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PCIntern

(25,531 posts)
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 08:06 AM Aug 2022

I'm sorry....I'm really getting tired of Jonathan Lemire....

Yes, yes… I know I don’t have to watch cable TV, or Morning Joe, or do anything, or get up, or go to the bathroom, in fact I don’t have to do anything, but I do choose to do so.

The above captioned individual prefaces every Democratic positive with a litany of “Democrats in disarray“ Sentences, ostensibly as background to his reporting of the (frankly) Democratic win. It is fairly fascinating that he is banking on the sales of his book which is an expose of the undermining of the very underpinnings of democracy itself by the Trump administration and its “fearless” leader, and then pulls this stuff out of his ass every time he is forced to concede that a Democrat has done something right, or that a bill has been passed in the Democratic Congress which will change American lives substantially for the better, or whatever.

I’m going to describe this in terms of his beloved Boston Red Sox: now suppose network coverage at the exact moment of the World Series victory ending decades upon decades of frustration were phrased as the following: A chopper back to the pitcher who underhands to the first baseman and thus, after decades and decades of frustrations including dropped balls, flubbed defensive plays, significant injuries during the pennant drive, bad managerial decisions, trading of players who went on to become All-Stars in Hall of Fame candidates, losing year after year after year after year after year and depressing its fans beyond belief, all of them hoping for just one divine break in the clouds, having watched the mood of a city deteriorate into the depths of depression and sadness over and over and over again, the Red Sox win the World Series. We’ll be back after this word from our sponsor.

This is how Lemire describes every plus for Democrats. To be fair, he should begin every Republican discussion by alluding to Reagan’s dementia while in office, Bush Sr’s Iran-Contra connections, Bush Jr’s AWOL status and fake WMD’s…you get the point.

I wouldn’t be so critical if he didn’t do this every frigging time. Gets on my last nerve in case you hadn’t noticed…

And I’m in a foul mood today besides….🤬🤯😡

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I'm sorry....I'm really getting tired of Jonathan Lemire.... (Original Post) PCIntern Aug 2022 OP
Never heard of him. Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #1
You must Rebl2 Aug 2022 #32
Morning Joe is an ass who got tfg elected so I don't watch him. Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #36
Someone else Rebl2 Aug 2022 #40
If you live on the West Coast he's on in the middle of the night. Sneederbunk Aug 2022 #34
I detest him malaise Aug 2022 #2
He reminds me of the church lady PdamnedQ Aug 2022 #4
Ha malaise Aug 2022 #5
🤣😂🤣 Rebl2 Aug 2022 #33
Thank you! True Blue American Aug 2022 #44
He works my nerves. Meadowoak Aug 2022 #3
You're getting up way too early. milestogo Aug 2022 #6
Nicely played malaise Aug 2022 #48
When people write these rants... brooklynite Aug 2022 #7
Ok...see Post #8 just below. PCIntern Aug 2022 #10
I gave up on Jonathon True Blue American Aug 2022 #8
Again, that's an immense simplification that provides no context. brooklynite Aug 2022 #14
Explains why I quit watching Jonathon. True Blue American Aug 2022 #43
Um, can we maybe reschedule that little procedure for today until tommirrow? marble falls Aug 2022 #9
NO! PCIntern Aug 2022 #11
I don't care for Lemire dlk Aug 2022 #12
I don't really pay that much attention to Lemire, PatSeg Aug 2022 #13
Agree! The Red Sox story was the best! liberalla Aug 2022 #30
Lemire was catapulted to fame when he asked Trump a pivotal question in Helsinki. Lonestarblue Aug 2022 #15
Please don't hurt me. Kid Berwyn Aug 2022 #16
Yes... PCIntern Aug 2022 #20
Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion Kid Berwyn Aug 2022 #42
And Jim Acosta rose to fame when he made True Blue American Aug 2022 #45
Lucky me Jilly_in_VA Aug 2022 #17
5 AM! True Blue American Aug 2022 #46
Keep in mind MSNBC tiredtoo Aug 2022 #18
I'm thinking he's hidden MAGA, ... EVERYTHING democratic party is couched negatively uponit7771 Aug 2022 #19
I think they have been in disarray Septua Aug 2022 #21
Democrats plan on spreading out True Blue American Aug 2022 #47
Not About Sports cstamm53 Aug 2022 #22
+1,000,000 happy feet Aug 2022 #23
Joe and Mika True Blue American Aug 2022 #49
He literally just said Trump packed the documents in a hurry when leaving the Whitehouse Mr. Sparkle Aug 2022 #24
Hey, PCIntern! calimary Aug 2022 #25
Smile! True Blue American Aug 2022 #50
PUt me in the never heard of him category relayerbob Aug 2022 #26
Johnny Le Merde peppertree Aug 2022 #27
Don't know him geardaddy Aug 2022 #28
Hate that we have to always put a disclaimer like your first paragraph to express a simple Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #29
You're right about that!! PCIntern Aug 2022 #35
That's because there are bad agents in our midst. jaxexpat Aug 2022 #37
Interesting. Guess we should start using code words Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #39
For me, it's easy. I'm 99% sarcasm with a side of fake outrage. jaxexpat Aug 2022 #41
I've never seen him offer an interesting insight into anything. TheBeam19 Aug 2022 #31
Your opening line is so spot on (and, sadly, so necessary) here on DU Stinky The Clown Aug 2022 #38

