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To: re_nortex
I don't mind the existence of Univision or Telemundo. If I was living in another country, I'd enjoy an English language channel or two on my TV set.

What's disgusting about Univision and Telemundo is that they spew racist anti-Republican propaganda 24/7 with absolutely no sense of fairness or balance. Neither network even bothered to carry the GOP presidential convention in 2008.
22 posted on 10/20/2010 12:15:30 AM PDT by Question Liberal Authority (Am I my half-brother's keeper?)
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To: Question Liberal Authority; Slyfox; nutmeg
I don't mind the existence of Univision or Telemundo. If I was living in another country, I'd enjoy an English language channel or two on my TV set.

Just to ensure that I'm not mistaken in any way, I don't advocate rescinding the license of Telemundo, Univision or any of the others. Nor am I in favor of content control by the FCC wherein English is mandated for broadcast services.

What piques my interest in this tread and galls me is that Univision and the others are able to do so well in an otherwise down economy for advertising-driven media. Why? So much of their target audience (mostly Mexicans here in Texas) cling to their old culture, refusing to embrace the ways and language of the country that gives so much opportunity.

QLA noted that having some English-language choices on television in another country is enjoyable. I agree 100%. When I was recently in Brazil, it was great to watch college football on ESPN. However if I were to become a Brazilian citizen, I'd make every effort to learn Portuguese and even develop an affinity for soccer. In short, I'd do my best to assimilate.

I think a case can be argued that Univision and now the nascent Fox effort are among those things that retard assimilation.

24 posted on 10/20/2010 12:27:41 AM PDT by re_nortex (DP...that's what I like about Texas...)
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To: Question Liberal Authority

mexican controlled.


32 posted on 10/20/2010 3:34:52 AM PDT by rrrod (at home in Medellin Colombia)
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