2007-04-23 10:22:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yep!
2007-04-23 10:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 6⤋
No, I work with people on the Autism Spectrum, so I'm actually an expert on this one. There is a genetic pre-disposition that is triggered more often now than 40 years ago, but still is genetic in its origin.
However, the rise in the popularity of Fox News may be related to the increase in people with Autism. Since they are more factual and concrete than the neuro-typical person, it makes sense that they would watch Fox.
Nice example, even if in jest, of how far-reaching the explanations will go when the facts don't support one's ideology.
ADD: To Truth B. - the study to which there is a link in TV viewing is tied to the increased incidence of ADD, not Autism.
2007-04-23 17:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by Whootziedude 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would more closely link it with the FDA and the AMA's embrace of the "Pill for every symptom" policies. Drugs are not necessarily the end all be all of medicine. And, yet, we allow them to just pharmaceutically manipulate our genetic heritage, til one day we will be rendered impotent, and will become extinct, as a result. Lovely, isn't it? The people who attempt to debunk Global Warming will be the first to step up and decry what I have to say on this, I'm sure.
2007-04-23 17:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by sjsosullivan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I understand there is a link between higher autism rates and kids who watch hours of TV from an early age on. (And I doubt kids are watching Fox news).
2007-04-23 17:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you implying that Hannity, Papa bear and Deuce are not the greatest warriors ever? I forgot to mention the brown haired guy at the friendly Fox friends who is NOT Steve Deucy! I can't find the necessary words...
2007-04-23 17:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's pretty low-rent. I have a friend with an autistic son and I am sure she wouldn't appreciate your idea of a "joke".
Moron.
2007-04-23 17:33:32 · answer #6 · answered by Jadis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is Air America still around. Seriously,is it.
2007-04-23 17:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by Wendy 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why would autistic people be more attracted to Fox?
2007-04-23 17:26:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you dont actually like fox news WHY DO YOU KEEP WATCHING IT???????????? Their ratings are the highest by far among news networks so dont say you dont watch it
2007-04-23 17:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you can hire John Edwards to represent you and make them pay for your affliction.
2007-04-23 17:26:20 · answer #10 · answered by Trollbuster 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Makes sense to me.
2007-04-23 17:28:25 · answer #11 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