Rebl2

(13,490 posts)
32. You must
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 10:44 AM
Aug 2022

not watch msnbc. He’s on morning Joe a lot. He’s definitely not my favorite. I almost like Joe better than him and that says a lot.

Rebl2

(13,490 posts)
40. Someone else
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 11:14 AM
Aug 2022

that helped was today show’s Matt Lauer. When tfg was running the first time, trump would just call into the show and they would let him on. It was ridiculous.

brooklynite

(94,501 posts)
7. When people write these rants...
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 08:29 AM
Aug 2022

They never provide a specific example to document their complaint. So I can't decide if its true or how the OP in interpreting what was said.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
8. I gave up on Jonathon
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 08:29 AM
Aug 2022

And his smirk when he mentioned President Biden with,” Despite low ratings,” start on every story.

Local or CNN FOR ME!

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
43. Explains why I quit watching Jonathon.
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 03:33 PM
Aug 2022

His constant opening put downs of the President was reason enough for me.

I find the morning hosts on CNN to be more even handed.

dlk

(11,549 posts)
12. I don't care for Lemire
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 08:39 AM
Aug 2022

I always fast forward the recording or change the channel. He thinks his bothsiderism improves his professionalism; it only makes him annoying to watch. Our democracy is in this current crisis largely due to the toxic bothsiderism of the mainstream media.

PatSeg

(47,397 posts)
13. I don't really pay that much attention to Lemire,
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 08:52 AM
Aug 2022

but your Red Sox World Series analogy is priceless! Really brought it home.

Lonestarblue

(9,971 posts)
15. Lemire was catapulted to fame when he asked Trump a pivotal question in Helsinki.
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 09:03 AM
Aug 2022

“Who do you believe?” was the question Lemire asked Trump, referring to the US Intelligence services or Putin. Trump chose Putin, thus causing a media uproar, and Lemire gained sudden fame. He is not my cup of tea, and I think he’s a good example of the Peter Principle in action.

Kid Berwyn

(14,876 posts)
16. Please don't hurt me.
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 09:16 AM
Aug 2022

Lemire is the reporter at Helsinki who asked Putin if Russia wanted Trump to win in 2016. Putin said, “Da,” and explained why. That was edited out of Trump WH transcript.

Lemire also asked Drumpf if he believed US Intel or Putin about election interference.

“Who do you believe, Mr. President, Russia or your own intelligence agencies?”

Source: http://leads.ap.org/best-of-the-week/ap-questions-trump-at-helsinki-summit



“Trump further grumbled about the tough question he was asked by Jonathan Lemire ... wondering why that reporter had been called on rather than someone who might have asked an easier question.” — The Washington Post, July 21, 2018

PCIntern

(25,531 posts)
20. Yes...
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 09:45 AM
Aug 2022

And Jake Tapper rose to fame when it was discovered that he had dated Monica Lewinsky when the scandal hit.

