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    Quote Originally Posted by Centurion1 View Post
    you cant compare the bbc as a business to any private american media company. they have to make money, the bbc is governemnt sponsored. two incredibly different models. as a result Americans get more variety (meaning: trash and trashier), brits get cheaper (is it free?) telly.
    if you are left-liberal then you are well served by the BBC.

    *still awaiting the release of that report on BBC bias*
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    Quote Originally Posted by Furunculus View Post
    if you are left-liberal then you are well served by the BBC.

    *still awaiting the release of that report on BBC bias*
    BBC is pretty neutral. Unfortunately, being neutral often means liberal. It is a paradox.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beskar View Post
    BBC is pretty neutral. Unfortunately, being neutral often means liberal. It is a paradox.
    never spotted that one, try me?
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