Satirical Article Mocks GOP's Stance on Television Regulation
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The Onion Staff
Tired, dry, slightly forgotten on the back of the tray.
Summary
A satirical piece reporting that Americans are supposedly grateful to the Republican Party for protecting them from television, portraying TV as a terrifying device that requires government protection. The article uses exaggerated quotes and scenarios to mock political rhetoric about media regulation.
Key quotes
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Thank God we have the GOP to safeguard us from television and all the frightening people on it
echoing the sentiments of 340 million Americans who commended the Republican Party for its steadfast commitment to shielding them from the terrifying stream of colorful pictures and sounds
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