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Tapper Cuts Off Miller Interview [W:405]

GhostlyJoe said:
It's a journalist's job to question administration representatives. Are you so soft-minded as to not see that the attacks on CNN are an attempt to avoid accountability?
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LOL, so nothing, then. And it should be pointed out that the 'soft minded' here are the ones who see the liberal media as beyond reproach. Attacking FOX is great stuff, but attack FNN and you are a danger to democracy lol. Great stuff.
 
Fletch said:
What did Miller say that wasn't true or 'undermined society's vital institution?'
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He avoided answering direct questions about the administration's turnover and the roles of key officials. Instead, he said, "Trump is a political genius" over and over and attacked CNN. I don't mean to imply that CNN alone is a vital institution. But a free, independent press is, and Trump has repeatedly attacked any media that isn't purely fawning propaganda ala "Fox & Friends."

Attacks on the credibility of the justice department, the FBI, the media, the state department, academia, and congress leaves an authority vacuum that Trump intends to fill. Those are also the institutions providing checks and balances on administrative power. That's what I mean by vital institutions. Their continued independence is paramount.
 
Paperview said:
Work on perfecting his Nazi salute?
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Do you have evidence that Miller is a Nazi? Or is that just a cheap smear intended to show you have nothing of substance to add.
 
Beaudreaux said:
I watched it happen live. Why are people okay with Tapper being an arrogant smartass? Sure, Miller should have handled it better, and not lost his temper, but Tapper was a smartass and completely disrespectful of MIller. Neither were very professional in that interview.
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Tapper is not the one in this interview representing our elected leaders. He's not the one whose words really matter here.
 
NeverTrumpGOP said:
I actually do like how he speaks, just nothing that comes out of his mouth is worth listening to. He'd be a great radio host.
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I’m not shrink, but every time I hear this Miller guy talk, I am always quite uncomfortable at his level of rudeness and aggressiveness. There is just something not right about having to make me Uncomfortable. It’s a little like listing to a psychopath. Even if he does nothing wrong necessarily, the way he talks it’s just not right. There is something deeply and profoundly wrong with this guy. Just like his boss.
 
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GhostlyJoe said:
He avoided answering direct questions about the administration's turnover and the roles of key officials. Instead, he said, "Trump is a political genius" over and over and attacked CNN. I don't mean to imply that CNN alone is a vital institution. But a free, independent press is, and Trump has repeatedly attacked any media that isn't purely fawning propaganda ala "Fox & Friends."

Attacks on the credibility of the justice department, the FBI, the media, the state department, academia, and congress leaves an authority vacuum that Trump intends to fill. Those are also the institutions providing checks and balances on administrative power. That's what I mean by vital institutions. Their continued independence is paramount.
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He answered the questions and I will acknowledge your horror at the idea that any arm of your beloved state apparatus be questioned in any way. Arbeit macht frei soldaten
 
Jetboogieman said:
Look who's the head of that administration... Not exactly a shocker.
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Who has instructed his followers to say that Miller "destroyed" Tapper.



Jake Tapper of Fake News CNN just got destroyed in his interview with Stephen Miller of the Trump Administration. Watch the hatred and unfairness of this CNN flunky!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Jan. 7, 2018
 
Fletch said:
LOL, so nothing, then. And it should be pointed out that the 'soft minded' here are the ones who see the liberal media as beyond reproach. Attacking FOX is great stuff, but attack FNN and you are a danger to democracy lol. Great stuff.
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You highlight both your own hypocrisy and your unwillingness to engage in actual discussion.
 
Beaudreaux said:
I watched it happen live. Why are people okay with Tapper being an arrogant smartass? Sure, Miller should have handled it better, and not lost his temper, but Tapper was a smartass and completely disrespectful of MIller. Neither were very professional in that interview.
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Tapper doesn't like liars.
 
ataraxia said:
Every time I hear this Miller guy talk, I am always quite uncomfortable at his level of rudeness and aggressiveness. It’s a little like listing to a psychopath. Even if he does nothing wrong necessarily, the way he talks it’s just not right.
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Yes, he was quite aggressive--something people on the right have been calling for for years when it comes to confronting the hostile liberal media. FNN deserves to be called out for its coverage and he did it. Good for him.
 
