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Sarah Pirnie's avatar

Excuse me! He grew up in Queens. Don't buy into the "I didn't know shylock has a racist connotation (my word, I'm sure t. really doesn't know what that means.) It's obvious how difficult it is to express when you have a vocabulary of 50 words. See? Having other people go class and take tests for you,, doesn't work so well in the real world. And, the bulk of the press still listens to him like puppy dogs with panting tongues and wagging tails.

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Mian Fisher's avatar

So it is not surprising that Trump is an antisemite, he's America's racist uncle who has no problem with his niece dating a skinhead. A third of his followers are full on racist xenophobes, Confederate and Nazi flag, people Trump referred to very fine people. Another third are Christian nationalists who support Israel, because they think will lead to Jesus' return. They believe they love Jews and Jesus, but have no problems with Pete Hegseth's Nazi tattoos, the very fine neo Nazis who support Trump, who support Trump and overlook his unchristian actions because he is a strong "winner." They support Israel, because of the second coming of Christ, but they have no problem with antisemitism. The last third like someone to blame, believe in conspiracy theories, and like Trump need Fox sized news bites. None of them have a problem with Antisemitism if it's Trump because he is their dear uncle who makes it okay to be as evil as they want as long as they support him.

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California Jonathan's avatar

Thank you both for this excellent piece. I really enjoyed your professional perspective on the field of journalism today and your retrospective trip down memory lane about your respective life histories in the profession. What came through strongest for me was your shared observation that journalism is clearly being redefined in the present day. Obviously, there are several reasons for that starting with the advent of the Internet back in the late 20th century, and more recently with the rise of independent journalism as it takes its place in the social media multiverse. One term that came through for me was your reference to the “look at me” school of media presence and how major political figures, Donald Trump in particular, are using that technique to dominate narratives in the media space. I was hoping to hear your thoughts on how that trend can be taken on (as in challenged) in the future because I think it’s going to be crucial for any opposition to MAGA and Trumpism that we, as opponents, find a way to dominate headlines the way Trump does. Maybe in a future discussion? If so, I certainly hope that I can at least observe your interactions; whether in real time or as a repost, I would certainly welcome the opportunity. 🙂

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Karen A Woods's avatar

I suggest a campaign that double dawg dares the White House Press Corp do their job? Challenge them to keep a question going until TACO answers. If he shuts one down, the next one asks the question. Keep asking the SAME question. **The Dems need to really play Devil's Advocate regarding the Epstein list. Keep the story going.

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Douglas's avatar

Agreed on labeling and marketing of cutesy names for horrific policies. I criticized reporters also and then Katy Tur responded with 'well that's what the Bill is called!' as she exclaimed with a smirk. (regarding Budget bill).. How convenient Katy

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The Orange Cheeto as a Russian Asset

Cheeto will be historically revered in 50yr as a national Russian hero says former head of the Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee since he has single handedly turned the US into a Russian colony Mussayev has written extensively about the recruitment of Cheeto in the 1980’s as an enthusiastic asset because he got lots of Russian unsecured loans when he was underwater with Deutsche Bank Now he’s labeled as “strategic resource”

Russians got him elected in 2016 and with the help of Theil and Musk got him reelected in 2024 In the 2024 election Cheeto flipped 88 counties but won less than 50% of the national popular vote and Harris flipped 0 Even in 1984 Reagan won 49 states with 58% of the popular vote Mondale still flipped some red counties From numerous other reports(statistical analysis, vigilante challenges etc) it’s clear the Cheeto rigged the 2024 election

It’s also clear that the reason Nazis and Cheeto are unconcerned about the midterms is that they know they will be able to rig those elections as well So they are on the path of “we can do whatever the hell we damn please and no matter how many protesters are on the street, it won’t make any difference. we will win ”

So this is the challenge folks WE the People either show up and rally our friends, neighbors, relatives, and family to begin our vigilant plan to massively overwhelm the Theil Musk operation and overcome the Nazi election subversion effort

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