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zalinda

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178. You didn't see this?
Wed May 18, 2016, 07:36 PM
May 2016

The Faux Fracas in Nevada: How a Reporter Manufactured a Riot

May 18, 2016
The Faux Fracas in Nevada: How a Reporter Manufactured a Riot

by Doug Johnson Hatlem

Jon Ralston, the dean of political reporting in Nevada, has spread nothing less than a pack of lies about what went down at the state’s Democratic convention on Saturday. And the fact averse oligarchic national media has run completely riot with the provable falsehoods. No chairs were thrown at the convention Saturday. No death threats were made against the chair of the convention Roberta Lange. And Bernie Sanders delegates were not simply mad because their louder shouting was ignored.

Ralston has been the culprit behind each of these falsehoods; and the New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, and a dizzying array of other outlets have swallowed them whole then regurgitated them for their much more massive audiences.

http://www.counterpunch.org/2016/05/18/the-faux-fracas-in-nevada-how-a-reporters-pack-of-lies-ran-riot-in-the-fact-averse-media/


You've been had.

Z

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bernies in it for himself. for 74 years he has been in it for himself. dont expect change now nt msongs May 2016 #1
If ever a candidate was in it for herself, it's Hillary. She stands for nothing. reformist2 May 2016 #37
Was there sniper fire? Did she have to run for cover with her head down? tomm2thumbs May 2016 #64
Excellent!! Thespian2 May 2016 #69
Was Boxer ever a strong Democrat? ? ? ? Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #176
Was she, ever? What is her voting record? Thespian2 May 2016 #193
You have not studied well if you dont know what she has done. Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #219
Couldn't get an answer... Thespian2 May 2016 #220
So because she supports Clinton, what? Is she to be called names? Look, you sit home Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #221
Perfect. n/t bvf May 2016 #158
Your bein WAY too kind! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2016 #78
+1 Two Clintons. 41 Years. $3 Billion. Inside the Clinton Donor Network (WaPo Nov 2015) bobthedrummer May 2016 #94
Who are you in it for? merrily May 2016 #103
that's why he's a multi millaire now right? azurnoir May 2016 #137
You Are Such A Liar billhicks76 May 2016 #191
if that was true, he would have gone corporate decades ago and made a shitload of money like Hillary yurbud May 2016 #222
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Did you just compare Barbara Boxer to Hitler?????????? leftofcool May 2016 #3
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WTF! They harassed, yelled at her and called her a b***h and you say she should be fearful!! riversedge May 2016 #34
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Do you know why we have a republic and not a direct democracy? Hekate May 2016 #50
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Buh-bye Linton Hekate May 2016 #61
You've got Jefferson confused with Madison. JackRiddler May 2016 #151
You are correct, but not entirely..., reACTIONary May 2016 #189
Bernie Sanders Nevada headquarters were shot at and his staff's living quarters were ransacked. JimDandy May 2016 #119
Shot at you say? The actual report says they found what "appears' or could be a bullet hole itsrobert May 2016 #196
Isn't it lovely that actual evidence exists in order for you to question it. JimDandy May 2016 #197
58 Bernie Delegates in Nevada not properly registered Democrats before deadline itsrobert May 2016 #198
Now, now. EVIDENCE, not theories. JimDandy May 2016 #199
Your bullet hole story has major holes in it itsrobert May 2016 #200
But there IS evidence that violence was actually perpetrated against Sanders JimDandy May 2016 #205
Police report is not evidence itsrobert May 2016 #206
At a convention where violent acts allegedly occurred, in fact, the word riot was frequently used JimDandy May 2016 #208
Yet, no link to Hillary, her campaign, or Hillary supporters itsrobert May 2016 #209
I am borrowing the logic of Hillary's camp: It is more likely than not, that JimDandy May 2016 #211
You're Not Left Of Anything billhicks76 May 2016 #192
Alerted. I think you missed a far-right turn down the road. Hekate May 2016 #5
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Not comparing good Democrats to Hitler is something you obviously don't get! leftofcool May 2016 #13
