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In reply to the discussion: I find it troubling that MSNBC and CNN have Trump so many times on TV, is this [View all]Skittles
(153,160 posts)2. he is good for ratings
that is all they care about
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I find it troubling that MSNBC and CNN have Trump so many times on TV, is this [View all]
akbacchus_BC
Dec 2015
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I know, and I always thought that CNN and MSNBC were at least a bit pro-Dem,
akbacchus_BC
Dec 2015
#6
Trump makes news and brings eyeballs to the network. If he didn't he'd be ignored like the rest who
yeoman6987
Dec 2015
#37
You know Skittles, I never thought the media was complicit but now I know better!
akbacchus_BC
Dec 2015
#7
I see no evidence that Hillary (WHY do you refer to her as Mrs. Clinton?) is "already crowned"
Skittles
Dec 2015
#8
Fume, let me tell you this, am sick of CNN and MSNBC. I was so glad to see
akbacchus_BC
Dec 2015
#12
ratings should not absolve a nation for being compassionate, especially when
akbacchus_BC
Dec 2015
#13
Broadbrush much? Latest polls show Bernie Sanders beating Trump in the general election
whathehell
Dec 2015
#32
No, he is not news, the minute he opens his mouth, shit jumps out and the media,
akbacchus_BC
Dec 2015
#24
If this were the 1920's and 1930's, Adolph Hitler would be further promoted by the media.
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2015
#34
"the two TV stations that most people watch" ?!?! Where did you get that idea?
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2015
#35
they love him. they promote him. he's a 24/7 disaster movie! they worship the trump.
spanone
Dec 2015
#36
It delutes the dem conversation, so little is known outside of name recognition, and helps Hillary
ViseGrip
Dec 2015
#38