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Another fine example of CNN

RAMOSS said:
You know that claim is fake itself. And, here YOU are complaining about CNN, and get caught about a lie about CNN. You want to talk about ironic here.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cnn-staged-hurricane-harvey-rescue-video/
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I watched it on TV, the "rescuer" steps behind a stationary object for a matter of seconds and suddenly has on long pants. Was it a phone booth and Clark Kent? Do you think Snopes is the end all, be all?

Have you any explanation for the superhuman speed of the clothing change?

Also, I see you ignored the OP, as well.
 
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Slingshot Bob said:
This story on the invasion of the Fl Everglades is interesting, however one thing jumped right out at me. If you go to link, look at the caption under the first photo. I cant get it to C&P but it reads in part "Of the non native species of pythons, that EATS VEGETATION and preys on wildlife".

Well, they got the last part right, at least. However, I am 99.999999% certain, no snake on earth, eats vegetation, 110% certain no python ever eats vegetation unless it is in the belly of it's prey. Don't editors make even the most cursory of efforts, anymore?

Well, it is a CNN story, so not surprised at the outright BS.
https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/01/us/florida-burmese-python-hunt/index.html
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Now posted on that site: "Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that pythons eat vegetation."

*sigh*

That the best you got?
 
DiAnna said:
Now posted on that site: "Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that pythons eat vegetation."

*sigh*

That the best you got?
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Did not see it on the original page, go figure they walk it back after the fact.

As to your question, care to tell us how post 26 is explained? Ramoss "liked" this post, but ignored that question. Was it Clark Kent and a phone booth?
 
Slingshot Bob said:
Did not see it on the original page, go figure they walk it back after the fact.

As to your question, care to tell us how post 26 is explained? Ramoss "liked" this post, but ignored that question. Was it Clark Kent and a phone booth?
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Take it up with Ramoss. Personally, I don't get into protracted discussions with people who post repeatedly debunked fake news and then try to "debate" it. Maybe Ramoss will bite. I won't.
 
DiAnna said:
Take it up with Ramoss. Personally, I don't get into protracted discussions with people who post repeatedly debunked fake news and then try to "debate" it. Maybe Ramoss will bite. I won't.
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LOL, so you too, cant explain the superhuman clothing change of the "heroic, rescuer, newscaster" in the video, yet criticize me for posting it? It is obvious that neither one of you bothered to watch it. If you can be bothered, start at second # 53 mark.

By the way, a retraction of such a basic fail as calling a snake a plant eater (no doubt after many LMAO) does not save face. Most 3rd graders know better.
 
Slingshot Bob said:
LOL, so you too, cant explain the superhuman clothing change of the "heroic, rescuer, newscaster" in the video, yet criticize me for posting it? It is obvious that neither one of you bothered to watch it. If you can be bothered, start at second # 53 mark.

By the way, a retraction of such a basic fail as calling a snake a plant eater (no doubt after many LMAO) does not save face. Most 3rd graders know better.
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Seriously, that is pathetic. I've always been fair with you, even when we disagreed. But this is utterly beyond belief, accusing me of being a "3rd grader" when you couldn't even manage to read the entire article and find the correction that was published? You want to take me on, with misinformation and disingenuous idiocy? You know where I'll be... but I strongly suggest you withdraw such belly-bumping, facepalming, eye rolling, personal insults if you wish to continue a respectful conversation with me. If you don't, you know where to meet me, and you know what will happen when you do. Choose carefully.
 
DiAnna said:
Seriously, that is pathetic. I've always been fair with you, even when we disagreed. But this is utterly beyond belief, accusing me of being a "3rd grader" when you couldn't even manage to read the entire article and find the correction that was published? You want to take me on, with misinformation and disingenuous idiocy? You know where I'll be... but I strongly suggest you withdraw such belly-bumping, facepalming, eye rolling, personal insults if you wish to continue a respectful conversation with me. If you don't, you know where to meet me, and you know what will happen when you do. Choose carefully.
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Oh please, you took that personal? I was referring to the fact a 3rd grader is aware that snakes are not plant eaters. Don't take my criticizism of CNN as a personal insult. I was clearly talking about CNN. As far as reading the entire article, why would I bother when it starts with such a mistake on a basic fact. When I am told snakes eat plants, I wont waste time reading further. CNN has a record of fabricating news, no one that came in this thread to criticize me, has explained how Clark Kent (the heroic CNN reporter that "rescued" the man from his truck) changed pants in 5 seconds as the camera moved.

