Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

mahatmakanejeeves

(70,561 posts)
37. So what?
Sun Feb 13, 2022, 09:14 PM
Feb 2022

Do you think that's the worst way anyone has ever treated a president?

From the good old days, when civility ruled the land, 218 years ago:

Sat Sep 17, 2016: He'd say, "they treat politicians with much more respect than when I was alive."

Heeeeeeeere we go:

Thu Mar 1, 2012: Do I have to post this again?

and

Tue Apr-13-10: Born, on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia,...

and many other identical posts:

Everytime I read online about the decline in political discourse, I bring out this cartoon. This is how Jefferson was depicted.

I continue to carry a $2 bill at all times in my wallet.

"Congress shall make no law...."

It's No Laughing Matter - Analyzing Political Cartoons

The prairie dog sickened at the sting of the hornet or a diplomatic puppet exhibiting his deceptions



James Akin's earliest-known signed cartoon, "The Prairie Dog" is an anti-Jefferson satire, relating to Jefferson's covert negotiations for the purchase of West Florida from Spain in 1804. Jefferson, as a scrawny dog, is stung by a hornet with Napoleon's head into coughing up "Two Millions" in gold coins, (the secret appropriation Jefferson sought from Congress for the purchase). On the right dances a man (possibly a French diplomat) with orders from French minister Talleyrand in his pocket and maps of East Florida and West Florida in his hand. He says, "A gull for the People."

It's also here:

Thu Apr 13, 2017: Happy birthday, Thomas Jefferson.

He was fortunate enough to live in a time of complete civility in politics, so unlike today.

Tue Aug 13, 2013: They're disrespecting our President!

Let me know when it gets to this level.

Here's a message for everyone who feel politics used to be more civil in the good old days. No, it wasn't. I post this picture every time someone at DU says that politics has hit a new low.

Jefferson was one of the most detested presidents ever. People just loathed him.

Thomas Jefferson - The West
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/jeffwest.html

The prairie dog sickened at the sting of the hornet or a diplomatic puppet exhibiting his deceptions
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002708977/

