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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJim Acosta appreciation thread.
I always wonder about appreciation threads, if the person being appreciated ever sees them, but in case, let's do one. And then email him individually. As Dan Rather said, he needs to know he has support.
"Last night @CNN's @Acosta faced down a hostile crowd. Support from his colleagues, competitors, and general public is a must."
I felt so grateful for him today watching that press briefing, and at the event yesterday that Dan Rather referenced in quote above. Speaking truth to power both times, which he does regularly.
Any other ideas on how to let him know he is supported?
shenmue
(38,506 posts)ginny skinny
(182 posts)Highly recommended. Like him a lot.
ginny skinny
(182 posts)Confused him with Robert Costa. Not familiar wit Jim Acosta, don't have cable.
Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)the enemy of the people and she wouldn't. It got testy. Here:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210954688
ginny skinny
(182 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,591 posts)I think he also left the presser today as well. Here it is...
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210954327
kwassa
(23,340 posts)and doesn't let go.
bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)dem4decades
(11,292 posts)A monster.
It came across too. Thank you Jim
pazzyanne
(6,555 posts)and then moves in when they are not answered. SHS must really hate having to go out for her press conferences when she knows he is there. Keep up the great work, Jim. Stay safe.
True Blue American
(17,984 posts)Of all of us.
Did you notice after Ivanka Trump changed his tweet to, Not all Media, just fake news!
You know,the lies that Trump and Sarah put out?
Will Trup Fire Wray, Kelly Coats or Neilson? They all contradicted him yesterday.
Now Omarosa is out with her new book telling about Trumps rambling,repeating himself and serious mental decline. All of that are obvious signs of Dementia,and his constant rage and need to blame someone is also a sign. They are scared and lash out.
world wide wally
(21,743 posts)dalton99a
(81,486 posts)Stuart G
(38,427 posts)trueblue2007
(17,218 posts)MuseRider
(34,109 posts)I hope he can hang in there but not get hurt. These people scare me but I am ever so grateful for him sticking in there under the worst of it all.
LuckyLib
(6,819 posts)to the crazy that is Trumps regime. You have led the charge in calling out the BS that flows daily from the WH. Thank you!
byronius
(7,394 posts)Duppers
(28,120 posts)You, sir, are standing up for our Constitution and for our country.
🙏
Pobeka
(4,999 posts)Pathwalker
(6,598 posts)We stand with you!
Lady_Chat
(561 posts)to do what you do, seeing those crowds and how they acted made me feel sick, and worried for your safety. So sorry you have to go through that, to bring us the news. This shouldn't be happening.
gopiscrap
(23,760 posts)bluestarone
(16,940 posts)GO GET THEM JIM!!!!
Luciferous
(6,079 posts)rzemanfl
(29,557 posts)donkeypoofed
(2,187 posts)I would.love to send him an appreciation email !
Enoki33
(1,587 posts)Karadeniz
(22,516 posts)This administration needs people like you...you cannot keep them honest, but you let the public witness their dishonesty. Thank you, again!
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)edbermac
(15,939 posts)Keep on fighting!
RestoreAmerica2020
(3,435 posts)Demovictory9
(32,456 posts)obnoxiousdrunk
(2,910 posts)Different Drummer
(7,615 posts)MyOwnPeace
(16,926 posts)Finally, someone in the room standing up and calling them on their BULLSHIT!!!!
OK, "liberal media," ( ) somebody is leading the way - now it's time to grow a pair and start doing your job!!!!
Olafjoy
(937 posts)Jim-We the People of the United States of America appreciate you!!
Freedom of the Press
Fourth Estate 4 Evah!!
tavernier
(12,388 posts)who have lost their lives bringing us news from around the world.
