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ecstatic

(32,711 posts) Thu May 11, 2017, 11:19 PM May 2017

At what point will the "present both sides" format used by CNN, MSNBC [View all]

be retired with respect to this so called president? Will they still invite Jeffrey Lord on to explain Trump's side when minority groups are being rounded up or prevented from voting, etc? At what point will the truth be presented ALONE, without the injection of dangerous spin that creates an atmosphere of confusion or complacency?

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At what point will the "present both sides" format used by CNN, MSNBC [View all] ecstatic May 2017 OP

CNN treats politics like sports (they're seeking ratings) sharedvalues May 2017 #1

Never should be retired. elleng May 2017 #2

So even if trump suspends elections, etc., they should continue to present both sides? ecstatic May 2017 #6

No, lies must be called out, elleng May 2017 #9

That's a tough one. But I agree. KPN May 2017 #10

It's one thing to fairly present both sides Proud liberal 80 May 2017 #7

Right, lies ARE something else. elleng May 2017 #8

Haven't seen a defender of Rump all night Dem2 May 2017 #3

MSNBC has been thumping 45 soundly. forgotmylogin May 2017 #4

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