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CNN on the Attack Against Progressive Candidates

Fledermaus said:
But there has been and continues to be a left lean to CNN. Some of the time more obvious than other times.

It is Ying to Fox Yang.
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I never said there wasn’t at least some left lean at CNN. That doesn’t stop them from setting out to undermine progressives and anyone who may ‘rock the status quo.’
 
beancounter said:
Lazy deflection...

Why don't you tell me why you think that Communist or Anarchist represent the extreme Left.

Better yet, give me examples of any serious Democrat that advocates Communism or Anarchy.
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It is well established communists and most anarchists represent the extreme left of the political spectrum. If you don’t realize that you need to take poli sci 101.
 
Geoist said:
I never said there wasn’t at least some left lean at CNN. That doesn’t stop them from setting out to undermine progressives and anyone who may ‘rock the status quo.’
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So, if CNN can find this information you don't think Fox News or any right wing organization can or won't? I would much rather have them get anything out in the open, good or bad, because you can be sure Trump's campaign will find it and exploit it.
 
Into the Night said:
You are quite right. Most Democrats advocate fascism rather than communism.
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Completely false. You don't even know what Fascism is to make a lying statement like that.
 
Geoist said:
It is well established communists and most anarchists represent the extreme left of the political spectrum. If you don’t realize that you need to take poli sci 101.
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What on Earth are you taking about?
 
Praxas said:
So, if CNN can find this information you don't think Fox News or any right wing organization can or won't? I would much rather have them get anything out in the open, good or bad, because you can be sure Trump's campaign will find it and exploit it.
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We know just where CNN really stands on progressives. Just check out the hit pieces they do on them they would almost never do on status quo Dems. Examples in links on previous page.
 
The extreme left is about as strong as it has even been in the Democrat party. Obama sort of laid the foundation for this. The main stream Democrats are more moderate and practical minded and know the US, a whole, is not ready for socialism, especially after the changes Trump has made. If the extreme left is coddled too much and gains momentum, this could challenge the establishment and divide the Democrat party, allowing Trump to win in 2020, with even less votes than last time.

CNN is the propaganda wing of the establishment Democrat party. The new secondary job of CNN is to show the newbies how the DNC will deal with even their own kind, if they do not play ball, their way. This, although necessary to maintain a unified front, may backfire with Trump forming an alliance with the Democrat extreme left, to help each other take on the establishment Democrats. A common enemy can make temporary allies of two adversaries. Then they can double cross each other after the witch is dead.
 
Geoist said:
Seriously, can they be any more transparent? They were notorious for going after Bernie during the 2016 race, attacked him recently for the sexual misconduct of others on his campaign, went after Warren’s candidacy by saying ‘we can do better,’ and now attacking Gabbard not even 48 hours after declaring her candidacy for her opinion of homosexuality... from decades ago. It is one thing to report and have a candidate clarify their position, but looking at the body of CNN’s report on progressives it is clear they are no friend of the progressive left.
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I believe you are conflating the two terms 'attack' and 'report'. CNN has an obligation to report the news, good or bad, on any possible presidential candidate. As an example, Bernie Sanders is no exception and it's up to Bernie to either reassure voters regarding the allegations or ignore them which would be a political mistake.
 
Geoist said:
If you think the corporate media does not try to shape American minds to conform to their agenda then I don’t have anything else to say to you. You’ve picked your side. Ignorance is bliss.
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Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise (Sir Thomas Gray). ;)
 
Geoist said:
We know just where CNN really stands on progressives. Just check out the hit pieces they do on them they would almost never do on status quo Dems. Examples in links on previous page.
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Again, what you call "hit" pieces are what the rightwing media would do anyway. I'd rather know ahead of time rather then the time rightwing media does it later. Wouldn't you?
 
Geoist said:
Seriously, can they be any more transparent? They were notorious for going after Bernie during the 2016 race, attacked him recently for the sexual misconduct of others on his campaign, went after Warren’s candidacy by saying ‘we can do better,’ and now attacking Gabbard not even 48 hours after declaring her candidacy for her opinion of homosexuality... from decades ago. It is one thing to report and have a candidate clarify their position, but looking at the body of CNN’s report on progressives it is clear they are no friend of the progressive left.
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Relax. They go after Republicans for much the same things or whatever other triviality they can think up.
 
Geoist said:
Who is ‘you guys?’ CNN is declared leftist by Trumpists who get their ‘news’ from Drudge and Rushbo. Are you saying I’m a Trumpist?
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So, are you saying you're a Gabbarardist?
 
HumblePi said:
I believe you are conflating the two terms 'attack' and 'report'. CNN has an obligation to report the news, good or bad, on any possible presidential candidate. As an example, Bernie Sanders is no exception and it's up to Bernie to either reassure voters regarding the allegations or ignore them which would be a political mistake.
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Oh you mean like Fox News' trademark: We report you decide?

