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manor321

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11. I've been doing that since the early 2000s

Wed Mar 27, 2019, 06:47 PM

Mar 2019

So I try to only watch consistently good shows. I'm really just down to Rachel and Lawrence with the occasional Nicole Wallace on big news days. So much else is trash. CNN is a dumpster fire.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] DontBooVote Mar 2019 OP

And your sources are? lame54 Mar 2019 #1

Me. Myself. And I. Now what? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #2

How bout your check your own self instead of telling everybody else to. nt UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #23

Hardly the BBC... lame54 Mar 2019 #66

Hmm. If I read this OP, then I support this OP and contribute to the mind fuck that this OP is. TheBlackAdder Mar 2019 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author DontBooVote Mar 2019 #105

Your opinion is duly noted... Wounded Bear Mar 2019 #3

If you support cable news, you are part of the problem. Do you support cable news? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #4

I watch who I choose to... Wounded Bear Mar 2019 #6

If you watch cable news, then you are helping them to catapult the propaganda. Are you DontBooVote Mar 2019 #8

As I said, your opinion is noted...nt Wounded Bear Mar 2019 #13

I detect derision in your response based on my low post count. Are you proud that you contribute DontBooVote Mar 2019 #14

You noticed... Wounded Bear Mar 2019 #30

You're clearly conflating all cable news networks... Dennis Donovan Mar 2019 #5

Only 1/8 of all MSNBC programming is worth even a tiny bit of serious consideration. The rest is DontBooVote Mar 2019 #9

I agree with that statement, watoos Mar 2019 #47

Ed Shultz? Really? The same guy who was on Russia TV redstateblues Mar 2019 #99

Sorry but I strongly disagree chillfactor Mar 2019 #7

7/8 of the programming on MNSBC is mind-fuck propaganda. They are 7/8 guilty. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #10

I've been doing that since the early 2000s manor321 Mar 2019 #11

Oh look you and rump both agree that CNN is a dumpster fire. nt UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #17

Some say obnoxiousdrunk Mar 2019 #12

uh... no. defacto7 Mar 2019 #61

In best Boris from Bullwinkle show Separation Mar 2019 #122

What happened to the pit bull thread? ismnotwasm Mar 2019 #15

I don't know. I don't think I participated in that thread. I know I was going to say that they seem DontBooVote Mar 2019 #18

There was a pit bull thread? jberryhill Mar 2019 #27

IKR! I ❤ Pittbull! DontBooVote Mar 2019 #36

Mr. Worldwide! jberryhill Mar 2019 #80

Yup ismnotwasm Mar 2019 #62

We haven't done circumcision in a while. jberryhill Mar 2019 #79

Or Hooters A HERETIC I AM Mar 2019 #84

Or breast feeding in public ismnotwasm Mar 2019 #131

Please stop repeating right wing talking points. nt UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #16

Cable news is a mind-fuck. That's not a right-wing talking point, it's a fact. But, ... DontBooVote Mar 2019 #21

Ok but I'm not the one carrying on like my mind is fucked....good day to you. nt UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #26

I didn't say you were. I said cable news is a mind-fuck and if you watch them, you support their DontBooVote Mar 2019 #33

Yes I do. I support ALL MEDIA....especially in this current climate. Not sure what people aren't UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #35

Perhaps you should go back and read where I said "cable news". I didn't include ALL MEDIA. But, DontBooVote Mar 2019 #37

Maybe you should go back to where I said. YES I DO...meaning cable news...then I went on to say I UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #38

Cable news actively manipulates its audience. Do you deny this? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #41

I'm doing just fine thanks....and I'm done here. See you around no doubt! nt UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #46

Okie-dokie, then, see you 'round. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #49

What media doesnt? Eko Mar 2019 #136

I'm with you 7/8 of the way, watoos Mar 2019 #59

And yet when I post about it, I'm all of a sudden a right-wingers whose comment is "duly noted"... DontBooVote Mar 2019 #63

I'm 71 years old, watoos Mar 2019 #82

You may have spotted the problem Hekate Mar 2019 #28

Cable news is the problem. If you watch them, you support them. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #31

Enemies of the people, eh? Hekate Mar 2019 #32

Do you support cable news, which lies to us and manipulates us every day? Do you contribute DontBooVote Mar 2019 #34

I don't support anonymous posters who make broad brush smears with zero attempt to distinguish... Hekate Mar 2019 #40

I see thread after sub-thread saying the same thing yet, curiously, I've somehow committed a crime DontBooVote Mar 2019 #44

BTW, I'll put my Democratic/Liberal bonefides up against yours any tine you're ready. Bring it. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #39

Oh, please Hekate Mar 2019 #42

Let's get started. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #45

Whatever for? Hekate Mar 2019 #48

Because you've made an accusation against me. Why are you now atempting to dismiss it? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #53

Waste of time. I'm taking your advice about not supporting mind-fucks. Hekate Mar 2019 #68

Oh, so I've been juried for stating a known fact about cable news that is repeated by others here on DontBooVote Mar 2019 #72

Uh, no. That was in case someone took exception to my own post. I'm leaving it to others ... Hekate Mar 2019 #77

It not that you're doing it, it's how you're doing it. defacto7 Mar 2019 #86

And good people are punished for desperately trying to protect fellow Democrats and our KIDS! DontBooVote Mar 2019 #89

Unfortunately there's no crystal ball to know who's who. defacto7 Mar 2019 #118

I feel desperate and hopeless. I feel like our coutry is being taken away from us. I fear for my DontBooVote Mar 2019 #120

No not ruined or you'd be off here already. defacto7 Mar 2019 #124

Thank you for your calming words of support and caring, defacto7. I hope you're not accused of Ping- DontBooVote Mar 2019 #126

