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In reply to the discussion: Bash totally embarrassed and discredited herself during last night's interview [View all]
SocialDemocrat61
(7,691 posts)31. You're conflating two different things
While campaigns should push back on bs attacks, the corporate media should not be legitimizing them. That makes them complicit. They are the ones engaging in the Nazi tactic of repeating the lie to make people believe it’s true.And they need to be called out and criticized for their complicity.
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Bash totally embarrassed and discredited herself during last night's interview [View all]
SocialDemocrat61
Aug 2024
OP
Yes, agreed. I only saw a few snips last night. Didn't want to sit through the whole thing. I know they would do great.
LymphocyteLover
Aug 2024
#90
No. Let's not..Dana Bash was sent to spew the GOP lies and trip Kamala up. She is no journalist.
Demsrule86
Aug 2024
#62
But i think you're ignoring that most people presumably do NOT click every single headline that appears on DU...
thesquanderer
Aug 2024
#40
Yeah, I get that, if your priority is adjusting people's chat room habits...
Think. Again.
Aug 2024
#54
There was nothing wrong with the interview last night. Bash did her job, and VP Harris did well. What exactly
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#4
I disagree. That crap is out there, and to ignore it is giving ammunition to it. VP Harris not only answered
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#14
Sorry, you don't push back on it, it becomes true. That is the old nazi tactic, say a false statement enough,
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#26
Sorry, we disagree. I am glad those things were brought up, and VP Harris had the opportunity to push back on them.
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#43
Presstitutes, a new word for me. It's perfect to describe most in msm - thanks.
c-rational
Aug 2024
#105
The media has just as big an obligation to push back on lies as the Dem candidate
senseandsensibility
Aug 2024
#136
Dana Bash Legitimized the lies Trump spews...making Kamala play on his terms...fuck her (Dana). I would see her
Demsrule86
Aug 2024
#64
She didn't legitimize anything because VP Harris did an excellent job of answering the questions. It appears that
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#74
That is what the GOP wants for us to play defense on their field. NO and no.
Demsrule86
Aug 2024
#67
Are you kidding? Democrats rarely answer their lies. President Obama was an exception to that.
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#46
The majority of her questions were basically just framing of republican attacks
Blue_Adept
Aug 2024
#10
She not only addressed the republican talking points, but she talked policy and contrasted herself with trump and
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#22
and not only that, it provided the opportunity for her to contrast herself with them, which she did
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#55
MSNBC found a black voter in North Carolina who was completely unaware she identified as black
Blue_Adept
Aug 2024
#15
There was no question that guy was a MAGA plant. Everyone here in Northern California knew VP Harris was
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#51
Bash didn't ask about her race. She asked about Trump trying to use it.
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2024
#57
I agree with the translation, but I don't see why that is "not a serious question"
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2024
#119
When it's said by the candidate, in a format undecided voters are more likely to hear
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2024
#134
Absolutely. Kerry messed up royally by not pushing back on the swift boat ads. Are people's memories that
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#30
Because of the legal doctrine of shareholder primacy, Bash is obligated to generate profits for
PatrickforB
Aug 2024
#71
The interview I watched had decent questions and the responses were excellent. The best part, was Bash/CNN showcasing
Silent Type
Aug 2024
#88
Can we not have clickbait headlines (and yes it was clear that the thread title was misleading)
themaguffin
Aug 2024
#100
Zerlina Maxwell: Only 4 questions weren't a GOP attack or talking point in the form of a question. 🙁
iluvtennis
Aug 2024
#112
Oh yeah, we forget the rules, again. Dana's working for the Republicans. Kamala is running on the Democratic ticket.
jaxexpat
Aug 2024
#118
I'm pretty sure most Americans aren't engaged enough to realize anything Dana may have done...
Chakaconcarne
Aug 2024
#120