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BumRushDaShow

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7. It's not a gray area.

Reply to Bluetus (Reply #4)

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 02:50 PM

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The taxpayers pay for the creation of the PSAs and stations are welcomed to use them (and log their use per the FCC). However many broadcasters would prefer to use that time for paid advertisers but will use the PSAs for "filler" when there is no other spot scheduled.

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Noem faces GOP heat over $220M ad that boosted 'your name recognition' [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Hey Rs, stop going after the little guys and hold TSF to account. Nt spooky3 Yesterday #1

WHy would the government run ANY ads to promote itself? Bluetus Yesterday #2

"But you don't pay for PSAs. They have always been part of the public interest." BumRushDaShow Yesterday #3

True. And that can be a gray area. Bluetus Yesterday #4

It's not a gray area. BumRushDaShow Yesterday #7

Do you have a point you are trying to make? Bluetus Yesterday #8

I am in complete agreement about the purpose of PSAs BumRushDaShow Yesterday #9

I don't have a big issue with the taxpayers funding some work on messaging Bluetus Yesterday #10

Oh I agree BumRushDaShow Yesterday #11

As they say, we are in "violent agreement". :) Bluetus Yesterday #12

It's what fascist dictatorships do......... AZ8theist Yesterday #6

DHS has so much money that 220 million looks like pocket change to her. patphil Yesterday #5