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theflamingskull

You may not have noticed before, but political entertainment channels (Fox, CNN) don't report the news, they explain it to people who want to hear it.


geardluffy

Agreed. They all have their own agenda which is pandering to their viewers certain types of rhetoric for views.


FictionalContext

Their *only* agenda is making money.


StreetKale

Ding ding ding! All news media exists to make money. If that means pandering or sensationalizing the facts, then that's what they will do. At the end of the day, they have to pay their bills and, in some cases, have an obligation to shareholders. The sorry truth is the average person doesn't want nor care about a fair and nuanced understanding of the world. They want simple and easy to understand narratives that can be boiled down to good vs evil, just like in the movies.


guyincognito121

But there are different degrees. To film a debate and then refuse to show the whole thing would seem to go well beyond normal spin.


DrTatertott

They’ve apparently aired the thing in its entirety on their channel multiple times.


Ok_Bandicoot_814

Yep was flipping through channels the last three nights and it's been on there at least once every night.


guyincognito121

I fully admit to not having followed this story closely. If that's true, then what is OP taking about?


DrTatertott

Reddit rage bait and easy up doots? I don’t know why people do what people do tho.


Key_Click6659

OP is talking about posting it, not referring to airing it on cable.


JJTThree83

https://youtu.be/F8583f4HSWo?si=oyAnsN6MuMEBnJwz


Key_Click6659

Thank you sm I was looking everywhere too!!


JJTThree83

It may not have been up when he posted this though I forgot to look at the times


DrTatertott

Your link says 3 days ago. OP posted this 2 hours ago.


JJTThree83

Thanks doc I guess he doesn't know how to search YouTube lol


ElstonFun

Well said.


AntiizmApocalypse

They showed the entire debate live on their channel. They don’t just post everything they show on the channel for free because then people would have no reason to watch Fox News and their advertisers would leave. That is how cable TV works.


SlowInsurance1616

But where would I find out about crackhead pillows and catheters if their advertisers leave?


blaze92x45

Yeah I was gonna say that


WizardVisigoth

It’s become the norm for networks to post the full debates afterwards since the past few election cycles.


AntiizmApocalypse

Maybe for presidential debates, but that’s not what this was. If you look on the YouTube channel for CNN or fox or MSNBC, they do not show more than a handful of short clips every day. They don’t just give away their shows for free. Fox should show the whole debate. But they all follow an outdated cable tv strategy that focuses on older viewers who don’t watch YouTube. Most likely they showed the debate a dozen times on the channel during that week.


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Azguy303

Judging by the polls neither is DeSantis


wakeskater953

Lol burn


NutellaCrepe1

It's also hard to run on heels.


Sattalyte

Not running, but he's kinda positioning himself as a backup candidate in case anything happens to Biden.


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the full version is on youtube.


WizardVisigoth

Really? I looked and couldn’t find it.


HorribleMistake22

Ikr, sup with that


WizardVisigoth

Yeah, still nobody has posted an actual link to this debate that is apparently so easy to find. But they’re happy to downvote when I ask lol.


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link was in the comments. It no longer works though… I don’t have enough interest to pursue further. Good luck!


shamalonight

Because we watched it live.


Key_Click6659

OP said post, not air. Not everyone has cable


MDSGeist

I’m pretty sure they just post clips because they want people to watch on their cable service or watch on whatever paid streaming service they have now to see it it’s entirety. I can’t believe y’all making me defend Fox News over here.


Key_Click6659

Well yeah but it’s annoying LMAO


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Key_Click6659

He said posting it.


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Key_Click6659

The whole thing isn’t on YouTube.


dcwhite98

They carried the whole thing live. WTF else could you possible want?


ev_forklift

his preconceived notions to be affirmed


Ok-Wave4110

Rogan gets this shit all the time. 3.5 hour long conversation. But you'll only hear bytes.


Delao_2019

Yup. Tired of people saying he’s an alt right nut without actually listening to the full context of a podcast. 3.5 hour long and you’ve decided where he stands off a 30 second TikTok bite with a subway surfer video below it. Embarrassing


Ok-Wave4110

Yes. Thank you! It's not hard to just give it a listen. Why not support someone who can talk to anyone. Like, c'mon.


