Playing False Equivalence Between Hillary and Donald Is Actively Campaigning for Him (HRC GP)

[Her Sister]

The false equivalence between Donald and Hillary is one of the most nefarious media deceptions we’ve ever seen. Don’t fall for it. Donald is disliked because he lies to people, Hillary because she is lied about.

In recent weeks, we’ve seen a systematic effort by the national media to normalize Donald and equate him with Hillary. But there is NOTHING, absolutely nothing in common between Hillary and Donald. She is light to his darkness, stability to his chaos, discipline to his recklessness, compassion to his bigotry, intelligence to his ignorance.

David Roberts at Vox writes:

She understands how policy and government work. She’s not openly racist; she hasn’t encouraged street violence. There’s no risk that she would disrupt the international order or cause an economic crisis out of pique.
And he rightfully concludes:

There will be a tidal pull to normalize this election, to make it Coca-Cola versus Pepsi instead of Coca-Cola versus sewer water.

more in link: http://bluenationreview.com/playing-false-equivalence-between-hillary-and-donald-is-actively-campaigning-for-him/

[Cha]

1. The freaking US media. Thank you, HS~

[Her Sister]

3. Posted in GD 2016 and already getting yelled at!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512228886

Man oh Man ! Fun times! In any case, I think not so great to spend time in there. Till June 20th I stayed in HRC GP ! Life was good then!

Love this group and all of you!!

[Cha]

11. I know what you mean.. you notice I still

hang out here.

I K&R your OP in gd 2016, though.

HS

[Her Sister]

14. Thank you Cha! Yes smart to stay here!

Really giving you all a hug!

[Cha]

15. It just seems like the most progressive thing to do.

[CajunBlazer]

19. I am convinced that the national medai is equal opportunity basher of politicians

Far from being left wing mouth pieces, the national media, especially cable news channels, will go after anyone if given the slightest opportunity. They go after all politicians with a vengence - that's what they do. They probably think it brings in extra viewers. See the very heavy and critical coverage of the Bill on the tarmac incident. Trump has drawn a lot more of their negative attention because because he has simply handed them a lot more opportunities. So is it surprising that they equate Hillary with Trump - not at all.

[Her Sister]

2. HRC vs Trump is not Coca-Cola versus Pepsi! ~It's Coca-Cola versus sewer water.

There will be a tidal pull to normalize this election, to make it Coca-Cola versus Pepsi instead of Coca-Cola versus sewer water.

[Kath1]

5. He makes sewer water look pure.

Just my opinion. Racist, sexist, reckless - everything we DO NOT want!

[Kath1]

4. Thank you!

"Donald is disliked because he lies to people, Hillary because she is lied about." Right on!

I've been staying out of GD for the same reason I didn't go to work today - my mental health.

We love you right back, Her Sister!

[Her Sister]

10. Thank You!

Yes, better for psyche skipping till it's signed, sealed and delivered!

[Kath1]

13. Yes.

Give yourself a break.

[DemonGoddess]

6. I'm beginning to think that GD formerly PEE

is going to be unsafe until after she is safely nominated.

[Walk away]

8. I'm shocked that you think it's only unsafe...

at the former P!

[DemonGoddess]

9. there are other parts of the board that are coming around

but that one, General Discussion, LBN don't seem to be quite yet.

[sarae]

17. I've come to the same conclusion.

At first it seemed like it was getting better, but now they're finding new and inventive ways to underhandedly bash Clinton.

[DemonGoddess]

18. oh yeah

and when you call 'em on it, the alert stalking starts once again.

[skylucy]

7. Excellent! This hits the nail on the head....

And God help us if this country chooses the sewer water. HILLARY 2016

[ProudProgressiveNow]

12. K&R nt

[sarae]

16. Completely agree.

It's absurd that these two should be compared on an even playing field. Republicans would have done better to nominate a monkey; I'd have way more respect for them.

[Jamaal510]

20. But of course

no TV news pundit will admit what is driving the unfavorable numbers of her vs. the Caterpillar Haired One (not even on supposedly left-leaning MSNBC) because then they'd be snitching on themselves on how TV media tends to omit necessary facts and how unfairly they've treated her.

[Her Sister]

21. Very infuriating!