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Stinky The Clown

(67,808 posts) Thu Jul 28, 2016, 01:21 PM Jul 2016

TV Networks, Cable Channels, and Pundits. Who is it YOU trust?

I have been chastised (to no effect) by some for calling the merry talkers at MSNBC "ratfuckers" and calling MSNBC the Ratfucker Network

See here for a definition of the term: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratfucking

My issue is not so much their opinions as it is the obvious and concerted efforts by most of the media to hurt Clinton and amplify Trump. Yes, I have cited this yakked or that one, but the reality is, in my view, much larger than the persons. It is about the media's ability to shape our elections and We The People having absolutely no ability counter their megaphone.

But back to the question: Who Do YOU Trust?

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TV Networks, Cable Channels, and Pundits. Who is it YOU trust? (Original Post) Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 OP

None of the above! liberal N proud Jul 2016 #1

No chastisement from me, I couldn't agree more MotorCityMan Jul 2016 #2

I trust no news outlet. phylny Jul 2016 #3

Trust is for chumps. nt bemildred Jul 2016 #4

liberal N proud

(60,336 posts)

1. None of the above!

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Thu Jul 28, 2016, 01:24 PM

Jul 2016

If I can't corroborate a story from multiple sources, then most likely it is propaganda.

People surrender their choice when they let pundits, talking heads and the media to tell them what they think or who to vote for.

Citizenship is a participation sport and you have to do your homework!

MotorCityMan

(1,203 posts)

2. No chastisement from me, I couldn't agree more

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Thu Jul 28, 2016, 02:42 PM

Jul 2016

I have very rarely watched any of the so called "news" channels since the 2000 election. This election is becoming deja vu all over again. For the 2000 election, it was all about tearing down Gore (who could not have been more qualified to be president) and building up Jr. (in no way qualified). Gore was an "exaggerator", "stiff" and "boring", Jr. was "who you wanted to have a beer with" (which I never got, as that is not my list of qualities I look for when voting for president).

Different decade, same bullshit again. Hillary is "untrustworthy" and "unlikable". Cheeto Face "says what he means". CF so much as lets out a fart and gets a live telecast of it. It is insane how much air time he gets.

phylny

(8,380 posts)

3. I trust no news outlet.

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Thu Jul 28, 2016, 04:22 PM

Jul 2016

I listen to progressive radio for news, and read things here.

bemildred

(90,061 posts)

4. Trust is for chumps. nt

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Thu Jul 28, 2016, 04:32 PM

Jul 2016

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