I'm not worried about accusations. defacto7 Mar 2019 #134

Donald Trump, is that you? 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2019 #19

Nope, life-long Democrat, current PC, and hard-core liberal. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #25

Current PC? .99center Mar 2019 #50

That's right. I am currently a Democratic Precinct Chair. Problem with that? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #57

Calm down. .99center Mar 2019 #69

No need to calm down. With the same complaint as my OP stated here daily, I am not wrong. So, DontBooVote Mar 2019 #78

Duly noted. 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2019 #55

Cable news, same thing everyday Raine Mar 2019 #20

Don't watch all day, then Hekate Mar 2019 #24

I don't I quit Raine Mar 2019 #51

The most intelligent tv journalist working today is Rachel Maddow, an MSNBC host. The best guests... Hekate Mar 2019 #22

Another derisive comment (you were doing well 'til then), duly noted. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #29

Lol! demmiblue Mar 2019 #52

Do you disagree that cable news manipulates its viewers? Do you deny that, by watching, one DontBooVote Mar 2019 #56

I don't inhale, watoos Mar 2019 #71

I would never, ever miss Rachel. dewsgirl Mar 2019 #54

I've said 1/8 of MSNBC is watchable. The rest is crap. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #67

Hey, I absolutely agree. Every station change is a ratings notch. defacto7 Mar 2019 #58

now what is this? the initial argument devolves Kurt V. Mar 2019 #60

After November 2016 I personally cut back majoron watching cable news kimbutgar Mar 2019 #64

Is this whataboutism ? stonecutter357 Mar 2019 #65

What does that say, Anaya? TheBlackAdder Mar 2019 #81

I have two eyes and a critical mind, which is one eye & a mind more than my TV has... VOX Mar 2019 #70

How does watching cable news enable the downfall of our entire way of life? Demit Mar 2019 #73

Nope. I've been informed that I'be been juried for stating a known fact about cable news that DontBooVote Mar 2019 #76

You think we need LESS press? Where have I heard that before? Squinch Mar 2019 #74

+1000 dewsgirl Mar 2019 #75

What exactly are you insinuating? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #85

Here we go again, yet another baseless accusation of being tRump/right-wing. I. GIVE. UP! DontBooVote Mar 2019 #83

Familiar, no? cwydro Mar 2019 #90

What is familiar about it? And what's "interesting"? What are you insinuating here? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #92

I was responding to another poster. cwydro Mar 2019 #95

And now I'm addressing you. So, please, answer my question: What are you insinuating? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #97

Nah, getting ready to tune in Anderson Cooper... cwydro Mar 2019 #102

The poster's decision to ignore my question is "duly noted", as well as "interesting". DontBooVote Mar 2019 #103

Clearly the poster is upset today. Seems he feels the news is whats pushing it. Chin music Mar 2019 #87

I AM TERRIFIED FOR MY KIDS/GRANDS! You're damn right I'm upset. I'm doing my part by not DontBooVote Mar 2019 #88

They sure do Boo. Chin music Mar 2019 #91

I cry every fucking day from fear. I can't take it that good people (here on DU) continue to support DontBooVote Mar 2019 #96

We got you. Just watch what you say a little is all.... Chin music Mar 2019 #100

There sure are some mean, cruel people here. Thanks for caring, Chin music. When I do hug the kids I DontBooVote Mar 2019 #101

You told people they were poisoning their own minds... TwilightZone Mar 2019 #104

It's an act. demmiblue Mar 2019 #107

What do you mean? In what way is this "an act"? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #110

The mans upset. He went a little too far on the descriptors, but, we are called on to be Chin music Mar 2019 #109

Nah, he picked a fight, then complained about it when people responded in kind. TwilightZone Mar 2019 #113

What is the intent? DontBooVote Mar 2019 #115

His ping pong partner is obvious, as well n/t demmiblue Mar 2019 #116

Oh yea, here we go. Just come out with your accusation. Spell it out clearly. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #119

While I agree that Cable Noise is Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #93

... OilemFirchen Mar 2019 #94

Lol! I love that skit! Perfect and spot on. Tipperary Mar 2019 #125

No you don't. OilemFirchen Mar 2019 #127

... Tipperary Mar 2019 #132

I'm glad my fear for my kids/grands is so funny to you. Thanks a lot. DontBooVote Mar 2019 #129

I don't think what you just said is correct. n/t Captain Stern Mar 2019 #98

I have not had CNN/MSNBC on since election night of 2016 nini Mar 2019 #106

I've been accused of being a right-winger and a dtRump doppleganger, FFS! I though I DontBooVote Mar 2019 #108

You are, We are here. Nobody flagged you bc your still posting. Try to lighten up my friend. Turn of Chin music Mar 2019 #111

You are the only one defending me against heartless posters. But my shit is just an act, don't DontBooVote Mar 2019 #112

No problem. You had me there. Chin music Mar 2019 #114

I would assume it's more the way you said this nini Mar 2019 #117

The downright cruelty and suspicion and accusations and lack of understanding though is DontBooVote Mar 2019 #121

Dude, you started a thread lecturing everyone about what they should or should not watch. Tipperary Mar 2019 #130

I didn't lecture anyone. I stated a hard fact. "Check youself" is a colloquilism I admin may have DontBooVote Mar 2019 #133

Well, I did not do that. However, it really is not that unusual, seen it before. Tipperary Mar 2019 #135

I like to get news as quickly as possible, from as many sources as possible, and I trust myself to highplainsdem Mar 2019 #123

I stopped watching long ago. But I see their bullshit here on DU every single day. And I see the DontBooVote Mar 2019 #128

Deleting OP 'cause I'm out... Original post herein... DontBooVote Mar 2019 #137