This is going to a hearing possibly before the election.
MoveOn.org, Inc. and Common Cause hereby petition the Commission to initiate a complaint, pursuant to section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (the “Act”), 15 U.S.C. §45, against Fox News Network, LLC, (“Fox News”), for deceptive practices in the advertising and marketing of cable television programming.
Specifically, Fox News has advertised and promoted the Fox News Channel (“FNC”) using the slogan and mark “Fair and Balanced”, but FNC’s news and commentary programming is not remotely
“fair” or “balanced.” To the contrary, that programming is deliberately and consistently distorted and twisted to promote the Republican Party of the U.S. and an extreme rightwing
viewpoint. The Commission should institute an enforcement proceeding against Fox News; order Fox News to cease and desist from using the slogan and mark “Fair and Balanced;” and take such other action as may be appropriate to remedy the injury to consumers from Fox News’ deceptive practices.
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Wow, this sets a nice precedent. Can I now sue McDonald's? Cause, I'm like, not really lovin' it.
I'm sure this isn't really a legal precedent, it just sounds funny
I'm sure this isn't really a legal precedent, it just sounds funny
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
/em dials 911 for the Thought Police!
Wow, this sets a nice precedent. Can I now sue McDonald's? Cause, I'm like, not really lovin' it.
No, but if their slogan was "Eat McDonalds, it's good for you!"
You probably could.
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To make a long story short, I don't take any responsibility for anything I post here. It's not news, it's not truth, it's not serious. It's parody. It's satire. It's bitter. It's angsty. Your mother's a *****. You like to jack off dogs. That's right, you heard me. You like to grab that dog by the bone and rub it like a ski pole. Your dad? Gay. Your priest? Straight. **** off and let me post. It's not true, it's all in good fun. Now go away.
Boy am I glad I've never donated to MoveOn.org. They must be using $100 bills to wipe their *** if they have the funds to blow on something that retarded.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
I dont know which scares me more, MoveOn.org or Haliburton
Warlord Lefein wrote:
I dont know which scares me more, MoveOn.org or Haliburton
Are you serious?
MoveOn is scary... Theyre like the Borg of politics.
They're good at tennis?
Warlord Lefein wrote:
MoveOn is scary... Theyre like the Borg of politics.
That's ridiculous...just because they are using the hard nosed tactics that have been used against the left for 25 years or more....they're scary.
They aren't sending people to die and raping the U.S., Lefein.
Baron von DewVictim wrote:
They're good at tennis?
I laughed. :)
I can't really remember an instance of a Conservative activist group suing any of the news agencies to change their slogans on an intellectual principal... What same tactic?
What about prosecuting documentary filmmakers for bribing students to vote with noodles?
Threatening to sue if F9/11 commercials aired after July 31st?
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
okay, you win... MoveOn still scares me though. By the way, what were those conservative groups that were suing? I want to add some more to my "to be afraid of" list.
I don't really care for MoveOn or groups like it on either side. I wish we could have elections that weren't so focused on demonizing the other side.
Thats a pipe dream, I know, but I can wish can't I. To have an election where all that matters are the issues not the what happened 30 years ago.
Oh and for Fox News anyone with half a brain knows that they're not "Fair and Balanced". Because to them fair and balanced is being a right wing mouthpiece to counter the left wing mouthpieces on the other side.
Thats a pipe dream, I know, but I can wish can't I. To have an election where all that matters are the issues not the what happened 30 years ago.
Oh and for Fox News anyone with half a brain knows that they're not "Fair and Balanced". Because to them fair and balanced is being a right wing mouthpiece to counter the left wing mouthpieces on the other side.
justinbofht the Braindead wrote:
I wish we could have elections that weren't so focused on demonizing the other side.
Now, now, where's the fun in that?
JK: You're a great president.
GWB: No, you'd be better.
JK: Aw, it's sweet of you to say that. But really, we both know you're better.
GWB: Will you stop putting yourself down? You're a handsome man.
JK: Tickle fight?
GWB: Tee hee!
What's bred in the bone will not out of the flesh.
It's about time, I hate hypocrisy. Fox News' "Fair and Balanced" just rubbed a raw nerve any time I heard it.
I think my mind sustained injuries from imagining that Kerry/Bush tickle fight.
Princess Tare wrote:
Now, now, where's the fun in that?
JK: You're a great president.
GWB: No, you'd be better.
JK: Aw, it's sweet of you to say that. But really, we both know you're better.
GWB: Will you stop putting yourself down? You're a handsome man.
JK: Tickle fight?
GWB: Tee hee!
JK: You're a great president.
GWB: No, you'd be better.
JK: Aw, it's sweet of you to say that. But really, we both know you're better.
GWB: Will you stop putting yourself down? You're a handsome man.
JK: Tickle fight?
GWB: Tee hee!