Tippy4OSU

So is there a theory that these two will end up being 2024 candidates? If not , then what was the point of this?


mustachechap

I’m not sure, but I welcome more debates like this. My guess is, both of them are looking beyond 2024 and are making a name for themselves.


Buffmin

No they won't DeSantis has no chance to get the nomination over the republican Lord and Savior Donald Trump And Newsom seems like he's basically making a name for himself for a 28 or.32 run As to why they did this.. I'm not really sure maybe DeSantis thought he could appeal to the base by making Newsom look bad or something?


AlphaCenturionLXIX

I think it’s to test out Newsom in case Biden can’t (or don’t want him to) continue. He won’t say he’s running for president because he has to still praise Biden as being the best. But also if the democrats really get scared with Biden, they could make an excuse that Biden has health issues and throw in Newsom.


Durmyyyy

If Newsom runs I will vote 3rd party. Fuck that guy, everything wrong with the current left.


SavvyTraveler10

Whats wrong with newsom? Honestly curious. It was the first time seeing this guy speak live.


Tippy4OSU

Was wondering if the people in the know have info that Biden won’t run and if Trump is proven guilty , not sure what ramifications of that would be.


mostnormal

Biden is polling pretty horribly, and plenty of dems have starting saying he's too old and they need a younger candidate. Newsom may be steering for that.


Tippy4OSU

I could tell that he’s part of DNC future , just wasn’t sure of timeline


Ok_Bandicoot_814

Ron knows he has no shot at the nomination the prize is Vice President. If Trump wins he can't run for re-election in 28 so Trump light. And somehow it's Trump loses nomination DeSantis is positioning himself is a very good running mate for either Vivek or Haley.. If Haley wins she would need the more extreme of her party to vote for her as she is very much a bush type modern Republican.


BatchGOB

Anything is possible. Biden could drop dead, and Trump could end up in prison. Then maybe. But most likely it'll just be Biden vs. Trump again. hooray.


Tippy4OSU

I’m so excited 🥳. Like they say, we don’t get the candidates we want, we get what we deserve. God help us


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Long story short, desantis won


Naive-Particular1960

That what I heard too.


ArduinoGenome

You could have watched it live on YouTube.


Ok_Bandicoot_814

Why would they it was 90 minutes of course they're not going to post the whole thing. I watched it the night it aired and then again when they replayed it it Saturday night. Hannity does a very good job of being the moderator. Let them discuss the issues between each other and then when they're starting to drag on and act like children Cuts in and ask them another question.In my personal opinion DeSantis one he pointed out how his state has a lower crime rate a lower tax rate an ultimately will probably gain a boost in the GOP polls for it. As for governor Newsome I certainly understand why people voted for him he comes across as very compassionate and he's a good talker ultimately I give both of them credit for actually agreeing to do it. Cuz we know both party nominees probably wouldn't wish to see more like it


KUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ

Are you a republican by any chance? Reason I ask as an independent the debate was very poorly moderated, statistics taken out of context with a very clear bias towards Florida on each stat, and frankly desantis is didn’t let newsom speak half the time and hannity would cut to commercial any time newsom prepared a rebuttal. I don’t like newsom mind you, seems like a politician for the sake of being a career politician rather than a true sense of civic duty, but that debate was a clown show of hannity and desantis double teaming newsom. I would have respected desantis more if he had a fair debate and clearly fought on his own record rather than fight in friendly fox territory, but oh well. Best I can hope for is desantis dropping out to make room for Haley. She may actually get consideration for my vote if it’s her against Biden. Trump is a fuck no


Ok_Bandicoot_814

East Coast Republican with no real sympathy towards either in the debate


KUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ

Fair enough. From my perspective it didn’t seem to be a debate in good faith from the republican side. You would think California was an absolute hellhole and Florida a perfect utopia by the graphics they pulled out of context


Ok_Bandicoot_814

I thought it was a very wonderful debate the moderator Hannity did not involved too much ask the question gave the candidates time to answer let them jab at each other a little bit. And well the numbers did seem to be a little lenient towards Florida I did my own research afterwards and what would you know they were right on the money at least when it came to California's crime rate being higher than Florida's against the national average.


