Media Meltdown and also Media Bias 101

[romad1]

Whatever the hell is going on with Mika Brzinkski and Joe Scarborough is weird.  They have guns to their heads?

[chasfh]

16 hours ago, romad1 said:

Whatever the hell is going on with Mika Brzinkski and Joe Scarborough is weird.  They have guns to their heads?

He’s a RINO backslider, and she’s his emotional hostage.

Mainline conservatives can say what they want about RINOs being on the side of good and all, but when it becomes clear that the curtain is descending on liberal democracy and the opposition still in office can no longer effectively challenge it, RINOS aren’t still siding with Democrats at that point. At best, they’re laying low and keeping their powder dry. More likely, they were never committed to the cause in the first place.

I am not calling you a RINO, BTW. I view Never-Trumper conservatives as a bit of a different breed.

[gehringer_2]

28 minutes ago, chasfh said:

He’s a RINO backslider, and she’s his emotional hostage.

Mainline conservatives can say what they want about RINOs being on the side of good and all, but when it becomes clear that the curtain is descending on liberal democracy and the opposition still in office can no longer effectively challenge it, RINOS aren’t still siding with Democrats at that point. At best, they’re laying low and keeping their powder dry. More likely, they were never committed to the cause in the first place.

I am not calling you a RINO, BTW. I view Never-Trumper conservatives as a bit of a different breed.

Scarborough has never been a serious person. He's another of the breed that is best named 'political entertainer.'  That's been a big growth industry since the rise of cable and sadly the public often seems to take it as an actual credential when that type runs for office.

[chasfh]

47 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

Scarborough has never been a serious person. He's another of the breed that is best named 'political entertainer.'  That's been a big growth industry since the rise of cable and sadly the public often seems to take it as an actual credential when that type runs for office.

He goes in the direction he thinks the wind is blowing.

[oblong]

there's a reason he was always on Politically Incorrect back in the day as "the guy who looks like Chandler".  

I've tuned out a lot of these folks who seem to have built a following by being right leaning anti trumpers.... Conway, Nichols, etc.  Reading them doesn't really accomplish anything or make me feel smarter.  Nothign personal but just hearing people say what I already think is boring.  Are they just part of the grifting game?

[ewsieg]

4 hours ago, oblong said:

there's a reason he was always on Politically Incorrect back in the day as "the guy who looks like Chandler".  

I've tuned out a lot of these folks who seem to have built a following by being right leaning anti trumpers.... Conway, Nichols, etc.  Reading them doesn't really accomplish anything or make me feel smarter.  Nothign personal but just hearing people say what I already think is boring.  Are they just part of the grifting game?

Being a right leaning anti-trumper, I'm happy with some of those voices out there stating the concerns I have that I don't think get much airplay in the media.  That said, the Lincoln Project, while funny at times, is nothing but a troll.  It probably does get under Trumps skin, so I guess I can take some comfort with that, but overall, does it really accomplish anything....not really.  

I wouldn't put them at Joe and Mika standards though, even though Morning Joe has enjoyed bringing those folks into the show.  Joe and Mika just want a seat at the table and will say or do anything to ensure that access.  

[Archie]

On 12/5/2024 at 4:11 PM, romad1 said:

Whatever the hell is going on with Mika Brzinkski and Joe Scarborough is weird.  They have guns to their heads?

More like bills to pay and they want to think they are relevant.  I’m surprised Trump would even talk to them.

[pfife]

People on X threatening those who are helping find UHC killer.   What a ****ing cestpool 

Drain that ****ing swamp

[romad1]

25 minutes ago, Archie said:

More like bills to pay and they want to think they are relevant.  I’m surprised Trump would even talk to them.

You aren't wrong on the first part.  The second part is well, he's also completely consumed by his need to fit in with the NYC scene and can't get over that.  He makes every night at Mar-a-lago a farrago imitation of the Met Gala.

[romad1]

I used to enjoy this guy's tweets back when they were called tweets.

https://bsky.app/profile/rocinante.bsky.social/post/3lby2kjycyk2y

[CMRivdogs]

https://bsky.app/profile/acyn.bsky.social/post/3lcyi2th7wf2t

Today's monologue

[CMRivdogs]

Another step closer to the brink. ABC bends the knee

https://bsky.app/profile/kyledcheney.bsky.social/post/3ldc6eatsic2m

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JUST IN: A day after Trump and George Stephanopoulos were ordered to appear for depositions, they settled the case. ABC has agreed to make a $15 million contribution to Trump presidential museum/foundation and air an apology for mischaracterizing the E. Jean Carroll verdict.

It's actually an on air apology. But still ABC caved to King Donald I

[CMRivdogs]

12 minutes ago, CMRivdogs said:

Another step closer to the brink. ABC bends the knee

https://bsky.app/profile/kyledcheney.bsky.social/post/3ldc6eatsic2m

It's actually an on air apology. But still ABC caved to King Donald I

The interesting part. ABC will pay the $15 mil to a Trump Presidential foundation or museum.

