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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: longnshort who wrote (207973)	3/21/2018 3:19:58 PM
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Hollywood, sports political activism turns off viewers, poll finds - HOW INCREDIBLY NOT SHOCKING... washingtontimes.com Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks at the Oscars on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) more > By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times - Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Actors and athletes increasingly using their forums for political activism are turning off viewers, according to a newly released poll. A McLaughlin & Associates/Media Research Center survey released Wednesday found that 44 percent were less likely to watch sports and entertainment shows “because they have become too political.” In addition, 75 percent said they watch sports and entertainment to escape from politics, and “do not want to be bombarded with partisan political messages.” The poll of 1,000 likely voters comes with television ratings plummeting in the last year for high-profile sports and entertainment events. The NFL regular season ratings dropped by 9.7 percent in 2017 amid player protests during the national anthem, while the 2018 Academy Awards show suffered its worst-ever audience ratings, falling by 19 percent from 2017. “Many people have speculated that it is the liberal politics in sports and entertainment shows that is driving their audiences away. We now have evidence that proves this is true,” said MRC president Brent Bozell. The March 4 Oscars presentation on ABC featured digs at President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and the National Rifle Association, along with shout-outs to illegal immigrants and support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. “It is no coincidence that viewership of this year’s Oscars ceremony hit an all-time-low,” said Mr. Bozell. “The NFL and liberal sports networks like ESPN are completely at odds with their viewers’ interests and their ratings reflect it. Perhaps the sports and entertainment industries will finally heed this warning before Americans tune out for good.” Nearly half, or 47 percent, of respondents who didn’t watch the Oscars said they either were “tired of these shows being full of political statements” or they “knew some of the presenters and winners would use the time to share their political agenda.” The NFL’s ratings decline has been blamed on the take-a-knee protests as well as factors such as uncompetitive match-ups, poor officiating, and the overall decrease in television audiences as viewers “cut the cord” and turn to other devices for entertainment.

To: longnshort who wrote (207973)	3/23/2018 12:24:48 AM
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Brazilian women are trying to get impregnated by white American men, new report says bizpacreview.com Gabrielle Okun, DCNF Brazilian women want to be impregnated from the sperm of white American men, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal Thursday. Brazilian beauties head to the streets for the country’s popular Miss Bum Bum contest. Image: screenshot. Wealthy Brazilian women and lesbian couples are requesting white male sperm from the U.S. so their kids will have more Caucasian features, the Wall Street Journal reported. At least 50 percent of Brazil’s population is black or mixed-race, but women are selecting young sperm donors who will more likely produce children with blond hair and blue eyes. The number of American sperm donors to Brazil surged at least 3,000 percent in the past seven years. It is also illegal to pay men for their sperm in Brazil, which allows American donors more opportunity in the market. The carefully vetted process of selecting American sperm and then the in vitro fertilization process starts at around $7,000. The rationale for wanting white children is reportedly due to racism and tense race relations throughout Brazil’s history. Brazil took in 10 times as many slaves as the U.S. and it was the last Western country to make slavery illegal in 1888. Now, 80 percent of the richest one percent of Brazil’s population is white, according to WSJ. “It’s an atheist’s way to achieve immortality,” computer scientist João Carlos Holland de Barcellos, told the Wall Street Journal. Barcellos has blue eyes and light hair due to his German and English ancestors is now freezing his sperm and giving it to Brazilian couples who desire more Caucasian-looking children. His wife manages their practice and transfers the sperm nearly-daily to women at their home. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.