CNN is actively swiftboating Walz at the top of every hour.

[DFab420]

They’ve opened each A block with a Republican and asked them about “the issues with his service”

If I had any hair left I’d be tearing it out right now.

I’m so fucking infuriated, this alongside their behavior towards Trump yesterday makes me wish the entire network would fall apart

[ificandream]

1. Are they countering with the truth?

As long as CNN is doing that and not letting the GOP b.s. go unchallenged, I'm ok with that.

[DFab420]

5. No, they are actively participating in swiftboating, as my OP stated

[edhopper]

16. They don't do that

they just put on Repukes and let them say whatever they want, without pushback.

[GB_RN]

41. Same With Just About All The "Lib'rul Media"

And then when they a Democrat on their programs, it’s asinine questions and/or attempting to play hardball with them.

“Lib’rul media” my ass. Just various flavors of Faux Nuz Lite.

[BadgerMom]

58. CNN as liberal media: 🤣

The idea that CNN is liberal media is cockamamie! Heck, the idea that any of the for-profit media is liberal is cockamamie.

GB_RN, I’m not pointing at you. I know that conventional wisdom says CNN is liberal. It’s just so crazy. I’d LOVE to have a truly liberal news source. Instead, it’s like Christmas for us if one talking head speaks truth to power every so often as Lawrence O’Donnell did last night.

[GB_RN]

60. Exactly.

O’Donnell is almost always on the spot with his commentary. He needs to be on earlier in the evening rather than almost dead last.

[BadgerMom]

64. Agreed!

[MontanaMama]

80. Would love to see him in Ari or Hayes' spot. n/t

[claudette]

69. I haven't watched CNN

since they hitched their wagon to protecting Dump

[BadgerMom]

72. Same.

[soldierant]

73. You won't find a liberal news source on TV or in print

There are some on the 'Net, though. If what you want is to see natinal ne==media spout truth, I ca't elp. But if you just want to find it, maybe.

Wonkette is the one that has really inherited the mantle of the Court Jester - it revels in irreverence. But that's tone. The facts are solid.

The Bulwark is more straight fact, as is Talking Points Memo - and we all know truth has a liberal bias.

Several people I know read the Guardian. I usually don't on account of the paywall. Yes, I know i can get around that through archive.is, but I it takes a little time, so I generally don't unless I'm sharing it with others.

Substack is a home for many individuals, some widely known, some less so, wo deal with news. Joyce Vance (Civil Discourse) is often on the tube as a legal analyst, and can be more detailed in her Substack. Heather Cox Richardson (Letters from an American) is a historian who is good at analogies from history. Robert Reichwas Bill Clinton's Secretary of Labor. Steve Schmidt was a co-founder of the Lincoln Project but is now writing on his own and mincing exactly zero words. Robert Hubbell is not nationally knownbut he is asharp cookie. My liberal cousin recommended him to me. ook around as Substack and I'll bet you'll discover many more people you already trust.

And of course Democratic Underground is a terrific source of reality. But that you already knew.

[GB_RN]

74. The Guardian Is Always Good.

Not a publicly held company, so no shareholders to have to please, no corporate overlords who will lay off staff just to raise the stock price.

From The Guardian’s website:

From threats to election integrity, to the spiraling climate crisis, to complex foreign conflicts, our journalists contextualize, investigate and illuminate the critical stories of our time. As a global news organization with a robust US reporting staff, we’re able to provide a fresh, outsider perspective – one so often missing in the American media bubble.

Around the world, readers can access the Guardian’s paywall-free journalism because of our unique reader-supported model. That’s because of people like you. Our readers keep us independent, beholden to no outside influence and accessible to everyone – whether they can afford to pay for news, or not.

[DiamondShark]

82. The truth has a liberal bias...

Where lies have a conservative bias.

[getagrip_already]

2. This is an excercise in Soiled Valor

Not stolen valor.

[hvn_nbr_2]

66. Done by Soiled News Network. nt

[happy feet]

3. CNN/Faux Lite has been dead to me since their dogged nit picking of Biden while giving TFG a total pass on his

age and obviously declining cognition

[PatSeg]

43. I gave up on CNN a long time ago

and have never regretted it. They are trying too hard to compete with Fox. Too much hype and not enough real substance.

[regnaD kciN]

77. The problem is...

…that, while you may have “given up on CNN,” tens of millions of voters haven’t – and consider it an “impartial” news source.

[PatSeg]

81. Unfortunately, that is true

[GB_RN]

53. Faux Lite!

lol. I used pretty much the same term in my post above. Hadn’t even seen yours until after I’d posted.😂

[senseandsensibility]

4. CNN is worse than FAUX

and we should be boycotting.

[hlthe2b]

6. This is upsetting the hell out of me. Can't we get some of the veterans groups like Vote Vet and

the Afghani-Iraqi war guys going after CNN? I know they have spoken out/pushed press releases in opposition to what TSF-Vance is doing.

Rank and file military need to flood the phones/email links and frankly protest in front of their damned headquarters.

