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marybourg

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4. I've been listening to bbc news since the 50's(shortwave radio in those days).

Reply to HarlanPepper (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 23, 2020, 01:54 PM

Mar 2020

While the accent is charming and adds 10 points to their IQs, and you frequently get world news that we never get otherwise, I would advise taking their usa news with some skepticism. They frequently misinterpret. They sometimes repeat unsubstantiated stories. They are sometimes malicious. Use the same skepticism you would use for their tabloids, eg. The Guardian.

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Switching from CNN to MSNBC while working thru [View all] ALBliberal Mar 2020 OP

She is unbearable. Father Time has not been kind. chicoescuela Mar 2020 #1

Haven't had the TV on today. Is she back to Hillary's emails? tavernier Mar 2020 #2

I've been watching BBC World News HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #3

I've been listening to bbc news since the 50's(shortwave radio in those days). marybourg Mar 2020 #4

shortwave radio IcyPeas Mar 2020 #5

That's not been my experience HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #6