https://twitter.com/george_dunagin/statu...7839739908

EASY COME EASY GO

For people who don’t remember, it’s almost impossible to describe how important CNN used to be in the news-media landscape. It was created in 1980 and it took about 7-8 years to really hit its stride. And then for about 20-25 years it was *by far* the biggest thing on television for Americans seeking information about current events.

How distant that now seems.

The Gulf War is what really put it on the map. I remember my in-laws having it on 24 hours a day because they had a son fighting. They would show all the smart bomb hits.

Storming Norman and LarryKing, with Bernie Shaw sprinkled in there as well.

Had CNN on nightly when there wasn’t a game on espn worth watching.

Now? I very rarely have either on in a month.

(01-13-2022 10:56 AM)JMUDunk Wrote:  Storming Norman and LarryKing, with Bernie Shaw sprinkled in there as well.

Had CNN on nightly when there wasn’t a game on espn worth watching.

Now? I very rarely have either on in a month.

the last time I was in an airport - let’s call it 15 yrs - that would be the last time for nuts zongo…

(01-13-2022 10:56 AM)JMUDunk Wrote:  Storming Norman and LarryKing, with Bernie Shaw sprinkled in there as well.

Had CNN on nightly when there wasn’t a game on espn worth watching.

Now? I very rarely have either on in a month.

Don’t forget Wolf Blitzer…not a better name in war coverage.

(01-13-2022 09:58 AM)banker Wrote:  The Gulf War is what really put it on the map. I remember my in-laws having it on 24 hours a day because they had a son fighting. They would show all the smart bomb hits.

My dad woke me up to see the first live reporting of the war on CNN. Being a small kid I thought it was pretty cool seeing all the anti-aircraft fire.

Pedos will do that

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(01-13-2022 09:55 AM)Native Georgian Wrote:  For people who don’t remember, it’s almost impossible to describe how important CNN used to be in the news-media landscape. It was created in 1980 and it took about 7-8 years to really hit its stride. And then for about 20-25 years it was *by far* the biggest thing on television for Americans seeking information about current events.

How distant that now seems.

Seeing live AA rounds and cruise missles in Baghdad is obviously outstanding news coverage. It took just 20 years to go from that to Jim Acosta.

Good riddance. F*** CNN. I hope they go bankrupt.

(01-13-2022 11:36 AM)maximus Wrote:  Pedos will do that

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That…….and being nothing more that a blatant propaganda outlet. Seems maybe Democrats that aren’t far leftists have figured it out as well.

Once people have begun to figure out that what they spew can’t be trusted as being the truth, why watch anymore.

…..what I wonder is if the parent company really even cares……just using it as a propaganda outlet to spread a leftist message……take the loss on the balance sheet as a cost of business.

(01-13-2022 12:01 PM)Crebman Wrote:  

(01-13-2022 11:36 AM)maximus Wrote:  Pedos will do that

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That…….and being nothing more that a blatant propaganda outlet. Seems maybe Democrats that aren’t far leftists have figured it out as well.

Once people have begun to figure out that what they spew can’t be trusted as being the truth, why watch anymore.

…..what I wonder is if the parent company really even cares……just using it as a propaganda outlet to spread a leftist message……take the loss on the balance sheet as a cost of business.

My parents watched CNN all the time especially during hurricane coverage and the SFO earthquake in 1989 (World Series), not to mention the 1991 Kuwait War coverage.

CNN will go the way of the transistor radio, the morning newspaper, and the Pinto. They were dominant in their day but are simply a memory now.

let’s not forget this gem…

(01-13-2022 01:37 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  let’s not forget this gem…

A Gremlin. Yeah Buddy!

(01-13-2022 02:09 PM)Crebman Wrote:  

(01-13-2022 01:37 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  let’s not forget this gem…

A Gremlin. Yeah Buddy!

the gloves and hubcaps made that a dreamsicle …

Don't care for Fox anymore but hope Tucker is getting good ratings.

I think the key is demographics. I would say the good majority of the liberals CNN would appeal to just are not sitting down and watching cable news. Whereas Fox has made their appeal to conservatives that would probably be on the older end of the spectrum who still enjoy watching the talking heads.

Liberal or Conservative the thought of sitting down and watching any of these blowhards babble their opinions is nauseating to think about.

(01-13-2022 04:26 PM)bobdizole Wrote:  I think the key is demographics. I would say the good majority of the liberals CNN would appeal to just are not sitting down and watching cable news. Whereas Fox has made their appeal to conservatives that would probably be on the older end of the spectrum who still enjoy watching the talking heads.

Liberal or Conservative the thought of sitting down and watching any of these blowhards babble their opinions is nauseating to think about.

Yea, that's gotta be it, all those old people are the only conservatives...

Could it instead perhaps be because the product coming from VFNN just sucks?

You ever watched that gruel?

Wonder out loud whether the images of cast members jerking off during a Zoom meeting or the indictments of one pedo-employee after another has had any effect?

Nah, couldn't be.

(01-13-2022 04:34 PM)JMUDunk Wrote:  

(01-13-2022 04:26 PM)bobdizole Wrote:  I think the key is demographics. I would say the good majority of the liberals CNN would appeal to just are not sitting down and watching cable news. Whereas Fox has made their appeal to conservatives that would probably be on the older end of the spectrum who still enjoy watching the talking heads.

Liberal or Conservative the thought of sitting down and watching any of these blowhards babble their opinions is nauseating to think about.

Yea, that's gotta be it, all those old people are the only conservatives...

Could it instead perhaps be because the product coming from VFNN just sucks?

You ever watched that gruel?

Wonder out loud whether the images of cast members jerking off during a Zoom meeting or the indictments of one pedo-employee after another has had any effect?

Nah, couldn't be.

Only time I really turn on cable news is during major elections and I flip between them all to watch different opinions of what's happening. I do really enjoy John King and his magic wall. That man's knowledge of elections is truly mind blowing.

But point being I doubt even young conservatives are watching Fox. I do believe the older population skews more to the conservative, but I don't think that is an outlandish thought. One of my favorite TV quotes is "Everyone is a democrat till they grow up and make a little money"

https://www.foxnews.com/media/fox-news-t...etwork-cnn

At first glace, George's assertion is a bit misleading. The actual article linked above. Lots of interesting data points. FWIW: The period under review is January 4-7 (includes dats Jan 3-9) 2021 vs 2022.