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The Way Forward

DFW

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14. That was actually suggested by a member of the Nixon White House in the 1970s, when coverage of him got too "hot"

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #3)

Sat Aug 30, 2025, 11:11 AM

Saturday

Luckily it never got anywhere, but the idea WAS floated.

You might even remember the name of the guy who suggested it. In a way, he came very close to getting his wish, just 25 years later. His name was Roger Ailes.

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State TV should help your mental state even more gab13by13 Aug 23 #3

That was actually suggested by a member of the Nixon White House in the 1970s, when coverage of him got too "hot" DFW Saturday #14

You won't have to worry about MSNBC much longer gab13by13 Aug 23 #2

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