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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI guess what bothers me the most is how MSM has normalized a coup plotter/enabler, convicted felon and a rapist
and hold the Dems to a much higher level of scrutiny. On it's face it is not objective journalism.
I know many have long held that MSM is corrupt and minimally, malleable. I am concurring at this point. I think the owners just want ratings which equals dollars at the expense of honest reporting. CBS President admitted such in 2017 or so.
But here's the thing. The CO Supreme Court ruled "him" ineligible to be on the ballot for his role in 1/6 effort to subvert the electoral process in what should be termed a coup attempt based on the language of the Constitution. SCOTUS overruled the decision, which I didn't think could happen (States Rights and all), but a clear violation of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
That was the first tell that has now become an apparent protection racket for the criminal mob boss by way of the immunity decision. Citizens United, Dobbs and Roe were other "decisions" that were years in the making that have had a huge impact on our society.
I just never thought it could be corrupted this easily, and am damn angry about it.
I will not watch tonight for my own sanity (thanks RandySF).
That said, I hope Kamala smacks him up side his demented head as often as is necessary, especially if he does the stalking shit he did with Hillary. He is a clear and present domestic threat and should be in prison.
SheltieLover
(60,524 posts)Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)SheltieLover
(60,524 posts)Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)SheltieLover
(60,524 posts)orthoclad
(4,728 posts)Last edited Tue Sep 10, 2024, 07:14 PM - Edit history (1)
After all these years, hasn't it sunk in yet that "the Press" is owned lock, stock and barrel by the exact same oligarchs who would profit from a MAGA prez?
There is practically ZERO independent press left, not even the weeklies or locals.
Carl Hiaasen warned of this since the 90s.
edit: typo
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)orthoclad
(4,728 posts)but they're sparse, with small audiences.
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)Eliot Rosewater
(32,538 posts)sarcasm
of course that is why
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)lucca18
(1,327 posts)I can't stand looking at him.
I can't stand his voice.
I can't stand his lies.
He will not make any sense at the debate.
I guess the media will have to explain to us, what he was trying to say.
Disgusted.
bullimiami
(14,004 posts)Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)orthoclad
(4,728 posts)I'll try to listen to part of it, for comparison.
bullimiami
(14,004 posts)If they are there for entertainment. Thats a fail.
If they are supposed to be reporting the news. Thats an epic fail.
If they are their for their opinions. No thanks.
orthoclad
(4,728 posts)2naSalit
(93,787 posts)Going to make him think he fell out of a coconut tree before it's over.
SheltieLover
(60,524 posts)MLF1981
(211 posts)Kamala Harris fails the test by not being perfect in every single way, while Donald Trump looked extremely Presidential.
No matter what she does, she's going to be unfairly criticized, and he is going to be lauded. Even if he audibly and odoriferously shits himself on stage mid-sentence, the MSM is going to ignore it or make excuses for him, and simultaneously tear her down. You know that line from Wargames, "The only winning move is not to play"? Even if she did that, she would be piled upon by a media apparatus that is firmly committed to making him seem like a serious and viable Presidential candidate.
"I just never thought it could be corrupted this easily, and am damn angry about it."
The founders of this country never envisioned that a venal, corrupt, utterly immoral, intellectually incurious and literally demented man like Trump would ever be taken seriously by the body politic. H.L. Mencken was more attuned to the average voter however:
As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)MLF1981
(211 posts)I've actually been lurking since 2003, just recently decided to make an account and join the party!
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(19,216 posts)Marthe48
(19,441 posts)If I watch something that involves traitor talking, I mute him. After it's over, msm will be sure to play endless clips of him lying and normalize the hell out of his demented condition. And hammer VP Harris for whatever she says or does.
msm can f o
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)Brainfodder
(7,181 posts)They have writers and line producers and teleprompters to aid them, they have an agenda to push, there is no STANDARDS here, just evil.
Add in HOW MANY TRAITOROUS influencers paid by Putin is it up to now?
What is going to happen to those thousands of creepy unlikeable nasty traitors??
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)Blue Owl
(54,984 posts)If viewership (aka advertising dollars) dries up theyll die
0rganism
(24,768 posts)× coup plottee/enabler
* convicted fraudster
* rapist/sexual predator
* cult leader
* celebrity asshole
* wannabe dictator
* malignantly narcissistic psychopath
* vicious racist
* notorious misogynist
* former president
* candidate for future president
Truly the full package of gross, nasty, and dangerous, that nearly half the nation will support in the upcoming election.
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)malaise
(279,102 posts)He should not be a candidate - period
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(19,216 posts)malaise
(279,102 posts)That one third of voters need to hear from the VP suggests that there is a serious mental health crisis😀. Id vote for a dead dog over the CONvicted felon. This farce is beyobd sick.
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)debate performance. Drumpf does it ALL the time. Yeah it's OK if he has the nuclear codes.
malaise
(279,102 posts)Bangs head.
Destroy him Kamala
OAITW r.2.0
(28,829 posts)It just doesn't make any fucking sense.
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)malaise
(279,102 posts)Absolute effing farce.
A. Criminal lunatic versus a competent woman - a complete waste of time.
M$Greedia is irrelevant
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)ecstatic
(34,548 posts)It's extremely upsetting. I think the damage to our image and reputation in the world might be irreparable.
What other country allows an insurrectionist to run again?
Evolve Dammit
(19,216 posts)bushalert
(233 posts)By allowing that lunatic to lie and scream and insult without any repercussions makes him unbeatable in a debate. Even if he sounds and looks deranged, he still wins. Its totally unfair to Harris and I will not help lend this ridiculous debate any credibility. Kamala should NOT debate that asshole.