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In reply to the discussion: Representative Debbie Dingell told Katy Tur she hates her theoretical questions. [View all]Tweedy
(1,284 posts)Has Stockholms syndrome
Have you seen how Mr. Trump imprisons the press and gets his crowds to taunt and threaten them?
What does that kind of abuse do to a person who experiences it on a daily basis?
I was shocked the press did not boycott his campaign back in 2016 when he aimed his most unhinged followers in their direction.
What our press is most lacking in is a spine. I think so many media types took such glee in baselessly attacking Joe Bidens cognition precisely because they are so constantly bullied by Mr. Trump and his devotees that they have actually become mini bullies themselves.
You can watch this happen on a playground when a bully is not promptly stopped if you are so inclined.
If the press doesnt learn to stand up to their bully, we need to learn to tune their fearful bullying on democrats out. That way when the gop throws their ear worms at the Vice President we will not be so susceptible to piling on.
We are scared I know. I am too. More reason to be vigilant always. If a Republican trumpie says it we wont repeat it. We wont dwell on it or let it poison us.