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nolabear

(41,963 posts)
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 12:30 PM Aug 2018

I looked at the various reports about McCain on Twitter. I guess I shouldn't be shocked.

But I was horrified. The CNN report was followed by a string of replies that, at the time anyway, reflected what we here are saying: “Disagreed with him but he’s an honorable man,” “Best wishes,” etc.

Then I looked in on Fox. The vitriol was unbelievable. They want him to get out of the way, to resign, to die quickly. I know they’re horrible, but I guess now and then I forget what cannibalistic monsters they really are. You’re either predator or prey. There’s no such thing as empathy or respect for character.

We have to take power away from those monsters.

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I looked at the various reports about McCain on Twitter. I guess I shouldn't be shocked. (Original Post) nolabear Aug 2018 OP
The shithole has been going around blaming McCain for not killing Obamacare dalton99a Aug 2018 #1
Anybody think that rat hole might be shut down some day. olegramps Aug 2018 #17
Ultimate Deplorables spanone Aug 2018 #2
Fox has an open back door for Russian trolls and an in-house troll farm to plant seeds of hate, Fred Sanders Aug 2018 #13
my gods ...how grim. Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #3
Well put. I'm thinking I need to minimize my exposure to it too. nolabear Aug 2018 #5
Today's gop has accused him of treason. Ilsa Aug 2018 #4
I Think He Was Trying To Hold On So He Could Be The Deciding "Thumbs Down" Vote On Trump ChoppinBroccoli Aug 2018 #6
Good question. Anyone know? nolabear Aug 2018 #7
I read it's too late for a special election. joshcryer Aug 2018 #12
The fight for one seat of the Senate is underway now. Lady Freedom Returns Aug 2018 #18
Face it... The GOP has declared war on the United States and count on nobody saying it. world wide wally Aug 2018 #8
Agree, & I've been saying it to whoever will listen. CaptainTruth Aug 2018 #26
Yep world wide wally Aug 2018 #27
Some here seem to be on board with that viewpoint. cwydro Aug 2018 #9
I see that. This is how the world will end. nolabear Aug 2018 #10
Fox republicans always piss on veterans Achilleaze Aug 2018 #11
I noticed that right away. We here on DU were being much kinder than his fellow Republicans. catbyte Aug 2018 #14
It proves that Facebook and Twitter are a truly bad idea FakeNoose Aug 2018 #20
Their hatred is multiples towards democrats. ffr Aug 2018 #15
K & R LAS14 Aug 2018 #16
They're just like tRUMP, cut from the same cloth. No difference. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2018 #19
Do this is the thread just below yours zaj Aug 2018 #21
"the dark side of john mccain (a truly loathsome human being)" zaj Aug 2018 #22
I have said it hundreds of times, until we deal with the Fox and Murdoch problem we cannot begin to Pepsidog Aug 2018 #23
I have two words that need to be on our platform: PatrickforO Aug 2018 #24
Yes, but updated for modern AND future techology Just Carl Aug 2018 #25

dalton99a

(81,488 posts)
1. The shithole has been going around blaming McCain for not killing Obamacare
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 12:35 PM
Aug 2018

Yes, these people are monsters - like their leader

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
13. Fox has an open back door for Russian trolls and an in-house troll farm to plant seeds of hate,
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 02:29 PM
Aug 2018

lies, discord and division in their own comments section and unleashing them anywhere else they choose, of this I have little doubt.

Their evil has no bottom.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
3. my gods ...how grim.
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 12:40 PM
Aug 2018

These people are bereft of any piety or grace. And they wonder why church attendance is down. The gop needed the last campaign or it was through. The churchgoers need kavanaugh to justify their 40+ year attack on Roe.V.Wade, and dropping revenue in the sunday basket, remedied w the tax waiver. They are in a bathtub of blood. Sad to hear. You know what? John isnt spending his last days reading the internet. There's lots to say, but, it's not so important to say when a man is dying. We will all be there someday w the truth of the end. I hope it goes painlessly and like a dream.

nolabear

(41,963 posts)
5. Well put. I'm thinking I need to minimize my exposure to it too.
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 12:52 PM
Aug 2018

It’s hard not to obsess, but in reality there are many better ways to spend time and energy than constant bathing in such vitriol.

