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Steven Maurer

(455 posts)
140. +1 EXACTLY
Tue Jun 5, 2018, 02:13 PM
Jun 2018

The way this goes down in the media is always the same:

1. "Let's start doing fact checking, to inform the public!"

2. Runs stories. "Gee, Democrats aren't perfect, but Republicans are corrupt as all get out."

3. "Hey, people are saying that we're biased against Republicans for printing all the true things about them."

4. "Our advertisers say we might lose market share. So let's find a way to bash Democrats too."

Pretty soon you have, "In the news thegopjuststartedWW3andnowcitiesareallradioactivewastelands, but GET THIS - Hillary might have JAYWALKED back in 1978!!!!!1!!! See? Both sides are bad!"

I'm not sure I can even blame them. Not when half the country is in the market only for lies that validate what they truly want to believe.

+1, well said. n/t FSogol Jun 2018 #1
Absolutely right. Well said. Squinch Jun 2018 #2
+1000. Own them, defend who and what we are. Hortensis Jun 2018 #124
I keep looking for phrases to hold onto to get me to November, and next March which I can't Squinch Jun 2018 #158
Oh, so agree for that last. All decent, honest people must. Hortensis Jun 2018 #159
This. sarah FAILIN Jun 2018 #3
I LOVE HILLARY. trueblue2007 Jun 2018 #35
Me too. Scarsdale Jun 2018 #119
+ a million or so! eom BlueMTexpat Jun 2018 #153
They need to make up for all the negative things on trump JI7 Jun 2018 #4
+1 EXACTLY Steven Maurer Jun 2018 #140
Yes, both sides do it. bluescribbler Jun 2018 #161
Get this message to the media, stat Mr. Ected Jun 2018 #5
I've always liked Bill Clinton no matter what he did, he was a great president. blueinredohio Jun 2018 #6
Had the tv on this pm. DURHAM D Jun 2018 #7
At least the Reid thing is sorta current leftynyc Jun 2018 #99
+ 1 ChiTownDenny Jun 2018 #160
Yes, you see the same strong Bernie hate... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #8
Divide and conquer. That's what they're attempting. Arkansas Granny Jun 2018 #11
Yeah, well if Bernie would just become a democrat I might get behind him. dhol82 Jun 2018 #16
Become a democrat and stop verbally eating the shit out of democrats. Blue_true Jun 2018 #24
WTF does it matter??? Plucketeer Jun 2018 #33
Yep, you said it.. mountain grammy Jun 2018 #54
I think you make a valid point. There has to be an urgency, no matter what , on saving the country YOHABLO Jun 2018 #56
I'll agree with that. PatrickforO Jun 2018 #83
LOL riiiight! Bernie just goes after Rethuglicans hammer and tong every single day, more than anyone InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #68
Last Friday on Bill Maher he said it wasn't that Trump won the election, betsuni Jun 2018 #88
This!!!! happy feet Jun 2018 #115
Is he a Dem? No. But is he a liberal? Yes! Beartracks Jun 2018 #118
Exactly. He caucuses with the Democrats TexasBushwhacker Jun 2018 #129
Not the same. The Clintons are Democrats. EffieBlack Jun 2018 #27
It doesn't have to be exactly "the same" to be counter productive to our overall aims n/t Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #125
Sure it's the same... fleabiscuit Jun 2018 #45
Exactly the same... could argue it's even WORSE in Bernie's case given his current activism InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #59
Sure, maybe worse... fleabiscuit Jun 2018 #61
worse & off-putting af - the very essence of divisive AtomicKitten Jun 2018 #67
. stonecutter357 Jun 2018 #51
When Bernie stops criticizing murielm99 Jun 2018 #134
Oh okay, I see... so, Bernie's voting with the majority of Democrats more than any Democrat InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #135
He did no such thing. murielm99 Jun 2018 #136
LOL, I'm just responding to YOU...so, please feel free to stop anytime. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #139
+1! eom BlueMTexpat Jun 2018 #154
Priorities - DURHAM D Jun 2018 #9
THIS!!! Stinky The Clown Jun 2018 #13
Exactly! deurbano Jun 2018 #21
$$$$$$$$$$$$$ pangaia Jun 2018 #72
In the crosshairs . . . . . . . again????? Must be a slow news day. Petrushka Jun 2018 #74
+ 1 ChiTownDenny Jun 2018 #117
limbaugh started his show with it - driving the news certainot Jun 2018 #132
