Current events discussion

[RobGMN Premium Member]

I see CNN released tapes of Trump (allegedly) talking about bombing Russia. I get it CNN, Orange Man bad, but do you really need to undermine him at every turn? Doesn't national and global interests enter into the equation. The lefties really need to let go of their TDS. Did the right blast Biden, Obama, etc - absolutely, but didn't undermine everything they did at every turn.

When he sets himself up to be scrutinized at every turn, it's difficult to fault the media for scrutinizing him at every turn.
The proud man is the scrutinized man.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

When he sets himself up to be scrutinized at every turn, it's difficult to fault the media for scrutinizing him at every turn.
The proud man is the scrutinized man.

Not surprised you jumped to CNN's defense despite their despicable behavior.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Not surprised you jumped to CNN's defense despite their despicable behavior.

Not surprised you fail to mention Fox's despicable behavior while talking about the media.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Not surprised you fail to mention Fox's despicable behavior while talking about the media.

I may have failed to criticize Fox on issues that I was unaware of or didn't make into thread. I've certainly criticized Fox for poor behavior. Ie I was ecstatic when FoxNews got sued for the Dominion voting machine fiasco.

OTOH, you jumped to CNN's defense.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Interesting... My company's CEO just sent out a letter regarding the impact of Medicaid Cuts. ~150,000 Coloradans may lose coverage. Huge budget hit - hopefully that doesn't result in lay-offs. I have a pretty unique job, so this could either benefit my department or hurt it - we'll just have to see how it plays out.

More patients are anticipated to put off care, which will increase emergency room/hospital visits. This actually drives up healthcare costs while driving down healthcare outcomes. This is why (more) Socialized Healthcare systems in Europe work better than the US system.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

When he sets himself up to be scrutinized at every turn, it's difficult to fault the media for scrutinizing him at every turn.
The proud man is the scrutinized man.

So because Trump "sets himself up" grown *** adults have to act like children. Does the left have no self control or does Orange Man make them act like that?

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

So because Trump "sets himself up" grown *** adults have to act like children. Does the left have no self control or does Orange Man make them act like that?

The Evil Orange King has driven them insane.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

The Evil Orange King has driven them insane.

Didn't take much did it. All he did was say "I am running as a Republican".

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

So because Trump "sets himself up" grown *** adults have to act like children. Does the left have no self control or does Orange Man make them act like that?

Are you familiar with what 24/7 infotainment is, and what it is about?
There's an old song by Don Henley, named "Dirty laundry". You should read the lyrics for a pretty solid synopsis of what it's all about.

And trust me, it's FAR from being something that only the left does.
Your question should be "does the mass media have no self control?". The answer is: Mass media does whatever makes them money. They're not in it to lose money. They're not in it to break even. And they will do what the public pays for

Hell, the right has a multi-TRILLION dollar industry known as religion, where they tell nothing but fairy tales to the right, and the right gobbles it up while dumping their wallets in the collection box. Many of the fairy tales being about the demons on the left.
Talk about no self-control...

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

The Evil Orange King has driven them insane.

"Insane" is pissing away 3/4 of a BILLION dollars to promulgate the obvious and ridiculous lies of the Orange Idiot, and his pillow-biting friends.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

Hell, the right has a multi-TRILLION dollar industry known as religion

Plenty of democrats believe too...

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Didn't take much did it. All he did was say "I am running as a Republican".

They seem to hate Evil Orange King more than average Republicans. It's hard to say; today's liberals are so disconnected from reality.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Are you familiar with what 24/7 infotainment is, and what it is about?
There's an old song by Don Henley, named "Dirty laundry". You should read the lyrics for a pretty solid synopsis of what it's all about.

And trust me, it's FAR from being something that only the left does.
Your question should be "does the mass media have no self control?". The answer is: Mass media does whatever makes them money. They're not in it to lose money. They're not in it to break even. And they will do what the public pays for

Hell, the right has a multi-TRILLION dollar industry known as religion, where they tell nothing but fairy tales to the right, and the right gobbles it up while dumping their wallets in the collection box. Many of the fairy tales being about the demons on the left.
Talk about no self-control...

Try again. Depending on the source, the percentage of Dems vs Republicans that are Christian is within 5-15% of each other. And let's not forget that left prays at the alters of Green Energy, LGBTQxyz & Feminism, all of which are full of their own fairy tales.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

"Insane" is pissing away 3/4 of a BILLION dollars to promulgate the obvious and ridiculous lies of the Orange Idiot, and his pillow-biting friends.

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Yes, that is insane. The left has no monopoly on crazy. However, currently the left certainly seems more deranged, which is why intellectually engaged liberals like Ana Kasparian, Joe Rogan, Bill Maher, John Fetterman, etc distance themselves from the base.

Hell, I think post secondary education & Healthcare should be socialized. However, I'm sure as fawk not going to vote/push for those measures knowing the rank & file dems (including judges) think auditing the gov't is illegal, will fight tooth & nail to prevent any spending cut outside of LE & defense spending and will fight for every single gov't job.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Are you familiar with what 24/7 infotainment is, and what it is about?
There's an old song by Don Henley, named "Dirty laundry". You should read the lyrics for a pretty solid synopsis of what it's all about.

Nope, never heard of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, The Eagles, music in general. I haven't played guitar for literally 30 years. Never covered any Eagles songs or any music at all.

The majority of the media is left leaning. You admit the media is infotainment so it has to be all bullshit. Their #1 talking point is Orange Man Bad, and you chant it like it's your credo.

And trust me, it's FAR from being something that only the left does.
Your question should be "does the mass media have no self control?". The answer is: Mass media does whatever makes them money. They're not in it to lose money. They're not in it to break even. And they will do what the public pays for

So how does it make you money to repeat what their views are?

Hell, the right has a multi-TRILLION dollar industry known as religion, where they tell nothing but fairy tales to the right, and the right gobbles it up while dumping their wallets in the collection box. Many of the fairy tales being about the demons on the left.
Talk about no self-control...

You mean the majority of the world gobbles it up.