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Adrahil

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96. What part of "paid by Putin" do you not object to?

Thu Aug 10, 2017, 11:05 AM

Aug 2017

FFS man, the whole purpose of RT is manipulate US opinion to Moscow's advantage? RT America is NOT a private Russian venture, it's a Russian government propaganda tool. Can you not see it?

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If we unfairly denigrate Democratic leaders, such as Thom [View all] Akamai Aug 2017 OP

Thom Hartmann is not a Democratic Leader. LOL boston bean Aug 2017 #1

+1000 Freethinker65 Aug 2017 #3

That was my very first thought. "Democratic Leader"? George II Aug 2017 #16

Oh good lord! HWGA! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #22

Exactly...he's Putinite trash, bought and paid for by the Russian state propaganda apparatus alcibiades_mystery Aug 2017 #41

Right, he's a Russian TV host. R B Garr Aug 2017 #51

Bravo. I don't know where the poster got that claim. nt Blue_true Aug 2017 #90

Right On The Bean With That! Me. Aug 2017 #101

A pundit is not a leader elehhhhna Aug 2017 #130

If we unfairly denigrate REAL Democratic leaders, such as Kamala Harris... scheming daemons Aug 2017 #2

+1000 Freethinker65 Aug 2017 #4

+1 bluepen Aug 2017 #5

+ 1 MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #8

Bingo! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #25

+1 Maven Aug 2017 #35

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2017 #61

+1. n/t obnoxiousdrunk Aug 2017 #86

A Pro-Thom post every day? Are you paid by RT as well? A bot? NightWatcher Aug 2017 #6

I've stayed out of the daily discussion, but... Miles Archer Aug 2017 #45

Someone jokingly suggested that the OP may actually be Hartmann himself.... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #126

For crying out loud, give it up already. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #7

What the heck is this flooding of posts/threads about him? moonscape Aug 2017 #9

Thom Hartman has perfected cold fusion and cured psoriasis Orrex Aug 2017 #10

In His Spare Time, No Less ProfessorGAC Aug 2017 #34

It's because Thom has had Bernie on his show and has been supportive of Bernie for years berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #11

His being part of a Russia propaganda outlet has much to do with it. boston bean Aug 2017 #19

No one here was complaining about that last year when Thom was supporting Hillary berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #24

Yeah. That's it. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #119

Well now that's sure enlightening. Thanks. nt Hekate Aug 2017 #140

That nasty divisiveness is what served Putin's purpose. R B Garr Aug 2017 #148

I posted numerous times that people shouldn't post RT, and why. So you can't say "no one." pnwmom Aug 2017 #147

WHOA!!! Plucketeer Aug 2017 #69

I love Thom Hartmann PatSeg Aug 2017 #74

so does Stephanie Miller and she's not talking the shit Hartman is nini Aug 2017 #80

Right on! burrowowl Aug 2017 #158

I don't give a shit that Hartmann supported Sanders. Adrahil Aug 2017 #91

If people here are hung on on the fact that his show is syndicated on RT, then berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #95

What part of "paid by Putin" do you not object to? Adrahil Aug 2017 #96

What? lol lol lol lol JHan Aug 2017 #97

And it's made in the RT studios - don't forget that muriel_volestrangler Aug 2017 #115

Nope. For years I've been suggesting to Thom's intern that Thom should disassociate with RT emulatorloo Aug 2017 #150

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #12

He is not a Democratic leader karynnj Aug 2017 #13

He won? tazkcmo Aug 2017 #14

I think I already read this thread a couple of times. MineralMan Aug 2017 #15

Multiple baiting expeditions. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #18

DU'ers are entitled to their own opinions. Fla Dem Aug 2017 #17

+1. nt ecstatic Aug 2017 #20

This. HopeAgain Aug 2017 #105

Since you are not a DU Administrator MineralMan Aug 2017 #21

Thank you for your advice! I just followed up on it. Akamai Aug 2017 #26

LOL, the current wait time is 1.5 months FSogol Aug 2017 #39

Shh...quiet, you.... MineralMan Aug 2017 #47

Thanks for your info! I'm glad I did it both ways then -- here in the Akamai Aug 2017 #54

