Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

glowing

(12,233 posts)
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 03:12 PM Apr 2016

Remember when Clinton refused to talk to the media...

And how she roped them off; even today, she has the press fly in a separate plane and the media's plane cannot see her board or exit any plane at any stop?

Now, she's lost the last few states, and she's on the media circuit saying she doesn't know if Bernie's a Democrat or how he would break up banks and that he wants unfettered access to guns (the NRA loves the guy). Lol, guess the media has their marching orders to pump her inevitability up this morning...

8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

dchill

(38,537 posts)
3. Only two requirements to appear on any program:
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 03:16 PM
Apr 2016

1. A list of questions she wants asked.
2. A list of questions she doesn't want asked.

Just a guess.

 

glowing

(12,233 posts)
4. You are probably right... Can you imagine if any of the other
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 04:14 PM
Apr 2016

candidates treated the media as foul as she does? And then they kiss her ass. Guess she's promised most of them some sort of job as a reward OR that her family owns many of these publications in some manner, so writing positive stories is encouraged.

dchill

(38,537 posts)
5. They probably just hope to KEEP their jobs.
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 04:18 PM
Apr 2016

Keith Olbermann.
Ed Schultz.
Cenk Uygur.
Melissa Harris-Perry.

 

glowing

(12,233 posts)
7. And isn't Cenk having a nice little laugh now...
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 04:29 PM
Apr 2016

They have more people tuning into watch them than any other news source "clip". It will more than likely dial back after the election a bit... But they are smart in keeping most of there posted shared clips to around 5 to 10mins... The most time that many have to devote to a work break or in between dealing with kids... Plus, it's just as easy to stop the program and deal with whatever and come back to them. User friendly in this all to busy American lifestyle we actually have to accustom ourselves too.

If I could have a job and the ability to move my family abroad to a European country, I would in a heartbeat. Just having time for peace of mind is amazingly wonderful.

Then again, our country is soooo damned large, we really are our own worse enemy. We have states with so many different issues and needs across all of America. It's almost as if we need a "regional" govt function in between federal and state gifts. We have some states that help carry along the rest of the nation to the detriment of their own well being. Look at California, for instance, the state is 7th in GDP in the whole world. If they weren't having to participate in federal mandates and such, they would probably be a really wonderful, independent country that is far more progressed than the rest of the nation. And they have actually dragged the rest of the country kicking and screaming when it comes to environmental legislation... However, because of federal issues, they still have oil and gas and other private interests using water resources like they aren't in a drought. So the avg person is being screwed. If I lived in the western part of the nation, I'd hate to be beholden to DC and NY Wall St legislation.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
6. And I heard her blathering on the radio yesterday...
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 04:22 PM
Apr 2016

About that "free college"...she was in scold mode,

No We Can't!

 

glowing

(12,233 posts)
8. That's a sure way to grab the youth vote.
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 04:37 PM
Apr 2016

Even if you realize it would be hard as hell to sell theu congress, changing your opinion about the issue could have "evolved" as you have seen how popular it is with parents and youth across the nation.

It really does feel like the campaign of can't... And stop believing your life should be better. Accept the status quo of working two or three part-time jobs, using govt aid, and hoping you live in a blue state to qualify for expanded Medicaid option for your health care needs. Then again, like Republicans, she does well when Democrats do not show up to vote.

I haven't seen anyone excited about the election when it comes down to asking Trump or Hillary. People who have actually heard of Bernie do become excited. His policies are logical policies. They are issues that help all Americans; not just a few. They inspire hope and a forward momentum that we can create fair and happy lives for our citizens AND we don't have to do it by excluding certain colors or religions or sexual preferences or denying women health care services or by making it harder to participate in democracy in regards to voting.

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Bernie Sanders»Remember when Clinton ref...