That just made me think of GWB & JK at a sleepover in pajamma's. This was not a good thing, cause I think my brain is trying to strangle my eyes no to prevent it from happening again.
Yeah a campaign without personal attacks wouldn't be near as funny as it is now. It's fun to see how everyone misrepresents facts which brings up one of the most enjoyable websites to read after a campaign appearance or debate www.factcheck.org.
If we went to a system were issues were at stake we might need a to have reality TV presidential races were each side elects a TV president to engage in smear tatics with the other sides.
I leave with a quote from one of the more enjoyable web comics I read SinFest
SinFest wrote:
New reality shows slated for the fall season:
The Candidate. George W. Bush and John Kerry spend a whole month together in a mansion filled with lobbyists. Who will get in bed with whom? Don't miss the sizzling behind the scenes deal-making. Each episode concludes with both candidates handing out long-stemmed roses to their favorite special interest groups.
The Candidate. George W. Bush and John Kerry spend a whole month together in a mansion filled with lobbyists. Who will get in bed with whom? Don't miss the sizzling behind the scenes deal-making. Each episode concludes with both candidates handing out long-stemmed roses to their favorite special interest groups.
Edit: Smiley Fix
Edited, Thu Oct 21 18:02:08 2004 by justinbofht
Warlord Lefein wrote:
okay, you win... MoveOn still scares me though. By the way, what were those conservative groups that were suing? I want to add some more to my "to be afraid of" list.
In other words, they said F 9/11 was a big advertisment against Bush so it violated FEC laws to promote the film on TV or radio.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Wow, and here I thought we had Free Speech?!
Lol. Smash. Please tell me this is actually a joke. No one can actually be serious about that, can they?
Heh. I do love the total partisanship you display though. When the Rep groups sue for some reason, they're "desperate", but when a Dem group does, it's somehow all peachy and wonderful.
In other words, they said F 9/11 was a big advertisment against Bush so it violated FEC laws to promote the film on TV or radio.
Isn't it? There is no way to interpret a documentary aimed specifically at critisizing a particular administration as anything else. I'm serious here. If you can honestly say with a straight face that F9/11 serves *any* purpose other then to attack the Bush administration, then go ahead believing that. But then I seriously have to question your judgement...
Look. In order to prove that Fox news' slogan is somehow false, and that they're news is slanted towards the Right, you'd have to actually look at the news of all other sources as well, which will undoubtable show just how biased "normal" news is towards the Left. Fox news only seems slanted if you automatically assume all other news isn't.
Since slant and bias is subjective anyway, it's a pretty much impossible standard to proove. It is nice to see that the supposed protectors of liberty are so readily willing to clamp down on speech though...
Heh. I do love the total partisanship you display though. When the Rep groups sue for some reason, they're "desperate", but when a Dem group does, it's somehow all peachy and wonderful.
Jophiel wrote:
In other words, they said F 9/11 was a big advertisment against Bush so it violated FEC laws to promote the film on TV or radio.
Isn't it? There is no way to interpret a documentary aimed specifically at critisizing a particular administration as anything else. I'm serious here. If you can honestly say with a straight face that F9/11 serves *any* purpose other then to attack the Bush administration, then go ahead believing that. But then I seriously have to question your judgement...
Look. In order to prove that Fox news' slogan is somehow false, and that they're news is slanted towards the Right, you'd have to actually look at the news of all other sources as well, which will undoubtable show just how biased "normal" news is towards the Left. Fox news only seems slanted if you automatically assume all other news isn't.
Since slant and bias is subjective anyway, it's a pretty much impossible standard to proove. It is nice to see that the supposed protectors of liberty are so readily willing to clamp down on speech though...
King Nobby wrote:
More words please
Gbaji wrote:
Look. In order to prove that Fox news' slogan is somehow false, and that they're news is slanted towards the Right, you'd have to actually look at the news of all other sources as well, which will undoubtable show just how biased "normal" news is towards the Left. Fox news only seems slanted if you automatically assume all other news isn't.
This above is NOT a fair and balanced use of logic...therefore if I compare it to the scribblings of monkeys...it seems logical.
But compared to the average 3rd grade essay....not so much.
Prince pickleprince wrote:
Gbaji wrote:
Look. In order to prove that Fox news' slogan is somehow false, and that they're news is slanted towards the Right, you'd have to actually look at the news of all other sources as well, which will undoubtable show just how biased "normal" news is towards the Left. Fox news only seems slanted if you automatically assume all other news isn't.
This above is NOT a fair and balanced use of logic...therefore if I compare it to the scribblings of monkeys...it seems logical.
But compared to the average 3rd grade essay....not so much.
See! You're getting it. It's all relative. ;)
King Nobby wrote:
More words please
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It is nice to see that the supposed protectors of liberty are so readily willing to clamp down on speech though...
Except that advertising isn't afforded the same free speech protection as other speech.
It is a retarded lawsuit though.
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