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Title: Ted Turner dies at 87
Post by greggerypeccary on May 7^th, 2026 at 1:29pm

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced.

In 1980, Turner launched Cable News Network as the first dedicated rolling news channel, which soon became a central part of the media landscape.

Convicted Felon and adjudicated rapist Donald Trump paid tribute to him as "one of the greats of broadcast history, and a friend of mine".

Current CNN CEO and chairman Mark Thompson described Turner as "the giant on whose shoulders we stand, and we will all take a moment today to recognise him and his impact on our lives and the world".

Title: Re: Ted Turner dies at 87
Post by Bobby. on May 7^th, 2026 at 3:09pm

Pecca,

Quote:

Convicted Felon and adjudicated rapist Donald Trump

From now on I want you to use the following expression instead.

Leader of the free world Donald Trump.

Title: Re: Ted Turner dies at 87
Post by greggerypeccary on May 7^th, 2026 at 3:47pm

Bobby. wrote on May 7^th, 2026 at 3:09pm:

Pecca,

Quote:

Convicted Felon and adjudicated rapist Donald Trump

From now on I want you to use the following expression instead.

Leader of the free world Donald Trump.

But, he's a convicted felon and adjudicated rapist.

Title: Re: Ted Turner dies at 87
Post by Bobby. on May 7^th, 2026 at 3:51pm

greggerypeccary wrote on May 7^th, 2026 at 3:47pm:

Bobby. wrote on May 7^th, 2026 at 3:09pm:

Pecca,

Quote:

Convicted Felon and adjudicated rapist Donald Trump

From now on I want you to use the following expression instead.

Leader of the free world Donald Trump.

But, he's a convicted felon and adjudicated rapist.

MOD: Stay on topic please.

Title: Re: Ted Turner dies at 87
Post by greggerypeccary on May 7^th, 2026 at 4:18pm

Beyond the media, Turner was a world-class yachtsman, winning the America's Cup in 1977. In 1983, a Murdoch-sponsored yacht collided with Turner's boat in an Australian race, which led Turner to challenge Murdoch to a fist fight.

Title: Re: Ted Turner dies at 87
Post by Frank on May 7^th, 2026 at 6:59pm

married Hanoi Jane.

Title: Re: Ted Turner dies at 87
Post by Bobby. on May 7^th, 2026 at 8:00pm

Bobby. wrote on May 7^th, 2026 at 3:51pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on May 7^th, 2026 at 3:47pm:

Bobby. wrote on May 7^th, 2026 at 3:09pm:

Pecca,

Quote:

Convicted Felon and adjudicated rapist Donald Trump

From now on I want you to use the following expression instead.

Leader of the free world Donald Trump.

But, he's a convicted felon and adjudicated rapist.

MOD: Stay on topic please.

You're the one who brought Trump into it - not me. ::)

Title: Re: Ted Turner dies at 87
Post by Baronvonrort on May 7^th, 2026 at 9:49pm

Ted was an antisemitic racist

At Brown University he sang Nazi songs outside a Jewish frat house and placed KKK signs on dormitory doors of black students.

He was expelled from Brown University.