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Squinch

(50,956 posts)
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 06:30 PM Feb 2017

CNN has turned down WH offer for Kellyanne interview tomorrow. Contact them and show support

for that decision.

http://www.cnn.com/feedback

The WH offered to send Kellyanne Bowling Green for an interview. They said no thanks. Here's the thread that gives more information on that.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141690621

This is a gutsy move that no one else is willing to do. She should not be given a platform by anyone with any journalistic integrity. Let's make sure they know we support them.

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CNN has turned down WH offer for Kellyanne interview tomorrow. Contact them and show support (Original Post) Squinch Feb 2017 OP
Done! "I want news, not propaganda" WestSeattle2 Feb 2017 #1
Done! mcar Feb 2017 #2
Oh I don't know about that ghostsinthemachine Feb 2017 #3
What I was thinking too. Better to ban or aggressively call out lies as they happpen? That might be Amaryllis Feb 2017 #11
I get your point, but I prefer their method of simply not having her on renate Feb 2017 #15
I think there is no hope that all major outlets will ever shut her down, so I think there Squinch Feb 2017 #21
I disagree reggaehead Feb 2017 #41
DONE! chillfactor Feb 2017 #4
Yeah, tweety.. take note Cha Feb 2017 #5
Stick your "alternative facts" where the sun don't shine. oasis Feb 2017 #6
Done! I thanked them for taking the lead in setting livetohike Feb 2017 #7
Done and done! ellie Feb 2017 #8
Done! Happyhippychick Feb 2017 #9
Done, Hopefully CNN will see a upward surge in viewers........... Old Vet Feb 2017 #10
Done. Snackshack Feb 2017 #12
Welcome to DU, Snackshack! NBC contact info: calimary Feb 2017 #45
Done 👍. Snackshack Feb 2017 #58
Done marylandblue Feb 2017 #13
well, if pence is going on all the other channels, why settle for con way? DONE! spanone Feb 2017 #14
I'll thank them for nothing. retrowire Feb 2017 #16
OK. You stick with smoke signals. I'll keep giving the media reasons to do what we want them to. Squinch Feb 2017 #19
Thank you. we can do it Feb 2017 #47
Well the poster is all out of joint about the fact that the media only responds to ratings and Squinch Feb 2017 #49
Done. K&R. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2017 #17
Done and TY..n/t monmouth4 Feb 2017 #18
She's a well paid liar and evil to her core. BannonsLiver Feb 2017 #20
Welcome to DU, BannonsLiver! calimary Feb 2017 #34
What the hell took CNN so long? Mr. Ected Feb 2017 #22
I know. We need to push them toward that. And yes, I am still shocked that Squinch Feb 2017 #23
I think the protest marches have opened a few eyes at CNN n/t ginnyinWI Feb 2017 #29
I sent my support lillypaddle Feb 2017 #24
Positive reinforcement! calimary Feb 2017 #30
Done! NastyRiffraff Feb 2017 #25
Done. trof Feb 2017 #26
Done radhika Feb 2017 #27
DONE! Thank you, Squinch! calimary Feb 2017 #28
Great response! And I switch whenever I see her too. And CNN is getting a lot more of my time Squinch Feb 2017 #42
I also thanked them for Russia info and asked for more. we can do it Feb 2017 #48
Oh, good thinking. I'm going to go do that too. Squinch Feb 2017 #50
Found the NBC Contact info: calimary Feb 2017 #53
done steventh Feb 2017 #31
done...n/t bluecollar2 Feb 2017 #32
Welcome to DU, bluecollar2! calimary Feb 2017 #36
Well said! This should be an OP, because you're right. It IS working! Squinch Feb 2017 #40
Done dhol82 Feb 2017 #33
done Hamlette Feb 2017 #35
Finished! Stellar Feb 2017 #37
Don't call us. We'll call you. lpbk2713 Feb 2017 #38
feedback sent. paleotn Feb 2017 #39
I like this. It sends a clear message that CNN's viewers won't put up Ilsa Feb 2017 #43
Done! BadgerMom Feb 2017 #44
Done we can do it Feb 2017 #46
I'm with CNN leanforward Feb 2017 #51
Done. Thanks for the post and link. williesgirl Feb 2017 #52
Done Lotusflower70 Feb 2017 #54
Done. My first time leaving feedback, btw. ecstatic Feb 2017 #55
That's great! You've broken the ice! I think we all need to start doing it regularly. Squinch Feb 2017 #57
Thumbs up sent for canning the con. Thanks for the comment link. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2017 #56

ghostsinthemachine

(3,569 posts)
3. Oh I don't know about that
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 06:38 PM
Feb 2017

