leicsmac Posted 12 August 2018 Posted 12 August 2018 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
leicsmac Posted 14 August 2018 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.
leicsmac Posted 14 August 2018 Posted 14 August 2018 https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/13/ryan-zinke-dismisses-climate-change-narrative-push/ Sigh.
Buce Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 The Press united in condemnation of Trump's 'dirty war': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45204397
leicsmac Posted 16 August 2018 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.
Buce Posted 16 August 2018 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.
leicsmac Posted 16 August 2018 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.
Claridge Posted 16 August 2018 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?
Buce Posted 16 August 2018 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.
Claridge Posted 16 August 2018 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
Guest MattP Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 The press has a duty to report the facts. That is all.
leicsmac Posted 17 August 2018 Posted 17 August 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45217286 Oh dear.
Jattdogg Posted 17 August 2018 Posted 17 August 2018 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
Mike Oxlong Posted 17 August 2018 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
leicsmac Posted 17 August 2018 Posted 17 August 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45225102 Oh dear oh dear.
Parafox Posted 17 August 2018 Posted 17 August 2018 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.
Guest MattP Posted 17 August 2018 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?
Parafox Posted 17 August 2018 Posted 17 August 2018 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.
Guest MattP Posted 17 August 2018 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.
Parafox Posted 17 August 2018 Posted 17 August 2018 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...
Jattdogg Posted 19 August 2018 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
leicsmac Posted 19 August 2018 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.
leicsmac Posted 21 August 2018 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.
Carl the Llama Posted 21 August 2018 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.
Buce Posted 21 August 2018 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.
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