Ask yourself: Are they reporting or attacking?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hgaChWygbAs
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SEQUN9M0RBw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W9mIF60Ds9I
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uHKPNbeEBng
 
Praxas said:
Again, what you call "hit" pieces are what the rightwing media would do anyway. I'd rather know ahead of time rather then the time rightwing media does it later. Wouldn't you?
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CNN is not trying to do progressive candidates any favors. Who is CNN's audience? They are the liberals and independents who may eventually vote for the Democratic candidate. Fox News' viewers wouldn't have voted for the progressive, anyways.
 
Geoist said:
Seriously, can they be any more transparent? They were notorious for going after Bernie during the 2016 race, attacked him recently for the sexual misconduct of others on his campaign, went after Warren’s candidacy by saying ‘we can do better,’ and now attacking Gabbard not even 48 hours after declaring her candidacy for her opinion of homosexuality... from decades ago. It is one thing to report and have a candidate clarify their position, but looking at the body of CNN’s report on progressives it is clear they are no friend of the progressive left.
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I wouldn't mind this at all if they were nearly as harsh on establishment darling candidates like Beto, Kamala, Booker, Biden and so on as there's nothing wrong with a good vetting, but these stories, often fringing on editorial smears, are yes, indeed overwhelmingly one-sided along factional lines within the democratic party, and concerned specifically with the progressive camp.
 
Geoist said:
Seriously, can they be any more transparent? They were notorious for going after Bernie during the 2016 race, attacked him recently for the sexual misconduct of others on his campaign, went after Warren’s candidacy by saying ‘we can do better,’ and now attacking Gabbard not even 48 hours after declaring her candidacy for her opinion of homosexuality... from decades ago. It is one thing to report and have a candidate clarify their position, but looking at the body of CNN’s report on progressives it is clear they are no friend of the progressive left.
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Say it isn't so, that a leftist reporter actually asked a democrat candidate to go on record openly declaring his or her position on homosexuality? Don't these morons know that nailing them down will likely result in their loss in the election, like Matt Lauer's horrible mistake of asking Hillary about her missing emails that Congress was still looking for, resulting in her high flying candidacy nosediving into the ground?
 
Surrealistik said:
I wouldn't mind this at all if they were nearly as harsh on establishment darling candidates like Beto, Kamala, Booker, Biden and so on as there's nothing wrong with a good vetting, but these stories, often fringing on editorial smears, are yes, indeed overwhelmingly one-sided along factional lines within the democratic party, and concerned specifically with the progressive camp.
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100% this. You summed up the point well.
 
HumblePi said:
If you have any specific point to make with all those links, why don't you simply be specific about your problem with each of them.
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All you have to do is read the titles of the videos CNN posted.

“CNN’s Harry Ententes: Elizabeth Warren is a below-par candidate”
 
beancounter said:
The extreme Left is infamous for eating it's own. We've been down this path before. Some people never learn.
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Well depends on just how tasty it is. Everybody knows that the right is very bitter and...tastes like crap.

They never eat their own. They are in unison and all 'taste' the same in their clinging to power and rigging our democracy.

Far too many just never learn.
 
Abbazorkzog said:
CNN is a corporation. Since when have corporations been left-wing?
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Well of course they are not left wing except when it suits the right's political prejudices.
 
JasperL said:
That's basically my position as well. The idea of an actually "liberal" mainstream media is kind of funny. They're about as "liberal" as a NYC hedge fund manager for the most part, which might be socially liberal, but definitely otherwise 'moderate' at best on the things people with money and power actually CARE about. That's not a surprise since CNN is owned by AT&T which is #10 on the Fortune 500 list, and therefore answers to shareholders and a Board of other powerful Fortune 500 types.
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Yea, I became a flaming liberal by reading the WashPost, ya'know William F. Buckley and George Will and the rest

of their flaming liberals. I think I am tainted for life, especially given that that right...doesn't exist anymore.
 
Into the Night said:
This is a bad assumption. In philosophy, for example,no outside references are used as the predicate. The reasoning for the argument must be presented with the argument itself. Pointing to the arguments of others is not relevant, and a sign of lazy thinking.

First, there is no 'extreme' here. Socialists are the left. They want to implement socialism by hook or by crook. There are two forms of socialism: communism or fascism. Under communism, the government nationalizes your property and business. Under fascism, you keep your property and business, but the government tells you how to run it.

Socialism can only exist by stealing wealth.

The so-called 'social justice warriors' are simply those who are using political correctness to implement socialist goals. It's about nothing less than replacing the United States with an oligarchy form of government (dictatorship by committee).

Yup. Because people naturally reject their stuff being taken, they have to couch their message. Changing the language by redefining words to suit their purpose when convenient is a common practice.
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The bolded part is unmitigated bull**** and nothing more than what you...want to believe.
 
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