You'll get over it.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

WTF is wrong with a network that would air that kind of crap? milestogo Feb 2022 #1
Exactly mahina Feb 2022 #3
I am pretty sure they have to dsc Feb 2022 #4
Sort Of ProfessorGAC Feb 2022 #16
No they can't onenote Feb 2022 #45
Curious ProfessorGAC Feb 2022 #72
The networks can easily decline to air all political ads during and right after such a major cstanleytech Feb 2022 #22
The ad was sold by the local station, not the network. And the station can't refuse onenote Feb 2022 #46
So limited local ad then so if there is any impact its probably negligible. cstanleytech Feb 2022 #52
It's in PA where he's running, anywhere else wouldn't matter anyway Polybius Feb 2022 #53
They have to. No discrimination allowed. LogicFirst Feb 2022 #18
It's not about discrimination, its about vulgarity. milestogo Feb 2022 #19
What's vulgar about "Let's go, Brandon"? NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #25
It's another way of saying F.U. Biden. That is his ONLY meaning in saying that. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #31
So what? mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #37
Of course it's not the worst. But they still shouldn't be saying F.U. Biden on TV. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #44
It's not about whether incivility is new. It's about GOP attempts to control the narrative. CBHagman Feb 2022 #82
they had to do something DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #47
They'll run our ads too if we pay for them Polybius Feb 2022 #55
Doesn't matter, because it's not banned like F-bombs Polybius Feb 2022 #54
Material can still be deemed indecent for FCC purposes even if it uses euphemisms or innuendo. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #58
Let's not try and cancel this Polybius Feb 2022 #59
Right wingers always scream "cancel culture" when we object to their racism/sexism/offensiveness. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #60
It's too late to get mad about it Polybius Feb 2022 #65
It's never too late to object to a wrong. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #70
Throwing his money away. Midnight Writer Feb 2022 #2
Wish you were right, but... Number9Dream Feb 2022 #10
That's interesting to hear. blue neen Feb 2022 #30
Yep, it makes the MAGAts giddy to have figured out a way to say F.U. Biden in public. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #33
Don't give Bang-Bang Boebert DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #49
We support the Gazpacho Police bucolic_frolic Feb 2022 #5
Shame out that THC advert they refused to show ... you know, the one that stops seizures... NotHardly Feb 2022 #24
Too bad there won't be a Lincoln Project ad. HUAJIAO Feb 2022 #6
Good call DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #50
I guess I spoke to soon samplegirl Feb 2022 #7
If such an ad is played during the game or commentary, I will turn off NCjack Feb 2022 #8
There's putin money behind this one, I'm sure. C Moon Feb 2022 #9
This is a ballgame.. Deuxcents Feb 2022 #11
He doesn't have a district moose65 Feb 2022 #32
Ok..yes...ALL of the districts .. ty Deuxcents Feb 2022 #35
It's probably only running in his local area, during a time slot set aside for cheaper local ads. TheRickles Feb 2022 #12
He is already flooding the tv ads here in Western PA. livetohike Feb 2022 #13
How disgusting hermetic Feb 2022 #14
Is this a national ad, or just local to PA? Mawspam2 Feb 2022 #15
Don't know Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2022 #17
Probably local. National ads are $6.5 million(!) for 30 seconds. Maybe out of his league. TheRickles Feb 2022 #26
But aren't national ads playing everywhere during SB ? JI7 Feb 2022 #38
Yes, but some of the segments, like the one just before half time, are for local businesses. TheRickles Feb 2022 #40
Somebody in PA should put up an ad ... ificandream Feb 2022 #20
The Jim Lamon ad to be run in Arizona is worse. LogicFirst Feb 2022 #21
McCormick has plenty of money Deminpenn Feb 2022 #23
All NBC has to say is no.....its really that simple.... turbinetree Feb 2022 #27
Not NBC's decision onenote Feb 2022 #43
Funny how they never talk about who got us INTO Afghanistan. CaptainTruth Feb 2022 #28
Trump humpers NEVER seem to know 60 soldiers were killed when he was "prez" Skittles Feb 2022 #29
I point that out Mz Pip Feb 2022 #39
The FCC should fine them until they pull it. OneCrazyDiamond Feb 2022 #34
It's not obscene any more than someone saying "fork you" is obscene onenote Feb 2022 #48
Material can still be deemed indecent for FCC purposes even if it uses euphemisms or innuendo. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #57
Doesn't apply to political advertising. onenote Feb 2022 #62
The federal law against indecency applies to all TV and radio broadcasts. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #63
Fundamental law school stuff: onenote Feb 2022 #66
Another law school fundamental: avoid unreasonable results. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #69
That horse has left the barn and is several counties away. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #75
SNL airs after 11:30 pm, when "indecent" language is more tolerated by the FCC. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #77
It's a guy's name Polybius Feb 2022 #56
It's a euphemism for "F*** Joe Biden." It can and should be disallowed on TV. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #71
That is so low kimbutgar Feb 2022 #36
Well, I guess I missed it. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #41
Didn't see it either Deminpenn Feb 2022 #76
Local not national spot and no censorship allowed onenote Feb 2022 #42
Federal law also prohibits indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #51
Doesn't apply to political advertising. onenote Feb 2022 #61
When lawyers tell a judge how long they've been practicing law, they're usually losing the argument. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #64
They won't do anything because they can't onenote Feb 2022 #67
Yes they can. Read the 1984 Luken Memorandum. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #68
Short answer: the Luken Memorandum has no legal effect onenote Feb 2022 #73
The lawyers on the staff at "Saturday Night Live" have found "Let's Go, Brandon" acceptable to air. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #74
The 1984 Luken Memorandum represents the FCC's well reasoned opinion. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #78
Again, you are mistaken in your assumptions. onenote Feb 2022 #80
The discussion of the legislative history in the Luken Memorandum is not mistaken. SunSeeker Feb 2022 #81
Vote Brandon 2024! Emile Feb 2022 #79
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»GOP Senate candidate to r...»Reply #37