ChoppinBroccoli

(3,784 posts)
6. I Think He Was Trying To Hold On So He Could Be The Deciding "Thumbs Down" Vote On Trump
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 01:01 PM
Aug 2018

But it's just not going to work out that way.

If he dies before his term is over, doesn't that mean Arizona would have to hold a special election? Or would they fill the seat in November (which would mean that Arizona would be electing TWO Senators at the same time)? It would be nice if Arizona were to elect 2 Senators during the heart of the blue wave.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
18. The fight for one seat of the Senate is underway now.
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 02:37 PM
Aug 2018

Primaries are August 28. And we are also voting for Governor. We also have a vote for House.
Been funny how McSally in now taking down her ads that says she stands with the tyrant in hopes that independents won't remember she was hot and heavy on that.

CaptainTruth

(6,591 posts)
26. Agree, & I've been saying it to whoever will listen.
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 03:49 PM
Aug 2018

We're way past norms & laws, we're at war. America's second civil war has already begun. Trump & the GOP are working in concert with a foreign adversary to attack our democracy.

There's no shooting in the streets (yet) but this war is being fought with propaganda, lies, deceit, & other modern tools of mass manipulation & deception.

WMDs are now Weapons of Mass Deception, like Fox "news" & Russian bots.

nolabear

(41,963 posts)
10. I see that. This is how the world will end.
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 01:50 PM
Aug 2018

Not fire or ice but endless, unmitigated contempt. It’s anti-survival. I have a line too. I can’t think of a kind word to say about 45. And there are others. But I will give honesty and honor a lot of respect.

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
11. Fox republicans always piss on veterans
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 01:54 PM
Aug 2018

sneaky republican piss.

Following the lead of their deceitful republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief, republican wankers are ashamed of themselves - and so they pretend to wag their pathetic, meaningless little flag lapel pins, while projecting their shame & self-loathing out on to the people who actually served America.

catbyte

(34,386 posts)
14. I noticed that right away. We here on DU were being much kinder than his fellow Republicans.
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 02:32 PM
Aug 2018

It's pathetic and depressing to have proof that fully 1/3 of the people in this country are vile, despicable lousy excuses for human beings.

FakeNoose

(32,639 posts)
20. It proves that Facebook and Twitter are a truly bad idea
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 02:39 PM
Aug 2018

... really, all that "social media" has done is open Pandora's Box!

ffr

(22,670 posts)
15. Their hatred is multiples towards democrats.
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 02:32 PM
Aug 2018

Don't kid yourself. If this his the way the view what they term a RINO, these couch potato anarchists want nothing less than that for anyone else.

They're a truly weak minded drones. Take away their source of news hate and they should return to something closer to normal.

Pepsidog

(6,254 posts)
23. I have said it hundreds of times, until we deal with the Fox and Murdoch problem we cannot begin to
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 02:48 PM
Aug 2018

unite as a country. No member of the Murdoch family should have a day of peace. They should be hounded, followed and shamed. No violence. Just public shame, scorn, and condemnation. Fox and Murdoch caused the divisions in this country and exploited the weak-minded and ignorant members of the public for money. Trump showed real fear only when Fox criticized the Helsinki Humiliation. You want to see Trump really panic, have the idiots of Fox and Friends criticize him. Fox is the real enemy of the people.

PatrickforO

(14,574 posts)
24. I have two words that need to be on our platform:
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 02:49 PM
Aug 2018

FAIRNESS DOCTRINE

You have that and you get rid of anyone who isn't reporting the news straight. You will still have op-eds but they'll have to be labeled.

 

Just Carl

(26 posts)
25. Yes, but updated for modern AND future techology
Fri Aug 24, 2018, 03:15 PM
Aug 2018

Fairness Doctrine was designed for broadcast television, not for cable, satellite or even Internet-based technology.

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