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Marius25

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71. Yes they are. The US is overrun by fascists

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Mon Apr 3, 2023, 12:43 AM

Apr 2023

And they have a decent shot of winning in 2024.

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Lesley Stahl's 60 Minutes interview with MTG: A spectacular failure [View all] Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 OP

I only saw a few minutes of it. AbnerBunny Apr 2023 #1

You should have stayed tune. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #4

I thought it was very good. ShazzieB Apr 2023 #32

I doubt Greene was happy with how she came across on the show. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #33

Oh, Greene is happy: muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #115

How was it a puff piece? betsuni Apr 2023 #116

"known to be smart and fearless" muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #117

Full quote: "Before Congress, she helped run the family construction business in Georgia, betsuni Apr 2023 #118

You think calling her "smart and fearless" isn't puffing her, because they didn't specify muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #121

Not about me. betsuni Apr 2023 #123

You think inthewind21 Apr 2023 #157

No, I didn't alter it. I quoted what was puffing her. muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #165

:) Of course Greene SAID she's happy. That's probably Hortensis Apr 2023 #171

I've read enough of "Just a Box"'s takes on anything to last a lifetime muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #177

Nat-C Fascists Are Neither Smart Nor Fearless / Nat-C Fascists Are Insipid And Cowardly MayReasonRule Apr 2023 #127

+1 betsuni Apr 2023 #101

I guess I missed the part where she called herself crazy. wnylib Apr 2023 #151

There are many crazy statements and actions by Greene that deservely could have been covered. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #152

I'd like to see John Stewart interview MTG. wnylib Apr 2023 #153

I'd like to see that myself. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #154

It is probably the first a lot of viewers have ever seen or heard MTG. emulatorloo Apr 2023 #7

Leslie Stahl was at her best. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #10

Will have to watch, then. cilla4progress Apr 2023 #2

Definitely watch it it you can. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #6

Stahl could have done a better job pushing back at the pedophile claim SouthBayDem Apr 2023 #3

He's an awesome interviewer, and intelligent human. Bluethroughu Apr 2023 #13

A broad spectrum of post-watch opinions have been posted in other threads. RockRaven Apr 2023 #5

I never have expected any. Frankly. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #9

How do you come to the conclusion that a lack of mea culpas is indicative of people's RockRaven Apr 2023 #15

Many posters claimed they'd own up to their rushes to judgement if this proved not to be a Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #17

Yeah, but what I'm saying is that the silence, by itself, is indistinguishable in the two cases RockRaven Apr 2023 #18

Yes, I think no honest person could watch that segment and claim that 60 Minutes Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #24

The video normalized Greene. Made her extremist ideas... brush Apr 2023 #45

Leslie Stahl and 60 Minutes did anything but "normalize" Greene. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #46

We disagree. Mtg is probably already fundrainsing like crazy using tha inteview... brush Apr 2023 #52

So? Trump fundraises off his indictment. That doesn't mean he shouldn't be indicted. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #54

Do you inthewind21 Apr 2023 #160

IMO Stahl was too soft. Greene should've been grilled assertively. brush Apr 2023 #180

To me it just shows what an absolute Texasgal Apr 2023 #8

Stahl did a great job of bring out Greene's lunacy. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #11

Yep. Stahl made that apparent. KPN Apr 2023 #58

Glad to hear it and glad I missed it, don't need Leslie to do the takedown for me! UTUSN Apr 2023 #12

It was a great service for the American people who don't follow politics that closely. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #14

Maybe I'll look at a uTube some day, just don't want to see M at all for now. UTUSN Apr 2023 #16

OK, just saw the uTube, STAHL got good licks in, good on her. Thanks. UTUSN Apr 2023 #28

The Marjorie Taylor Greene: The 60 Minutes Interview is up on YouTube Brother Buzz Apr 2023 #19

Thank you very much!!! Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #20

You could edit your OP and include it - A lot of DUers would appreciate it Brother Buzz Apr 2023 #29

I appreciate you! Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #30

Thanks oasis Apr 2023 #26

Well, Brother Buzz...Three words regarding MTG - PatrickforB Apr 2023 #38

I agree. MTG gained no new supporters beyond her white wing cult. Silent Type Apr 2023 #21

