New WJ Phone Stunt...Ooops Wrong Line

[KharmaTrain]

I've caught this several times this morning and on occasion recently...

A call is taken on the "Democrat" or "Against the pResident" line, the caller will then say something like "Ooops, wrong line...or I couldn't get through on the other line..."...then goes on to spew a right wing talking point. Almost every time the "host" doesn't bother to cut them off...despite them cheating on the rules.

What gauled me this morning is the "hun" (far from racist, folks) who took those calls not only let these people go with their Repugnican spin, she then goes to the Repugnican line right after...thus three "pro-regime" calls in a row.

Another tactic, noted here as well, is the "I used to be a Democrat"...

Anyone else notice this today?

[DemBones DemBones]

1. She cut off the last one who tried that, but they should ALL be

cut off. Sometimes I wonder what the hosts are thinking (or if they're thinking.) Some people are allowed to go on and on and on while others are cut short. They claim that both sides accuse them of bias but I still think the right wingers usually get more slack. It's not as bad as FAUX but there's a hint of bias.

[KharmaTrain]

2. I'm Very Suspect...

It's been noted here how the Freepers and others load up these type of shows with callers, and it's been relentless over the past week in specific.

From my knowledge of the screening process, a caller has to go through at least 2 checks...verifying both their "affiliation" and the topic they want to speak on...both are then logged on a computer screen the host can then see (as well as the city).

Yep, good screeners are hard to find, and most not only screen the calls but are running equipment or doing 1 of 26 other things, but regulars can be easily noticed and this isn't broadcasting 101...C-Span gets millions of our cable dollars a year...hopefully they're paying screeners more than minimum wage.

It's hard not to notice the barage of the Repugnican machine. We're witnessing a dry run of what to expect this fall...the non-stop use of all media and the game of making the loudest noise. Look how well it's worked in shutting down Clarke. We have yet to hear anyone contradict his testimony...just the non-stop pounding of his personna and his relationships with this regime.

I always wonder who spends all the time to call these shows. Yes, I know many DU'ers do here, but I'm also certain there are paid "callers"...not a new concept...that are earning their keep right now. Guess this is part of the regime's plan of creating more jobs.

Cheers.

[Toucano]

4. Maybe it isn't bias each time.

I've often heard this Oklahoma right-wing nut call in. She's sounds like she's 150 years old and is always pissing and moaning about welfare recipients.

I think she calls in every month.

Anyway, the last time I caught her, the host pointed out that the social security she lives on is welfare. She's gotten far more paid out to her than she could ever have contributed.

It's like Ma Kettle goes to Washington, and it's hilarious. I think they let her go on and on because she's so absurd that she's entertaining. I wish I paid attention to which day she calls in so I could record it.

That doesn't excuse their phone line issue, but I think it may explain some of the reason why some callers are cut off and others go on and on. The longer some of them go on, the stupider they sound.

[cybildisobedience]

3. another C-span observation

-- is that they let the same freeper types call in a few times a week -- there's a crazy lady with a Southern accent who is just a venomous pus bag -- she is on over and over and they never reprimand her for not abiding by the rules. And she is certainly someone whose voice is distinctive enough -- imagine a crazy, ranting racist religious nut. Oh, and did I mention she is a Bush supporter?
And there's a guy from California (sometimes he identifies himself as being from Los Angeles or other regions in California), whose voice is very similar to Donald Trump's. He seriously must be on three times a week, and they NEVER reprimand him or cut him off.
Again, a Democrat-bashing Bush bootlicker.