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Well that one's gone. And I guess it didn't do much research into Barbara Boxer's background. George II May 2016 #95
I do not think it matters --the good work Boxter has done over the years--to many--If you riversedge May 2016 #174
Comparing a respected US Senator to Hitler is not an analogy. Shame on YOU. riversedge May 2016 #35
I think it is time for a MIRT alert! leftofcool May 2016 #17
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You planning on doxxing our members? That's the second personal reference you've made in this thread Hekate May 2016 #27
Buh-bye Yolanda Hekate May 2016 #63
None of them since I don't live in Florida. leftofcool May 2016 #28
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Is that a threat "newbie"? Who were you the last time we met? Hekate May 2016 #48
are you accusing leftofcool of lying? riversedge May 2016 #56
If you know how to do, it please take care of it Hekate May 2016 #33
I think it misses its own Party!! riversedge May 2016 #39
ewww. some of you need help. like real professional help. nt La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #8
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excellent. thanks for asking. La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #24
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yes, in greenpoint, to be more precise. La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #30
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Picking up where Name Removed left off? Good show! Hekate May 2016 #43
whow. and there are two posts in riversedge May 2016 #68
This thread is absolutely vile Hekate May 2016 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author truebluegreen May 2016 #182
no, because we are not from Bangladesh. La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #46
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fucking rediculous bullshiit ^ world wide wally May 2016 #10
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comparing a jewish liberal senator to hitler ? JI7 May 2016 #12
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And a dumb one! leftofcool May 2016 #23
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Oh Please. jalan48 May 2016 #4
Go home barbra boxer you're drunk. RATM435 May 2016 #7
Pretty sure "barbra" was not drunk. zappaman May 2016 #117
I think she had had a couple 'belts' myself... eom Purveyor May 2016 #152
A Sanders supporter said there was a bar set up for Sanders supporters, maybe they were drunk. Thinkingabout May 2016 #161
Thats how it works in Vega's, The Casinos give out free drinks to steal your money. bahrbearian May 2016 #163
This is not what Sanders supporter said, she appeared to have been there. Guess they fell for Thinkingabout May 2016 #164
LOLz!!! tomm2thumbs May 2016 #14
She had a lot of security scscholar May 2016 #32
shouting is not violence and she is baiting the news cycle with her statement tomm2thumbs May 2016 #38
Check, big stakes at play. Truth will prevail. appalachiablue May 2016 #125
Poking hornets nest with stick... catnhatnh May 2016 #18
So you're comparing the thuggish supporters to angry hornets. pnwmom May 2016 #44
That was funny.. disillusioned73 May 2016 #58
Best analogy yet. BunkieBandit May 2016 #175
My Senator doesn't look her age, but she is 75 years old. Bernie's supporters... Hekate May 2016 #20
I wouldn't go near a Sanders supporter. But I'm picky about the company I keep. leftofcool May 2016 #31
Yes, please keep your distance. frylock May 2016 #109
BOO! Plucketeer May 2016 #172
Lost All Respect for Hillary for Controlling her Paid Trolls! McKim May 2016 #42
Please link to a Hillary supporter who texted death threats to someone's child leftofcool May 2016 #45
who are you accusing of being a paid troll?? riversedge May 2016 #54
My check is late. They promised me a HillaryPhone too. I feel used. nt Hekate May 2016 #70
I got a Samsung Galaxy just so I could post on DU rbrnmw May 2016 #83
Silly me -- I should have thought of that first thing! Hekate May 2016 #87
Boxer has a long history of public service. hamsterjill May 2016 #113
"Watta story! Everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." Smarmie Doofus May 2016 #22
Ok you win today's Post of the Day!! choie May 2016 #29
Don't forget the ice floes sulphurdunn May 2016 #51
Your candidate's going downhill fast BeyondGeography May 2016 #65
Now that is funny! Enthusiast May 2016 #99
Oh Please, give Me a Break! McKim May 2016 #40
