George takes a swipe at Big Bird

Snowflake · 02-07-2006, 11:39 AM

Not surprising, the proposed budget makes a major cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (and viewers like you)

Yahoo News Story Here

All part to stem the sea of red and fund more war funding (and since the CPB is also perceived as far too left leaning for the current administration's taste)

Grrrrrr
Donna

Alex · 02-07-2006, 11:41 AM

Good. All that public broadcasting funding should be cut completely. And using Sesame Street as the beggar in this situation is problematic since that show makes more money that most smallish countries.

The Shadoe · 02-07-2006, 11:44 AM

In today's society where the unhinged walk around quite freely, I am hoping like PBS will keep it tactful when asking for more money.

I was watching a recorded tape the other day, and budget cuts had recently been made. KTCA (The Saint Paul-Minneapolis area's local PBS station) managed to keep the fact that they were facing government cuts very tactful.

scaeagles · 02-07-2006, 11:44 AM

Couldn't be happier.

Ponine · 02-07-2006, 12:10 PM

Alex, Sca, are you serious?
If so, could you explain to the uninformed like me?

I think there must be something the non-political minded like me are missing.

(If you're joking, thats cool too, but I'm confused)

Snowflake · 02-07-2006, 12:12 PM

Gah! I love PBS programming and NPR and happily contribute.
Donna

scaeagles · 02-07-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ponine

Alex, Sca, are you serious?
If so, could you explain to the uninformed like me?

I think there must be something the non-political minded like me are missing.

(If you're joking, thats cool too, but I'm confused)

I'm serious. There are many, many things the government funds that I do not think are necessary nor Constitutional. Countless things. This is but one. A small one in terms of overall funding, but you have to start somewhere. It isn't even political for me. There are plenty of media outlets providing the same things that PBS is.

Snowflake · 02-07-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I'm serious. There are many, many things the government funds that I do not think are necessary nor Constitutional. Countless things. This is but one. A small one in terms of overall funding, but you have to start somewhere. It isn't even political for me. There are plenty of media outlets providing the same things that PBS is.

Okay, I'll give you that. Like the local budgets, state by state and county by county, the first thing to go is funding for anything with arts. At least PBS is educational, and not only for the young-uns.

Oh well, my 2 centimes.

Donna

scaeagles · 02-07-2006, 12:28 PM

And Donna - I completely respect that you contribute. I would figure if there were enough like you that do, the stations could survive on their own.

Snowflake · 02-07-2006, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

And Donna - I completely respect that you contribute. I would figure if there were enough like you that do, the stations could survive on their own.

You're quite correct and thanks. What I cannot figure out is that many people find paying for Howard Stern a more attractive option. But hey, that's just me PBS and NPR give me more bang for every buck I give them!

Donna

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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	George takes a swipe at Big Bird Not surprising, the proposed budget makes a major cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (and viewers like you) Yahoo News Story Here All part to stem the sea of red and fund more war funding (and since the CPB is also perceived as far too left leaning for the current administration's taste) Grrrrrr Donna __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Good. All that public broadcasting funding should be cut completely. And using Sesame Street as the beggar in this situation is problematic since that show makes more money that most smallish countries.
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The Shadoe Save Marshall Field's! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 72	In today's society where the unhinged walk around quite freely, I am hoping like PBS will keep it tactful when asking for more money. I was watching a recorded tape the other day, and budget cuts had recently been made. KTCA (The Saint Paul-Minneapolis area's local PBS station) managed to keep the fact that they were facing government cuts very tactful. __________________ I am The Shadoe.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Couldn't be happier.
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Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	Alex, Sca, are you serious? If so, could you explain to the uninformed like me? I think there must be something the non-political minded like me are missing. (If you're joking, thats cool too, but I'm confused) __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Gah! I love PBS programming and NPR and happily contribute. Donna __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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