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In reply to the discussion: The Free Press Died Today and Fox News took part [View all]Proud Liberal Dem
(24,406 posts)37. I watched the video of the incident
He did no such thing. I also watched the intern. It seemed like she was getting herself into position to step in and do something. I don't know if this was staged or not but Acosta still didn't do anything out of line IMHO.
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his career will be fine he didn't touch her this just shows how much they lie just like to get ahead
shirleye
Nov 2018
#1
Acosta's career is not going to be brought down on this. The video is very clear what happened
still_one
Nov 2018
#4
No, the free press didn't "die." No need for defeatism right after we took the House.
Nitram
Nov 2018
#6
The report of the death of the free press is an exaggeration. (With apologies to Mark Twain.)
TomSlick
Nov 2018
#7
Well, it was horrible - he punched her, kicked her and knocked her to the ground. Poor girl.
dalton99a
Nov 2018
#16
Good let them push this and lets get the FACTS out in the open and we shall see what is what. LIARS.
UniteFightBack
Nov 2018
#23
No, the fre press didn't die today. C'mon now, try to keep a little perspective.
Nitram
Nov 2018
#35