel is ghost busters now
Like nobody cares about seeing travel locations

Everything on the Travel Chanel is ghost busters now

Yep, modern shows suck.

It’s like a Carnival Freak Show

600 lb ladies, dwarfs, people who live in filth, people with huge growths on their bodies.

 

[Markle]

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

Everything on the Travel Chanel is ghost busters now
Like nobody cares about seeing travel locations

Everything on the Travel Chanel is ghost busters now

Yep, modern shows suck.

It’s like a Carnival Freak Show

600 lb ladies, dwarfs, people who live in filth, people with huge growths on their bodies.

And there are 200+ other channels. Take your choice.

 

[rightwinger]

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

Everything on the Travel Chanel is ghost busters now
Like nobody cares about seeing travel locations

Everything on the Travel Chanel is ghost busters now

Yep, modern shows suck.

It’s like a Carnival Freak Show

600 lb ladies, dwarfs, people who live in filth, people with huge growths on their bodies.

And there are 200+ other channels. Take your choice.

I know....200+ channels and I end up saying.......what’s on Netflix?

 

[Lysistrata]

It is one of the most amazing, if not the most amazing, church in the United States, from its rose window and mighty, ground-shaking organ to the Herb Cottage and extensive gardens. It is a treasure. The only drawback is that parking sucks big-time on major holidays, but the Christmas and Easter services there are phenomenal.

Apparently you've never been to Grace Cathedral in the tremendous city of Cuyahoga Falls, which is pastored by Rev. Ernest Angley.

Its a lot more accessible to the people, being in the Heartland, as well as the fact it doesn't embrace extremist doctrines like the Glorification of Homosexuality.

Nope. Never been to that church. Accepting our fellow human beings does not involve "glorification" of anyone.

Yikes! I just realized who this Angley is who you are talking about. I used to see him on TV. He's a weirdo. I wouldn't have anything to do with the guy.

Rev. Angley is one of the greatest theologians of our time.

In any event, Christians don't "hate" homosexuals, its just that sodomizing people is a sin and we are called to repent of our sins.

Oh, pulezzee! The guy's a nutjob, a total flake. Some Christians don't hate LGBTs; they treat them with respect as equals. The fundies who laughingly call themselves "Christians" do. However much you hate LGBTs or want them to "repent" like you (and that is extremely funny), LBGTs who are Christians, are of other faiths, or choose no faith are entitled to be left alone without being interfered with or harassed by someone on the outside like you. Their lives, like everyone else's, are just plain none of your damned business. MYOB.

 

[Polishprince]

It is one of the most amazing, if not the most amazing, church in the United States, from its rose window and mighty, ground-shaking organ to the Herb Cottage and extensive gardens. It is a treasure. The only drawback is that parking sucks big-time on major holidays, but the Christmas and Easter services there are phenomenal.

Apparently you've never been to Grace Cathedral in the tremendous city of Cuyahoga Falls, which is pastored by Rev. Ernest Angley.

Its a lot more accessible to the people, being in the Heartland, as well as the fact it doesn't embrace extremist doctrines like the Glorification of Homosexuality.

Nope. Never been to that church. Accepting our fellow human beings does not involve "glorification" of anyone.

Yikes! I just realized who this Angley is who you are talking about. I used to see him on TV. He's a weirdo. I wouldn't have anything to do with the guy.

Rev. Angley is one of the greatest theologians of our time.

In any event, Christians don't "hate" homosexuals, its just that sodomizing people is a sin and we are called to repent of our sins.

Oh, pulezzee! The guy's a nutjob, a total flake. Some Christians don't hate LGBTs; they treat them with respect as equals. The fundies who laughingly call themselves "Christians" do. However much you hate LGBTs or want them to "repent" like you (and that is extremely funny), LBGTs who are Christians, are of other faiths, or choose no faith are entitled to be left alone without being interfered with or harassed by someone on the outside like you. Their lives, like everyone else's, are just plain none of your damned business. MYOB.

I have absolutely no problems with homos at all, or anyone else who is taking a "walk on the wild side". My only problem with them is the way they pretend that their aberrations are to be somehow admired by the people.

I just don't see where idolizing people because they are a she-male, homo, drag queen, pimp, john , hoe, voyeur or exhibitionist, does much good for society.

If the homos et al are doing their own thing, that's fine with me. I just don't think that others who aren't into this kind of kink need to look at it.

 

[ChrisL]

lkp,.,.,

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

when cable first came out there was some good stuff. I have never had it here but when I went to visit my Mom, I would watch Animal Planet. It had vet shows, and various humane society shows, zoo vet, etc...good stuff. Now it is all snakes and shark shit.

