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jimlup

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5. Agreed... I'm disgusted with it

Tue Sep 9, 2014, 07:34 PM

Sep 2014

It's so far over the top that it sometimes slips into the comical circumstance but it isn't actually funny at all. It is deeply troubling.

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Still NO backlash for GOP TalkingPointsTodd on ANY networks' political programs. [View all] blm Sep 2014 OP

The arrogance of the mass media thinking they can get away with this is what gets my goat as Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #1

too late for blanket orders ... it's out there. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #3

They have good reason to think they can get away with it. merrily Sep 2014 #4

The advertisers are in on the scam, they could give a fuck about boycotts. Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #12

In a way, yes, but only because companies are so huge now. merrily Sep 2014 #15

Each brand matters... ljm2002 Sep 2014 #24

Lying pays off. merrily Sep 2014 #27

MTP is sponsored by corporate entities like Boeing, McDonnell Douglas and MADem Sep 2014 #39

Well since I haven't watched for years... ljm2002 Sep 2014 #40

A lot of those Sunday talkers have corporate sponsors. MADem Sep 2014 #41

I think Letterman has it covered. That clip will be viral. Todd is a laughingstock. nt Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #2

couldn't happen to a more slanted guy in sheep's clothing. merrily Sep 2014 #6

I thought he was a good guy, when I first saw him on TV. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #9

Saying "the Democrat Party" is significant. Not that it's his only jab, but merrily Sep 2014 #11

Back in 2010, it was Chuck Toad who said "both sides do it" when he was asked about the . . . Major Hogwash Sep 2014 #42

Yes but only to enlightened Letterman crowd . JohnQ Public is being fed shit lunasun Sep 2014 #32

Agreed... I'm disgusted with it jimlup Sep 2014 #5

Oh enough already! It's not his Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2014 #7

Chuck Todd Job Description, as written contractually by Disney Inc. is, in whole: Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #10

After watching that clip on Letterman I'm convinced he Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2014 #13

If Obama had quickly interjected and said "except for the 4 times I just mentioned Syria, Todd..." Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #16

You're right again. Maybe throw in a "You do know we're taping this right?...." nt Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2014 #18

To which Chuckles would say "You know we have editing staff and legal control of your video"? Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #20

Or "Please proceed Mr Todd" nt elias49 Sep 2014 #19

The conversation would have moved to the gutter, just as Todd wanted, is why. Media meme would be freshwest Sep 2014 #22

Which is why he is telling the nation again tomorrow....the mass media failed to do it. Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #25

Sworn foe is right... I hope to see that video, uncut here at DU. Thanks for the news. freshwest Sep 2014 #35

Not on it ! lunasun Sep 2014 #34

It's up to us on the Net and Social Media to do their job. I wrote NBC "news" and let them Cha Sep 2014 #8

Not only that, but Chuck "You-didn't-say-Syria-Mr President" Todd 99th_Monkey Sep 2014 #14

His masters need some more ISIS fear mongering, the folks are all in favour of each individual Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #17

they circle the wagons and protect their own. spanone Sep 2014 #21

You can lie about the President in his presence malaise Sep 2014 #23

Obama should have called him out on it right away, but I think he was shocked by... EEO Sep 2014 #26

It's OK-- what the WH doesn't do, others will ailsagirl Sep 2014 #30

It was amusing. MY White House would deny him access and expose him for the fraud he is. EEO Sep 2014 #31

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #28

Recommended. I wonder too AuntPatsy Sep 2014 #29

NBC management has their heads The Wizard Sep 2014 #33

Agreed...it's really a crime against Americans. SoapBox Sep 2014 #36

Amazing. grahamhgreen Sep 2014 #37

It's a misinformation campaign. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #38