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CBS news when it began in the early 50’s under Bill Paley and Jim Aubrey set the standard to which all news followed. Then Bari Weiss was hired and the whole station went to shit.
Everything Li’l Donnie touches goes to shit immediately.
Look at the Kennedy Center. He ruined that in one day, the uncouth, classless, mindless moron with an ego like a toilet— constantly filled with shit.
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He is still going strong in his 90'S. His wife passed within the last couple years. He lives in Austin, Texas. His substack writing is great just as his TV reporting was.Still sharp as a tack
Beyond sad to see a venerated institution denigrated and destroyed. I can’t think of a good reason to watch. If I want to be lied to, I’ll find an old boyfriend.
Obviously trumpian maga-itis has gone full blown viral. Nasty longterm infection!
Maybe do several intravenous injections of a strong disinfectant (like hydrochlorous acid or even household bleach) like Donny suggested for treating COVID?!?!?
The difference is, I used to watch CBS when it was a respected and reliable station. I grew up loving Walter Cronkite and admiring Edward R. Murrow. I'v never watched Newsmax or Fox.
Cronkite and Murrow were the very best, and putting CBS in the hands of MAGATs is disgusting and disgraceful. This is the kind of crap that Putin does in Russia, destroyed news media and replacing it either with BS or with nothing at all.
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Good letter. What was once our favorite CBS has become garbage. Yes we belong to Medias and 19 substacks all told. We want accurate news. We want integrity in reporting. We have boycotted CBS. We wrote advertisers and told them we are boycotting them. The start of this was when CBS got rid of Colbert and caved to Trump. And probably one of the 2 worst things CBS has done is interfering with 60 Minutes and the prision report and having Kirk's conspiracy wife on their site. Ugly. CBS has gone to the dark side.
I stopped watching CBS and ABC because they both bowed to the knee of Trump and his demanding lawsuits. My only option was NBC, but due to contractual conflicts in my city, NBC has not been available with my cable carrier for over a month. Thank you Ben and MTN for bringing factual national news daily.
The good news is that there are many (way better) sources for Honest News than the so called legacy networks. And easy to access. Meidas is one of them. The Legacy networks were already dying. CBS simply accelerated its death - won’t exist at all in 3 years.
Well done, Ben. I would not give this feckless idiot the satisfaction of using her first name in your letter. I have not watched mainstream media including CBS in well over a year. We the Meidas Mighty do not need to see interviews with Erika Kirk or Steven Miller spewing hate. You claim 'family, Christian values and your Paramount network shows some of the most violent and graphic shows such as (1) Mobland, (2) Mayor of Kingstown, (3) Tulsa Kings along with suggestive shows like Landman with sex.
I have never seen a more hypocritical group than MAGA.
Bravo. I’m only watching and recording The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert until they sign off in May. And CBS….your days are numbered. No viewers, no advertisers = no money. Huge mistake. Also, I have watched every episode of Survivor and The Amazing Race. Not anymore.
What a loss! The CBS I grew up with was a pleasure to watch and had great reporting. Good letter!
CBS news when it began in the early 50’s under Bill Paley and Jim Aubrey set the standard to which all news followed. Then Bari Weiss was hired and the whole station went to shit.
Everything Li’l Donnie touches goes to shit immediately.
Look at the Kennedy Center. He ruined that in one day, the uncouth, classless, mindless moron with an ego like a toilet— constantly filled with shit.
So true.
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I'm still upset about the Smothers Brothers
Me too. The Smothers Brothers Show was my Sunday night viewing during junior high school years.
and Laugn Inn
Mine too!
Mean no harm they were a little out touch😊
Hell yeah. Loved Tommy and Dickie!
Not to mention Dan Rather.
He is still going strong in his 90'S. His wife passed within the last couple years. He lives in Austin, Texas. His substack writing is great just as his TV reporting was.Still sharp as a tack
Dan Rather has a substack.
https://steady.substack.com/
Thanks! I didn't know that, and just subscribed to it.
