Fox News ratings take a steep tumble - Sign o' the times?

2006-11-02 21:36:53

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The_Shipbuilder: Stay the corpse; +261|6758|Los Angeles

Highlights from this article:

- Although Fox News is still the #1 rated cable news channel by a long shot, its total audience fell 24% in the past year
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down 7% YoY in October. In sharp contrast, CNN Headline news was up 18% in the same demographic. MSNBC was up 19%.
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down in 3Q, 38% below 2Q. 2Q had already been 22% below 1Q, and 1Q had been 28% down from 4Q05.

Interesting stuff.

2006-11-02 21:44:34

#2

deeznutz1245: Connecticut: our chimps are stealin yo' faces.; +483|6750|Connecticut

I watch it from time to time, perhaps as much as I watch other news programs. I dont tend to watch live debate though. I think both parties are slanted depending on the topic and which channel it is. I get the facts as best as I can and make my own opinion.......which is usually wrong. Nice sig ship. wink.

Malloy must go

2006-11-02 22:01:07

#3

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,053|7029|PNW

I am Jack's complete lack of shit-giving.

2006-11-02 22:21:30

#4

13rin: Member; +977|6737

The_Shipbuilder wrote:
Highlights from this article:

- Although Fox News is still the #1 rated cable news channel by a long shot,
Interesting stuff.

Ok then. Still #1

I stood in line for four hours. They better give me a Wal-Mart gift card, or something. - Rodney Booker, Job Fair attendee.

2006-11-02 22:37:33

#5

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6858|132 and Bush

Sign of the times?
Hey I scanned my voter card for you.

Kidding of course.. although I am voting for a Dem gov.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2006-11-02 23:06:30

#6

(T)eflon(S)hadow: R.I.P. Neda; +456|7087|Grapevine, TX

unnamednewbie13 wrote:
I am Jack's complete lack of shit-giving.

ROFL, LOVE IT MAN! A BIG QF_uckingE!

2006-11-02 23:07:25

#7

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6663|North Carolina

unnamednewbie13 wrote:
I am Jack's complete lack of shit-giving.

I wish more people felt apathetic toward Fox News. They're an embarassment to the right....

2006-11-02 23:09:13

#8

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6838|the dank(super) side of Oregon

Kmarion wrote:
Sign of the times?
Hey I scanned my voter card for you.
http://our2142.com/images/card2.jpg
Kidding of course.. although I am voting for a Dem gov.

all you non-Oregonians are so old fashioned.

2006-11-02 23:24:10

#9

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6858|132 and Bush

Reciprocity wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
Sign of the times?
Hey I scanned my voter card for you.
http://our2142.com/images/card2.jpg
Kidding of course.. although I am voting for a Dem gov.
all you non-Oregonians are so old fashioned.

lol.. my Girlfriend lived in Oregon for awhile.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2006-11-03 00:33:53

#10

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6838|the dank(super) side of Oregon

we handle all our elections through the mail. Was first eligable to vote 6 years ago, never stepped foot in a polling place or had to deal with wonky voting machines. All I need is a pencil, a few free minutes, and a stamp.

2006-11-03 01:38:52

#11

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6879|London, England

Then you give it to some CIA operative who gladly opens your card, rubs everything out. Marks a different section and then re-posts it. All in front of your face whilst pointing an M1A1 Abrams at your house, telling you you're free to step in whenever you want.

..eh...give it a few years.

2006-11-03 01:44:05

#12

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6838|the dank(super) side of Oregon

Mekstizzle wrote:
Then you give it to some CIA operative who gladly opens your card, rubs everything out. Marks a different section and then re-posts it. All in front of your face whilst pointing an M1A1 Abrams at your house, telling you you're free to step in whenever you want.

..eh...give it a few years.

Actually, we're up to the M1A2 SEP Abrams Main Battle Tank. So you are completely wrong.

2006-11-03 02:16:37

#13

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6813

Kmarion wrote:
Sign of the times?
Hey I scanned my voter card for you.
http://our2142.com/images/card2.jpg
Kidding of course.. although I am voting for a Dem gov.

That's shocking. Why does your voting card highlight an affiliation??? Is that normal?

2006-11-03 02:51:02

#14

lowing: Banned; +1,662|6909|USA

The_Shipbuilder wrote:
Highlights from this article:

- Although Fox News is still the #1 rated cable news channel by a long shot, its total audience fell 24% in the past year
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down 7% YoY in October. In sharp contrast, CNN Headline news was up 18% in the same demographic. MSNBC was up 19%.
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down in 3Q, 38% below 2Q. 2Q had already been 22% below 1Q, and 1Q had been 28% down from 4Q05.

Interesting stuff.

Well, if these stats paint an interesting picture for you ( one I am positive you love) , what does the complete and utter dismal failure of Air America and liberal talk radio tell you, about what Americans are sick of??

2006-11-03 04:05:38

#15

<[onex]>Headstone: Member; +102|6959|New York

The_Shipbuilder wrote:
Highlights from this article:

- Although Fox News is still the #1 rated cable news channel by a long shot, its total audience fell 24% in the past year
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down 7% YoY in October. In sharp contrast, CNN Headline news was up 18% in the same demographic. MSNBC was up 19%.
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down in 3Q, 38% below 2Q. 2Q had already been 22% below 1Q, and 1Q had been 28% down from 4Q05.

