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New comment by econ40432 in "What if we made advertising illegal?"

econ40432 — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:22:05 +0000

They're not endorsing candidates in exchange for money. They do use their money to run their networks, which they use to promote certain candidates and positions.

Re: "The line is clear: is money being exchanged in order to promote a product? That's advertising."

New comment by econ40432 in "What if we made advertising illegal?"

econ40432 — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:18:05 +0000

These countries typically ban alcohol, gambling, children and pharma ads. They still let a large number of ads through.

New comment by econ40432 in "What if we made advertising illegal?"

econ40432 — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:07:34 +0000

So these news networks would be banned too?

New comment by econ40432 in "What If We Made Advertising Illegal?"

econ40432 — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:06:12 +0000

There would be a chilling effect on speech. People would be afraid to speak or be imprisoned for saying the wrong things. North Korea is the only country that bans advertising.

New comment by econ40432 in "What if we made advertising illegal?"

econ40432 — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:00:09 +0000

Does CNN, Fox News, ABC, New York Times and CBS use money to endorse candidates on air? Is that advertising?

New comment by econ40432 in "The South Vietnamese pilot who landed a Cessna on a carrier to save his family (2019)"

econ40432 — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 02:18:29 +0000

What are your views on South Korea defending themselves against the North in 1950?

New comment by econ40432 in "The Movement to Redirect Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Private Schools"

econ40432 — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:26:53 +0000

Harvard was given public money in 1636. It was a religious school and trained clergy.

New comment by econ40432 in "Torrent of Hate for Health Insurance Industry Follows CEO's Killing"

econ40432 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:39:02 +0000

If I go to a doctor or get Lasik surgery, can't I pay them directly without using my insurance?

New comment by econ40432 in "Why America's economy is soaring ahead of its rivals"

econ40432 — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:29:06 +0000

EU homes are generally tiny. Homes in Mississippi for example are huge compared to EU homes

New comment by econ40432 in "Trump wins presidency for second time"

econ40432 — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:19:28 +0000

Engineering students are actually more conservative than a group like communications majors. Are communications majors smarter?

New comment by econ40432 in "Trump wins presidency for second time"

econ40432 — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:11:52 +0000

I agree that tariffs aren't good econ policy. What are your views on grocery "price gouging"? Rent controls?

New comment by econ40432 in "Trump wins presidency for second time"

econ40432 — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:05:24 +0000

What are the "basics of econ" in your view?