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In reply to the discussion: Zero, that's ZERO mention in the MSM of recent presidential polls showing HRC pulling away [View all]Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)90. Wow, just wow...it's a sickness. Compulsive conspicuous consumption.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder expressed through a deranged fascination with "stuff".
Louis XIV is turning in his tomb.
The original is over the top, granted, but it WAS the home for the whole royal court, plus retinue, plus retainers.
It was, in effect, one great big reception hall for all of Europe.
Thanks for sharing that, Gabi. First time I've ever heard of it.
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Zero, that's ZERO mention in the MSM of recent presidential polls showing HRC pulling away [View all]
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
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There was a weekend interview with Fallon, Mook et al. and they seemed as serious as
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#5
isn't there a better site to check, besides that ass swamp? I can't believe how many
Gabi Hayes
Jul 2016
#55
True, but whatever happens in Cleveland, the "generic" Republican will be DOA.
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#6
"The most dangerous thing we can do is pretend this election is wrapped up...."
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#7
I agree. There will be a ton of polls between now and November. They're not all "news."
thesquanderer
Jul 2016
#57
LOL, This morning, NPR was doing a story on what type of 1st Lady Melaina Trump would make.
FSogol
Jul 2016
#4
NPR? N-freaking-PR? Jeezus H Christ on a pogo stick...these are the depths we've descended to.
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#8
The worst part? They concluded that she would be most similar to Jackie Kennedy due to
FSogol
Jul 2016
#27
sold out, not sold to any entity, unless you mean all the companies that tell them what to do:
Gabi Hayes
Jul 2016
#76
I think we can correctly assume that interest in polls has waned in direct proportion to
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#14
I wonder, do you think FOX NEWS will announce that Trump won come Election day
yuiyoshida
Jul 2016
#11
In 2000? How about 2012, when they ran around like headless chickens as the final Ohio results
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#16
I do remember that. Kelly, for a brief few shining moments, remembered what journalism is.
brush
Jul 2016
#49
It looked at one point like Rove might start throwing his notebooks at her...Bwaaahaaaaa!
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#42
Yeah, one of her best speeches in the whole campaign, and it went immediately down the memory hole.
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#18
To be honest, I did hear something over the weekend about the new Pew poll results....
George II
Jul 2016
#15
I missed that oblique reference. Certainly, on Morning Scar today there were ZERO
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#21
The article about "lead narrows" was actually posted here on DU in LBN. I immediately debunked it.
George II
Jul 2016
#26
Mika the "Meat Puppet" [™Charles Pierce], has gone full bore RW apologist.
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#56
Only us political junkies, who find the whole spectacle to be riveting...
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#25
Sudden disinterest? Maybe it is because polls for a November election mean nothing until Labor Day.
tonyt53
Jul 2016
#29
That's a given, tony. The point of the OP is the overt contrast between the MSM's
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#38
Something tells me that if Trump loses Melania is going to leave and file for divorce nt
maryellen99
Jul 2016
#36
And Jeb Bush being interviewed by Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC tonight.....which way will he go ?
OnDoutside
Jul 2016
#37
Six weeks ago, just after the Repub. primary finished, the fucktrumpet was tied
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#47
I like that red and blue line graph. There must be a more technical name for it.
amuse bouche
Jul 2016
#63
Thanks for bringing that to our attention. I just cited the 4.5 figure upthread,
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#48
My eyesight isn't what it was. There's a talk show host on one of the screens, but who?
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#65
here you go....have some fun. the TCB thing might reveal itself if you dig into this a bit:
Gabi Hayes
Jul 2016
#71
just ordered the above pop up book from my library. probably going to buy it, if it's not
Gabi Hayes
Jul 2016
#79
I.Did.Not.Know.That! I loved the "King" in his earlier incarnation (circa late 50's-early 60's),
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#83