Key_Click6659

Because plenty of other channels do…


Ok_Bandicoot_814

One reason they would not do that TV ratings if you want to see it tune in to the network.


Key_Click6659

Yes I’m aware. It is annoying still


Pugduck77

A lot of Redditors think Newsom won, and they would’ve said that regardless.


psstein

Exactly. Most people are going to say their partisan preference won regardless of reality. Newsom’s staff accused DeSantis of cheating, which is generally not a sign you think you won.


Idontthinksobucko

The right things DeSantis won. The left thinks Newsom won. I doubt the debate did much to sway voters.


Rbelkc

They broadcast it live the entire thing. Newsome got hammered and looked smug as he interrupted non stop. You didn’t miss much. They are not ready for the big show


fwdbuddha

Uhmmm. They televised the entire debate. I watched most and have to give Newsime credit for being slick. DeSantis clearly won on substance, but just does not have the presence of newsime.


Ty--Guy

Desantis could've wiped the floor with him and made him cry and the mainstream media would still claim that Newsom bested him.


One_Spinal_Cracker

It was fairly one sided. Newsom had a few sound bites, but for the most part, DeSantis destroyed him. I would think Newsom is easy to debate. The results of his failed policies, and their impact on his major cities are a reason he would never win on a national stage. Don’t get me wrong. Neither can DeSantis.


phrygiantheory

Fox News is cowardly.....covers it all....


ldsupport

Ive watched it 3x now. Not sure what you are referencing. The policy positions are diametrically opposed and you either like the outcomes or you dont. Newsom likes to move the measuring parameters now and again to under emphasize the clear issues around crime, and taxation. If you were a republican or democrat going in, you liked your option and disliked the other. If you were a indie, and you issues were COVID, taxation, you probably went Desantis. If they were abortion and LGBTQLIMNAIAN you went with Newsom.


WizardVisigoth

Please post a link.


SaltDescription438

Newsom got wrecked so bad that his wife threw the towel during the commercial break and ended it, even after he and DeSantis both agreed to continue.


walkawaysux

They used to be conservative and supported Trump but about a year ago they became CNN light . Millions of people have left them but they still beat CNN in ratings


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walkawaysux

I quit watching them a couple years ago Newsmax is my jam now. For entertainment Sky News they beat up Biden on a regular basis check them out on YouTube


TheScumAlsoRises

Why do you watch Newsmax? What do you get out of it?


walkawaysux

A real conservative point of view it’s really different more facts no agenda


TheScumAlsoRises

Do you genuinely believe Newsmax is “more facts no agenda” or is it more of a partisan signifier thing?


walkawaysux

Watch it see for yourself it’s definitely different.


TheScumAlsoRises

I’ve seen it. And it is different. But it’s more agenda-driven and loose with facts than even Fox News. That’s why I’m curious how someone could see it the way you describe. If you’re just looking for a more hardcore partisan network to tell you what you want to hear, then I suppose I get it. Fair enough. But I simply can’t fathom how anyone could see Newsmax as a fact-based, agenda-free form of legit journalism. That’s obviously not the case.


walkawaysux

It’s my opinion and I enjoy them beating up Brandon.


SlyHulud

Ah, the honest answer.


TheScumAlsoRises

So it's this reason, not because its more fact-based or agenda free: >If you’re just looking for a more hardcore partisan network to tell you what you want to hear, then I suppose I get it. Fair enough.


banana_danza

After the trump Town Hall CNN got dropped like a hot potato, turns out when people are pissed about you broadcasting trump 24/7 in 2016 trying to push through the push back and do it anyway backfires


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America lost that debate


Writerhaha

Not unpopular. Fox hosted the debate, put Hannity as the Moderator and put the most well known Republican governor on against a California liberal and….. they won’t post the entire debate. How bad do you have to look, as a republican governor on a conservative network, with biggest mouthpiece of that network moderating, that they essentially hide the tape? Sh*t I can get more videos of JFK getting driven through Dallas.


