i turned on msnbc and they had 'death panel debate' on the screen while discussing healthcare
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:24 PM
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| i turned on msnbc and they had 'death panel debate' on the screen while discussing healthcare |
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are we now debating whether there are death panels in the unwritten bill?
the media is playing this just like they did the birthers. controlling the message. giving the loonies the same creedence as the sane.
we're screwn.
:argh:
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:26 PM
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| 1. I'd say the direct parallel is the Swift Boat Liars. |
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Edited on Thu Aug-13-09 02:27 PM by KittyWampus
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:27 PM
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:29 PM
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| 3. And Harry and Louise... |
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Edited on Thu Aug-13-09 02:30 PM by redqueen
and Gore Wears Earth Tones
and Gore Is A Boring Nerd Who Claims He Invented The Internet
and Iraq Has WMDs
and Iraq Is A Grave And Gathering Threat
and so many other examples...
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:30 PM
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| 4. i fear the media more than the nutcakes. they truly have the power to frame any debate, anyway. |
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:32 PM
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| 7. An astute DU'er pointed out that the Media COULD diffuse the volatility building around this |
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But they are helping fan the flames.
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:37 PM
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| 10. I would call that their job... spreading bullshit... |
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I'm probably just being paranoid, but IMO Operation Mockingbird wasn't really shut down... or it was, but only in the way that TIA was shut down.
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:31 PM
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| 5. They have been at it for years, haven't they? |
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:31 PM
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| 6. Decades... check out The PR War about the first Gulf War. |
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:34 PM
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| 8. i just heard a promo for msnbc 'politics' tonight....'blistering message war at town halls' |
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Edited on Thu Aug-13-09 02:34 PM by spanone
that's what they called their coverage 'blistering message war at town halls'
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:34 PM
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| 9. Sarah Palin says "The Earth is flat"... |
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... MSM says "We debate, your decide."
What could be fairer that that?
(extreme sarcasm)
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Thu Aug-13-09 02:39 PM
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| 11. palin stands by her 'death panel' lies |
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Edited on Thu Aug-13-09 02:39 PM by spanone
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