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2pooped2pop

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8. I believe they actually train them to do that

Reply to mfcorey1 (Original post)

Sun Oct 21, 2012, 08:56 AM

Oct 2012

Since almost everything they say is a lie, the trick is to not let the other guy call you out on it. They think loud means winning. They know that the audience will only hear what they are saying and will not trouble with fact checking it. For most, hearing is believing.

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Why do rethug operatives always scream and yell and overtalk everyone else on these shows....like [View all] mfcorey1 Oct 2012 OP

I know...I have UP on now and will probably change the channel soon. nt Sekhmets Daughter Oct 2012 #1

Hosts ought to have a mute switch, and use it. Tell them when they can engage like civilized adults peacebird Oct 2012 #2

It's a form of filibuster. Lasher Oct 2012 #3

As Romney showed, it's 3 words: Because. They. Can. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #4

It's a propaganda tactic just like talking points OffWithTheirHeads Oct 2012 #5

My thoughts exactly - progressively inclined hosts need to either screen out these discussion hogs We People Oct 2012 #6

Because their viewers like it. apnu Oct 2012 #7

I believe they actually train them to do that 2pooped2pop Oct 2012 #8

They are clueless about civility malaise Oct 2012 #9

To think this person was a speech writer for the Secretary of State. sludge man Oct 2012 #10

Becuase they haven't had a new idea since 1982. CanonRay Oct 2012 #11

I'm beginning to think it is in their marching orders. kentuck Oct 2012 #12

Ding ding we have a winner malaise Oct 2012 #13

Empty barrels make the most noise Donkees Oct 2012 #14

The RepubliCON party is a defunct party rock Oct 2012 #15

They are trying to be domineering treestar Oct 2012 #16