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We disport. We deride: it's all attitude, all the time at FOX News. (Media).

American Prospect, The,  February, 2003  by Gitlin, Todd

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FOX NEWS ALERT," SCREAMS the screen, in red. "FOX NEWS LEARNS OF POSSIBLE THREAT TO NY HARBOR." DO we have your attention now? Who cares if FOX's reporter goes on to say that the New Year's Eve threat is "uncorroborated, noncredible [sic] and suspect"? Attention will be paid.

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