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mcar

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9. I'm so sorry

Reply to berniesandersmittens (Original post)

Sun Jul 11, 2021, 07:57 PM

Jul 2021

Is there any way you can block Fox on their TV? I've read that helps.

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Fox "news" has destroyed my family [View all] berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 OP

So sorry this is happening ... Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2021 #1

It's mind boggling how much they've shifted to the right berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #5

It seems like after so many hours of Faux, they transform. Ligyron Jul 2021 #77

It is pretty hard to believe that average people can't see right through the BS. lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #87

I tried to put myself in their shoes. zanana1 Jul 2021 #92

Interesting post Ohioboy Jul 2021 #101

Better soak your feet in Clorox after that. lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #103

I'm so sorry, fox "news" has done the same to thousands of families in this country... wcmagumba Jul 2021 #2

I agree with you berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #6

Two different realities. Both think they are the real patriots. One fact-based, the other delusional Evolve Dammit Jul 2021 #60

+ 1 nt pazzyanne Jul 2021 #78

Delusional. Just like the "god" they still worship. calimary Jul 2021 #110

Never seen "blind faith" like this, on this scale. Ever. They are so fucking stupid. Evolve Dammit Jul 2021 #115

Can you sue for estrangement? BlueSky3 Jul 2021 #96

I wonder if there's any way they can be held accountable. Dream Girl Jul 2021 #3

Maybe we need all-out guest appearances by Democrats berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #11

I agree wholeheartedly FakeNoose Jul 2021 #4

Amen nt berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #12

My uncle was a crank XanaDUer2 Jul 2021 #7

All I can do is speak truth to them and love them. berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #26

I'm sorry XanaDUer2 Jul 2021 #34

I'm so sorry MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #43

Thank you for posting. If you haven't watched yet please do. Pepsidog Jul 2021 #70

The movie is very good MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #72

I am so sorry for what you have been going through with your family. FM123 Jul 2021 #8

I often wondered how could a brother fight against his brother in the civil war berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #17

Good article. Thanks for posting. mountain grammy Jul 2021 #36

I'm so sorry mcar Jul 2021 #9

See my post #13 Croney Jul 2021 #15

Not without being the parent, no. Cinnamonspice Jul 2021 #99

My heart goes to you. KentuckyWoman Jul 2021 #10

Thank you berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #28

I can relate. In the dead of night, I snuck into the TV room Croney Jul 2021 #13

Interesting mcar Jul 2021 #19

I have walked out of places that have had Fox on. kimbutgar Jul 2021 #23

That is a great idea berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #22

Most people don't notice. FoxNewsSucks Jul 2021 #54

This is fantastic! Nt spooky3 Jul 2021 #61

I hear ya! Richard58 Jul 2021 #109

Sorry for you pain. Stuart G Jul 2021 #14

Thanks man berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #30

The same thing has happened to my 82 year old sister. Mickju Jul 2021 #16

Here's to the loved ones lost to faux berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #31

I've lost many people to Fox which has revealed they weren't good people. Funtatlaguy Jul 2021 #18

I am fortunate to not have any family members like that ! kimbutgar Jul 2021 #20

Rush limbaugh started the brainwashing technique in the 90s and Fox has demigoddess Jul 2021 #21

Its amazing, isn't it? 70sEraVet Jul 2021 #24

Chet HUNTLEY Thunderbeast Jul 2021 #100

I'm so sorry. Dreampuff Jul 2021 #25

The FD would not have any effect on Faux Snooze, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #83

not even remotely realistic Dukkha Jul 2021 #93

Freedom of choice, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #94

Use the channel control to nlock Fox News. tirebiter Jul 2021 #27

I just don't understand keithsw Jul 2021 #29

Pox News (deliberate typo) The Wizard Jul 2021 #32

We have an opposite problem snowybirdie Jul 2021 #33

I'm so sorry that this has happened to your family. Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #35

Jen Senko's film, 'The Brainwashing appalachiablue Jul 2021 #37

DVD Copy: 'The Brainwashing of My Dad' On AMAZON, appalachiablue Jul 2021 #52

I'm actually glad my parents died before Fux Noise had a chance to steal their brains. ShazzieB Jul 2021 #38

Remind them that Republicans are liars. Nixon's operative co-founded it to help future Nixons andym Jul 2021 #39