As for your last statement, I could truly care less. Oh no!!! I might be verbally excoriated on a subforum...
 
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Slingshot Bob said:
This story on the invasion of the Fl Everglades is interesting, however one thing jumped right out at me. If you go to link, look at the caption under the first photo. I cant get it to C&P but it reads in part "Of the non native species of pythons, that EATS VEGETATION and preys on wildlife".

Well, they got the last part right, at least. However, I am 99.999999% certain, no snake on earth, eats vegetation, 110% certain no python ever eats vegetation unless it is in the belly of it's prey. Don't editors make even the most cursory of efforts, anymore?

Well, it is a CNN story, so not surprised at the outright BS.
https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/01/us/florida-burmese-python-hunt/index.html
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First Pandas, and now Snakes. Jeez Conservatives are obsessed with animals these days.
 
DiAnna said:
Now posted on that site: "Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that pythons eat vegetation."

*sigh*

That the best you got?
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CNN corrects their stories and tells its readers/viewers this. Fox News rarely if ever does this. Conservative blogs never do.
 
NeverTrumpGOP said:
CNN corrects their stories and tells its readers/viewers this. Fox News rarely if ever does this. Conservative blogs never do.
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Can you give us an example? Or is this to defend the liberal CNN?
 
NeverTrumpGOP said:
CNN corrects their stories and tells its readers/viewers this. Fox News rarely if ever does this. Conservative blogs never do.
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Cows eat reptiles. CNN.


*edit* we are full of it, it turns out that cows do no actually eat reptiles. (Whoda thunk it?)

Anyhow, we are credible, because we posted a retraction when peoples laughter grew overwhelming and our ratings dropped.

Can you prove your "conservative blogs never do" claim? If not, ya might want to do a CNN!
 
Slingshot Bob said:
Cows eat reptiles. CNN.


*edit* we are full of it, it turns out that cows do no actually eat reptiles. (Whoda thunk it?)

Anyhow, we are credible, because we posted a retraction when peoples laughter grew overwhelming and our ratings dropped.

Can you prove your "conservative blogs never do" claim? If not, ya might want to do a CNN!
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I luv ya' but...

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Slingshot Bob said:
This story on the invasion of the Fl Everglades is interesting, however one thing jumped right out at me. If you go to link, look at the caption under the first photo. I cant get it to C&P but it reads in part "Of the non native species of pythons, that EATS VEGETATION and preys on wildlife".

Well, they got the last part right, at least. However, I am 99.999999% certain, no snake on earth, eats vegetation, 110% certain no python ever eats vegetation unless it is in the belly of it's prey. Don't editors make even the most cursory of efforts, anymore?

Well, it is a CNN story, so not surprised at the outright BS.
https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/01/us/florida-burmese-python-hunt/index.html
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Didnt you hear? Snakes are going vegan these days.
 
Slingshot Bob said:
A very basic example of their lack of research before going to press. Is it any wonder no one trusts the "nooz"?
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I think it is an error, pure and simple, and not meant to mislead. Have you never had a sentence come out sideways? I have.
 
Slingshot Bob said:
Cows eat reptiles. CNN.


*edit* we are full of it, it turns out that cows do no actually eat reptiles. (Whoda thunk it?)

Anyhow, we are credible, because we posted a retraction when peoples laughter grew overwhelming and our ratings dropped.

Can you prove your "conservative blogs never do" claim? If not, ya might want to do a CNN!
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At least CNN doesn't report on the rumor that there are reptilian overlords who are going to disarm the public, like Fox News tends to do.
 
enderpotato00 said:
Can you give us an example? Or is this to defend the liberal CNN?
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The example is the OP. Also, has Fox News corrected it's Seth Rich murder conspiracy? It's secret society inside the FBI story? Has Alex Jones apologized for his Sandy Hook conspiracy??? CNN got something wrong wow. Then, you guys don't give two ****s when Fox News or others on your side gets something widely incorrect.
 
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