What Did President Trump Do Now?

Pet_Sounds · 01-27-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I find your idea of stimulating TV and radio to be dubious, but the vast majority of non-public TV and radio cater to the lowest common denominator, including many supposedly "educational" channels. Public radio and television have resisted government interference and are actually some of the least biased sources for most any kind of information, even if NPR does have a liberal bent, and since neither of them are dependent upon catering to morons they don't have to degrade themselves like CNN or Fox News or the History Channel do.

Maybe things are different in the US, but the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) is colloquially known as the "Conservative Bashing Corporation." It's probably more left-biased than any other major news source up here, which makes sense, because a lot of Conservatives want to scrap it. But really, no news outlet is objective.

**Goofle** · 01-27-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiiii

You're ****in' stupid. "I'd rather have a wall than art."

At least don't quote me when you are ascribing a false opinion to me.

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

I personally don't like it or consume it, therefore it's not needed for anyone else.

Why does the government need to fund radio or the arts? It's not a question of my subjective tastes. Obviously I have enjoyed many great BBC shows, and even radio stations. That doesn't mean I think they should have government funding as opposed to advertising or other means of gaining funds.

The Batlord · 01-27-2017, 02:09 PM

I think he's just patiently waiting to talk about socialism.

Chula Vista · 01-27-2017, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

Why does the government need to fund radio or the arts?

Because most of us have a right hemisphere to our brains that should be supported and encouraged. You may want to get an MRI. I think your brain may be all leftist.

Anteater · 01-27-2017, 02:19 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing the 8th wonder of the world get constructed.

That being said, we actually have 700ish miles of fence/wall down there already. More might be helpful.

I don't really care if the federal government does or does not fund the arts (seeing as funding the arts isn't really a function of government at that level that makes any sense), but ideally the states will get more creative in their own funding activities as a result of this.

**Frownland** · 01-27-2017, 02:20 PM

This dick's not gonna wave itself, Mexic--I mean taxpayers!

**Goofle** · 01-27-2017, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

That question has already been answered multiple times itt if you'd look

I disagree with the answers.

Chula Vista · 01-27-2017, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

That being said, we actually have 700ish miles of fence/wall down there already. More might be helpful.

It won't help. Unless you have guards stationed 24/7 every 1/4 mile of the wall it'll be useless.

And then there's this. Here in San Diego there's a large portion of that 700 miles of wall. Drug smugglers reply:

Drug 'super tunnel' with railway raided on Mexico border - CNN.com

Chula Vista · 01-27-2017, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

An essential function of the gov is to do things in the interest of the public good

Funding of art is a public good

It makes complete sense

Why is this flying over peoples heads?

And Goofle, once again, I disagree, therefore it's bad for everyone.

You may not want to click on this link. Your brain might just explode.

http://funding-programs.idilogic.aidpage.com/

DwnWthVwls · 01-27-2017, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

People like Goofle generally think role of gov is to protect us from each other rather than to help each other

That's pretty condescending... Not that I agree with Goofle, but the role of government is subjective. If it isn't please explain to me how you objectively explain its' role when even the two biggest parties representing it do not share all the same views.

Edit: Maybe I'm reading too much into your post. It seems like you're saying people like Goofle have the wrong view of government and there is an absolute role.

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