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The Real Rick Scott Debate Scandal
The state of commercial media in America today is that "if it bleeds, it leads." Rather than provide us with real news, our corporatized media gives us ratings-driven infotainment drivel, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They go for the bright and sparkly stuff, instead of the substance.
Case in point comes from last night’s Florida gubernatorial debate between Republican Governor Rick Scott and challenger former Governor Charlie Crist.
Last night’s debate was filled with some of the biggest issues facing Floridians and Americans as a whole. The debate clearly highlighted the different views that Crist and Scott have for the future of both Florida and our country. Unfortunately, most Floridians and Americans won’t hear about those important issues and differences, because Rick Scott decided to throw a hissy fit that grabbed the media’s attention hook, line, and sinker.
Scott initially refused to debate Crist last night because Crist was using an electric fan under his podium to stay cool. Crist was on stage by himself for several minutes, before Scott finally came out onto the debate stage.
Once the two actually got to debating, it became quite clear that not only do they have a strong dislike for each other, but they have some very different views on the pressing issues facing Floridians and Americans today.
-Thom
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Daily Take: The Real Rick Scott Debate Scandal
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The Daily Stack 
Hour One: Our Media Sucks - Fangate More Important than Rick Scott's crimes?
Article: " The reason is that the people know that the Democratic Party is the people's party, and the Republican party is the party of special interest, and it always has been and always will be." - Harry Truman, Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech July 15, 1948.
Hour Two: Let's not sacrifice one more nurse on profits over public health!- Rose Ann DeMoro, National Nurses United
Movie: " I AM", Directed by Tom Shadyac.
Hour Three: How 'Pay to Prey' puts us all at risk- Lisa Graves, Center for Media and Democracy
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