leicsmac Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 (edited) https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1028271447632957441?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^news|twgr^tweet Still "very fine people on both sides", then. Edit: Ivanka a little more thoughtful about it, though: https://twitter.com/IvankaTrump/status/1028440077658021888?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^news|twgr^tweet Edited 12 August 2018 by leicsmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 14 August 2018 Share Posted 14 August 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45165656 Encouraging signs that pushback is working, at least in some areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 14 August 2018 Share Posted 14 August 2018 https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/13/ryan-zinke-dismisses-climate-change-narrative-push/ Sigh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buce Posted 16 August 2018 Share Posted 16 August 2018 (edited) The Press united in condemnation of Trump's 'dirty war': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45204397 Edited 16 August 2018 by Buce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 16 August 2018 Share Posted 16 August 2018 1 hour ago, Buce said: The Press united in condemnation of Trump's 'dirty war': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45204397 It's good to highlight it, but sadly I don't think it will make much difference - those who follow Trump have already drawn their lines in the sand and have their own media streams, they in all likelihood will not be reasoned with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buce Posted 16 August 2018 Share Posted 16 August 2018 Just now, leicsmac said: It's good to highlight it, but sadly I don't think it will make much difference - those who follow Trump have already drawn their lines in the sand and have their own media streams, they in all likelihood will not be reasoned with. Yeah, but the battle for 'hearts and minds' is aimed at the floating voter, not Trump's supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 16 August 2018 Share Posted 16 August 2018 22 minutes ago, Buce said: Yeah, but the battle for 'hearts and minds' is aimed at the floating voter, not Trump's supporters. Right, and that's what it's all about - getting turnout higher than it was in 2016. However, I think that is going to be a matter of the character of the Dem candidate as much as highlighting the bad stuff Trump has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claridge Posted 16 August 2018 Share Posted 16 August 2018 3 hours ago, Buce said: The Press united in condemnation of Trump's 'dirty war': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45204397 Yet you moan about the press in this country being pretty united in thinking that Corbyn is useless?cake and eat it I presume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buce Posted 16 August 2018 Share Posted 16 August 2018 4 minutes ago, Claridge said: Yet you moan about the press in this country being pretty united in thinking that Corbyn is useless?cake and eat it I presume? I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claridge Posted 16 August 2018 Share Posted 16 August 2018 6 minutes ago, Buce said: I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. I thought you were feeling sorry for the press. My mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 16 August 2018 Share Posted 16 August 2018 The press has a duty to report the facts. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 17 August 2018 Share Posted 17 August 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45217286 Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jattdogg Posted 17 August 2018 Share Posted 17 August 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, leicsmac said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45217286 Oh dear. Waste of money. How about you use that money to help out vets since he cares so deeply about them. Oh wait its not as popular ratings wise on tv Edited 17 August 2018 by Jattdogg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted 17 August 2018 Share Posted 17 August 2018 2 hours ago, leicsmac said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45217286 Oh dear. Another ego boost for the egomaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 17 August 2018 Share Posted 17 August 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45225102 Oh dear oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parafox Posted 17 August 2018 Share Posted 17 August 2018 (edited) On 16/08/2018 at 14:26, MattP said: The press has a duty to report the facts. That is all. HAHAHAHA, really? Facts? Really? Not referring to this news piece specifically, but in general. Edited 17 August 2018 by Parafox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 17 August 2018 Share Posted 17 August 2018 4 minutes ago, Parafox said: HAHAHAHA, really? Facts? Really? You disagree that the press has a duty to report the facts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parafox Posted 17 August 2018 Share Posted 17 August 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, MattP said: You disagree that the press has a duty to report the facts? I've edited my post, Yes they do, but how often do they distort and often outright lie about actual events for effect and sales? Sensationalism is a byword in all areas of press and media. doesn't matter if it's not entirely accurate. Edited 17 August 2018 by Parafox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 17 August 2018 Share Posted 17 August 2018 1 minute ago, Parafox said: I've edited my post, Yes they do, but how often do they distort and often outright lie about actual events for effect and sales? Sensationalism is a byword in all areas of press and media. doesn't matter if it's not entirely accurate. Good. So we are in agreement then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parafox Posted 17 August 2018 Share Posted 17 August 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, MattP said: Good. So we are in agreement then. Yep. I misinterpreted you original reply. By the way, Freddie Starr really did eat my hamster... Edited 17 August 2018 by Parafox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jattdogg Posted 19 August 2018 Share Posted 19 August 2018 Im no cnn lover by any stretch but stumbled across this one. Facepalm. https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/18/politics/georgia-senator-trump-racial-slur-cnntv/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 19 August 2018 Share Posted 19 August 2018 6 hours ago, Jattdogg said: Im no cnn lover by any stretch but stumbled across this one. Facepalm. https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/18/politics/georgia-senator-trump-racial-slur-cnntv/index.html Fake news, obvs. Either that or the good senator is absolutely right anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 21 August 2018 Share Posted 21 August 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45254374 This is getting more and more Nixon daily. Even Bannon is a little worried, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl the Llama Posted 21 August 2018 Share Posted 21 August 2018 6 minutes ago, leicsmac said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45254374 This is getting more and more Nixon daily. Even Bannon is a little worried, apparently. Some truly astounding quotes in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buce Posted 21 August 2018 Share Posted 21 August 2018 10 minutes ago, Carl the Llama said: Some truly astounding quotes in there. ‘Truth isn’t truth’ Sounds like something Orwell would have written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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