Where's the focus on the 19 women Trump accusers???? RandomAccess Jun 2018 #10
Absolutely right... which is why Bill's comments were not helpful... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #143
K&f'ing R! mcar Jun 2018 #12
K&R CatMor Jun 2018 #14
I remember what happened 20 years ago kydo Jun 2018 #15
Hillary Clinton is Mother Theresa compared to Trump. Mr.Bill Jun 2018 #20
Yes, that's true about Bill... unfortunately, that standard has never applied to Jane Sanders. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #66
What upset me True Blue American Jun 2018 #141
Yes, let's give Clinton a pass on his behavior. yallerdawg Jun 2018 #17
I missed the part where Clinton got a pass EffieBlack Jun 2018 #28
Yea amazing. Reality distortion field is in full force Pepsidog Jun 2018 #31
The point of the OP? yallerdawg Jun 2018 #34
If he did not resign for it then standingtall Jun 2018 #37
Clinton faced a rabid partisan Republican House. yallerdawg Jun 2018 #40
It was a political witch hunt standingtall Jun 2018 #44
Given what we know now... yallerdawg Jun 2018 #48
The only allegation ever proven standingtall Jun 2018 #50
That's our presidential standard now. yallerdawg Jun 2018 #53
Always been the standard standingtall Jun 2018 #58
Depends on your definition of "proven". And Flowers, also consensual, had tapes. 7962 Jun 2018 #79
I agree, the right was hysterical about Clinton MountCleaners Jun 2018 #49
Back when they pretended to care about "family values" FakeNoose Jun 2018 #62
I don't think he should have been removed from office then and shouldn't be now EffieBlack Jun 2018 #43
Except, this is an ongoing issue with Democrats (and Republican "whataboutism"). yallerdawg Jun 2018 #47
I agree happy feet Jun 2018 #116
Clinton was certainly raked over the coals Bettie Jun 2018 #94
One thing I don't understand is why someone collects cum stained dresses. Weird? fleabiscuit Jun 2018 #96
An older woman and Monica's friend - Linda Tripp... yallerdawg Jun 2018 #103
Linda Tripp, associate of Ultra right Clinton hater, Lucianne Goldberg oasis Jun 2018 #128
K&R MustLoveBeagles Jun 2018 #18
You know what? Dorian Gray Jun 2018 #19
Perfectly said. If Bill didn't see this coming he hasn't learned a thing. Raven123 Jun 2018 #42
x 10,0000! Indepatriot Jun 2018 #46
Well said... Bill came across as overly defensive and strident, as if he was the victim. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #70
Yes, plus Obama got a joy ride from the press because he's black, per Bill BeyondGeography Jun 2018 #84
I agree with this.... Dorian Gray Jun 2018 #98
This is why Democrats can't have nice things. ChiTownDenny Jun 2018 #122
Indeed loyalsister Jun 2018 #155
No bad mouthing Big Dog & Hillary from me. JohnnyRingo Jun 2018 #22
I just do not think PDittie Jun 2018 #112
I was referring to Hillary, but JohnnyRingo Jun 2018 #147
I'm totally comfortable saying BC should not have had sex with a WH intern aikoaiko Jun 2018 #23
Being able to hold two seemingly oppositing thoughts in one's nead concurrently is a userful skill. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2018 #41
Ain't THAT the truth EffieBlack Jun 2018 #25
K&R Scurrilous Jun 2018 #26
Clintons are totally irrelevant, they hold no office, focus and ignore the distractions Pepsidog Jun 2018 #29
Actually, I would like to see Hillary out making speeches about the things that matter Sophia4 Jun 2018 #38
? Hillary has been giving many speeches as to "things that matter" Wwcd Jun 2018 #71
In theory you are absolutely correct. All three deserve our respect especially Hillary who I admir Pepsidog Jun 2018 #76
As BD pointed out, he's lived his life well for twenty years and more nolabear Jun 2018 #30
I concur - this latest attempt to slander the Clintons is especially OBVIOUS KCDebbie Jun 2018 #32
welcome to DU gopiscrap Jun 2018 #121
Thx.. KCDebbie Jun 2018 #133
Yep. After decades of defending Democrats from those... joshcryer Jun 2018 #36
Can't go to the mat zentrum Jun 2018 #39
The Clintons are not asking you to do anything. DURHAM D Jun 2018 #64
+1. N/t obnoxiousdrunk Jun 2018 #78
+1 EffieBlack Jun 2018 #100
Calm down. Of course Dems zentrum Jun 2018 #102