It was a good question Lemire asked….he should have continued in that vein and stopped being Chuck Todd Jr.

Kid Berwyn

(14,876 posts)
42. Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 03:12 PM
Aug 2022


We both loathe bad journalism. And when JL’s in the wrong, blast him!

Our Constitution, as you know, my Friend and Brother, is at stake. Democracy depends on Truth.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
45. And Jim Acosta rose to fame when he made
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 03:44 PM
Aug 2022

Trump so angry he tried to get him thrown out of the Press room.

Reminds me of Helen Thomas when she made Bush so angry he put her out of the front row. Obama put her back and brought her a Birthday cup cake, sat down beside her.

All good examples of how Democratic and Republicans treat the Press.

Of course there was the case when Biden called Doucey a,” stupid SOB,” under his breath when Peter asked a dumb question!

tiredtoo

(2,949 posts)
18. Keep in mind MSNBC
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 09:44 AM
Aug 2022

Is owned by American Oligarchs. A large number of their commentators are republicans. All main stream media leans right despite their attempts at being from the left.

Septua

(2,254 posts)
21. I think they have been in disarray
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 09:51 AM
Aug 2022
Opinion:

Manchin and Sinema had their agendas and the progressives, theirs. I thought all along, the progressives were trying to get too much, too soon but Jayapal wouldn't back off and Joe apparently didn't try to get her moderate a little. 75% of something is better than 100% of nothing.

And the 'messaging' has been inadequate. Joe and the Dems have done a lot of good things but most people are bitching about gas prices, Joe's poll numbers are horrible and too many people still think Trump won.

But at least, MSNBC tells both sides of a story...all Fox does is tell viewers what they want them to hear.

The true issue IMO is that Democrats are civil and Republicans are 'win at any cost' driven.

The Democratic party needs to fund Lincoln Project to saturate the airways with anti-Trump, anti-fascist commercials.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
47. Democrats plan on spreading out
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 03:49 PM
Aug 2022

In September speaking of all they and Biden have done.

Joe started in his speech by emphasizing not ONE REPUBLICAN VOTED FOR THIS LAST BILL! Not one!

happy feet

(869 posts)
23. +1,000,000
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 10:03 AM
Aug 2022

I always turn to CNN when he comes on. and Joe has been getting on my nerves---bothsides way too much when it's only Republicans. and pointing back to past Repub Presidents whenever Biden/Dems have a win.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
49. Joe and Mika
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 03:52 PM
Aug 2022

Forget they helped put their dear friend, Donald in the WH by allowing him to call in every morning.

I also remember how he was in the front line condemning Clinton. He has been divorced twice sinc then.

Mr. Sparkle

(2,932 posts)
24. He literally just said Trump packed the documents in a hurry when leaving the Whitehouse
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 10:07 AM
Aug 2022

I'm watching morning joe from this morning. He really is a both sides shill. i cant stand him.

calimary

(81,210 posts)
25. Hey, PCIntern!
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 10:08 AM
Aug 2022

Can you copy this post and email it to Jonathan Lemire, NBC News, MSNBC, “Morning Joe,” the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe?

Drop the last couple of lines after “…every frigging time” and it’s good to go!

jaxexpat

(6,818 posts)
37. That's because there are bad agents in our midst.
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 10:58 AM
Aug 2022

Obfuscationistas, bothsiderists and strawman types don't always check the boxes on the auto-categorizer algorithm. That's why we get breakout insurrectionists intentionally misunderstanding the obvious.

TheBeam19

(344 posts)
31. I've never seen him offer an interesting insight into anything.
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 10:31 AM
Aug 2022

Every time he speaks he’s simply rehashing the news we already know.

He became famous for asking Trump that important question at the Helsinki press conference (and kudos to him for asking it) but that’s the only reason he’s on these shows. He’s bland and totally uninteresting.

Stinky The Clown

(67,786 posts)
38. Your opening line is so spot on (and, sadly, so necessary) here on DU
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 11:00 AM
Aug 2022

"Yes, yes… I know I don’t have to watch cable TV, or Morning Joe, or do anything, or get up, or go to the bathroom, in fact I don’t have to do anything, but I do choose to do so."

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