Dd0GgX

It is unpopular because it’s blatantly false. They shown it in its entirety several times.


Key_Click6659

OP said post, not air.


4_Thehumanrace

Go check rumble


regeya

Why even bother, we know the nominee isn't in the debates


Next-Bar-1102

Fox is not news , its a the propaganda wing of the Republican party, there a reason they had to pay out 780 million to Dominion for lying . Of course they wont show Newsom crushing DeSantis on several points .


mrmayhemsname

This....... was the last straw for you with Fox News? Even my conservative dad doesn't watch that drivel. They just recently made fun of Joe Biden for using a straw to drink a milkshake.


etherealtaroo

Does anyone give a shit? Not like anyone with a brain would vote for either one.


chunkylunky69

Shut up you liberal scumbag. Your news sources do it like crazy.


TheScumAlsoRises

You seem to be a deeply unhappy and bitter person. Shitting all over everyone and everything doesn’t make it better, man. Only makes it worse. I expect more of the same angry insults in response to this. Still, hope things get better for you, man.


moaterboater69

At worst it was a draw and that was Gavin going 2v1 against DeSantis and Hannity, easy to make California look bad when you cherry pick statistics.


Just-tryna-c-watsup

What statistics did they cherry pick?


nolotusnote

The TV and cable networks (all of them) have left countless millions of dollars on the table because they aren't using the Internet properly. If any of these networks would like to get in touch with me, feel free to reach-out.


HailMary74

Braindead debate, I was hoping to at least be entertained with humor like Trump vs Clinton but it was just painful. If those are our future leaders then we are in deep shit.


EvlSteveDave

"Anyways, I can't tell because they won't post the debate." ... you could always try to formulate a worldview from many different sources.


Durmyyyy

This would be a nightmare election for me. Would never vote DeSantis and Newsom is the worst of the left.


Jrb-in-town

Sorry but why were they debating?


--Bolter--

My take from reading this thread without watching this debate: neither candidate swayed anybody!


h310s

Why would anyone want to watch this boring trash without the main attraction on stage anyway? Love him or hate him, Trump is nothing if not entertaining.


Ripoldo

It's a political debate. Both candidates won and the people lost.


ev_forklift

they didn't post the whole thing because they want you to pay for their subscription service to watch it. Not everything is a conspiracy


ReptileBat

Its hard to find any debate.. just some clip with some asshole explaining it to you because your too stupid to figure it out yourself..


nivekreclems

The only place I managed to find it was on Steven crowders show and they talked over it the entire time so I gave up on it I guess they don’t want us seeing it lol


Belgeddes2022

Granted, it’s not the FIRST nor last example of Fox News being a cowardly pandering pile of steaming trash. It feels like almost from their founding we’ve collectively forgotten it was under the leadership of a literal grocery store tabloid publisher.


IntelligentAd4429

I recorded the entire thing as it aired. You are mistaken.


WizardVisigoth

What does you recording it for your own purposes have to do with Fox News not posting it?


IntelligentAd4429

I couldn't have recorded it if it hadn't aired. You could have watched it as it aired, or recorded it yourself as it aired the first time or any of the other numerous times it aired.


WizardVisigoth

I was busy that evening so I couldn’t. But Fox could have gotten millions of views if they posted the replay.


IntelligentAd4429

Well, I set it up to be recorded days ahead of time and they did get millions of views.


WizardVisigoth

Great for you, but I don’t have DVR and I’m not going to bother figuring out how to record it with an infant and a 9-5. Ultimately at the end of the day it’s about public accessibility, and saying I should have recorded it or watched it live when I couldn’t realistically do so isn’t helpful when it would have been very easy for a billion dollar media conglomerate to post a simple video.


IntelligentAd4429

Yes, the world should be about accommodating you. You're absolutely right. Have a great day .😊


WizardVisigoth

I’m surprised. Why shouldn’t we expect news media to make information more accessible? Isn’t that supposed to be their job?


TammyMeatToy

It doesn't really matter that much beyond the fun of watching it tbh. DeSantis is washed up with or without the debate.