Dan was great & had a special place in my heart as sincere & caring.
Rather did a lot and seemed to try to get the audience close but when I hear his name I only think of “What’s the frequency, Kenneth?”
For all his worth & experience, he's never gonna get past Kenneth's frequency.
That phrase is used often in my household; it's iconic. But I also read Dan's substack, and he's so much more than that one line. :)
SAME!
Like you and Deborah, Donnamarie, I am, too.
Me too!
Yup. Same.
Me, too!
Me too!
Beyond sad to see a venerated institution denigrated and destroyed. I can’t think of a good reason to watch. If I want to be lied to, I’ll find an old boyfriend.
Obviously trumpian maga-itis has gone full blown viral. Nasty longterm infection!
Maybe do several intravenous injections of a strong disinfectant (like hydrochlorous acid or even household bleach) like Donny suggested for treating COVID?!?!?
Or Newsmax or Fox News
The difference is, I used to watch CBS when it was a respected and reliable station. I grew up loving Walter Cronkite and admiring Edward R. Murrow. I'v never watched Newsmax or Fox.
Cronkite and Murrow were the very best, and putting CBS in the hands of MAGATs is disgusting and disgraceful. This is the kind of crap that Putin does in Russia, destroyed news media and replacing it either with BS or with nothing at all.
I've watched Fox and NEWSMAX, just to see for myself.... I suffered so you didn't have to 🙄😉
Don't waste your time. FAUX FAKE News and Newsmax are a freaking joke.
My only gloss being that old boyfriends, or girlfriends, are far more likely to tell the truth. There's much to be said for having nothing to lose.
Colbert is the reason to watch.
Maybe the current one!
Just having some fun!
Happy New Year 🎈🎊
Ha-ha!
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Haha!!😛
Good letter. What was once our favorite CBS has become garbage. Yes we belong to Medias and 19 substacks all told. We want accurate news. We want integrity in reporting. We have boycotted CBS. We wrote advertisers and told them we are boycotting them. The start of this was when CBS got rid of Colbert and caved to Trump. And probably one of the 2 worst things CBS has done is interfering with 60 Minutes and the prision report and having Kirk's conspiracy wife on their site. Ugly. CBS has gone to the dark side.
You forgot the original extortion over the edits to the Kamala Harris interview.
Boycotting cBS
I’m boycotting it too. I haven’t turned it on since Bari Weiss was appointed news director.
I stopped watching CBS and ABC because they both bowed to the knee of Trump and his demanding lawsuits. My only option was NBC, but due to contractual conflicts in my city, NBC has not been available with my cable carrier for over a month. Thank you Ben and MTN for bringing factual national news daily.
The good news is that there are many (way better) sources for Honest News than the so called legacy networks. And easy to access. Meidas is one of them. The Legacy networks were already dying. CBS simply accelerated its death - won’t exist at all in 3 years.
It’s so sad that CBS is dead to me. What a horrible shame.
Well done, Ben. I would not give this feckless idiot the satisfaction of using her first name in your letter. I have not watched mainstream media including CBS in well over a year. We the Meidas Mighty do not need to see interviews with Erika Kirk or Steven Miller spewing hate. You claim 'family, Christian values and your Paramount network shows some of the most violent and graphic shows such as (1) Mobland, (2) Mayor of Kingstown, (3) Tulsa Kings along with suggestive shows like Landman with sex.
I have never seen a more hypocritical group than MAGA.
I will not watch CBS again!
Already canceled my Paramount+ subscription. Will not support their evilness.
Good letter.
Thanks for writing the letter. CBS boycott is already underway in this household.
Bravo. I’m only watching and recording The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert until they sign off in May. And CBS….your days are numbered. No viewers, no advertisers = no money. Huge mistake. Also, I have watched every episode of Survivor and The Amazing Race. Not anymore.
Same for me - recording Colbert.
Wrong side of history.
Great letter! Keep 'em coming!
I will not watch CBS again. Thank you for the information.
Will no longer watch CBS. Keep on fighting the good fight!