No mea culpa from me Arazi Apr 2023 #22

... Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #23

That's rude mountain grammy Apr 2023 #40

In this day and age you can't label anything that doesn't include an "F" bomb or it's equivalent as grantcart Apr 2023 #50

lol. yowzayowzayowza Apr 2023 #104

Ha.. no kidding! mountain grammy Apr 2023 #135

Leslie Stahl and Kevin McCarthy found the OP insightful and sublime. grantcart Apr 2023 #140

No doubt.. mountain grammy Apr 2023 #149

Yeah inthewind21 Apr 2023 #161

It's practically a tradition, on television. Archae Apr 2023 #25

IMO Stahl went easy on her on several issues. Particularly she should've grilled her on... brush Apr 2023 #27

Just said okay? Or was so flabbergasted that she did and eye-roll that showed her absolute disgust? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #31

What about a tough follow up question instead of an eyeroll? brush Apr 2023 #37

Stahl said "Democrats are not pedophiles! Why would you say that?! Wow! Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #42

She should've challenge Greene to prove her statements. brush Apr 2023 #47

Stahl had a lot of ground to cover and kept hammering Greene with fresh examples Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #48

Guess my preference of interview styles is one of a more... brush Apr 2023 #56

Jim Acosta was attacked earlier today here on DU for being "too boring." Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #84

He certainly wasn't boring when he used to go head-to-head... brush Apr 2023 #87

My feelings exactly. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #144

Well those eyerolls will save the nation dontchaknow mountain grammy Apr 2023 #136

MTG accomplished everything she wanted LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #34

If Greene hoped to be exposed as to an American audience an extremist nut Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #35

She doesn't care LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #36

I could not disagree more. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #39

Think that all you want LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #41

The alt right isn't "winning." Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #44

Not winning? LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #49

The way to beat back the extremists is to expose them for what they are--dangerous loons. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #51

No all she did was amplified MTG's message LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #53

Not hardly. She exposed Greene, said Democrats are NOT Pedophiles, and why would you say that? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #55

Because I have seen this all time and time again LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #57

My opinion? You are correct on every point. mountain grammy Apr 2023 #139

I have some bad news inthewind21 Apr 2023 #162

Yes they are. The US is overrun by fascists Marius25 Apr 2023 #71

I don't share your opinion. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #73

I couldn't care less Marius25 Apr 2023 #78

The feeling is mutual Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #80

You seem to be the only person who thinks Stahl did a good job Marius25 Apr 2023 #82

Hardly. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #85

Yeah, everyone saw Lesley Stahl normalize a Nazi Marius25 Apr 2023 #86

No. Nobody saw Leslie Stahl do any such thing. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #88

That's exactly what she did. Marius25 Apr 2023 #89

So you say. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #90

That's because you're peddling right wing talking points Marius25 Apr 2023 #91

Celebrating the take-down of a far right loon is hardly an example of Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #93

She wasn't taken down. Marius25 Apr 2023 #94

We clearly don't have a meeting of the minds. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #96

Most of the posters here have responded saying you're wrong Marius25 Apr 2023 #98

Not my perception in any measure. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #99

Incorrect inthewind21 Apr 2023 #164

I did. n/t LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #114

wait inthewind21 Apr 2023 #163

Why don't you think President Biden will win? BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #158

I haven't watched cbs in years, don't plan to in the future. It's all about profit at any cost yaesu Apr 2023 #43

Time to call the little, um, twit on it Warpy Apr 2023 #59

I wanted to agree with you grantcart Apr 2023 #60

In a fairly short segment one can drill down on a few outrageous claims or one can respond and move Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #61

And I think Kevin McCarthy is quite happy with it as well. grantcart Apr 2023 #62

Why do you think that? Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #63

Because grantcart Apr 2023 #68

I don't think MTG walked away unscathed. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #72

So inthewind21 Apr 2023 #166

Correct grantcart Apr 2023 #173

Thanks Grant.. it's like the fucking Twilight Zone. Cha Apr 2023 #76

well, I tried. barbtries Apr 2023 #64

Yawn. You've been defending all the right wing networks Marius25 Apr 2023 #65

Sure. NPR, CNN, CBS, PBS, NBC, ABC are all fascists. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #66

Yes, NPR, CNN, CBS have all been normalizing fascism Marius25 Apr 2023 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Apr 2023 #103