I say let them keep talking, tweeting, whatever. Every word,every lie, exposes them more and more. I would take this as the last opportunity to interview KAC, and just let her have it, until she walks off. Just blast her. "No, KAC, that is a lie", use tactics like telling truths instead of letting her (them) lie without impunity.

Amaryllis

(9,524 posts)
11. What I was thinking too. Better to ban or aggressively call out lies as they happpen? That might be
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 06:50 PM
Feb 2017

hard though since sometimes they need to fact check, which makes me think the best way is to pre-record and then call out lies as they play it. And if they know it's a lie without fact checking, they need to interrupt her; not just let her go on and on. We are in unprecedented waters, and i honestly don't know the best course. But good for CNN for standing up to her either way.

renate

(13,776 posts)
15. I get your point, but I prefer their method of simply not having her on
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 07:09 PM
Feb 2017

One reason is selfish--I just can't bear to listen to her. So I change the channel. So they lose a viewer, at least for one segment, and for longer if I stay on MSNBC or the BBC.

And another reason is that she's lying all over the place to all kinds of people, so they don't need to give her their valuable air time; they can just report later on what she said and how it's a lie. Saves all of us time, and doesn't give her a pulpit.

Squinch

(50,956 posts)
21. I think there is no hope that all major outlets will ever shut her down, so I think there
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 07:39 PM
Feb 2017

will always be enough Bowling Green-style fun to play with. But the fact that there is one media outlet that really seems to want to commit journalistic integrity is something I think we should encourage. Who knows, maybe it will lead to actual journalism happening on a regular basis?

reggaehead

(269 posts)
41. I disagree
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 09:01 PM
Feb 2017

I'm tired of Chumpski's free coverage. He got it all thru his campaign. Now he wants Networks to be his propaganda team. Kudo's to CNN

livetohike

(22,147 posts)
7. Done! I thanked them for taking the lead in setting
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 06:45 PM
Feb 2017

standards. Hope they receive many positive, supportive comments.

calimary

(81,323 posts)
45. Welcome to DU, Snackshack! NBC contact info:
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 10:36 PM
Feb 2017

I found some NBC ones:

LINK: http://www.nbcnews.com/contact


To report an error or comment on NBCNews.com or an NBC News program, please email contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com

Press inquiries
Reporters can call NBCNews.com PR at 212.664.3720, contact us by email at mediainquiries@msnbc.com


Snackshack

(2,541 posts)
58. Done 👍.
Sun Feb 5, 2017, 02:46 PM
Feb 2017

Thank you for the welcome.

Actually been here for a while (since 2006). Had to start a new account after the Nov event.

Hope you are having a nice weekend.

retrowire

(10,345 posts)
16. I'll thank them for nothing.
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 07:21 PM
Feb 2017

All mainstream media are peddlers of drama and conflict and nothing more. If they shared REAL news, we would have had fair coverage of all candidates during the primaries, and orange ass face wouldn't have been the FRONT PAGE BREAKING HEADLINE of everyone's storefront.

CNN caused this shit and let me tell you a little secret!

They'll do it again.

They're only battling against Trump now because.... Conflict. It's scandal. It's ratings galore.

They know the fact that the true majority voted against Trump. They know they're in the prime position to look all righteous and mighty to the viewers now. So no, I won't thank any mainstream media for shit. They tell the news sure, but they'll focus on whatever benefits them, not the people as a whole. They're not doing this for us. They're doing this for the ratings.

Squinch

(50,956 posts)
49. Well the poster is all out of joint about the fact that the media only responds to ratings and
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 11:38 PM
Feb 2017

money.

The media has ALWAYS only responded to ratings and money. There has never been a time when that was not true.

That actually gives us quite a lot of power if we are careful about what we watch and where we click, and if we encourage them every time they do something we are supportive of.