Fletch said:
He answered the questions and I will acknowledge your horror at the idea that any arm of your beloved state apparatus be questioned in any way. Arbeit macht frei soldaten
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Bet you are a big hit at party, ‘rallies’!
 
Fletch said:
What was the lie?
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Trump revolutionizing Reality TV. Saying Bannon didn't get Miller his job. Bannon being included in the WH. Trump reading. Trump being a genius. Need I go on?
 
GhostlyJoe said:
You highlight both your own hypocrisy and your unwillingness to engage in actual discussion.
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Not true. I have engaged you in discussion. You are angry because someone dared confront your leftist media. If this were some Obama surrogate on a Fox broadcast you would be fainting in admiration. Miller stuck up for his boss and attacked the hacks at FNN. Good for him. If you don't like it, who cares.
 
Fletch said:
Yes, he was quite aggressive--something people on the right have been calling for for years when it comes to confronting the hostile liberal media. FNN deserves to be called out for its coverage and he did it. Good for him.
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He was given the chance to answer some very specific questions everyone is asking. Instead he just chose to cuss out CNN. I am glad you’re enjoying it. But taking the longer view, this is not going to end well for him, or his boss.
 
NeverTrumpGOP said:
Trump revolutionizing Reality TV. Bannon getting Miller his job. Bannon being included in the WH. Trump reading. Trump being a genius. Need I go on?
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Which one is the lie and where is your evidence?
 
Fletch said:
He answered the questions and I will acknowledge your horror at the idea that any arm of your beloved state apparatus be questioned in any way. Arbeit macht frei soldaten
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You fail to understand what that interview was actually about or the role of media in society. You're acting like a Marxist -- seeing things only as competing classes.

By design, however, a media interview from an administration official is for the benefit of the electorate. It's meant for the administration to offer explanation and foster understanding of goals and policies. After all, these are elected leaders. This administration makes no attempt to foster understanding among the electorate or outline any clear vision for leadership. Instead, they attack and obfuscate. They, and you, see it as a game of competing teams, not as a responsibility of governance. Shameful.
 
ataraxia said:
He was given the chance to answer some very specific questions everyone is asking. Instead he just chose to cuss out CNN. I am glad you’re enjoying it. But taking the longer view, this is not going to end well for him, or his boss.
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Which question didn't he answer?
 
Mr Person said:
Who has instructed his followers to say that Miller "destroyed" Tapper.

Jake Tapper of Fake News CNN just got destroyed in his interview with Stephen Miller of the Trump Administration. Watch the hatred and unfairness of this CNN flunky!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Jan. 7, 2018
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K now that's:

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Mr Person said:
Who has instructed his followers to say that Miller "destroyed" Tapper.



Jake Tapper of Fake News CNN just got destroyed in his interview with Stephen Miller of the Trump Administration. Watch the hatred and unfairness of this CNN flunky!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Jan. 7, 2018
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Do you think everything Trump says is an order?
 
Fletch said:
Not true. I have engaged you in discussion. You are angry because someone dared confront your leftist media. If this were some Obama surrogate on a Fox broadcast you would be fainting in admiration. Miller stuck up for his boss and attacked the hacks at FNN. Good for him. If you don't like it, who cares.
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Insulting and cursing people is not confronting anything. It’s just cursing insulting people. The days of that passing off as some proper means of governance is coming to a close. Quickly.
 
GhostlyJoe said:
You fail to understand what that interview was actually about or the role of media in society. You're acting like a Marxist -- seeing things only as competing classes.

By design, however, a media interview from an administration official is for the benefit of the electorate. It's meant for the administration to offer explanation and foster understanding of goals and policies. After all, these are elected leaders. This administration makes no attempt to foster understanding among the electorate or outline any clear vision for leadership. Instead, they attack and obfuscate. They, and you, see it as a game of competing teams, not as a responsibility of governance. Shameful.
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In other words, you are angry because Miller called out the leftist hacks at FNN. Got it.
 
Beaudreaux said:
I watched it happen live. Why are people okay with Tapper being an arrogant smartass? Sure, Miller should have handled it better, and not lost his temper, but Tapper was a smartass and completely disrespectful of MIller. Neither were very professional in that interview.
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Your president is a boorish asshole.

But its OK when he does it, isn't it?

And I bet you consider trumps tweeting quite professional.
 
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