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"The Presdent has been very clear" (Original Post) CatWoman Sep 2017 OP
The press isn't going to call her out on anything. SamKnause Sep 2017 #1
One of the main points in having a free press is for them to catch the professional liars FiveGoodMen Sep 2017 #4
I am aware. SamKnause Sep 2017 #5
Or any damned good at their jobs FiveGoodMen Sep 2017 #6
They suck at their jobs. SamKnause Sep 2017 #7
When the TV networks consolidated and made the news lapfog_1 Sep 2017 #8
You are correct. SamKnause Sep 2017 #10
SHS is a tool of trump and will never dare disagree with trump Gothmog Sep 2017 #2
She is such a foul person I don't know how anyone can watch her, but... hlthe2b Sep 2017 #3
Trump HAS been clear Proud Liberal Dem Sep 2017 #9
Don't you think, Sarah gratuitous Sep 2017 #11
EXACTLY!!! CatWoman Sep 2017 #15
If you tell a lie often enough...people will believe it! State the Obvious Sep 2017 #12
They don't care if people believe it maxsolomon Sep 2017 #14
He's not clear, he's orange. n/t LuckyCharms Sep 2017 #13
!!!!!! CatWoman Sep 2017 #16
clear as mud Skittles Sep 2017 #17
I smell a drinking game cyclonefence Sep 2017 #18

SamKnause

(13,103 posts)
1. The press isn't going to call her out on anything.
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 03:49 PM
Sep 2017

They are pathetic.

She is a paid professional liar and she is damn good at her job.

They keep lying about the flag and anthem.

They know it is about police brutality.

Trump is trying to start a race war.

FiveGoodMen

(20,018 posts)
4. One of the main points in having a free press is for them to catch the professional liars
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 03:58 PM
Sep 2017

and call them out on their lies.

FiveGoodMen

(20,018 posts)
6. Or any damned good at their jobs
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 04:05 PM
Sep 2017

Which would be partially the fault of the US citizens, since we lap up any crap they throw our way and don't turn them off when it's clear they can't be trusted.

SamKnause

(13,103 posts)
7. They suck at their jobs.
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 04:08 PM
Sep 2017

They are paid mouth pieces.

They don't want to lose their cushy well paid jobs.

I watch because I like to get the lies straight from the horses mouth as the saying goes.

I don't believe a damn word the majority of them say.

lapfog_1

(29,204 posts)
8. When the TV networks consolidated and made the news
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 04:10 PM
Sep 2017

part of the entertainment divisions...

We lost most actual TV journalism. The Internet is taking care of the print media.

hlthe2b

(102,272 posts)
3. She is such a foul person I don't know how anyone can watch her, but...
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 03:58 PM
Sep 2017

thanks to those who do and update...

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
11. Don't you think, Sarah
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 04:15 PM
Sep 2017

Don't you think, Sarah, that if the president had been very clear, there wouldn't be all these questions about what the hell he's talking about? Because the rule of thumb seems to be that if you just wait a day or so, the president will come down on the complete opposite of what he said today. For instance, he said he couldn't possibly suspend the Jones Act because his pals in the shipping industry wouldn't like it. Then, a day or so later, the president decides to suspend the Jones Act for ships going to Puerto Rico to relieve some of the misery and suffering there. I'll grant you that in each instance, he was very clear: First, he was a monster putting shipping industry profits ahead of the lives of 3 million Americans; then he was a far more humane person opening the door for aid to these hurricane victims. But in the totality, he wasn't clear at all about what matters to him.

Another f'rinstance: Yesterday, the president removed Sudan from the list of countries affected by the travel ban. He was asked about it directly, and he said, "Well, the people -- yeah, the people allowed -- certain countries -- but we can add countries very easily and we can take countries away." When the reporter asked specifically, "What did Sudan do right?" the president said, "And as far as the travel ban is concerned, whatever it is, I want the toughest travel ban you can have. So I'll see you in Indiana."

Now, that may be clear to you, but since I haven't undergone a lobotomy or been kicked in the head by a horse, Sarah, perhaps you could explain that nonsense to me?

CatWoman

(79,302 posts)
15. EXACTLY!!!
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 05:14 PM
Sep 2017
Don't you think, Sarah, that if the president had been very clear, there wouldn't be all these questions about what the hell he's talking about?

State the Obvious

(842 posts)
12. If you tell a lie often enough...people will believe it!
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 04:24 PM
Sep 2017

Donald Trump is not clear about anything and it is a blatant LIE to say that he is. His staffers have been instructed to use that phrase.....as much as possible. (Just count the times you hear it throughout the day.)

He is the most unclear and non-specific president we have ever had.

(Could one reporter or host just say, "NO! he is not clear....that is why we repeatedly ask the same questions!)


maxsolomon

(33,345 posts)
14. They don't care if people believe it
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 04:37 PM
Sep 2017

Their position is:

Its a lie
You know it
We know it
We'll never admit it
What are you gonna do about it?
Nothing

Repeat ad infinitum

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