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Tanuki

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24. The reporter is "catching the brunt" because Trump has continually vilified the press

Sun May 24, 2020, 04:28 PM

May 2020

and called the media terrible, nasty people who lie, fake their stories, are the enemy of the people, etc.etc. since well before he was eleacted. He has whipped his cult into a frenzy, and will keep it up at least until a journalist is seriously injured or killed by one of his lunatic followers. You are blaming the victim and not the perpetrator. This is a volatile situation, but it was not caused by accurate reporting of Trump's unwillingness to comply with some of the most basic guidelines promulgated by his administration's own health experts and which are necessary to even partially mitigate the effects of the pandemic.

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CNN is stirring up the crazies [View all] Shermann May 2020 OP

Right... CNN, not Trump, not Fox News, not Breitbart, not OAN, not RW congressional cretins hlthe2b May 2020 #1

Trump can't take all the blame for this. The MSM is making a thing out of Trump's lack elleng May 2020 #2

what action are u asking CNN to stop exactly? nt msongs May 2020 #3

They can report on the CDC mask recommendations Shermann May 2020 #9

You can't embarrass Donald. I don't believe CNN is the dmr May 2020 #23

No CNN isn't the problem creator Shermann May 2020 #25

Oh god. Myrtle Beach. underpants May 2020 #4

I went there around 14 years ago on vacation with two of my brothers. Blue_true May 2020 #66

We had to really search for good local restaurants underpants May 2020 #72

Yes. Good eating places were rare. Like you said, the chains like KFC seemed to be everywhere. Blue_true May 2020 #73

Is this from The Onion? n/t NanceGreggs May 2020 #5

I think you are blaming the wrong entity on this one. Thread trashed. TeamPooka May 2020 #6

If the media is at fault it is because they didn't call him out enough. CentralMass May 2020 #7

I don't think there are any more points to be scored Shermann May 2020 #14

CNN reporter is stirring up the crazies for wearing a mask? Eliot Rosewater May 2020 #8

No! BY wearing a mask. Squinch May 2020 #11

That is what I meant but maybe I phrased it wrong. The phrasing of the OP title is Eliot Rosewater May 2020 #13

So you are suggesting reporters should not wear a mask? Ms. Toad May 2020 #41

What in God's name are you talking about? I have never and would never Squinch May 2020 #74

It appeared you were agreeing with the OP, Ms. Toad May 2020 #75

No not the reporter Shermann May 2020 #16

The reporter is "catching the brunt" because Trump has continually vilified the press Tanuki May 2020 #24

It's a fair point Shermann May 2020 #26

I believe the word I used to describe the reporting was "accurate," Tanuki May 2020 #27

Ummmm...son? That's not CNN doing that. Squinch May 2020 #10

I just warned my family that we may be woodsprite May 2020 #12

There is definitely something going on Shermann May 2020 #18

How dumb is this post? Let me count the ways... Squinch May 2020 #28

"Bowling for Columbine" explored how tensions get raised by the media in this country Shermann May 2020 #29

Uh huh. So let's all leave our masks at home. Because CNN is the devil. Squinch May 2020 #46

Why would you leave your masks home? Because some assholes might get tense? jmg257 May 2020 #34

Except your mask protects their families, not your own Shermann May 2020 #35

I do have X95s so we're good there. who said anything about fists?...so good there jmg257 May 2020 #39

It protects both. Ms. Toad May 2020 #43

Thank you. Tipperary May 2020 #68

I will wear my mask anywhere I need to. Tipperary May 2020 #36

I agree with this but I will choose my battles Shermann May 2020 #37

If you don't feel comfortable wearing a mask somewhere - don't go. Ms. Toad May 2020 #67

How about those crazies, eh? Getting all riled up because some Northerners... TreasonousBastard May 2020 #15

Where did you get that from? Shermann May 2020 #20

Yeah, I read the OP. There are a lot of stupid, selfish people on this planet and... TreasonousBastard May 2020 #22

I'd bet money there are northerners on those beaches too, and plenty of Democrats. cwydro May 2020 #45

Get real. johnp3907 May 2020 #17

What is "real"? How do you define "real"? Shermann May 2020 #38

Oh boy...incipient Red Piller greenjar_01 May 2020 #50

Huh? malaise May 2020 #19

And if it is ignored will you be bitching about the media not covering it? GemDigger May 2020 #21

Maybe Shermann May 2020 #33

Your non-sequiters are legion LanternWaste May 2020 #64

I believe I've stayed on subject addressing any concerns pretty well Shermann May 2020 #70

BULL FUCKIN SHIT !!! This is Red Don's fault he politicized wearing a mask he owns it PERIOD. Fuck uponit7771 May 2020 #30

Who's letting Trump off the hook? Shermann May 2020 #31

Your OP, "CNN is ... " CNN isn't doing crap those two rep misplaced onus. Also, don't live with hate uponit7771 May 2020 #42

Live with hate or die with the virus Shermann May 2020 #44

Odd you reduce your choices to two and only two possibilities LanternWaste May 2020 #65

One thing we can learn from Germany during WWII, Baitball Blogger May 2020 #32

I was in a queue to get tested Saturday... a la izquierda May 2020 #40

Blaming CNN? You've got to be kidding. cry baby May 2020 #47

Agree! Seeing a lot of these types of posts lately. SlogginThroughIt May 2020 #49

Wait What? The media is to blame? SlogginThroughIt May 2020 #48

You do realize there is a difference between "blame" and "partial blame" right? Shermann May 2020 #52

Both Sidesism! jcgoldie May 2020 #56

Nah...I compartmentalize my news sources separately from my political views. Shermann May 2020 #58

No I used the right word thank you jcgoldie May 2020 #60

So clearly demonstrating that my criticisms are balanced doesn't show fairness? Shermann May 2020 #62

Once again attacking both sides equally doesnt clearly demonstrate anything jcgoldie May 2020 #63

You slipped a weasel word in there Shermann May 2020 #69

Criticize CNN all you want this is all a game you are playing jcgoldie May 2020 #71

WTF are you talking about? jcgoldie May 2020 #51

See post 52 nt Shermann May 2020 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author jcgoldie May 2020 #55

Strange. You don't seem to like CNN much SlogginThroughIt May 2020 #54

They are the best house in a sketchy town Shermann May 2020 #57

What a manipulative post. SMC22307 May 2020 #59

There are some fair rebukes here Shermann May 2020 #61