[hlthe2b]

22. I tried to email at [e-mail] (their listed contact address). All emails are being blocked.

If THAT alone doesn't make you want to tune off/discontinue CNN, it does ME.

[wnylib]

44. Then the next step is to carry the message to their door with a protest in person.

[Charging Triceratops]

7. I don't get it

How are there any issues????? He never claimed he did anything other than what he actually did in his service.
This is wholly absurd. And the media are the most fucked up institution in this country (after SCOTUS).

[SocialDemocrat61]

28. Exactly

This is a made up GOP talking point and CNN is reporting it as if it’s the truth.

[BattleRow]

35. CNN is

Clearly Not News

[underpants]

52. They need a horse race. The Trump horse needs to be flogged to get back in the race

[Joinfortmill]

8. CNN lost me in 2015

[democratsruletheday]

13. They are BEYOND irrelevant....

seriously, no one gives a shit about CNN

[NewHendoLib]

9. Don't support them or the advertisers by watching

[OnDoutside]

10. They need to be called out every time they do it, and

their hacks need to be called out too.

[democratsruletheday]

11. Jebus folks, calm down...

I haven't watched CNN in years and he's the VP, not the Prez. It isn't gonna work....he's more than fine and so is the ticket. Y'all act like CNN and Faux can swift boat him...they can't. It's already been countered by tHarris campaign. Chill.

[hlthe2b]

23. I don't know... Maybe call them out, contact them, encourage VoteVets.org and other groups to likewise

do so BECAUSE IT IS DAMNED WRONG? Whether you think it is going to affect the election outcome or not?

I was a commissioned uniformed officer proudly providing my infectious disease expertise in this country and short-term deployments overseas. I never deployed long-term overseas and certainly not anywhere remotely near combat. But that sure as hell doesn't matter. Service is just that. The next time you see National Guardsmen deployed domestically to help you and your neighbors after floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, or other, I hope you rethink why it actually DOES matter.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

12. The same shit took place when Tim ran for Congress and Governor.

Trust me, Tim is aware of what is happening.

It did not work then and will not work now.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

14. Tell CNN's advertisers how you feel.

[Kid Berwyn]

21. THIS

What Hermit-The-Prog said, I am gonna do, too.

[hlthe2b]

24. Post their advertisers if you have them. I tried to emaill their posted address [e-mail] & blocked

They don't allow you to email them--at least not now.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

25. Sorry, I don't have a list. Haven't watched CNN since Ted Turner sold it.

[SunsetDreams2]

37. HERE IS CNN TOP 10 ADVERTISERS

https://mediaengagement.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Top-Advertisers-on-Cable-and-Nightly-Network-News-Programs-1.pdf

[LostOne4Ever]

15. Mean while Private bone spurs claims

He knows more than the generals, actively disrespects PoWs, and insults gold star families.

Seriously CNN has no shame!

[wnylib]

62. So, CNN is now a MAGA station, like Fox.

[yardwork]

17. The Washington Post "fact checked" in fine detail....

The contrast between the way the media covers Democrats and Republicans is nauseating.

[edhopper]

18. The good news is

they only have about 600,000 viewers.

[tavernier]

19. I posted about this yesterday.

Bastahds.

[jrthin]

20. Rhetorical question...why is anyone still watching CNN

and for that matter MSNBC, with the exception of O'Donnell?

[Stuckinthebush]

26. Which do you suggest we watch?

Fox?
BBC?
ABC/CBS

I'm actually a fan of both MSNBC and CNN. I think they can always do better but I don't think they are pro Trump or anti Harris. It seems that we at DU have canceled all our MSNBC anchors this past primary season except Rachel Maddox and, maybe, Joy Reid. Although I've seen posts calling both of them too for some reason or another.

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

38. I will listen to BBC and CBC in my car, don't have cable

Everything I watch is either streaming or OTA. I cut the cord back in 2005.

[Stuckinthebush]

40. Those are both great options

BBC is a good go-to

[PortTack]

45. Since you asked, how bout none of the above! Seriously

[Stuckinthebush]

49. Then what papers or websites for news?

Seriously - where do you go for news?

[PortTack]

83. BBC, DWNews, DU, pbs, npr

[BComplex]

36. Just so you know: Joy Reid is DEFINITELY worth watching!!

She's, in fact, awesome!

[Irish_Dem]

27. I don't think it is going to work.

To many pissed off vets, their families, civilian DOD workers, etc.

They all know it is BS.

Especially now that Vance is attacking 4 star generals.
One that people really like.

[onecaliberal]

29. Turn this Russian propaganda OFF.

[Evolve Dammit]

30. This shit has been going on for decades. MSM is in the GOP (now MAGAT) tank

[Warpy]

31. Maybe it's time to TURN THEM OFF

Cable and satellite companies do keep track of traffic on various stations so if enough people are disgusted by this behavior, maybe things will change at least a little.

In any case,turning them off will lower your blood pressure and perhaps you'll find something constructive and/or pleayurable to do to replace it. You don't need them. They desperately need you.