If Bernie doesn't want bad news coverage then he should tell his supporters to calm down leftofcool May 2016 #49
you mean these guy weren't enough to make her feel safe? would she had felt safer if they azurnoir May 2016 #53
That line wasn't there when Boxer was screamed at and called a c*#t; that's security at closing. SunSeeker May 2016 #120
oh so it's all Sanders fault meme of the day but tell us if ya'll had actually won last night azurnoir May 2016 #121
All you offer is insult and deflection, like your candidate. nt SunSeeker May 2016 #124
no insult or deflection it was a question azurnoir May 2016 #128
See post 144. SunSeeker May 2016 #150
We were hearing about this before the KY and OR results. SunSeeker May 2016 #144
Winning by a nose or 6 lengths in the KY Derby state is all that's required lexington filly May 2016 #171
oooh are game of thrones references the new Hillary meme of the week? oh so with it and cool azurnoir May 2016 #179
Grow up, instigator, Boxer. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #55
How did Barbara Boxer "instigate" being called a c*#t? SunSeeker May 2016 #188
Bullshit, there was no violence.. phazed0 May 2016 #59
Someone explain why was she present? gordianot May 2016 #60
I've been asking... disillusioned73 May 2016 #62
Because she is the DEMOCRATIC Senator from neighboring California at a DEMOCRATIC convention.... Hekate May 2016 #67
Guess you told me. gordianot May 2016 #74
Yelling and throwing things is not violence, at least we know that now. Hekate May 2016 #76
I worked a sound board at a Union Convention in College. gordianot May 2016 #92
Somebody threw something? frylock May 2016 #112
You're repeating another Clintonite smear/lie. Noone threw anything. w4rma May 2016 #185
And Nina Turner spoike in behalf of Sen. Sanders. riversedge May 2016 #75
But that's okay because ... the burn. Hekate May 2016 #79
Sen Boxer stood in to represent Hillary and Nina Turner stood in to represent Sanders since riversedge May 2016 #72
Boxer is related through marriage to the Clintons. Ikonoklast May 2016 #108
Thanks...Clintonites Dont Get It billhicks76 May 2016 #194
yeah right..... boomer55 May 2016 #66
Oh for shit's sake...Really? With all those policeman there in a line? She is being silvershadow May 2016 #73
the local police were called in at the end of the night. Boxer spoke on behalf of Hillary riversedge May 2016 #77
Well I guess she really doesn't have a comprehension about how much people value silvershadow May 2016 #82
bye riversedge May 2016 #84
Toodles! Hope that strategy works out for you. nt silvershadow May 2016 #89
She values morals as in not making death threats to kids. leftofcool May 2016 #155
You verbiage is just more trolling and gas lighting. nt silvershadow May 2016 #156
She is trying to deflect from the debacle that was the convention. zeemike May 2016 #118
per the plan. nt silvershadow May 2016 #130
"That deflection of responsibility is not leadership" Algernon Moncrieff May 2016 #80
That did it for me pmorlan1 May 2016 #81
Bad optics for Bernie to be hitting on a respected CA Senator with the primary coming up riversedge May 2016 #88
Which is why she was placed there at that convention where the dirty work was going down. nt silvershadow May 2016 #91
LOL. Your paranoia is riversedge May 2016 #97
Not a bit. Your use of verbiage is just part of the gas lighting going on. nt silvershadow May 2016 #105
Which is why this was cooked up pmorlan1 May 2016 #93
If you think Sen Boxer has clay feet, you are barking up the wrong tree. riversedge May 2016 #213
Opinion pmorlan1 May 2016 #215
Hitting on a respected CA Senator ? frylock May 2016 #114
Well, She Probably Doesn't Care Anymore... ChiciB1 May 2016 #100
She's probably angling for some of that Clinton zalinda May 2016 #131
Oh Yeah, I'm Sure They've Had A Few Little Chats... ChiciB1 May 2016 #134
I'm sure you are correct pmorlan1 May 2016 #147
We have about 150 million kids and adults who live in fear for their safety every day, amidst jtuck004 May 2016 #85
You Nailed It! n/t ChiciB1 May 2016 #98
This is why we need to add one more to live in fear, right? beastie boy May 2016 #102
No one threatened any one zalinda May 2016 #133
Really? beastie boy May 2016 #146
You didn't see this? zalinda May 2016 #178
What's Ralston have to do with Barbara Boxer feeling threatened? beastie boy May 2016 #190
Your eyes, or your ears? zalinda May 2016 #207
Stop being so ridiculous! beastie boy May 2016 #216
You've only been a member for 2 months and tom_kelly May 2016 #136
Your response is beyond pathetic. beastie boy May 2016 #142