Did they ask about Josh Duggar ? Did they ask about Trump bragging about walking in on underage JI7 Apr 2023 #67

No. I wish they had a full hour. Or maybe a mini-series. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #69

So if you were in charge of time management for the segment, Abolishinist Apr 2023 #92

Her workout footage was not essential. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #95

It was essential, in order to normalize her and make her seem like "just folks." yardwork Apr 2023 #133

What is there to expose ? We already know what a piece of shit she is JI7 Apr 2023 #100

There is plenty to expose. Stahl did a yeoman's job, but there is so much more. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #102

See ya bye. orangecrush Apr 2023 #74

.. Cha Apr 2023 #83

You call that BRUTAL? Abolishinist Apr 2023 #75

Greene was taken to task. Again, and again, and again. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #79

OMG.... Not an eyeroll.... That's just brutal. MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #112

I disagree entirely. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #148

Your applause is duly noted. Abolishinist Apr 2023 #155

Kick burrowowl Apr 2023 #77

green NJCher Apr 2023 #81

Spectacularly bad piece imo senegal1 Apr 2023 #97

I'll say it again, a nut interviewed on TV isn't turning anyone into a fascist or Republican. betsuni Apr 2023 #105

I like the way you think. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #106

I'm extremely disappointed but should be used to it by now. betsuni Apr 2023 #119

Do you think easy-going interviews with Trump never got any new voters for him? muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #122

What? betsuni Apr 2023 #124

What was the point of that reply? muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #129

What? betsuni Apr 2023 #130

There's a word for people who fill up online fora with replies designed to antagonise muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #132

Yes inthewind21 Apr 2023 #167

Did "60 Minutes" HAVE TO give Empty-G any platform at all? calimary Apr 2023 #107

I think it is vital to our democracy to shine a light on the populist political extremists Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #108

I bet she's got plans to run for Speaker at the next possible opportunity. calimary Apr 2023 #109

No one is safe with MTG in the government. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #110

The American people knew what she was all about before the Stahl interview. LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #126

Boy is THAT ever true! calimary Apr 2023 #190

Agree, Stahl let MTG be MTG for all to see and it wasn't a pretty sight. 🤢🤮 nt Raine Apr 2023 #111

Thank you. betsuni Apr 2023 #120

Giving MTG air time Aussie105 Apr 2023 #113

No mea culpa edhopper Apr 2023 #125

Your title is accurate jcgoldie Apr 2023 #128

+1 n/t LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #131

Is there a way to report this thread? Marius25 Apr 2023 #137

You can put the OP on ignore jcgoldie Apr 2023 #138

Accusing Democrats who think that the best path to fighting extremism is by exposing them Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #150

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Apr 2023 #188

YOU yourself accused people disagreeing with you of gaslighting, and also of not being honest. SMDH Celerity Apr 2023 #189

Will you also report all the OPs that quote Fox? Newsmax? BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #159

Gaslighting inthewind21 Apr 2023 #170

It isn't the best form to accuse people who are happy to see right right extremism exposed Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #143

Stahl didn't do anything Conjuay Apr 2023 #134

You've convinced me to watch it BannonsLiver Apr 2023 #141

It's only a bit over 13 minutes. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #142

Uhoh--it looks like EarlG disagrees with you: panader0 Apr 2023 #145

His prerogative. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #146

I imagine she should get tons more attention. aocommunalpunch Apr 2023 #147

Crossposting a response I made in EarlG's thread (for added visibility): Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #156

Now post what Ms. Stahl didn't say. n/t LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #168

She didn't sasy that MTG is the bee's knees and that we should all go out and support populist Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #169

"MTG is known to be smart and fearless". LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #172

MTG seems like a moron to me. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #174

And how do you think that one statement played to the 60 minutes audience? LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #175

I look at the segment wholistically, and I think it made MTG look bad. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #176

Instead of looking at the piece wholistically, why don't you just LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #178

I have. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #179

My post #175 asked you three questions. LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #181

I don't think Lesley Stahl's piece "normalized" Greene's lunacy to any degree. No. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #182

"Sexualizing children is what pedophiles do to children" LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #184

Stahl called Greene's comments out for being untrue. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #185

She did? Again, I'm just looking for a direct answer to my questions above. LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #186

Karma LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2023 #183

All credit to DU member "Cilla4progress" for finding this thoughtful response to the Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #187