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At some point, will the media stop reporting his mad rantings? (Original Post) spanone Jul 2021 OP
They only care about revenue (IOW, ratings and clicks). RockRaven Jul 2021 #1
M$Greedia are part of the problem malaise Jul 2021 #2
It's maddening. It's. all. lies. spanone Jul 2021 #4
At the very least, the media should be required to attach a disclaimer Rorey Jul 2021 #9
He's using them to amplify his message to the cult dalton99a Jul 2021 #3
I've come to the conclusion that the media covers raging lunatics - not to expose them but to... tenderfoot Jul 2021 #28
no they won't llashram Jul 2021 #5
Not as long as people keep clicking on the stories. Dial H For Hero Jul 2021 #6
They're addicted to the empty calorie offerings gratuitous Jul 2021 #7
At some point, will people keep posting about him here? Treefrog Jul 2021 #8
People got traumatized I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2021 #17
Ranting for ratings..as long as that works, they will continue. Turn it off!! PortTack Jul 2021 #10
How, it's on every news source? spanone Jul 2021 #12
At some point, will people stop posting about him here? Treefrog Jul 2021 #11
Did you mean stop, or? (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2021 #13
Yes I did, lol. Treefrog Jul 2021 #19
no. they are no longer doing news. just entertainment. only about $$$ NewHendoLib Jul 2021 #14
Not as long as there are reatings Cha Jul 2021 #15
All I heard on CNN was True Blue American Jul 2021 #16
It is doubtful, sadly Ferrets are Cool Jul 2021 #18
There are a lot of posts on du ... left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 #20
+100 Sneederbunk Jul 2021 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Sneederbunk Jul 2021 #23
Tell me about it. crickets Jul 2021 #37
got to fill space with something... stillcool Jul 2021 #21
I am sick of hearing about that dickweed. The Jungle 1 Jul 2021 #24
After he is dead. James48 Jul 2021 #25
Probably not even then. calimary Jul 2021 #33
Nope Rebl2 Jul 2021 #26
They are profiting Meowmee Jul 2021 #27
Yep; can't resist the revenue. That's why reality TV was/is? so popular. Viewers love that crap. nt Evolve Dammit Jul 2021 #29
They shouldn't brooklynite Jul 2021 #30
Agreed Martin Eden Jul 2021 #38
they'll stop reporting on it when they stop agreeing with it and making money off it Takket Jul 2021 #31
start by canceling all subscriptions & advertising drop them like a hot potato & no money! monkeyman1 Jul 2021 #32
Not a chance of that happening Sherman A1 Jul 2021 #34
It seems as if he is getting as much coverage... 3catwoman3 Jul 2021 #35
Amen 3catwoman3 Amen. spanone Jul 2021 #36

RockRaven

(14,958 posts)
1. They only care about revenue (IOW, ratings and clicks).
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 02:56 PM
Jul 2021

So no, they will never stop. They don't care who is harmed by their behavior.

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
9. At the very least, the media should be required to attach a disclaimer
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 03:11 PM
Jul 2021

They should be covering their own asses, legally. They're enabling a lying monster to cause death. There should be some culpability.

tenderfoot

(8,425 posts)
28. I've come to the conclusion that the media covers raging lunatics - not to expose them but to...
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 04:40 PM
Jul 2021

let them get their repugnant view out to the public.

The media loves conflict, they love enraging people, they love frightening people, they love division.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
7. They're addicted to the empty calorie offerings
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 03:10 PM
Jul 2021

Just point the camera at him, content provided, and let the ad revenue roll in.

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,463 posts)
17. People got traumatized
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 03:38 PM
Jul 2021

By that Cheeto tinted asshole. They may be trying to heal from it,or they could be ruminating.

I don't know when people will stop posting about him.

Maybe when the threat of him ruining this country is nullified or he can't abuse power anymore to hurt people. Maybe when he is gone.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
20. There are a lot of posts on du ...
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 04:14 PM
Jul 2021

That report his every statement and comments.
It is like an addiction.
Some people just cannot get enough.

Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #20)

crickets

(25,960 posts)
37. Tell me about it.
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 06:21 PM
Jul 2021

I have an auto-trash list as long as your arm in an effort to get away from any and all news about him, but still people come up with new keywords or just post about him anyway without mentioning his name. Folks, let him go.

stillcool

(32,626 posts)
21. got to fill space with something...
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 04:18 PM
Jul 2021

they aren't into news as much as highly selective news stories, reported by someone else. If it weren't TFG, it would be some other right-wing whacko saying something about something.

Meowmee

(5,164 posts)
27. They are profiting
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 04:39 PM
Jul 2021

They helped put him in office in the first place. He should be almost completely ignored at this point unless it is about him being put on trial and hopefully being held accountable.

brooklynite

(94,493 posts)
30. They shouldn't
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 04:47 PM
Jul 2021

He's the head of one of two major Parties in the United State. He could be their Presidential candidate. What he says is newsworthy.

Ignoring him won't make him go away.

Martin Eden

(12,863 posts)
38. Agreed
Mon Jul 26, 2021, 01:06 PM
Jul 2021

TFG is still the center of power in the Republican Party. As such, his statements are legitimately newsworthy.

What's important is HOW the media covers him. Every statement should be fact checked, with pointing out falsehoods a prime theme of the reporting.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
34. Not a chance of that happening
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 05:12 PM
Jul 2021

Your best bet is to turn off the Cable Infotainment that is nothing more than drama tv.

3catwoman3

(23,970 posts)
35. It seems as if he is getting as much coverage...
Sun Jul 25, 2021, 05:33 PM
Jul 2021

out of office as he did while in office.

I WANT HIM TO JUST GO AWAY!

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