Fox news is on 24/7 at their house. Aussie105 Jul 2021 #40

Just doing their jobs. Turbineguy Jul 2021 #41

Why did they choose Fox over CNN or MSNBC? Kaleva Jul 2021 #42

THANK YOU!! It really is pretty simple oldsoftie Jul 2021 #80

Fox hasn't brainwashed anyone. The viewers already were. Kaleva Jul 2021 #116

just looking to validate what they already believe. oldsoftie Jul 2021 #119

Yep! +1 Kaleva Jul 2021 #120

Ashley who? ymetca Jul 2021 #44

True. The best way to respond is to crank up the Crazy to 11. Kaleva Jul 2021 #45

Rupert Turdock's legacy Blue Owl Jul 2021 #46

my late dad and 2nd deceased wife and along with an older son from a prior marrage AllaN01Bear Jul 2021 #47

Disgusted! DemUnleashed Jul 2021 #48

luckily my grandparents didn't have cable + other side were on the democratic side. pansypoo53219 Jul 2021 #49

Emily Post them. It works. Warpy Jul 2021 #50

It's shameful that a fake news station is being allowed to openly lie hadEnuf Jul 2021 #51

.... MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #84

Oh I don't know. Maybe pre-Fox & Limbaugh? hadEnuf Jul 2021 #88

Ok. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #89

Prior to the demise of the Fairness Doctrine and the advent of media deregulation the news used to hadEnuf Jul 2021 #104

*DVD Copy 'Brainwashing' Film For Sale (dupe #52): appalachiablue Jul 2021 #53

The Brainwashing of My Dad (Free to view on TubiTV) ItsjustMe Jul 2021 #55

My adult Son has been damaged by right wing propaganda. His shift from Center-Left was Progressive Jones Jul 2021 #56

Its the same as losing family or friends to a cult. Jon King Jul 2021 #57

Take your cell phone and show them videos of cops being beaten Liberty Belle Jul 2021 #58

Yes. SHOW her climbing thru that bashed door. oldsoftie Jul 2021 #81

Faux News is actively inciting anti-government violence, hate and extremism jcmaine72 Jul 2021 #59

Was there any particular issue or event that tipped them... 3catwoman3 Jul 2021 #62

Except that it's not *news.* Beartracks Jul 2021 #63

My brother was falling down the fox rabbit hole. cate94 Jul 2021 #64

It's sad seta1950 Jul 2021 #65

I'm right there with you, OP es466 Jul 2021 #66

The first time I ever saw Fox News madaboutharry Jul 2021 #67

I hear you and feel your pain. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2021 #68

The disrespect shown by many on this thread towards their parents is appalling. Dial H For Hero Jul 2021 #69

Unfortunately this story is so common. GoodRaisin Jul 2021 #71

There is an article about families like yours. iemanja Jul 2021 #73

Fox News is a plague. And it's destroying the lives of everything in its' path. Initech Jul 2021 #74

Amazon Prime has a Documentary "The brainwashing of my dad" mdbl Jul 2021 #75

So true. Fox News will soon destroy this country. tavernier Jul 2021 #76

My nephew. Same story as all above. Captain Zero Jul 2021 #79

It's like racism. Racism is taught or learned at an early age from parents, pals, neighbors, etc. machoneman Jul 2021 #82

Good post. Just what DID Trump do for them? es466 Jul 2021 #90

The only way he would have the time of day for someone is if they MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #91

Fairness...Doctrine PatrickforB Jul 2021 #85

Which would have zero effect on Faux Snooze. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #86

It's way beyond too late Dukkha Jul 2021 #95

It's not just Fox news. Cinnamonspice Jul 2021 #97

The same thing has happened with my mother Ohioboy Jul 2021 #98

+1 BeckyDem Jul 2021 #102

My dad, the last 20 years, was suckered by Fox News. BradBo Jul 2021 #105

Welcome to the club. And I don't say that with joy. CrispyQ Jul 2021 #106

I heard of someone putting parental controls on the TV to block Fux News from their parents. OMGWTF Jul 2021 #107

Thank you all for being supportive berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #108

So so sorry. You're not alone. Saoirse9 Jul 2021 #111

Yep. And fox "news" has destroyed our country. BComplex Jul 2021 #112

What makes people choose to watch Fox News instead of CNN, MSNBC or the Big Three? Kaleva Jul 2021 #117

They promote fear and outrage. Causes adrenaline, etc to go up and it's addictive. SharonAnn Jul 2021 #118

Synchronicity...I happen to be wearing my BigmanPigman Jul 2021 #113

Your family isn't destroyed. Your relationship with them Hortensis Jul 2021 #114