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appalachiablue

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37. Jen Senko's film, 'The Brainwashing

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Sun Jul 11, 2021, 08:34 PM

Jul 2021

of My Dad,' (2016) covers what you write about-- the scary transformation of her father's political views to the hard right after many years of being sane!

Her dad began following extreme TV 'news' programming that started in the late 1970s and 1980s with deregulation. Ultra right, propaganda, opinion, not 'news.'

Since then Hate Radio talkers have exploded, and Fox cable TV which began mid- 80s is huge.

It's a well done film, find more clips and the *Full Movie on YouTube.

If any film should be available on DVD, esp. for seniors who don't always use the internet, it's this movie. But I don't know if a DVD copy is available, maybe try Amazon online.

Good luck, it's a tough and sadly common situation with many families.

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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