The guests on Fox this morning were unanimous in calling for de-escalation. Neither did the more news-worthy hosts on at 7am adopt their customary bellicose swagger. One even pressed a GOP member of Congress on the imminence of the attack on which the killing of Suleimani was predicated, an uncharacteristically aggressive question for a Fox anchor. Even the "Fox & Friends" show, usually among the most ridiculous crews the network has to offer, had moved from its usual couch-based format to a desk.
With reality staring them starkly in the face, Fox' presenters (and presumably producers) blinked. One can only hope that coming to grips with the consequences of unhinged bravado will lead to a more serious approach to its job both on the news and the propaganda sides of the network.
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