And...in the 40s Congress passed the Fairness Doctrine, which required the news to present issues of importance in a fair and thruthful manner.

In the 80s Ronald Reagan fought for, and was rewarded with its repeal.

Reagan's de-regulation push also paved the way for massive mergers and monopolies in the "news" business.

Eventually Fox "news" was sued for being baldfaced liars, and won by arguing that the First Amendment gave them the right to lie to the people if they wanted to.

Thanks, Obama.

Fish on...

Todd