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0rganism

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8. i expect normalization not differentiation

Reply to yurbud (Original post)

Wed Nov 30, 2016, 06:32 PM

Nov 2016

Trumpism is to be regarded as the new normal for Republicans
Republicans and Democrats are to be regarded as 2 sides of the same coin
therefore Trumpists and Democrats are to be regarded equivalently

at least that's my interpretation of the media's marching orders

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Could Trump finally force the media to admit both major parties AREN'T the same? [View all] yurbud Nov 2016 OP

Could he maybe get some DUers to admit the same thing? Renew Deal Nov 2016 #1

There are differences--we just need more of them on economic, foreign policy, budget, and a couple yurbud Nov 2016 #4

I'll believe it when I see Chuckie Todd doing it. Paladin Nov 2016 #2

As Fox News said: The messenger (- Trump) makes all the difference. DetlefK Nov 2016 #3

That's not media driven loyalsister Nov 2016 #5

Other, explain: Corporations will pursue profits, Hortensis Nov 2016 #6

profits AND keep the CEO from screaming at you off camera like Jack Welch did in 2000 yurbud Nov 2016 #7

i expect normalization not differentiation 0rganism Nov 2016 #8