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Hekate

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86. When did Reddit become a reliable source at DU? This really bothers me. ...

Tue Oct 15, 2024, 12:43 PM

Oct 15

So far in this thread we’ve had the Mayor’s comment, and a link to the OC Register.

Yesterday’s Los Angeles Times (Oct 14, 2024, page A5) references attendees lining up in 100 degree heat with little shade and inadequate ice and water, and “multiple medical emergencies.” Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Indio) said Coachella has seen presidents and candidates before (Bernie Sanders, Obama, Ford and Eisenhower, all under various circumstances) but he found Trump’s decision to campaign there “baffling.” Still, attendees drove in from places like Hemet and got to hear Matt Gaetz speak, and they got to hear Trump trash our state and threaten to cut off federal finds for fighting forest fires that are on federal land.

Nothing about a transportation crisis returning from the rally, altho the reporters likely had their own wheels and went straight back to the office to write it up.

note:
I got interrupted for over an hour, so if this turns out to be out of synch, that’s why.
Part of my point is that we have people here at DU who know how to track down the real story — and I hope they do.

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The real reason the buses stopped at Coachella? The angry mob attacked the bus drivers. [View all] tinrobot Oct 15 OP

This will be the only place this is reported, gab13by13 Oct 15 #1

That's because it isn't true - this is likely completely made up Wiz Imp Oct 15 #23

Which could, itself, be reported. krkaufman Oct 15 #52

You mean like most things trump says, which are given ample media attention? quakerboy Oct 15 #59

There's a big difference between reporting something the candidate for President says vs. something Wiz Imp Oct 15 #64

It's an obvious LARP soandso Oct 15 #72

There isnt that much difference between quakerboy Oct 15 #120

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #122

When the whole bus thing was reported the other day Klarkashton Oct 15 #60

Really what an er interesting post. Demsrule86 Oct 15 #97

It Could Be, of Course. Do You Have Any Independent Information, or Even a Suggestion of Where Such Might Be Found? The Roux Comes First Oct 15 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #107

With the specifics that can be checked by those with access to hospitals, etc., slightlv Oct 15 #109

Huh?? Wiz Imp Oct 15 #116

Iow... slightlv Oct 15 #118

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #119

Here is a news org that says a driver told them they were assaulted. spooky3 Oct 15 #128

Thanks 3auld6phart Oct 15 #70

It's hard to fathom the 15K ............................. Lovie777 Oct 15 #79

If this is true, it makes more sense than buses just disappearing for the night. Think. Again. Oct 15 #2

What makes MOR sense is Trump didnt pay for the return trips. HE was long gone! oldsoftie Oct 15 #74

Could be both North Coast Lawyer Oct 15 #98

Oh Dear Goddess. There are almost no words.. niyad Oct 15 #3

If the story is just on Reddit, it won't have any BootinUp Oct 15 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #43

I googled it at least one bus driver was punched in the head. Demsrule86 Oct 15 #100

Totally not surprised in the least! Initech Oct 15 #5

I think both narratives are true: trump didn't pay for more than 1 or 2 ecstatic Oct 15 #6

Don't busses have enormous gas tanks? littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #10

When a mob has been saturated with hatred and violence, it has to go somewhere Walleye Oct 15 #7

If this makes it to MSM Conjuay Oct 15 #15

If antifa cannot be blamed then this did not happen. Zilli Oct 15 #25

It will definitely get the "both sides" treatment Walleye Oct 15 #28

Yes,folks will get Trumpled... BattleRow Oct 15 #65

That's a good one, and also, ouch Walleye Oct 15 #66

Or their rabies shots...probably some rabid BattleRow Oct 15 #73

I hope this man's father is okay. Norbert Oct 15 #8

Age enid602 Oct 15 #31

I have a friend who is UpInArms Oct 15 #32

The last draft call was on December 7, 1972 padfun Oct 15 #48

The crazy is strong with these clowns. Dave Bowman Oct 15 #9

here's the Mayor's statement PedroXimenez Oct 15 #11

The real true story from an actual legitimate news source Wiz Imp Oct 15 #19

Sheriff seems to be working for the Trump campaign PedroXimenez Oct 15 #27

Absolutely Wiz Imp Oct 15 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #46

I got that impression... littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #62

Would anything have been reported if the drivers being hurt were black of hispanic? I doubt it really. LiberalArkie Oct 15 #67

This dude is a huge Trumper and also a huge protector of Scientology obamanut2012 Oct 15 #84

The over hours limit makes sense to me love_katz Oct 15 #63

Here is a news org that said a driver reported being assaulted spooky3 Oct 15 #129

Well that is the first hint of anything from any source other than that reddit post Wiz Imp Oct 15 #130

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 16 #137

The OC Register is a conservative newspaper catering to Orange County Republicans. SunSeeker Oct 17 #142

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 17 #143

The rally was on PRIVATE LAND. That is why the Riverside County Sheriff got involved. SunSeeker Oct 17 #144

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 17 #146

That does not indicate the CHP was involved. In fact, it confirms the Sheriff's Dept. was who was involved. SunSeeker Oct 17 #147

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 17 #148

Good answer! Top 3 answer. Nt BootinUp Oct 15 #29

Trump can't even run a shuttle bus service Captain Zero Oct 15 #57

Self-fulfilling prophecy Hela Oct 15 #12

That is exactly what happened. The rioting made an already poor bus supply collapse. SunSeeker Oct 17 #145

Just a preview of Trumpian America if he wins the election. Martin68 Oct 15 #13

Proper headline: "Trump Rally Incites Riot" HariSeldon Oct 15 #14

Proper headline: Random redittor makes up a story - gullible people believe it AZSkiffyGeek Oct 15 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #47

I think the rally was on private property, not the Coachella venue. John1956PA Oct 15 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #53

Ironically... littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #93

There's a date farm close by. ... littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #111

Who farms manure? Whos manure? nt. druidity33 Oct 16 #135

You'd... littlemissmartypants Oct 16 #136

But then aren't you farming chickens and turkeys? nt. druidity33 Oct 16 #140

The bus drivers must have suffered a mental health episode.(Sarcasm!) yellowcanine Oct 15 #16

Sorry, I call bullshit on this Wiz Imp Oct 15 #17

The only source is a random redditor - of course it's b/s AZSkiffyGeek Oct 15 #34

Very disappointing that so many people here seem to believe it at face value Wiz Imp Oct 15 #37

People believe that which reinforces their world view Kaleva Oct 15 #38

Actually two reditors... but point taken tinrobot Oct 15 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #49

Sigh. Plenty of criminals "tape" their crimes and post them online Wiz Imp Oct 15 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #95

I've talked about the rage behind the hate. ananda Oct 15 #18

How republicon is that batshit, sucker punching an elderly veteran? BoRaGard Oct 15 #20

The localler the reporting the better. Should we be skeptical about Reddit posts? Dunno. nt LAS14 Oct 15 #21

I'm pretty sure this is complete bull shit. Somebody trying to get people to read his reddit posts Wiz Imp Oct 15 #24

If it is reporting and not "citizen journalist" made-up bullshit. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 15 #39

There is also a report that the buses stopped running because dflprincess Oct 15 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #26

He attracts the nutjobs Dem4life1234 Oct 15 #35

Trump inspires only the "Best" people! Zambero Oct 15 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #50

Assault and Battery on a person 60+ is usually a felony. Mosby Oct 15 #40

What is your source that this actually happened? Kaleva Oct 15 #42

137 recs for a story that hasn't been confirmed Kaleva Oct 15 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #78

Fair enough..but how many postings about BattleRow Oct 15 #82

I think most of us knew that it very likely wasn't true Kaleva Oct 15 #89

Agreed,however,there is probably more BattleRow Oct 15 #94

And lots all too willing to call it bullshit... W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #85

Your argument doesn't confirm this story Kaleva Oct 15 #87

Nobody said people being stranded was made up before and nobody said it was made up now. Wiz Imp Oct 15 #102

When did Reddit become a reliable source at DU? This really bothers me. ... Hekate Oct 15 #86

It's good to fact check stories or claims Kaleva Oct 15 #90

***MAGA VIOLENCE*** uponit7771 Oct 15 #45

I read Abstractartist Oct 15 #54

If this is proven true then I'll believe it, but this is just anonymous rumormongering. Our side is better than this nt ramen Oct 15 #56

Could be part of Trump's strategy RussBLib Oct 15 #58

This might explain all the flashing cop car lights Klarkashton Oct 15 #61

It is what they do-what they have been programmed (by Trump) to do. Is is all about the hate-fueled adrenalin outrage Scalded Nun Oct 15 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Oct 15 #71

on edit. Wrong event. C Moon Oct 15 #75

Jimmy Kimmel will talk Figarosmom Oct 15 #76

Were is the press in reporting the violence from the MAGAs nfm oldmanlynn Oct 15 #77

Maybe because it didn't happen? Kaleva Oct 15 #91

Manure farm? Cirsium Oct 15 #80

It's true Wiz Imp Oct 15 #83

Yes Cirsium Oct 15 #88

Manure farming is also called manure managment - and yes it is a real thing Wiz Imp Oct 15 #101

OK Cirsium Oct 15 #104

Santa Rosa is northern California FirstLight Oct 16 #133

*Vista* Santa Rosa is in southern California, close to Coachella. nt sl8 Oct 16 #138

I know Cirsium Oct 16 #139

It just now occurred to me, the main tweeter that the media picked up on about this was Wesley Johnson Wiz Imp Oct 15 #81

Big news outlets had better cover this shit! 2naSalit Oct 15 #92

Not if it's fake. Kaleva Oct 15 #124

True... 2naSalit Oct 15 #126

Has it been proved? No it hasn't. Kaleva Oct 16 #134

This was not reported by any media that I heard...digraceful...the media lets Trump Demsrule86 Oct 15 #96

Trump is scraping the bottom end of society. Turbineguy Oct 15 #99

Why the heck were municipal buses being used for a non-municipal event??? Think. Again. Oct 15 #103

Where does it say they were using municipal buses? Wiz Imp Oct 15 #108

I think I misunderstood what I read here... Think. Again. Oct 15 #110

Yeah. California law limits the hours for ALL commercial bus drivers Wiz Imp Oct 15 #113

Thank you, that was an idiot mistake on my part. Think. Again. Oct 15 #115

No, it wasn't stupid. It was a totally understandable misreading - it happens to everyone Wiz Imp Oct 15 #117

Here's another 'reason' for the snafu. Danascot Oct 15 #106

Sounds made up. Iggo Oct 15 #112

That's what I suspect Kaleva Oct 15 #125

All of his fans are dangerously mentally ill. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 15 #114

Sacrifice will own The Libs? czarjak Oct 15 #131

Kick TY! Cha Oct 15 #121

Feral pigs Just Jerome Oct 15 #123

What else would one expect from Trump's FASCIST AMERICA. And B.See Oct 15 #127

The Same Thing Happened 4 Years Ago In Omaha, NE DallasNE Oct 15 #132

Of course the Trump Barbarians did this. Ilsa Oct 16 #141