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progressivebydesign

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28. It ain't swifboating if it's true. We can't expect "journalists" who make millions, to be decent.

Sat Jul 14, 2012, 11:52 AM

Jul 2012

they have a vested interest, because they're not different than the people that go to Romney's pary in the Hamptons.

The "journalists" on TV now are no more principaled or important than the cast of the new Dallas. They are entertainers trying to sell ads. They are the people Romney represents.. do we really expect CNN to be a real news source anymore after they specifically asked how they could be more like Fox "news" and be the #1 source for right wing misinformation.

And NYT??? God.. I remember when I actually RESPECTED them!

It's not a fucking swiftboat... HE LIED.. it's right there. He either lied in his campaign, or he lied on the SEC forms. They can decide.

But attacking John Kerry and belittling his Purple Heart based on rumors.. is.

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Oh for God's sake, it isn't a swiftboating. [View all] ProSense Jul 2012 OP

Absolutely not Swiftboating. ananda Jul 2012 #1

When the Rethugs did it to Kerry it was tough politics.. DCBob Jul 2012 #2

WOW!! The CNN and NYT numbers on swift boat stories is stunning!! More proof the M$M works for GOP uponit7771 Jul 2012 #3

That really puts it in your face. Arkansas Granny Jul 2012 #6

Yeah. Wow. That really brings it home. nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #20

As Krugman says, it is all about setting the narrative n2doc Jul 2012 #4

Swiftboating... nenagh Jul 2012 #5

The good news is the MSM is having a conversation with itself about this BeyondGeography Jul 2012 #7

Hmmm. It is happening. The conserobot apologists are starting to bluerum Jul 2012 #8

So the "left" uses Swiftboating as a negative mudslinging term, Baitball Blogger Jul 2012 #9

The Republicans don't get to complain about that in any event treestar Jul 2012 #10

And defended it. tanyev Jul 2012 #29

CNN was the biggest stage for the Swift Boaters so when they say "Swiftboating" KurtNYC Jul 2012 #11

So what if it is or was swiftboating? Fumesucker Jul 2012 #12

Exactly liberal N proud Jul 2012 #13

Right on! randome Jul 2012 #14

Funny how swiftboating used to be perfectly legitimate but now it isn't lunatica Jul 2012 #15

It's not even close to swift boating. That being said, what a bunch of bed wetters! TNLib Jul 2012 #16

And when it was actually happening to Kerry edhopper Jul 2012 #17

When you run your own flag ship into an iceberg, it is called a Titanic disaster, not swiftboating Coyotl Jul 2012 #18

DUZY NOMINATION! Sedona Jul 2012 #21

Brilliant! ProSense Jul 2012 #22

BA-ZING!!! NT hifiguy Jul 2012 #24

CNN is a shill sulphurdunn Jul 2012 #19

So true! Plus they need this to be a close race for ratings. (nt) RedStateLiberal Jul 2012 #39

CNN ran free ads constantly about the"swiftboat" lies about John Kerry and now they disapporve of INdemo Jul 2012 #23

More like being WaterBained, keep pouring the truth fob Jul 2012 #25

since when does being wounded in service to your country Bluerthanblue Jul 2012 #26

It is called " Watch how Mitt lies " april Jul 2012 #27

It ain't swifboating if it's true. We can't expect "journalists" who make millions, to be decent. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #28

nyt heaven05 Jul 2012 #33

Prosecute him. Prosecute him now! He broke the law and prosecution will end the Swift-boat nonsense. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #30

You summed it up perfectly. And have exposed CNN clearly as a republican tool. gtar100 Jul 2012 #31

no, criminal allegations are not swiftboating. spanone Jul 2012 #32

CNN never recognized the real swiftboating as swiftboating aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #34

I agrre in part and disagree in part. Vattel Jul 2012 #35

What about ProSense Jul 2012 #36

Look at what he specifically signed rufus dog Jul 2012 #38

Absolutely right edhopper Jul 2012 #37

Its similar on a tactical level, without the blatant dishonesty and dishonor to a D23MIURG23 Jul 2012 #40