They still have the vet shows on. I watch them all the time. They are on in the morning though. I love Pitbulls and Parolees (except when it's on all day and I've seen most of the episodes). I also like the cooking channels, but again they've gotten carried away with their cooking competition shows. I really like the regular cooking shows where I can learn new recipes and tips and tricks.

 

[ChrisL]

It is one of the most amazing, if not the most amazing, church in the United States, from its rose window and mighty, ground-shaking organ to the Herb Cottage and extensive gardens. It is a treasure. The only drawback is that parking sucks big-time on major holidays, but the Christmas and Easter services there are phenomenal.

Apparently you've never been to Grace Cathedral in the tremendous city of Cuyahoga Falls, which is pastored by Rev. Ernest Angley.

Its a lot more accessible to the people, being in the Heartland, as well as the fact it doesn't embrace extremist doctrines like the Glorification of Homosexuality.

Nope. Never been to that church. Accepting our fellow human beings does not involve "glorification" of anyone.

Yikes! I just realized who this Angley is who you are talking about. I used to see him on TV. He's a weirdo. I wouldn't have anything to do with the guy.

Rev. Angley is one of the greatest theologians of our time.

In any event, Christians don't "hate" homosexuals, its just that sodomizing people is a sin and we are called to repent of our sins.

Oh, pulezzee! The guy's a nutjob, a total flake. Some Christians don't hate LGBTs; they treat them with respect as equals. The fundies who laughingly call themselves "Christians" do. However much you hate LGBTs or want them to "repent" like you (and that is extremely funny), LBGTs who are Christians, are of other faiths, or choose no faith are entitled to be left alone without being interfered with or harassed by someone on the outside like you. Their lives, like everyone else's, are just plain none of your damned business. MYOB.

I have absolutely no problems with homos at all, or anyone else who is taking a "walk on the wild side". My only problem with them is the way they pretend that their aberrations are to be somehow admired by the people.

I just don't see where idolizing people because they are a she-male, homo, drag queen, pimp, john , hoe, voyeur or exhibitionist, does much good for society.

If the homos et al are doing their own thing, that's fine with me. I just don't think that others who aren't into this kind of kink need to look at it.

I agree with this 100%. I don't see a need to celebrate sexual proclivities or to make them public and flaunt them. Don't want or need to know about it. Lol.

 

[ChrisL]

I don't see how you can trust a news channel that receives federal funds. Kind of makes them untrustworthy and like a tool, IMO.

 

[Coyote]

lkp,.,.,

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

when cable first came out there was some good stuff. I have never had it here but when I went to visit my Mom, I would watch Animal Planet. It had vet shows, and various humane society shows, zoo vet, etc...good stuff. Now it is all snakes and shark shit.

They still have the vet shows on. I watch them all the time. They are on in the morning though. I love Pitbulls and Parolees (except when it's on all day and I've seen most of the episodes). I also like the cooking channels, but again they've gotten carried away with their cooking competition shows. I really like the regular cooking shows where I can learn new recipes and tips and tricks.

It's been a while since I've watched it - because I was so disillusioned, but if they still have the good stuff, I might check in when I visit my Mom

I agree on the cooking shows - I do not like the over the top stuff, I like the real stuff that I might try sometime.

 

[ChrisL]

lkp,.,.,

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

when cable first came out there was some good stuff. I have never had it here but when I went to visit my Mom, I would watch Animal Planet. It had vet shows, and various humane society shows, zoo vet, etc...good stuff. Now it is all snakes and shark shit.

They still have the vet shows on. I watch them all the time. They are on in the morning though. I love Pitbulls and Parolees (except when it's on all day and I've seen most of the episodes). I also like the cooking channels, but again they've gotten carried away with their cooking competition shows. I really like the regular cooking shows where I can learn new recipes and tips and tricks.

It's been a while since I've watched it - because I was so disillusioned, but if they still have the good stuff, I might check in when I visit my Mom

I agree on the cooking shows - I do not like the over the top stuff, I like the real stuff that I might try sometime.

I like Dr. Jeff. He is an amazing vet, and he takes care of people's animals for like half the price of any other vets or even more. I wish we had a Dr. Jeff around here.

There are also some really interesting zoo shows on. You should check some of those out.

The Zoo | Watch Full Episodes & More! - Animal Planet

 

[Coyote]

lkp,.,.,

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

when cable first came out there was some good stuff. I have never had it here but when I went to visit my Mom, I would watch Animal Planet. It had vet shows, and various humane society shows, zoo vet, etc...good stuff. Now it is all snakes and shark shit.

They still have the vet shows on. I watch them all the time. They are on in the morning though. I love Pitbulls and Parolees (except when it's on all day and I've seen most of the episodes). I also like the cooking channels, but again they've gotten carried away with their cooking competition shows. I really like the regular cooking shows where I can learn new recipes and tips and tricks.