The vilification of Hillary Clinton lasted far too long and disheartened many of her supporters Fresh_Start Aug 2017 #64

Good fix mcar Aug 2017 #75

Holy crap, MM... Hekate Aug 2017 #142

Well...OK, then. MineralMan Aug 2017 #151

Just because YOU consider him a "leader" leftynyc Aug 2017 #23

He's not the only one. Like it or not, Thom is a Democratic Public Figure. berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #29

He's fair game Cary Aug 2017 #58

Spare me leftynyc Aug 2017 #81

Bullshit! Hartmann is a media figure who takes a paycheck from Valdimir Putin. Foamfollower Aug 2017 #102

LOL. Sorry. Our tent just really isn't big enough for Russia Times. Squinch Aug 2017 #131

He's said he isn't a Democrat, so he's not a Democratic leader. nt pnwmom Aug 2017 #143

+1, there's a real "hard sell" going on this week with Hartmann BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #44

How ANYONE here can respect leftynyc Aug 2017 #83

That, and the notion of "the generals" overthrowing Trump. WTH is going on here? nt Hekate Aug 2017 #152

OK. Now this is just getting sad. PragmaticLiberal Aug 2017 #27

Worse than "sad" ... it's intentional, and with a specific goal. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #33

Exactly. So obvious what's going on here. bluepen Aug 2017 #42

I am concerned about the unfair vilification of Thom Hartmann and the Akamai Aug 2017 #36

I haven't seen any attacks on Hartmann's character here, can you point me to one? Thanks. George II Aug 2017 #98

All those that complain about him taking a paycheck from Putin kacekwl Aug 2017 #123

If complaints about him taking a paycheck from Putin bother him, he should stop taking a paycheck Squinch Aug 2017 #132

That's not attacking his character at all. George II Aug 2017 #149

Perhaps you should read some of the responses kacekwl Aug 2017 #155

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2017 #63

Someone please explain the whole RT thing to me please. Funtatlaguy Aug 2017 #28

It's complete FUD and a b.s. attack on Thom. His show has been syndicated for a long time berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #31

"It's complete FUD and a b.s. attack on Thom." --- LOL! No it's not. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #37

Keep digging on that... berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #50

LOL! (That's not how it works!) NurseJackie Aug 2017 #53

. berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #57

LOL! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #62

He's on salary from RT BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #46

He works for a Russian state propaganda outlet, the US IC believe the Russians interfered with US .. uponit7771 Aug 2017 #66

I suggest you read this post: SunSeeker Aug 2017 #73

*yawn* Coventina Aug 2017 #30

So much for big tent include mm in this dembotoz Aug 2017 #32

Translation: I want to alert on everyone who scoffs at my favorite Russian Puppet. FSogol Aug 2017 #38

Looks like it's going to be a while before the OP alerts on anything... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #99

He must have bashed the heck out of the alert button on behalf of Thom. n/t FSogol Aug 2017 #100

Since I'm new here just wondering Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #125

Hi! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #127

OK thanks Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #154

Stop trying to make RT happen Maven Aug 2017 #40

Lol! :) bluepen Aug 2017 #43

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2017 #67

That's so fetch. dawg Aug 2017 #153

Why is there a proliferation of Thom Hartmann threads all of a sudden ? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #48

There isn't. Just a couple. n/t leftstreet Aug 2017 #92

Because one poster keeps starting them. Squinch Aug 2017 #133

I wasn't aware he held elected office . . . . hatrack Aug 2017 #49

Someone stating why they don't listen to him get the red out Aug 2017 #52

Hartmann is NOT a "Democratic Leader" by any sense of the term Foamfollower Aug 2017 #55