It you believe that Trump will actually open such a thing, I have a wall in Mexico I'll sell you. 

 

ABC shall cause a transfer in the amount of fifteen million U.S. dollars (USD $ 15,000,000)

(the "Charitable Contribution") to be made to a Presidential foundation and museum to be

established by or for Plaintiff, as Presidents of the United States of America have established in

the past, in full settlement and satisfaction of Plaintiff's Released Claims as defined in paragraph 5(A) of this Agreement. The Charitable Contribution shall be made by Defendants within 10

calendar days of the Effective Date of this Agreement to an escrow account to be established by Plaintiff's counsel, who will serve as the escrow agent (the "Escrow Agent") for this specific Charitable Contribution. Within 10 calendar days after Plaintiff or his counsel present written

confirmation that the appropriate entity has been established by the Plaintiff, and its 501 (c)(3)

status has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service, Defendants shall authorize the Escrow

Agent in writing to release the Charitable Contribution to the subject entity.

[Tigeraholic1]

20 hours ago, CMRivdogs said:

Another step closer to the brink. ABC bends the knee

https://bsky.app/profile/kyledcheney.bsky.social/post/3ldc6eatsic2m

It's actually an on air apology. But still ABC caved to King Donald I

Brink of what?

[chasfh]

This is not political, really, but, in what certainly must be one of the more unusual twists in MTF history, I am booked to go live on Fox News Channel tomorrow morning at about 10:50 AM Eastern, 9:50 AM Central. I will be appearing on some show called America's Newsroom, during which I am going to be interviewed about the overdue library book story by Dana Perino, who was George Bush Junior's White House press secretary.

[LaceyLou]

2 minutes ago, chasfh said:

This is not political, really, but, in what certainly must be one of the more unusual twists in MTF history, I am booked to go live on Fox News Channel tomorrow morning at about 10:50 AM Eastern, 9:50 AM Central. I will be appearing on some show called America's Newsroom, during which I am going to be interviewed about the overdue library book story by Dana Perino, who was George Bush Junior's White House press secretary.

Oh wow... are you going to steer clear of politics for this? It's a good story either way.

[chasfh]

6 minutes ago, LaceyLou said:

Oh wow... are you going to steer clear of politics for this? It's a good story either way.

See, now that's the thing that's gonna make you wanna watch, right? Media meltdown live and nationwide? 😉

[pfife]

Dang thats awesome!!!

[Tigerbomb13]

1 hour ago, chasfh said:

This is not political, really, but, in what certainly must be one of the more unusual twists in MTF history, I am booked to go live on Fox News Channel tomorrow morning at about 10:50 AM Eastern, 9:50 AM Central. I will be appearing on some show called America's Newsroom, during which I am going to be interviewed about the overdue library book story by Dana Perino, who was George Bush Junior's White House press secretary.

Amazing. I saw oblong sharing an article on this. I had a book from the Sterling Heights library on dinosaurs that I have no idea what happened to from like 1985-86ish. 

[Tigeraholic1]

1 hour ago, chasfh said:

This is not political, really, but, in what certainly must be one of the more unusual twists in MTF history, I am booked to go live on Fox News Channel tomorrow morning at about 10:50 AM Eastern, 9:50 AM Central. I will be appearing on some show called America's Newsroom, during which I am going to be interviewed about the overdue library book story by Dana Perino, who was George Bush Junior's White House press secretary.

State media? I can’t believe you are bending a knee.

just kidding,for real. My Dad is on hospice and I am going to be staying with him tonight. He is a huge Fox News junkie. He will be up then and I will tell him I know this guy! It really will make him smile.

[oblong]

4 hours ago, Tigeraholic1 said:

State media? I can’t believe you are bending a knee.

just kidding,for real. My Dad is on hospice and I am going to be staying with him tonight. He is a huge Fox News junkie. He will be up then and I will tell him I know this guy! It really will make him smile.

Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he is comfortable.  

[smr-nj]

15 hours ago, Tigeraholic1 said:

State media? I can’t believe you are bending a knee.

just kidding,for real. My Dad is on hospice and I am going to be staying with him tonight. He is a huge Fox News junkie. He will be up then and I will tell him I know this guy! It really will make him smile.

Also hoping for peace for your father and for you. 

[chasfh]

Aaaaaand they killed the segment.

They say there's a breaking development in the Mangione story, as if it hasn't been breaking constantly for weeks now! And this after they drove me all the way downtown and everything! Ahhh well ... serves me right for letting you know before it happens than after.

They say they will try to get it on tomorrow, but who knows what the chances of that will be.

[Hongbit]

I’ve been watching Fox News for the last  15 minutes.  I can’t remember the last time I did that.   

[Deleterious]

Cavuto retired in protest.  That is the story I'm going with anyway.

Neil Cavuto Exits Fox News After 28 Years