Politics 2020 Field - DNC

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  1. MARIS61

    MARIS61 Real American

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    The point is, CNN is rigging the primary election and the 2020 election by pumping up certain candidates with fake polls while deliberately erasing others from not only daily coverage but from "facts" charts and pretty much any mention at all.

    CNN is a total puppet of the DNC.

    They did it to Bernie against Hilary in 2016, and they're doing it against Bernie in 2020:

    Bernie Sanders snubbed on separate graphics by CNN, CBS News
    By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News

    Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was given the cold shoulder on Thursday by multiple news outlets downplaying some strong polling of his.

    One new poll from California showed former Vice President Joe Biden and Sanders leading among Latino voters with 27 and 25 percent respectively. However, the graphic at the bottom of the screen read, "CNN Poll: Biden, Waren lead among California Latino voters" despite how Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was polling only at ten percent in the demographic.


    Sanders speechwriter David Sirota took notice and asked his followers for other examples of such errors.

    However, CNN wasn't the only one to knock the leading progressive. CBS News cited a new poll from New Hampshire that completely omitted Sanders from the graphic.

    Appearing on-screen: South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg leading with 18 percent, Biden with 17 percent and Warren with 12 percent. Sanders, though, had 15 percent of support in that same poll.


    Sanders' 2020 rival Andrew Yang has had a long history of news outlets snubbing him from polling and fundraising graphics, so much so that Yang had vowed to boycott MSNBC, a repeat offender, until the liberal network issued an on-air apology.

    Back in November, the Yang campaign slammed MSNBC for its Twitter apology over another instance in which the tech businessman was omitted from a graphic.

    "Thank you @MSNBC, for making this apology for the 15th time. The #YangGang is very excited for #16," Yang campaign manager Zach Graumann reacted."
    https://www.foxnews.com/media/bernie-sanders-snubbed-cnn-cbs-news-graphics
     
  2. barfo

    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Well, let's discuss that then! It sounds fascinating!

    barfo
     
  3. VanillaGorilla

    VanillaGorilla Well-Known Member

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    I agree with a lot of this. But, while I don't agree with everything AOC and her ilk say, I think it is undeniable that she is less of a piece of shit, morally bankrupt person than Trump is. And yes, I do think anyone who disagrees with that is extremely morally questionable.

    Of course "not all Republicans, not all Democrats, etc" but if those are the two poles right now, one side is unequivocally better than the other. I have no party loyalty, but the left has the high ground right now.
     
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  4. yankeesince59

    yankeesince59 "Oh Captain, my Captain".

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    Hypocritical much?....you don't think Faux News is completely biased and "a total puppet" of Tromp and the GOP?
     
  5. jonnyboy

    jonnyboy Well-Known Member

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    Killer post, and I appreciate you taking the time. You’re spot on.
     
  6. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    I’m not saying AOC is a POS. Far from it. I think her intentions are good but very, very unrealistic for a country this big, diverse and divided. And yes, right now it could very easily be argued that the Democrats have the high “moral” ground. The best I can say about AOC is that someone has to start somewhere to try and make things better for all. And she has chosen to be one of those persons. But her approach is such that it will wear thin quickly. And it’s tough to effect change when you have been voted out of office because your aspirations are so lofty that you end up achieving nothing but voter fatigue.....
     
  7. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    I guess this lets Bernie Sanders off the hook.
     
  8. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Are you saying that all the Democrats have labeled Gabbard as a Russian asset? Or, perhaps, you meant one Democrat labeled her as a Russian asset. There's quite a difference.
     
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  9. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Wouldn't be a bad thing but I just can't stretch my imagination that far. I'm actually a fan of Amy's. Not as big a fan as I am of Mayor Pete but still a fan. I'd be very happy with her as President.
     
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  10. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Do you do have to speak without including nonsense or else others might label you as having nonsense.
    Now, I only know of one Democrat who has labeled Gabbard as a Russian asset. Not saying other prominent Democrats haven't also said that but I am saying I haven't heard any. Please give some examples.
     
  11. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Say what? How did you come up with that?
     
  12. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Would you guys please stop this pissing contest?
     
  13. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    ^^^^^^^^^^
    ?????????
     
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  14. jonnyboy

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    This argument was put to bed days ago. I really don’t care to bring it back up.
     
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    Lanny ol pal. I think something got lost in translation here.
     
  16. donkiez

    donkiez Well-Known Member

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    That's the company line.
     
  17. Hoopguru

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    Well said. We all need to be more interested and respectful of other opinions even if they differ. And rather than teaching our kids and grandkids to take no prisoners and be very aggressive in opposition, we should show them that it's ok to discuss, disagree and still be cordial. If we cannot do this as a people we become like all the factions in the mideast that would rather excommunicate or even kill those that don't bow down to a certain belief. Ive always been critical of religion that shun people now its become those in the demo & repu party.
     
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  18. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Fine, don't bring it up again.
     
  19. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    I've got no problem listening to that. I just thought that UncleCliffy'sDaddy got a little overaggressive in his criticism of me and you appeared to me to support that approach.
    My prefered method to dealing with conflict is to talk it out. If it can't be talked out then the ignore feature is the fallback alternative.
    I've interacted with you many times over the years and would prefer the talk it out alternative.

    Can I accept alternative politics? Sure, look how I admire Mags for all his good qualities regardless of our political differences. The same goes true with ABM.

    In conclusion, my Christian belief is that the human soul is sacred even if I have conflict with the human. I continually try to improve on my acceptance of that fact. I might add that even the smallest attempt by someone to patch up a relationship with me goes a long way.
     
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    Hoopguru Well-Known Member

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    Lanny, Ive always appreciated your humbleness and willingness to treat people with respect that may differ from your viewpoints. Youv'e always done so with me when we don't agree and I with you.
    Im sure if we would have crossed paths in the late 50's - 60's we would have had a blast. Even though I encroached on them Lake O girls and many times transported them to SE Portland for some real American Graffiti. I was a poacher for those high end conservative/republican raised chicks.
     
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