I don't know about you, but I'm getting sick of CNN . . . .

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

What's up with CNN?!?!

Judy Woodruff just reported that the Kerry campaign does not believe that there was any election fraud committed and CNN is adopting this load of crap hook, line and sinker.

I thought Kerry had a pair, but apparently he's been neutered!

And, CNN is not helping the cause. Maybe it's time to turn 'em off.

Trying to stay calm, but it's tough . . . howdeani

[Hobarticus]

1. Welcome to DU!!!!

[wtmusic]

2. turn it off

just tune in to DU for a totally impartial look at the day's news! ;-)

welcome, BTW

:bounce: :toast: :bounce:

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

17. Thanks . . .

I've been around for over a year, but it took this fraudulaent election to get me energized.

I got pissed when Howard Dean got thrown overboard by Clinton's pals, and went into a funk. But that was nothing compared to how I felt on election day. Why the hell wont Kerry FIGHT?! I don't get it.

I for one will NEVER forget what happened and if CNN thinks we're going to just roll over for Hillary, they can just forget it.

Later . . . howdeani

[Demoiselle]

52. Don't just turn it off.....block it!

Make it clear to your cable company that you see ÇNN as little better than porn, and you want to block it to protect your family from lies. Hey, THEY MUST, BY LAW, GIVE YOU THE OPTION TO BLOCK....USE IT!!!! I will continue to propose that we ALL do this with
ALL of our cable providers....ie, block as porn all the cable news networks, CNN, MSNBC and FOX until somebody here explains to me WHY  this isn't a good idea.....if we do an organized boycott of all the cable news networks and let their advertisers know...we may, just MAY be able to force them out of bullshit, ball-less infotainment mode, and into a good old fashioned reporting mode. I firmly believe that this election was close enough to steal (and I'm convinced they stole it) because there are ignorant people out there and there are ignorant people out there because they are not getting the facts from mainstream news. LET'S EXERCISE SOME BLUE STATE ECONOMIC CLOUT and BLOCK CABLE NEWS!!!!

[City Lights]

3. Welcome to the club!

I haven't watched _CNN in quite some time. They suck. Keith Olbermann and Jon Stewart are the only ones I'm watching. :hi:

[Benhurst]

4. Has there EVER been a general election in the United States

without any fraud? If the Kerry campaign is actually saying there was no fraud in the past election, they are either fools, scoundrels, or both.

As for Judy Woodruff, let her hobble off to her new assignment, hostess for Tales from the Crypt.

[hollywood926]

5. WHY IS ANYONE STILL WATCHING CNN?????? n/t

[Langis]

6. Please don't watch CNN

It is almost as bad as Fox.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

19. Actually Langis, I think CNN is WORSE than Fox . . .

At least Fox is somewhat up front about where its loyalties lie.

CNN is almost Mackavelian in its approach to reporting the news.

At least we still have Keith O. . . . howdeani

[Old and In the Way]

25. I totally agree.....they are far more subtle in covering their

Republican bias. Quit watching the news, too. I read the DU and BBC to see what's going on in the world.

[TheDebbieDee]

7. Been there. Since just after the Democratic Convention.

[lil-petunia]

8. I quit before the election.

don't miss them at all.

[Catfight]

9. I ache for real news. CNN reports stupid crap, there are not any good

news stations except BBC and I'm sure that's altered by the time I see it. What a load of crap this country has become.

[alittlelark]

10. CNN is worse that Faux

Most intelligent people know FAUX is R-Wing, but a lot of smart people still think CNN is balanced, or Left-leaning.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

11. I got sick of CNN months ago

and have not allowed its electrons to pollute my teevee since about April. They are no better than Pox News, IMO. Don't watch 'em. Banish CNN.

[Individualist]

12. "getting"?

I stopped watching Conservative News Network long ago. They take their marching orders from Karl Rove.

[nadinbrzezinski]

13. you still watching? WOW

[lightbulb]

14. Scott Peterson was the top story on CNN dot com this morning

Enough said. It is NOT a news organization. BBC news isn't much better.

[liveoaktx]

15. Yup... turn it off- CNN is infotainment corrupted by propaganda

[liveoaktx]

16. Yup... turn it off- CNN is infotainment corrupted by propaganda

[Pithy Cherub]

18. CNN is for the numbing of your mind...

there are no other uses for it unless to ridicule it like Jon Stewart, to lampoon it on comedy shows and or to drive it into extinction like te Dodo Bird or dinosaurs. There is no NEWS on that channel and the CNNbots do not have an independent bent. cnn is Useless! Haven't been poisoned by them in months!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

20. Okay, okay . . .

you guys convinced me.

Add me to the boycott . . . howdeani

[Nightjock]

21. It's the truth

When I first got to DU I read all of that "don't watch CNN" and thought, "they're not that bad."

BUT THEY ARE! Since I stopped watching a few months ago I am more informed and feel alot better.
Start like I did. Watch until you get mad at thier biased coverage(which won't be long)and than turn it off for the rest of the day.

It is an easy way to ween yourself off the propoganda machine.
Just watch Olberman and Stewart.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

23. I'm on board . . .

This Judy Woodruff report was the last straw for me.

But if they're losing loyal viewers like me, I don't see how they can last much longer.