Hmm...I wouldn't be so sure they will be asked to help out. At least not publically. progressoid Jun 2018 #105
I wouldn't be so sure that, as you say... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #145
Is Hillary planning on running? JoeOtterbein Jun 2018 #52
No DURHAM D Jun 2018 #65
Thanks! Any ideas why either Clinton is in the news today other than Bill's new book? n/t JoeOtterbein Jun 2018 #73
The media is tired of the Trump treason discussion. DURHAM D Jun 2018 #82
I don't agree the media is tired of Trump Treason. I think we should let Bill and Hill alone but JoeOtterbein Jun 2018 #85
Agreed. LisaM Jun 2018 #55
Post removed Post removed Jun 2018 #57
Third way Democrats? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2018 #60
If you have to ask, you'll never know.... Indepatriot Jun 2018 #69
Seriously? I've been around for a bit on DU and I can say that... JoeOtterbein Jun 2018 #75
I'm not a she FWIW Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2018 #87
I'd have to expand all the way to JPR to read that kind of twisted 2016 bullsh** Wwcd Jun 2018 #81
Variation on "go Google it yourself!!!" that I hear whenever ehrnst Jun 2018 #130
You don't know what you're talking about Cha Jun 2018 #157
I wonder if he will answer your question? ! n/t JoeOtterbein Jun 2018 #77
K&R... spanone Jun 2018 #63
I Agree About Melvin Me. Jun 2018 #80
K&R We need to defend blue-wave Jun 2018 #86
+ 1 ChiTownDenny Jun 2018 #123
K&R betsuni Jun 2018 #89
Sure, maybe worse... fleabiscuit Jun 2018 #90
Obama said it was the best speech at that convention JI7 Jun 2018 #91
Ya. Had to post the truncated version, he talked for close to an hour. Easy listening though :-) fleabiscuit Jun 2018 #95
And let's not forget his tour de force speech at the 2016 convention EffieBlack Jun 2018 #101
I agree. SMH. nt ecstatic Jun 2018 #92
They are working to make us attack the strongest voices on our side Bettie Jun 2018 #93
Franklin was right, and so are you DFW Jun 2018 #97
Lol! You are so right. Tipperary Jun 2018 #104
In the current #metoo climate it's rather amusing that many here think it out of line m-lekktor Jun 2018 #106
This message was self-deleted by its author disillusioned73 Jun 2018 #107
Right, let's not fall for the words that divide WyLoochka Jun 2018 #108
Craig Melvin SUCKS! ChiTownDenny Jun 2018 #109
Boycott Craig Melvin! ChiTownDenny Jun 2018 #111
Played is a bit strong. We are being distracted. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 #110
Yes, distracted from defeating our true evil enemy... and no, it's not Bernie, contrary to some... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #137
Clinton just offer a fulsome apology and we should all just move on. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 #138
A different time? Think of all those who have finally been publicly outed via the #metoo movement InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #142
How does flogging Democratic presidents for decades old acts help our party ? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 #144
I didn't say WE should do it... to the contrary. Just sayin' Bill's comments InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #146
I get you. Bill Clinton was impeached. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 #148
That moral reckoning is EXACTLY where 100% of the focus should be... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #150
minngal marieo1 Jun 2018 #113
K&R Gothmog Jun 2018 #114
It was a crass, ill-timed statement! HenryWallace Jun 2018 #120
The main stream media like CNN and MSNBC.. have to cover the things Fox News is covering. lancelyons Jun 2018 #126
Trumpers know the Clinton's are an emotional trigger for cognitive dissonance. PubliusEnigma Jun 2018 #127
Methinks Ms. Mika doth protest too much... Raster Jun 2018 #131
this mopinko Jun 2018 #164
Joe and Mika hate the Clintons lillypaddle Jun 2018 #149
Well said, Stinky! BlueMTexpat Jun 2018 #151
Lets go on the attack, not the defensive HopeAgain Jun 2018 #152
K&R Progressive dog Jun 2018 #156
Completely disagree. woofless Jun 2018 #162
The Clintons are.... blkyank1 Jun 2018 #163
Bill Clinton is on a book tour. Bad timing. Honeycombe8 Jun 2018 #165
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