He's a media personality, not a party leader BainsBane Aug 2017 #56

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #59

"Seems pretty clear to me." LOL NurseJackie Aug 2017 #68

The unashamed worship of sacred cows are pretty clear as well. LanternWaste Aug 2017 #70

He isn't a group BainsBane Aug 2017 #76

+1000 DesertRat Aug 2017 #110

Thanks for highlighting Thom Hartmann's Russia Today connection for me Cary Aug 2017 #60

Leader, WTF did you get that.. Historic NY Aug 2017 #65

The Russian State interfered with the US Election. The Russian State funds RT. RT pays Hartmann. OnDoutside Aug 2017 #71

It does seem to be difficult for some doesn't it? nini Aug 2017 #84

Yes, the world of "But, but" ... OnDoutside Aug 2017 #85

So by that interpretation, are attacks on me against the TOS? stevenleser Aug 2017 #72

I guess you need to start showing some love for Pootie, Steve BainsBane Aug 2017 #77

Then I am in trouble because I can't stand uncle Vlad. stevenleser Aug 2017 #94

Good question! mcar Aug 2017 #78

You may be waiting for quite a while for an answer on that query. BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #89

Indeed R B Garr Aug 2017 #107

I"ll file this under CS. Scruffy1 Aug 2017 #79

Well said BainsBane Aug 2017 #111

Leader?? nini Aug 2017 #82

OPERATION COUNTEROFFENSIVE! betsuni Aug 2017 #87

.. BainsBane Aug 2017 #109

If "Democratic Leaders" are working for Vladimir Putin, we're fucked. Adrahil Aug 2017 #88

People please, don't get so wrapped up in this crap. It can be trolls or bots judesedit Aug 2017 #93

Thom Hartmann is a Democratic Leader? Iggo Aug 2017 #103

Like clockwork. Any thread that says "don't speak ill of fellow progressives"... Binkie The Clown Aug 2017 #104

Lets be honest...most threads that say don't speak ill of fellow progressives Fresh_Start Aug 2017 #108

some people seem to think the Clinton/Sanders primary wars were their "greatest hits" Blue Ridge Virginia Aug 2017 #135

now this ucrdem Aug 2017 #106

He works for the Russian government Bradical79 Aug 2017 #112

I have had it. MadCrow Aug 2017 #113

+1 Thank you for your post! LongTomH Aug 2017 #121

It is past time for Thom to drop his RT backing if he wants to be taken seriously as someone Squinch Aug 2017 #129

Who? LexVegas Aug 2017 #114

I reserve the right to denigrate anyone..... Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #116

Again? Dr Hobbitstein Aug 2017 #117

Unfortunately, the OP can't reply MineralMan Aug 2017 #122

Will no doubt need start another nonsensical Flamebait thread. emulatorloo Aug 2017 #139

Except Thom isn't a "Democratic leader". A "liberal voice", sure, but... JHB Aug 2017 #118

Eye Opener Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #120

Wow that was a blast from the past The Polack MSgt Aug 2017 #136

A poster up-thread mentioned Thom was viewed much differently here as early as last year. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #141

Wow, that is just nasty, but it sure explains the divisiveness that Putin R B Garr Aug 2017 #146

If you are being paid by the Russians and are on RT, then you are not a source I want to trust Gothmog Aug 2017 #124

Really, this is too obvious. Thom is a participant in RT. That means he is not trustworthy. Squinch Aug 2017 #128

He's not a Democratic leader! JustAnotherGen Aug 2017 #134

Talking heads aren't "Democratic Leaders" and the TOS doesn't cover talking heads emulatorloo Aug 2017 #137

And that goes double for talking heads who aren't Democrats! nt pnwmom Aug 2017 #144

I don't think you understand what leadership is Lee-Lee Aug 2017 #138

What makes him a Democratic Party leader? Nothing! n/t. hrmjustin Aug 2017 #145

Thom Hartmann is not, and never has been, a Democratic leader. Not even a thought leader. Stop it. Stand and Fight Aug 2017 #156

I agree! burrowowl Aug 2017 #157