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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."
These countries typically ban alcohol, gambling, children and pharma ads. They still let a large number of ads through.
So these news networks would be banned too?
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.
Does CNN, Fox News, ABC, New York Times and CBS use money to endorse candidates on air? Is that advertising?
What are your views on South Korea defending themselves against the North in 1950?
Harvard was given public money in 1636. It was a religious school and trained clergy.
If I go to a doctor or get Lasik surgery, can't I pay them directly without using my insurance?
EU homes are generally tiny. Homes in Mississippi for example are huge compared to EU homes
Engineering students are actually more conservative than a group like communications majors. Are communications majors smarter?
I agree that tariffs aren't good econ policy. What are your views on grocery "price gouging"? Rent controls?
What are the "basics of econ" in your view?