It's been a while since I've watched it - because I was so disillusioned, but if they still have the good stuff, I might check in when I visit my Mom

I agree on the cooking shows - I do not like the over the top stuff, I like the real stuff that I might try sometime.

I like Dr. Jeff. He is an amazing vet, and he takes care of people's animals for like half the price of any other vets or even more. I wish we had a Dr. Jeff around here.

There are also some really interesting zoo shows on. You should check some of those out.

The Zoo | Watch Full Episodes & More! - Animal Planet

I will!!!! Thanks for the tip . I love shows like that. (I have an awesome vet).

 

[ChrisL]

lkp,.,.,

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

when cable first came out there was some good stuff. I have never had it here but when I went to visit my Mom, I would watch Animal Planet. It had vet shows, and various humane society shows, zoo vet, etc...good stuff. Now it is all snakes and shark shit.

They still have the vet shows on. I watch them all the time. They are on in the morning though. I love Pitbulls and Parolees (except when it's on all day and I've seen most of the episodes). I also like the cooking channels, but again they've gotten carried away with their cooking competition shows. I really like the regular cooking shows where I can learn new recipes and tips and tricks.

It's been a while since I've watched it - because I was so disillusioned, but if they still have the good stuff, I might check in when I visit my Mom

I agree on the cooking shows - I do not like the over the top stuff, I like the real stuff that I might try sometime.

I like Dr. Jeff. He is an amazing vet, and he takes care of people's animals for like half the price of any other vets or even more. I wish we had a Dr. Jeff around here.

There are also some really interesting zoo shows on. You should check some of those out.

The Zoo | Watch Full Episodes & More! - Animal Planet

I will!!!! Thanks for the tip . I love shows like that. (I have an awesome vet).

There are a few different zoo shows on. One is from the Bronx Zoo, another one is from Australia. There is also The Irwins, which features Australia Zoo (Steve Irwin's zoo). Terry Irwin and her kids host it. I really miss Steve Irwin. He was so funny and awesome.

 

[rightwinger]

lkp,.,.,

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

when cable first came out there was some good stuff. I have never had it here but when I went to visit my Mom, I would watch Animal Planet. It had vet shows, and various humane society shows, zoo vet, etc...good stuff. Now it is all snakes and shark shit.

They still have the vet shows on. I watch them all the time. They are on in the morning though. I love Pitbulls and Parolees (except when it's on all day and I've seen most of the episodes). I also like the cooking channels, but again they've gotten carried away with their cooking competition shows. I really like the regular cooking shows where I can learn new recipes and tips and tricks.

You don’t like the cooking shows where they give them lizards, Cotton Candy and Grape Nehi and tell them to make a meal?

 

[ChrisL]

lkp,.,.,

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

when cable first came out there was some good stuff. I have never had it here but when I went to visit my Mom, I would watch Animal Planet. It had vet shows, and various humane society shows, zoo vet, etc...good stuff. Now it is all snakes and shark shit.

They still have the vet shows on. I watch them all the time. They are on in the morning though. I love Pitbulls and Parolees (except when it's on all day and I've seen most of the episodes). I also like the cooking channels, but again they've gotten carried away with their cooking competition shows. I really like the regular cooking shows where I can learn new recipes and tips and tricks.

You don’t like the cooking shows where they give them lizards, Cotton Candy and Grape Nehi and tell them to make a meal?

Not particularly. One or two shows cooking competition shows would be fine, but they always seem to take it too far and load up on them. Really, if you've seen one, you've seen them all.

 

[Polishprince]

lkp,.,.,

I feel the same about cable channels. We are all propping up these crappy channels, and they cheat us out of good TV. I wish I could choose the channels that come with my cable package. I would totally dump the travel channel. They suck now. They pretty much only have paranormal/ghost shows on. What a rip off!

when cable first came out there was some good stuff. I have never had it here but when I went to visit my Mom, I would watch Animal Planet. It had vet shows, and various humane society shows, zoo vet, etc...good stuff. Now it is all snakes and shark shit.

They still have the vet shows on. I watch them all the time. They are on in the morning though. I love Pitbulls and Parolees (except when it's on all day and I've seen most of the episodes). I also like the cooking channels, but again they've gotten carried away with their cooking competition shows. I really like the regular cooking shows where I can learn new recipes and tips and tricks.

You don’t like the cooking shows where they give them lizards, Cotton Candy and Grape Nehi and tell them to make a meal?

Chopped a great show.

I'm impressed by the wealth of information the judges have about food. If one of the key ingredients the contestants are given is bear testicles, they know at least a half dozen ways which they can be prepared for tasty entree.

 

[ChrisL]

I would rather see the regular cooking shows, where people make things that I would like to eat and where I can get tips and suggestions and good ideas for recipes.