Backing and appreciating you 1,000 % sir.
samnsara
(17,622 posts)econron
(152 posts)Jim - thanks for for exposing more SUNSHINE on the White House and I for one appreciate the press and all YOU and CNN do for America.
dchill
(38,489 posts)More than one, actually.
oasis
(49,383 posts)moondust
(19,981 posts)leanforward
(1,076 posts)My family was/is military. Freedom of the press is critical/essential.
Demonaut
(8,916 posts)calimary
(81,265 posts)posting, writing letters, and sending cards, urging them to stop covering his rallies, and boycotting Sarahs bullshit pompous, haughty, dishonest, pathetic-joke news conferences.
Perhaps writing or calling the White House Correspondents Association:
https://twitter.com/whca?lang=en
@whca
Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)ALBliberal
(2,342 posts)H2O Man
(73,537 posts)I have nothing but respect for him. And I think it is very important that we thank those people in the media who are stepping up.
blueseas
(11,575 posts)Show their faces, the world sees the ugly ones.
Stay safe, our Democracy needs heroes.
spanone
(135,831 posts)Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)You're the voice of America.
Jim"AIR AMERICA" Costa
See me standing fist in the air for JA.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,692 posts)Never give up!
mahina
(17,653 posts)Jim Acosta is incredibly brave and principled.
I will write to him.
Initech
(100,075 posts)And for that I salute him!
Upthevibe
(8,048 posts)You are doing a stellar job and are appreciated.....
MFM008
(19,808 posts)If no one else is doing it......you gotta do it.
Thanks Jim.
True Blue American
(17,984 posts)To be a one man Woodward and Bernstein.
After years of catering to Republicans who bought his books Woodward has now come out with an exposé of Trump.
N_E_1 for Tennis
(9,722 posts)Willing to stand up and question all this BS. Let America know, THIS IS NOT NORMAL.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Go Jim.
NCjack
(10,279 posts)offered bullshit, refuse it and walk away immediately.
sellitman
(11,606 posts)I'd love the rest of the Press walk out in support of Jim next time out.
Alliepoo
(2,217 posts)I appreciate what youre doing! Keep up the good work!
Labiglabocce
(13 posts)Keep fighting for us and our democracy, Jim.
I stand with you and I appreciate your fight, dont give up.
raging moderate
(4,305 posts)DFW
(54,378 posts)I Guess Thats Why He Calls It Fake News (I guess thats Why They Call It The Bluesby Elton John)
A.
Just watch what you say
Cause he carries a grudge forever
Between you and me, you know its this way
You know hell never get better
B.
It wont go away
Do-nald has still got his pride
And it wont be long before he turns to run
To the tower of gold where hell hide
Chorus:
And I guess thats why he calls it fake news
Cant understand, what he says is not true
Asking his children
Bragging bout lovers
Bashing Acosta for stories he covers
And I guess thats why he calls it fake news
A.
Hes so out of place
Waving his small little hand
At each press conference, theres no hesitation
He lets you know hes the man
The story unfurls
But dont ask, it wont help
Cause more than ever, he cares not for you,
He only cares a-bout himself
Chorus:
And I guess thats why he calls it fake news
We understand, cause the man has no clue
Asking his children
Bragging bout lovers
Bashing Acosta for stories he covers
And I guess thats why he calls it fake news
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**link to the sound track available
The Wizard
(12,545 posts)louis c
(8,652 posts)Or, where I come from, "Brains and Balls."
Pepsidog
(6,254 posts)WinstonSmith4740
(3,056 posts)If the rest of the press corps had your spine, we wouldn't be in this mess. Watch your back...nobody would blame you one bit if you refused to cover his rallies. You should at least demand combat pay. His minions are dangerous.
Mad-in-Mo
(229 posts)bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)barbtries
(28,794 posts)he posted about the incident.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)would be much easier to go along or walk away. You are a true American patriot!
apkhgp
(1,068 posts)I can see that Jim Acosta is trying to cut through the smokescreen that this administration has erected to hide all of their underhanded maneuvering. Keep going Jim.