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In reply to the discussion: The Faux Fracas in Nevada: How a Reporter Manufactured a Riot [View all]JeaneRaye
(408 posts)99. Wrong...
They are NOT showing them because the chair throwing didn't happen. Rachel Maddow showed video of people throwing chairs but it was at a WRESTLING match.. not at the Democratic convention in Las Vegas. Don't you think if she'd had the actual video, she would shown that inside!?
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I've seen the tape. There was no violence, but Boxer did her best to incite some.
bvar22
May 2016
#129
I think just someone talking back to her or questioning her would be traumatic.
LiberalArkie
May 2016
#131
It seems they all played along, but the evidence is apparently not there - no 'riot' ever occurred!
Baobab
May 2016
#128
No injuries, no arrests, no property damage, no reports of violence from Nevada Police.....
bvar22
May 2016
#130
This will should give us an idea of how honest and transparent her administration would be.
Ferd Berfel
May 2016
#24
How Democrats Manipulated Nevada State Party Convention Then Blamed Sanders For Chaos
Judi Lynn
May 2016
#4
Thom Hartmann invited a supporter of the Bernie campaign who is also an established
JDPriestly
May 2016
#41
Hmm it's been about 2 hours and they still haven't produced that proof they stand by.
retrowire
May 2016
#54
add me to the list of those requesting a link to these pictures and videos n/t
JustinL
May 2016
#111
So glad you posted this. It is accurate, and it's great to see it written so well. n/t
Judi Lynn
May 2016
#151
Legally speaking, what happened in Nevada could not be classified as assault.
Exilednight
May 2016
#152
The Bernie cheering squad will continue to deny all this right up to criminal charges.
leftofcool
May 2016
#20
Yes, he picked up the chair and another guy said no no and he put it down and they hugged it out.
YOHABLO
May 2016
#94
And the Hillary people will keep escalating the narrative up to crimes were committed.
zeemike
May 2016
#36
I'm still angry about how FAST The Democratic Party and President Obama dropped ACORN..
bvar22
May 2016
#161
It's time to back your shit UP. You say there was a "riot" please provide evidence...If you cannot
AzDar
May 2016
#76
Whitewater, vince foster, drugs, carpet bagging, etc - some say they passed that point too
The Straight Story
May 2016
#148
I suspect most of the people who are in denial about it do not know about Daley.
Ford_Prefect
May 2016
#61
Your dad and mine and a whole lot more went to war to stop this kind of thing.
Ford_Prefect
May 2016
#84
What do the Hillary supporters say about this now? Now it's just their supporter who punched
ViseGrip
May 2016
#32
I'm so upset I'm going to send Babs a package of Depends-fear is a terrible thing.
jalan48
May 2016
#42
Sure, it was just an imaginary ruckus and the police were only there for the free food.
procon
May 2016
#43
Yeah, I know, everyone is picking on you, everyone is lying, everything is BS...
procon
May 2016
#92
1. Steamroll people’s rights and opinions. 2. Anticipate and leverage resistance. 3. Profit!
drokhole
May 2016
#52
It's time to bring a final end to psychopathic rule. This lying, cheatin, stealing, bullying,
Dont call me Shirley
May 2016
#62
"There’s little disagreement that the convention was chaotic." PolitiFact Nevada was there
bloom
May 2016
#120
The Clinton Campaign are the bullies. They think because they have the major corporation backing
rhett o rick
May 2016
#122
Call me paranoid, but I believe there is more to this than a rowdy night in Vegas.
bvar22
May 2016
#134
Yikes. I think you've got something. I can't help thinking about our founders that
rhett o rick
May 2016
#136