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ehrnst

(32,640 posts) Sat Mar 24, 2018, 08:07 AM Mar 2018

Those going to the DC March today - NRA-TV may try to interview you without telling you who they are

From The Brady Campaign

It has come to our attention that this guy, Chuck Holton, as well as a guy with dark blond hair named Grant Stinchfield, both from NRA-TV, are expected to be roving through the crowds at the MARCH FOR OUR LIVES, asking unsuspecting marchers some gotcha questions if they can.

SO:
* If someone asks to speak to you, ASK WHO THEY WORK FOR AND ASK FOR PRESS CREDENTIALS
* If it's someone from NRA-TV, DO NOT ENGAGE; REFUSE TO TALK WITH HIM!

We understand that he might list SOME of the components of the NRA's school plan, but omit that it includes ARMING TEACHERS, in an attempt to get you to say that it sounds reasonable. We also hear he'll try to "gunsplain" to you the difference between two similar guns, to show how "ignorant" we GVP activists are about specific guns. Just don't talk with him, and tell your friends the same, too! We especially don't want to see this happen to kids at the march.

Updated to add: The NRA is telling people that this march is being led by "violent radicals." Footage of anyone who is angry will likely be used to support that message. DON'T engage.

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Those going to the DC March today - NRA-TV may try to interview you without telling you who they are (Original Post) ehrnst Mar 2018 OP

I think they should talk to them oberliner Mar 2018 #1

Avoiding them would be better. They have the ability to selectively edit. ehrnst Mar 2018 #3

they are going to get their coverage no matter what... And despite whatever you say, hlthe2b Mar 2018 #2

That won't matter to angry NRA TV viewers, who will then have your name and image.(nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #4

Excellent advice to video at the same time; either friend or self-video. Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2018 #5

Dear Lord, I'm a dinosaur! I would have said, "record." Glorfindel Mar 2018 #7

Even better! All purpose, includes audio. Thanks! . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2018 #8

Very important note roscoeroscoe Mar 2018 #6

"Is it true that Wayne LaPierre had child pornography charges buried by a team bullwinkle428 Mar 2018 #9

Dont worry. Ive got this. Ill talk to the NRA for you. aikoaiko Mar 2018 #10

Ask them "What can you tell me about . . . MrModerate Mar 2018 #11

And whatever you do . . . Sam McGee Mar 2018 #12

Can someone tweet this to Joy Reid or others there so they can get this information out? KewlKat Mar 2018 #13

My daughter wants to talk to him Happyhippychick Mar 2018 #14

oberliner

(58,724 posts)

1. I think they should talk to them

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 08:09 AM

Mar 2018

No need to be afraid of this gotcha crap.

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)

3. Avoiding them would be better. They have the ability to selectively edit.

Reply to oberliner (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 08:18 AM

Mar 2018

Like the "sting video" of Planned Parenthood.

And if you get angry - they have material for an ad that claims they are the victims of liberal "hate."

Also, do you really want a kids' face familiar to angry NRA TV viewers?

Best not to wade into that, even if you think that you can debate with them.

hlthe2b

(102,292 posts)

2. they are going to get their coverage no matter what... And despite whatever you say,

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 08:11 AM

Mar 2018

they will deceptively edit. Best thing to do is have a friend tape at the same time and let them know YOU WILL SUE for defamation if the clip is deceptively edited to say things you DID NOT SAY.

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)

4. That won't matter to angry NRA TV viewers, who will then have your name and image.(nt)

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #2)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 08:19 AM

Mar 2018

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,005 posts)

5. Excellent advice to video at the same time; either friend or self-video.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #2)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 08:24 AM

Mar 2018

It is advice that should be repeated constantly with each and every march and event, until it becomes just automatic to do so; until it becomes impossible to give an interview without secondary videoing.

Can we say "video" instead of "tape", please since "tape" is so 1980s, and "film" is so 1960s.

Glorfindel

(9,730 posts)

7. Dear Lord, I'm a dinosaur! I would have said, "record."

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #5)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 10:14 AM

Mar 2018

But you are exactly right, Bernardo. "Video" is the correct verb. And what a sad commentary it is that we have to video in self-defense.

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,005 posts)

8. Even better! All purpose, includes audio. Thanks! . . . . nt

Reply to Glorfindel (Reply #7)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 10:15 AM

Mar 2018

roscoeroscoe

(1,370 posts)

6. Very important note

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 09:19 AM

Mar 2018

Tactics of media 'warfare.'

bullwinkle428

(20,629 posts)

9. "Is it true that Wayne LaPierre had child pornography charges buried by a team

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 10:20 AM

Mar 2018

of high-priced lawyers a dozen years ago?"

Keith Olbermann absolutely delivered the perfect formula for success when he got onto the subject of "ambush videos", which Captain O'Loofah was using regularly, typically employing his little cabana boy at the time, Jesse Watters. He said that all you need to do was bring up Andrea Mackris, loofahs, and falafels, and the video footage would thus become completely unusable!

aikoaiko

(34,172 posts)

10. Dont worry. Ive got this. Ill talk to the NRA for you.

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 10:24 AM

Mar 2018

MrModerate

(9,753 posts)

11. Ask them "What can you tell me about . . .

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 10:54 AM

Mar 2018

Wayne LaPierre and NAMBLA, the North American Man-Boy Love Association?"

This will keep you off NRA-TV.

Sam McGee

(347 posts)

12. And whatever you do . . .

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 10:58 AM

Mar 2018

If you identify one or more of these guys, DO NOT drag him around the corner and beat the shit out of him.

And do not call the cops and report him for carrying a firearm or possessing weed.

KewlKat

(5,624 posts)

13. Can someone tweet this to Joy Reid or others there so they can get this information out?

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 11:00 AM

Mar 2018

Happyhippychick

(8,379 posts)

14. My daughter wants to talk to him

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sat Mar 24, 2018, 11:03 AM

Mar 2018

And I hope if she does, you all will get to see it.

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