Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

2016 Postmortem

No Vested Interest

(5,166 posts)

9. I reject use of the word "scandals" regarding issues or situations for which

Reply to FrenchieCat (Original post)

Sat Aug 27, 2016, 05:00 PM

Aug 2016

Sec. Clinton is being discussed by the media.

The word "scandal" is the lead in a Fox/Trump/Republican meme to discredit Hillary.

No need for her supporters or any Democrat to buy into that wording.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

23 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Corp Media's Blatant False Equivalency of the campaigns [View all] FrenchieCat Aug 2016 OP

Some media not got memo that profit now is in Slow Motion Train Wreck, not in Horse Race. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #1

I'd love to see an organized movement that told them to go f*ck themselves. MADem Aug 2016 #2

I agree that something needs to be done.... FrenchieCat Aug 2016 #11

The quickest way to make an effective TrishaJ Aug 2016 #21

That's not happening in my home! MADem Aug 2016 #22

Unfortunately, not my home, either. TrishaJ Aug 2016 #23

This false equivalency is a direct result of blind application of "equal time" and Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #3

To the point. Wellstone ruled Aug 2016 #4

The last enemy PATRICK Aug 2016 #5

Agreed.... FrenchieCat Aug 2016 #16

When Benedict Donald "hit back" it was always strong... when Clinton hits back its name calling uponit7771 Aug 2016 #6

This is exactly why I never watch the TV news. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #7

Not sure about PBS, but you can count NPR in that mix rurallib Aug 2016 #8

Just check out who their biggest donors are world wide wally Aug 2016 #10

Surprise - though the commercials they run give some hints. rurallib Aug 2016 #15

I reject use of the word "scandals" regarding issues or situations for which No Vested Interest Aug 2016 #9

I'm so sick of these media assholes! MoonRiver Aug 2016 #12

Agree! FrenchieCat Aug 2016 #17

Guess they've figured out that despite their best efforts, the SOB is going down. MoonRiver Aug 2016 #18

Been that way forever glad people notice how bad corporate media is. Rex Aug 2016 #13

M$M is made up entirely of GOP toadies. There is no legitimate journalism in M$M anymore. Bill USA Aug 2016 #14

Corporate Media are a bunch of wimpy bastards afraid they might be called "liberal" if ... Binkie The Clown Aug 2016 #19

KnR. I did the same -- it's beyond awful. Hekate Aug 2016 #20