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RidinWithHarris

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17. I'm far, far more pissed when they let crazy shit like that slide

Reply to Edwcraig (Original post)

Thu Sep 5, 2024, 11:23 AM

Sep 2024

Are we going to be pissed both when they let Trump lie without comment, and also pissed when they do comment, because commenting requires repeating the lie?

I see nothing wrong with what CNN did here. It was appropriately scathing, not "whitewashing" at all, as someone else called it.

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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