Thanks Mac tom_kelly May 2016 #145
She sounds like she is giving a reason why she just shot jwirr May 2016 #86
What a coincidence! I just lost all respect for those who condone and excuse violence! beastie boy May 2016 #104
No she is not a liar leftofcool May 2016 #157
People were just shouting not violent, here's a video. Mrs. Boxer is probably not used to that. Sunlei May 2016 #90
Nonpointbin watching what actually happened. elljay May 2016 #122
Did you even watch that video? It actually proves Boxers point. SunSeeker May 2016 #141
Kinda Saw A HUGE Line Of TROOPERS Standing In Front ChiciB1 May 2016 #96
The holel security called them when thye determined the scene -at the end of night riversedge May 2016 #101
Hey, has the hotel security released footage of the riot yet? frylock May 2016 #115
I am sure you can contact them and ask. riversedge May 2016 #173
I'm sure I could, but I'm asking you. frylock May 2016 #180
LOL #Bernielostme riversedge May 2016 #181
LOL #Hunh? frylock May 2016 #183
The true angry socialist has been revealed.....sanders has no control beachbumbob May 2016 #106
Funniest post of the day! Fuddnik May 2016 #127
Does Wendell Pierce ring a bell? zalinda May 2016 #138
Charges: Bernie Sanders supporter threatened to cut out Dem.Seattle congressman’s tongue riversedge May 2016 #187
Hyperbole much, Barbara? frylock May 2016 #107
What a load of shit! TIME TO PANIC May 2016 #110
Bingo. nt laundry_queen May 2016 #212
I've respected Sen Boxer for many years . . FairWinds May 2016 #111
The Dem/Dino Establishment can't help themselves from misrepresenting reality 99th_Monkey May 2016 #116
Well...don't take part in shenanigans and you will be just fine. mudstump May 2016 #123
Why was Nina Turner there? Isn't her state Ohio? SunSeeker May 2016 #154
Good old Barbara's on a roll now, isn't she? Just making it up as she goes along. bjo59 May 2016 #126
The third round of HRC campaign lies: Sanders supporters are violent! modestybl May 2016 #129
Whose supporters make death threats to Roberta's grandchild? leftofcool May 2016 #159
What I read seemed like Free Republic or David Brock trolls... modestybl May 2016 #162
It seems that while HRC may win the nom, that's not enough. They want to totally ban Bernie FighttheFuture May 2016 #132
I fully expect that Bernie will speak in prime time at the convention and will use the opportunity StevieM May 2016 #140
I fully expect the Corporatist "dems" will do all they can to supress Bernie's influence and FighttheFuture May 2016 #168
I guess she's decided no lie is too offensive to destroy her street cred closeupready May 2016 #135
This very same woman who owns... TRoN33 May 2016 #139
That is disgusting. polly7 May 2016 #143
Anyone with a 401k has stock in such companies. It's your candidate that supports the MIC. SunSeeker May 2016 #148
Olivia de Havilland in "Lady In A Cage" is a film I watched recently closeupready May 2016 #149
No Hillary supporter cares what you think. No need to flag. leftofcool May 2016 #160
Maybe taunting a crowd of people who just got f-ed over ain't such a smart idea AgerolanAmerican May 2016 #153
Bernie supporters are independent in their thinking. This is a revolution. It's not about Bernie! emsimon33 May 2016 #165
+1 Well said. nt snappyturtle May 2016 #170
Hey Sen. Boxer what you are so fearful of is what the rest of us call snappyturtle May 2016 #166
Dearest Bar.ba.ra. nc4bo May 2016 #167
Hyperbolic nonsense. Odin2005 May 2016 #169
Its another clue that even Boxer now is so ensconsed in the Washington bubble LiberalLovinLug May 2016 #177
Absolutely Boxer Should Apologize In Person To Bernie scottie55 May 2016 #210
Here's what I think about Boxer's remarks: YOHABLO May 2016 #184
She's a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #186
Oh bullshit.. truebrit71 May 2016 #195
Barbara Boxer should have allowed the speaker who was scheduled to speak at that time, JDPriestly May 2016 #201
You didn't deserve that Senator Boxer. You have been terrific progressive Senator, still_one May 2016 #202
Why would anyone that feared for their safety start yelling "Hillary Hillary!" .99center May 2016 #203
She feared for her safety... Buddyblazon May 2016 #204
"If I didn't have a lot of security, I don't know what would have happened." Nihil May 2016 #214
If you conflate what "Bernie's supporters" do... sendero May 2016 #217
People tend to get riled up... PassingFair May 2016 #218
I lost respect for Boxer during this exchange with Amy Goodman about ISIS: yurbud May 2016 #223
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