Interesting stuff.

Its because CNN and MSNBC actually went and got some conservative shows for those peeps to choose from and watch. Some times change is good. I find myself watching those 2 a bit when they have shows on that arnt Left.

2006-11-03 04:10:16

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TeamZephyr: Maintaining My Rage Since 1975; +124|6787|Hillside, Melbourne, Australia

<[onex]>Headstone wrote:
The_Shipbuilder wrote:
Highlights from this article:

- Although Fox News is still the #1 rated cable news channel by a long shot, its total audience fell 24% in the past year
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down 7% YoY in October. In sharp contrast, CNN Headline news was up 18% in the same demographic. MSNBC was up 19%.
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down in 3Q, 38% below 2Q. 2Q had already been 22% below 1Q, and 1Q had been 28% down from 4Q05.

Interesting stuff.
Its because CNN and MSNBC actually went and got some conservative shows for those peeps to choose from and watch. Some times change is good. I find myself watching those 2 a bit when they have shows on that arnt Left.

Wow I had no idea CNN and MSNBC had shows promoting a worker revolution and the introduction of a socialist state.

I guess I don't watch enough American TV.

2006-11-03 06:40:04

#17

kr@cker: Bringin' Sexy Back!; +581|6807|Southeastern USA

well, from my former production work perspective, their programming hasn't changed really in about 3 years, same shows, same times, same faces. while you can't really get rid of anchor shows like hannity and colmes or o'reilly, everything needs a change out once in a while.

2006-11-03 08:41:15

#18

thanks_champ: Member; +19|6780

lowing wrote:
Well, if these stats paint an interesting picture for you ( one I am positive you love) , what does the complete and utter dismal failure of Air America and liberal talk radio tell you, about what Americans are sick of??

Right out of Bills mouth.

People want to be entertained. Regardless of what political side a program is on, it can either be boring or it can be entertaining. I consider Jon Stewarts daily show to be somewhat more liberal than conservative - yet its still funny as hell. Air America was probably just boring shit (Im from AUS so I haven't heard it). IMO it's got nothing to do with how much of the population wants to listen to what type of propaganda.

2006-11-03 08:51:39

#19

Spyder228: Member; +1|6703

I know I'd rather not watch Bill O'Reilly yell at some one telling them that they're wrong until he cuts their mic. That was old on about his 5th episode.

Last edited by Spyder228 (2006-11-03 08:52:33)

2006-11-03 08:58:36

#20

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|6994|Salt Lake City

lowing wrote:
The_Shipbuilder wrote:
Highlights from this article:

- Although Fox News is still the #1 rated cable news channel by a long shot, its total audience fell 24% in the past year
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down 7% YoY in October. In sharp contrast, CNN Headline news was up 18% in the same demographic. MSNBC was up 19%.
- Fox News' key primetime audience, viewers ages 25-54, was down in 3Q, 38% below 2Q. 2Q had already been 22% below 1Q, and 1Q had been 28% down from 4Q05.

Interesting stuff.
Well, if these stats paint an interesting picture for you ( one I am positive you love) , what does the complete and utter dismal failure of Air America and liberal talk radio tell you, about what Americans are sick of??

It tells you that people are getting tired of the polarization, name calling, and all the other bullshit. They want a balanced report.

2006-11-03 09:09:10

#21

SpaceApollyon: Scratch where it itches; +41|6777|Finland

Its all about entertainment

...offtopic.

Last edited by SpaceApollyon (2006-11-03 09:33:52)

2006-11-03 09:09:29

#22

Erkut.hv: Member; +124|6993|California

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
It tells you that people are getting tired of the polarization, name calling, and all the other bullshit. They want a balanced report.

QFE

2006-11-03 09:21:08

#23

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6703|The Land of Scott Walker

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
It tells you that people are getting tired of the polarization, name calling, and all the other bullshit. They want a balanced report.

Ooooh, my stomach hurts from laughing. I love the polarization, name calling, and other bs. That's what makes it fun!

Last edited by Stingray24 (2006-11-03 09:28:07)

2006-11-03 09:25:49

#24

Snipedya14: Dont tread on me; +77|6952|Mountains of West Virginia

CameronPoe wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
Sign of the times?
Hey I scanned my voter card for you.
http://our2142.com/images/card2.jpg
Kidding of course.. although I am voting for a Dem gov.
That's shocking. Why does your voting card highlight an affiliation??? Is that normal?

Yep. Your party is printed on the card.

EDIT I am not sure if you are being sarcastic or not...

Last edited by Snipedya14 (2006-11-03 09:26:15)

2006-11-03 09:27:47

#25

The_Shipbuilder: Stay the corpse; +261|6758|Los Angeles

lowing wrote:
Well, if these stats paint an interesting picture for you ( one I am positive you love) , what does the complete and utter dismal failure of Air America and liberal talk radio tell you

It affirms my understanding that liberals have horrible skills when it comes to organizing anything political.

It also affirms my understanding that talk radio (and other such heavily-opinionated talking head media) is most attractive to people who demonstrate the authoritarian personality type, of which amongst liberals there are very few.

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