The poster's proposed action, which is to turn away from the major media in a snit, just gets us a lot more of what we don't want.

BannonsLiver

(16,397 posts)
20. She's a well paid liar and evil to her core.
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 07:30 PM
Feb 2017

I don't know why any reputable media outlet would have her on.

calimary

(81,323 posts)
34. Welcome to DU, BannonsLiver!
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 08:16 PM
Feb 2017

LOVE your screen name! I don't know, either. I would hope that trump's attacks on the media would motivate them all to stand together, in solidarity and support of each other. They're such spineless weasels, though. OH MY FREAKIN' GOD we don't DARE jeopardize our precious damn fucking ACCESS!!!!

Nice to see that at least some entity has decided not to put on their Presidential kneepads.

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
22. What the hell took CNN so long?
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 07:43 PM
Feb 2017

After Trump called their network "fake news", I would have gone incommunicado immediately.

There's obviously no love lost here.

It would truly be wonderful for CNN to become the voice of American dissent to this lunacy.

Squinch

(50,956 posts)
23. I know. We need to push them toward that. And yes, I am still shocked that
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 07:47 PM
Feb 2017

they haven't all hunkered down and gotten to some real investigative dirty work. There's plenty out there to be had.

calimary

(81,323 posts)
30. Positive reinforcement!
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 08:06 PM
Feb 2017

Every dedicated parent knows this! Always reward and reinforce good behavior!

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
25. Done!
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 07:51 PM
Feb 2017

I'm always glad to give positive feedback when it's due. I ended mine with: "We don't need Alternative Facts"!

calimary

(81,323 posts)
28. DONE! Thank you, Squinch!
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 08:05 PM
Feb 2017

Here's what I wrote:

THANK YOU for sparing us more Kellyanne CONjob! SO tired of her lies and distortions that I switch away from any outlet she's on. Thanks to Greta over at MSNBC I'll be watching you guys a lot more. Thanks for showing backbone and not letting trump & comp bully you! PLEASE keep it up!

Squinch

(50,956 posts)
42. Great response! And I switch whenever I see her too. And CNN is getting a lot more of my time
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 09:28 PM
Feb 2017

than MSNBC these days.

calimary

(81,323 posts)
53. Found the NBC Contact info:
Sun Feb 5, 2017, 12:29 AM
Feb 2017

LINK: http://www.nbcnews.com/contact


To report an error or comment on NBCNews.com or an NBC News program, please email contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com

Press inquiries
Reporters can call NBCNews.com PR at 212.664.3720, contact us by email at mediainquiries@msnbc.com

Posted it upthread, also:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=8597246

calimary

(81,323 posts)
36. Welcome to DU, bluecollar2!
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 08:29 PM
Feb 2017

And thanks for joining the chorus of voices! The more we make ourselves heard, the better. Our protests and objections and complaints HAVE been noticed! I've personally noticed several reports popping up that contain wording along the lines of "Keep calling! It's Working!" or "Keep writing your reps! It's working!" I've noticed Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus bailing out on Ivana Trump's fashion lines. The Harley-Davidson people canceled a trump visit to their company and had to shuffle it to the White House grounds. Senators are commenting out loud about the avalanches of mail and email and messages. Sheldon Whitehouse even caved right on the spot when too many voices protesting him started chanting "Just Say NO!" after he waffled on voting against one of trump's nominees. They're taking notice. At Long Long Long Long Last. Some of the CONS, like Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, are actually hiding from their constituents!

It's becoming A Thing.

EVERYBODY - weigh in! And we should do likewise with MSNBC and NBC News.

If they think you don't care, they won't, either!

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
43. I like this. It sends a clear message that CNN's viewers won't put up
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 09:35 PM
Feb 2017

With trump admin lies. We banish them from our homes until they get honest.

leanforward

(1,076 posts)
51. I'm with CNN
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 11:48 PM
Feb 2017

We will be watching more of you network. Does anyone think that CNN checks out what we say in our forum?

ecstatic

(32,712 posts)
55. Done. My first time leaving feedback, btw.
Sun Feb 5, 2017, 02:25 AM
Feb 2017

That's how strongly I feel about Conway and the shit she peddles.

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