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Douglas Trapasso's avatar

It's time for every news broadcast, on every network, to take a page from Ted Koppel circa 1980.

"Good evening. It is Day _________ of __________ being held prisoner abroad based on decisions made by the President Trump administration without due process."

Start the show with that. End the show with that.

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Justine's avatar

Yes. Every local news station, every major network.

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Tom's avatar

Ted Koppel helped elect Reagan with his daily reminders.

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Sarah M's avatar

ItтАЩs a broadcast that could happen in the before times. No network has the intestinal fortitude to do it now. Shit is getting really scary.

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drosophilist's avatar

A-fucking-men! Fantastic idea!

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OJVV's avatar

It would go a week and then Trump would write an executive order against the network, the show, it's producers, and talent. The network would capitulate, turn over $100M in cash and a promise to promote "Making America Great Again", creating a talk show that will have a rotating cavalcade of Trump's cabinet as hosts.

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Laura's avatar

Agree!

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flagrante delicto's avatar

I'm so cynical. I don't think Trump would give a crap. Remember, cruelty is the jewel of the crown.

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Michael Baker's avatar

It's a great idea. And it may have happened - maybe - before 2016 and likely before 1993. But it won't.

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