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NNadir

(33,473 posts)
1. I completely agree. Let's not forget they had a misogynist "moderate" the debates between...
Sun Jun 14, 2020, 03:39 PM
Jun 2020

...that piece of orange goo and the outstanding woman who opposed him.

The pig Matt Lauer should rot in hell for what he did to our country.

Demovictory9

(32,421 posts)
2. and remember Trump making that disgusting remark when Clinton left the stage
Sun Jun 14, 2020, 03:40 PM
Jun 2020

Implying she want to restroom and he didn't want to know...

Ms. Toad

(33,992 posts)
3. they are covering it.
Sun Jun 14, 2020, 03:46 PM
Jun 2020

New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/14/us/politics/trump-ramp-water-glass-health.html
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-tries-to-explain-his-slow-and-unsteady-walk-down-a-ramp-at-west-point/2020/06/14/7d89cdf2-ae43-11ea-856d-5054296735e5_story.html


FWIW: muscle weakness and cognitive impairment are two side effects of the medication Trump is on to lower his cholesterol. (I've been recommended medication in the same class - so I'm in the process of compiling a case against it based on my personal low risk v. the dangerous side effects.)

MyOwnPeace

(16,917 posts)
6. I'm thinking that it's a "bandwagon" thing.............
Sun Jun 14, 2020, 04:19 PM
Jun 2020

it is safe to come out now with SO many calling out the BS that has been accepted for the past 4+ years.
There can still be no denying the free ride BunkerBoy had (yeah, it seems that the conductor has finally shown up to collect a fare) compared to the constant magnifying glass and "different" standard that was applied to "Should Have Been President" Clinton.

Ms. Toad

(33,992 posts)
7. A lot of it is bandwagon - or going where they are pointed.
Sun Jun 14, 2020, 04:28 PM
Jun 2020

They were pointed that direction for Clinton and they are now being pointed that way (with tangible evidence) for Trump.

The other aspect is that they are always accused of left-wing bias. So they bend over backwards to make sure they are not omitting criticism of left candidates - and similarly bend over backwards to make sure they are evenly covering right candidates.

MyOwnPeace

(16,917 posts)
8. Yes, as to the "bend over backwards" part.......
Sun Jun 14, 2020, 04:41 PM
Jun 2020

they've tended to follow the "squeaking wheel" rule: "Do what it takes to keep them quiet."
The RW Noise Box (Faux Spews, Rush, Hannity, etc, etc.,) send them cowering into corners and losing editorial or ethical judgment regarding coverage and responses.
Over and over again we have seen "unbiased" evaluations that show that indeed, there is NO LIBERAL BIAS, but, as so many other "ear worms" that have been so-well planted, too many people believe the opposite.

I am SO hopeful that we've seen a serious, seismographic shift in coverage, as well as actual public perception of what has and is taking place. We have so far to go, but we needed a special "something" to help us get started. Just SO SORRY that it took an innocent life to give it all that push.



matt819

(10,749 posts)
9. Absolutely
Sun Jun 14, 2020, 05:50 PM
Jun 2020

But last last thing I’d like to see is trump out of the race between now and Election Day.

Cha

(296,848 posts)
12. Retweeted! TY Hoarse Whisperer & Demo! The m$$$media
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 10:10 AM
Jun 2020

is also criminally negligent in their responsibility to report the reality of Impeached45's decline. IMO.

Excuse me.. I see above that the nyt is covering it.. 'bout time.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
13. Yes. Well, obviously. :) His mental disorder has been on display
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 10:17 AM
Jun 2020

every day of his campaign and presidency and has only worsened under the stresses.

As for physical, finally, 3-1/2 years in, difficulty taking holding a glass and walking is being noted, while Hillary getting sick on the campaign trail and resting (disappeared! hiding!) for 2 hours in her daughter's house was immediately sensationalized?

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