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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEvery guest on This Week with George Stephanopolis was
Predicting the sensible middle holds against the extreme libertarians who don't want to be spied on. Every one cheer leading for the NSA. Fuck fuck fuck. Rich empty suits in front of TV cameras own the narrative. I fucking give up. Head is going back in the sand so the grownups can focus on keeping me safe from terrorists and myself and my neighbors.
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)for research purposes, to see what Wall St is pushing. There is not a single 'journalist' worth watching anymore.
bvar22
(39,909 posts)when the most insightful and intelligent Political Commentary available is hosted by Comedy Central.
L0oniX
(31,493 posts)cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)eom
LuvNewcastle
(16,856 posts)Americans are thinking, and they wouldn't give a shit about it if they did know.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)*yawn*
RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)I don't watch that crap anymore. But have a few years of experience. What your story tells me is that they are scared. Each knows the NSA can tap their communications. Their only public defense at this point is side with those that can do them harm.
I bet they all are jealous of Greenwald, etc. who can tell the truth. And if they are willing to take a pay cut, they could too!
philly_bob
(2,419 posts)Harmony Blue
(3,978 posts)don't watch.
PSPS
(13,614 posts)The domestic spying regime we're living under exists to protect them and their wealth. The hosts, guests and media owners are all members of the group so, of course, they applaud its existence.
Marr
(20,317 posts)Their only use is as a weekly summary of "the world according to the 1%". They're talking to themselves.
When and if things change in this country, it will certainly not be portended on Meet the Press or This Week.