Your cardiovascular system will thank you.

[Bev54]

32. CNN has an "A block"?

[DFab420]

39. In television the beginning of every show is called the "A block", then "B block" etc

[Clouds Passing]

33. CNN FOX, no difference

[Wingus Dingus]

34. As a person married to a (retired) career military member, I can't think of anything

that matters less than Walz ending his Army service at the time that it suited him and his family and his future plans. I have never heard of anyone criticizing such a decision, as long as his discharge/retirement was honorable. My husband ended his career right at 20 years, he had had enough and wanted to do other things--and that was perfectly OK, no one bats an eye or questions it.

[BattleRow]

42. Where is Howard Beale

when we need him?
Remember Network the movie..boy is this the time to resurrect the line:

"I'm mad as hell and I won't take it anymore" !

AND to rewatch the movie itself..prescient,I tell ya!

[BlueKota]

46. Here I thought they were doing better

Saw a clip of Brianna Keilar on You Tube going over all the lies tsf told in his press conference. She seemed genuinely disgusted by them.

[tavernier]

55. She is NOT a trumper!

I got the feeling CNN was looking to replace her,but she stands up to his BS and her fans like that.

[DFab420]

56. She specifically had 4 separate hits on this TODAY alone during her hour.

[PatrickforB]

47. Why don't we all send CNN a nice tip : [e-mail]. I just did. I said,

Here's a tip for you. I know your CEO is in bed with the GOP, but there are NO issues at all with Walz' military service.

[yobrault1]

48. I stopped subscribing and scrubbed my browsers and SM of CNN aka faux news 2.0

when Anderson Cooper 360 became Anderson Cooper 180. Just grossed me out to be honest. I liked all the leads they had on that network, Tapper, Cooper, and others... I loved Reliable Sources, of course that was the first show to be cut when the RW took over the network. Licht sounds like iiick with an L leaving seems to have not caused a course correction at all. Such a waste.

[Luciferous]

50. Turn it off

[Rebl2]

51. Fuck them

[NEOBuckeye]

54. Don't worry too much, I say

CNN is desperate for that right wing nutjob viewership, for some reason. It’s a far cry from what it was when Ted Turner was still running it. They are basically trying to out faux Faux Noise at this point.

And Walz is so genuine and charismatic, they can’t beat him. Few people who matter will actually give credence to Vance’s swiftboat bullshit attempts.

If anyone is about stolen valor, it’s that name-changing poseur Vance.

[grammiepammie]

57. Cnn

So sad. A once great news station has been destroyed because some billionaire decided to buy it and turn if into FOX. Such a shame.

[dchill]

59. They're just doing whatever they can to help - Trump.

[NEOBuckeye]

61. When you see shit like this, know that someone is very scared

They know they’ve got nothing on Tim Walz. He’s as genuine as they come, and he knows who he is. That inspires confidence and hope in many people—and terrifies others like Trump and Vance who are creepy, cowardly and fake.

Trump and Vance know they can’t beat a man like this in an honest and fair fight, so they resort to the most underhanded means possible to try and trash and sully his image. But it isn’t going to work this time because people have had enough of the same old bigotry and bullshit these fraudsters have been peddling since day one.

[viva la]

63. His hearing was impaired in his service, which was one reason he retired a bit early

My cousin was in the artillery, and also lost some hearing.

But these media types-- who never sacrificed anything for their country, and make millions-- decide they need to amplify the execrable Trump-Vance. They do that instead of saying to Vance, "But you are running with a man who lied about an injury to dodge the draft. Please explain what you really think of that."

[barbtries]

65. stop watching.

then write to them and tell them why. they probably have an account at every social media avenue, go there and post it. then post it here and i will happily repost it and encourage others to do the same.

they certainly won't stop as long as what they do gets ratings.

[Buzz cook]

67. It's about the horse race

Can't have a good race if one horse is obviously superior. So you handicap the good horse to keep the race interesting for your viewers.

CNN and the rest of the media is about the money.
Maybe there are a few honest pod casters or online media. That just makes a fraction of a percent of the media.

[helpisontheway]

68. I hope the Harris campaign is working on a solution

John Kerry allowed them to continue without pushing back. They need to push back hard. Mention cadet Bone spurs and his suckers comment. They have no right to talk about anyone’s military service.

[ImNotGod]

70. go on CNN's X & FB accounts and call them out on their own account, put the pressure on. nt

[helpisontheway]

71. Deleted.Nt

[Blue Owl]

75. Turn it the fuck off

[Baltimike]

76. Chris Licht, the boss, wants it more conservative. This isn't new.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/24/the-changes-at-cnn-look-politically-motivated-that-should-concern-us-all

[BrianTheEVGuy]

78. Good thing

Good thing nobody watches CNN, that is.

[Eliot Rosewater]

79. Madness, like magats controlling election boards in GA and AZ who will NOT certify any election

GOP loses.

And we will NOT be able to handle it, it will be happening everywhere.