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frogstar0

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2. At least they are addressing it. And labeling it false.

Reply to Edwcraig (Original post)

Thu Sep 5, 2024, 07:49 AM

Sep 2024

I think this is well done by CNN. Yes the statement is absurd and should be called out on the spot. But doing a full write up, with input from medical personnel is worthwhile. I get the worry about giving it to much oxygen.

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What do you mean you are fact checking Trump on this? [View all] Edwcraig Sep 2024 OP

But how can they be Fox Light if they call his lies out! Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #1

At least they are addressing it. And labeling it false. frogstar0 Sep 2024 #2

If someone calls a pig a cow should that be addressed, investigated? gab13by13 Sep 2024 #4

THIS malaise Sep 2024 #9

It's beyond ridiculous malaise Sep 2024 #3

I have no problem with CNN's approach to this. Raven123 Sep 2024 #5

Remember, a close election is good for media bottom lines. 3Hotdogs Sep 2024 #6

But if they don't, who will? SouthBayDem Sep 2024 #7

Don't ignore it. Call it what it is. A lie. Pursue the liar as the story, not giving oxygen to the lie by fact check. Edwcraig Sep 2024 #8

It's not just a lie central scrutinizer Sep 2024 #10

Since when is whitewashing BattleRow Sep 2024 #11

CNN's factcheck seems straightforward and to the point, trump lied. Silent Type Sep 2024 #12

intentional lying Cirsium Sep 2024 #16

CNN is establishing melm00se Sep 2024 #13

TURN IT OFF! PortTack Sep 2024 #14

CNN sucks, BIGLY! Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #15

I'm far, far more pissed when they let crazy shit like that slide RidinWithHarris Sep 2024 #17