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To: rhett october; humblegunner
Save your breath trying to equate yourself with Breitbart.

I happen to be of the opinion that Breitbart has lost it's integrity as a news source.

When Andrew was alive he used to post here on FR. He posted self-authored threads (along with many from other sources) in full. He was engaged in real investigative journalism, as a forerunner of folks like James O'Keefe.

The website that bears his name today is a shallow, re-blogging hit farm. A real pop-up, pop-under, click bait haven. It has protected status here mostly because of its founder's legacy and the fact that it's been the most prominent source of pro-Trump news over the last year.

I am a fan of Trump. (I didn't start out that way, but he convinced me.) I'm not a big fan of the Breitbart website.

So essentially the answer to your question - "Actually, have you ever watched a news channel? Or read Breitbart? " is "No." So-called "news channels" couldn't less relevant if they tried.

Several days ago I gave you a quote for reference from FreeRepublic's owner and founder. Did you read it?

Here it is in its entirety. Read and learn padawan.

174 posted on 11/29/2016 6:17:41 AM PST by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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To: shibumi
The website that bears his name today is a shallow, re-blogging hit farm.

Hey, be respectful.
The Dean Of Bloggers "contributes" there.


175 posted on 11/29/2016 11:30:56 AM PST by humblegunner
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To: shibumi

I did read it. But you saying what you said about Breitbart and news channels not being relevant still apparently allows them plenty of direct links from here. And another person told me that Breitbart had brand respect so it was allowed here. And apparently the usual suspects (msnbc, Fox News, cnn, etc.) have that same level of respect. My site doesn’t use popovers or try to sell branded hats and tee shirts. However, in defense of Breitbart, not every website can survive (and thrive) off of donations. Traffic is expensive and often leads to diminishing returns. BTW, is there a Facebook page for FR?


176 posted on 11/29/2016 8:51:58 PM PST by rhett october
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