Thread: Should CNN Have Allow Trump To Spread Lies Using Their Platform?

My thoughts are...WTF were they thinking in giving a man that lied basically every time he opens his mouth a platform to continue to spread his lies?

Originally Posted by Topper

My thoughts are...WTF were they thinking in giving a man that lied basically every time he opens his mouth a platform to continue to spread his lies?

Clinton seems to ring a bell.

Originally Posted by Topper

WTF were they thinking in giving a man that lied basically every time he opens his mouth a platform to continue to spread his lies?

So no politicians on TV in your opinion ?

Originally Posted by helge

So no politicians on TV in your opinion ?

Well, you've got a point there...they all lie...its the size that bothers me.

Originally Posted by Topper

.they all lie...its the size that bothers me.

Makes it a lot easier to figure out.

It's the guys with the straight faces, we have to care about.

Donald does not have that talent.


He probably believes most of his own lies too

Originally Posted by Topper

My thoughts are...WTF were they thinking in giving a man that lied basically every time he opens his mouth a platform to continue to spread his lies?

I think they knew exactly what they were doing. They handed him the rope, and let him hang himself. As painful as it was to watch, he didn’t disappoint. He doubled down on all his lies, and conspiracies, and all he did was remind suburban moms just want a piece of shit he is. He didn’t lose any support, but he sure as shit didn’t gain any, either. His supporters have drunk the Kool-Aid, and they are handcuffed to that dead hooker. When he said, “I could stand in the middle of fifth Avenue, and shoot someone, and wouldn’t lose any votes.“ That was the only time he’s ever told the truth.

There are two kinds of stupid in America. Those that stay in their lane, and accept the fact that they’re stupid. Then there are the ReTrumplicans, who are too stupid to know they’re stupid.

What he said....

The poor man is completely delusioanal.

Excellent entertainment I say. The moderator did pretty well under the circumstance.

Since CNN is considered the propaganda arm of the left...I feel like you got your news agencies mixed up. CNN never intended to give Trump any platform. Fox News on the other hand would build him the grandest of grand stands.

Originally Posted by beachbound

There are two kinds of stupid in America. Those that stay in their lane, and accept the fact that they’re stupid. Then there are the ReTrumplicans, who are too stupid to know they’re stupid.

Let's not forget the stupid get to vote and unless there is a big change Trump could well be President again. Sad state of affairs when all either of the big two have Presidential offerings that most folks find unacceptable.

^ Word.

Trump is running again. He can be president again. Those people in the CNN audience there love him and what he says. The are representive of half the people in the USA, like it or not.

I was flickin’ between the Panther game and Heat game, but what I saw on CNN was a mess. CNN pandering to a batchit crazy crowd.

Edit – It was a disappointing evening

Originally Posted by beachbound

I think they knew exactly what they were doing. They handed him the rope, and let him hang himself. As painful as it was to watch, he didn’t disappoint. He doubled down on all his lies, and conspiracies, and all he did was remind suburban moms just want a piece of shit he is. He didn’t lose any support, but he sure as shit didn’t gain any, either. His supporters have drunk the Kool-Aid, and they are handcuffed to that dead hooker. When he said, “I could stand in the middle of fifth Avenue, and shoot someone, and wouldn’t lose any votes.“ That was the only time he’s ever told the truth.

There are two kinds of stupid in America. Those that stay in their lane, and accept the fact that they’re stupid. Then there are the ReTrumplicans, who are too stupid to know they’re stupid.

A very similar situation in australia , the media .especially the murdoch media plays a big part in mis information or downright bullshit. Which a lot of people swallow , politicians can thrive on the social media thingo, particularly if its slanted all in there favour. Thats the world we live in now. In the states in the not to distant past they had a guy called Walter Kronkite who read the news. Thats right . He just read the news he didnt offer an opinion on whatever he was reading. Thats pretty cool.thats how it should be . Now we have pretend journalists chasing the big bucks,

Originally Posted by beachbound

I think they knew exactly what they were doing. They handed him the rope, and let him hang himself. As painful as it was to watch, he didn’t disappoint. He doubled down on all his lies, and conspiracies, and all he did was remind suburban moms just want a piece of shit he is. He didn’t lose any support, but he sure as shit didn’t gain any, either. His supporters have drunk the Kool-Aid, and they are handcuffed to that dead hooker. When he said, “I could stand in the middle of fifth Avenue, and shoot someone, and wouldn’t lose any votes.“ That was the only time he’s ever told the truth.

There are two kinds of stupid in America. Those that stay in their lane, and accept the fact that they’re stupid. Then there are the ReTrumplicans, who are too stupid to know they’re stupid.

There are about 4 kinds of stupid in australia.

I voted that they shouldn't have as Trump's lies are meant to cause harm to the country and are there only for self-aggrandisement. Every time this idiot gets a platform he furthers the divide and makes the political and social landscape even more divisive. What was the point . . .

^ I agree, it is a disgrace and CNN should be shut down for such a disgrace.
The nation is already has a huge amount of problems with mass shootings on the rise, and mental health obviously in the ditch. This is not helping the situation.
Trump should be in jail at this point and definitely should not be running for president again.

I wholeheartedly agree . . . except the part about taking CNN off air . . . but the rest -spot on.

^Well CNN did not help, so ya I am not impressed with them that is why I said that. Any media that gives Trump time to spread his lies and obviously 'mental health' problems, doesn't really deserve good ratings. I am just happy I don't live there. Just when you thought things with Trump were cooling down they are not. I don't normally care or listen to the crap, but when I read about the 26 women that accused Trump of sexual misconduct it just made my skin crawl to know that this guy is still in the limelight and trying to run for presidency. I'm surprised no one has taken him out yet to be honest.

I have no problem with CNN wanting to host a town hall, but to tell the audience they had to be respectful was a fucking joke, as was the moderators seeming inability to properly challenge any of the orange turds lies.

CNN fucked up on this one big time.

CNN may be playing the long card. Dont forget the majority of American voters now call themselves independent. They are not big Trump fans and performances like the town hall meeting clearly show he is an unhinged loon. The Republicans are a much smaller percentage of voters these days, they may well still vote Trump but that is now only 25-30% of the vote. Just a theory as to why CNN would do such a silly thing.

Originally Posted by BLD

In the states in the not to distant past they had a guy called Walter Kronkite who read the news.

An occasional opinion but all spot on like this one.



And that's the way it is!

^Big news at the time. A tidal change in public opinion afterwards.

Originally Posted by aging one

CNN may be playing the long card. Dont forget the majority of American voters now call themselves independent. They are not big Trump fans and performances like the town hall meeting clearly show he is an unhinged loon. The Republicans are a much smaller percentage of voters these days, they may well still vote Trump but that is now only 25-30% of the vote. Just a theory as to why CNN would do such a silly thing.

No, CNN want ad dollars, FFS.

They don't give a shit who wins as long as they get paid.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

No, CNN want ad dollars, FFS.

Bingo!

For posters who don’t know,.......think John Malone.