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In reply to the discussion: The Swiftboating of Bowe Bergdahl Turns Into a Republican Disaster With Torture Revelation [View all]
IkeRepublican
(406 posts)26. It won't back fire on them.
I wish it would, but we've seen it all before. Not with the media constantly blowing Repuke talking points at every turn and deliberate willingness to change the subject once it runs out of gas.
See, this is how the Democrats always end up on the defensive. This "play possum" strategy that worked well 50 years ago, but is dead in the water today.
They need to learn the advice of the late arch-enemy Lee Atwater who saw the 24 hour news cycle well in advance with the advent of CNN: "The media can only chew on one ankle at a time." In other words, strike back quick and hard, then nail the coffin shut.
Tell you one thing, if Axelrod was still around, he wouldn't put up with this shit.
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The Swiftboating of Bowe Bergdahl Turns Into a Republican Disaster With Torture Revelation [View all]
babylonsister
Jun 2014
OP
The real story here is the event or events that made Bowe so sick that he walked away. The GOP
kelliekat44
Jun 2014
#85
Prisoners get auto promoted when they reach date of grade - SOP for the military.
Tommymac
Jun 2014
#107
we fight back. we protest. we volunteer. we donate. but for 20 yrs we let 1200
certainot
Jun 2014
#94
right wing radio shits on our reps all day from those 1200 radio stations and we
certainot
Jun 2014
#101
the mistake is in ignoring rw radio. there is no organized opposition to it. those 450
certainot
Jun 2014
#105
your sister's a whore, your brother's a thief, and your ideas are treasonous
certainot
Jun 2014
#134
tell that to the millions of commuters daily listening to RW brainwashing because it's the
uhnope
Jun 2014
#136
thanks but these 4 recommendations are vague, some impractical & rely mostly on individual action
uhnope
Jun 2014
#135
don't know how to get that going. it's a huge missed opportunity by the left
certainot
Jun 2014
#139
Some will, others will back peddle like no tomorrow and try to pretend it never happened.
Zipgun
Jun 2014
#48
Their reply, I'm sure, will be if he had not deserted in the first place he would not
monmouth3
Jun 2014
#3
They will refuse to listen or believe any facts about Bergdahl. They have their narrative and will
Pisces
Jun 2014
#5
"Have you no sense of decency sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency?
A HERETIC I AM
Jun 2014
#6
he didnt face the board for premotion because he was in a prisoner of war camp
tapermaker
Jun 2014
#118
According to Republicans, torture isn't torture. What an odd alternate reality they live in. nt
valerief
Jun 2014
#17
The corp-media is in a quandary. They badly want to stand with the REpublicans and have
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#20
So, What If Obama Had Notified Senators Feinstein and Rogers? Imagine the Possible Outcomes -
stuartsdesk1
Jun 2014
#24
The 30 Day Notification Law Shouldn't (Wouldn't) Pass Constutional Muster - BUT It Is the Law
stuartsdesk1
Jun 2014
#64
You Are Right - The Law Was Satisfied - Babylonsister Had It Nailed (as in this link)
stuartsdesk1
Jun 2014
#75
If Congress think Obama broke the law.. they should be filing lawsuits and hearings..
Timez Squarez
Jun 2014
#96
When I said it wasn't a "big deal" I meant that IF republicans hadn't said anything....
Moonwalk
Jun 2014
#98
The Republican Party has NO SHAME. I don't see this affecting their little dittohead zombies AT ALL.
blkmusclmachine
Jun 2014
#33
The Swiftboating of Bowe Bergdahl Turns Into a Republican Disaster With Torture Revelation
The CCC
Jun 2014
#38
I can't wait for Joe Scar's apology for his meltdown on Morning Joe last week...
CTyankee
Jun 2014
#69
You want the Republican Party to die? Secure Texas as a Democratic voting state
johnlucas
Jun 2014
#76
KnR. This morning the talking heads were still opining on the PR "disaster" for Obama...
Hekate
Jun 2014
#58
If the Repubs throw a fit, it's Obama's fault--that's the media's conclusion.
TwilightGardener
Jun 2014
#80
It seems as Republicans has a severe case of HUA (head up ass) on this one.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2014
#78
I disagree with the last sentence. The Republicans will pay no price at all. They never do.
Kablooie
Jun 2014
#84
Well, they've got both feet in. I wonder if they'll stop at the kneecaps or is there more
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2014
#109
This country would be so much better if the media did its job of denouncing the horrible
pacalo
Jun 2014
#110
don't worry, the usual suspects (repukes) will come out against torture now...
Javaman
Jun 2014
#117