Good-bye and good riddance . . . howdeani

[LibertyorDeath]

22. Fuck CNN into infinity

They represent everything that is wrong with American News Media.

Biased bush loving corporate shits.

[KarenS]

24. I quit watching too!!

For months & months I kept sending the CNN Anchors emails challenging their slant on stories,,,, obviously to no avail.

Now, I listen to AirAmerica Radio all day ~ watch Jon Stewart ~ and am now considering watching the Olbermann show regularly after seeing it & hearing about it for the last few days =) online I read news from many, many sources and not just from the viewpoint of the US,,,,,

AND I 'found' where a whole bunch of interesting folks hangout :toast:

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

27. The Beeb's not bad as an alternative source . . .

and yes, I do like Keith.

It sure is nice to know there are others here who are supportive.

I don't feel so alone . . . howdeani

[newyawker99]

58. Hi KarenS!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[AlinPA]

26. I stopped watching CNN months ago; Fox two years ago. I only watch

MSRNC for Keith Olberman. If there were a big story (real breaking news) it would be on CBS or other network. I get news on the internets, its more timely and has not been worked over by TV producers. Ever notice how a story will come over the wire, NYT, Reuters, etc. and it takes hours to show up on TV?

[Action Jackson]

28. watch Aaron Brown at 10PM

He is also doing a story tonight on CNN. Let's see what he has to say, I"ve always liked his coverage and his questions. However, I do agree with everyone about CNN.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

30. He's the one I'll miss the most . . .

but as a matter of principle, I'm done with 'em.

[Doctor_J]

29. TURN....IT....OFF

god, what is wrong with you people?

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

32. Sorry Doc, I'm a slow learner . ..

but I've been enlightened.

[thedailyshow]

31. stop watching CNN.

When their ratings sink, they lose money. So, stop watching CNN.

[GingerSnaps]

33. Judy the 70's blue movie queen Woodruff is nuts

What we need to do is expose her trashy rear end.

CNN = Conservative News Network

Pay no attention to them or you will go nuts.

[Doctor_J]

34. 70's blue movie queen?

Hehe. THat's kinda gross. BTW, your moniker - GingerSnaps - that rings a bell. Were you ever in a movie with Jamie Gillis ;-)

[GingerSnaps]

38. I picked the name for several reasons

A horror flick called Ginger Snaps, I love ginger snap cookies and I have red hair.

Yes, I was in a movie with Jamie Gillis ;-)

[Doctor_J]

39. i love ginger snaps

and redheads, and Jamie Gillis movies :wtf:

[GingerSnaps]

42. They are very tasty

I had to change my name because I am very sick of the name Bush.

[ramapo]

35. Are you a masochist?

I gave up CNN and all the rest long ago. Didn't watch a moment of their election coverage nor since. Don't intend to either.

I thought I might give up DU also, just cause I couldn't stand the pain of it all. But I find myself addicted. So I get my news and entertainment here.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

37. Maybe so . . .

it's just hard to give up old habits.

Been trying to quit smoking for 20 years and I was almost there until the election results came in.

[high density]

36. CNN jumped the shark somewhere as far back as the 2000 election

as far as I can tell.

CNN is now more right-wing and lazier than Fox News.

[baba]

40. I believed CNN was left leaning

...or at least moderate. Until after the election-I realized they were completely ignoring evidence of voter fraud. Now they are talking about Scott Peterson 24/7 again.

Yay! I was finally able to register!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

41. Yeah, that's what I thought n/t

[newyawker99]

59. Hi baba!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Guava Jelly]

43. being a news junkie i havent watched cnn or anything

except countdown since nov 3rd.
the funny thing is its not killing me to not watch them.

[Kralizec]

44. Yeah, me too,

I saw some hope in them just before the election, like they were really hoping for Kerry to win, but after he conceded, they lost any backbone they had and are once again just spitting out doublespeak.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

45. And now they seem to be pushing Hillary! down our throats . . .

and while I'm starting to see their sales pitch, I'm not buying it.

Have you heard what Carville's been saying. I can't believe my ears!

[baba]

47. What is with the Hillary thing?

I like Hillary Clinton and I'm sure she would be a great president. But why are the major news channels obsessing about her running in 2008? It is four years away-a lot can happen in four years. I don't know if I'm upset that they are "moving on" so quickly or if I'm having doubts that Hillary is the right candidate! Hillary Clinton has been a really polarizing figure-so many conservatives hate her. On the other hand, that might work for us....

[dbonds]

56. The Base

They are playing to the base that hates Hillary. Many RWnuts hate Hillary (partly because she is a strong woman, and partly because of the health plan). Bringing up Hillary as the leader over and over pushes them even farther away from any democratic ideas.

[BamaBecky]

46. Aaron Brown

I can only take Aaron Brown

[Rockholm]

48. I have been CNN Free for months!

TURN THEM OFF!!!!! It is hard to do, I know, but they are really the worst.

[vanboggie]

49. Bush demeanor at Gonzales press conference

....which I watched on MSNBC because it's Keith's network.

Anyway, Did anyone notice he looked preoccupied and subdued? I doubt that would be because of deaths in Fallujah or anything else affecting other people. Gotta wonder why he is suddenly not as giggly and cocky with his "Mandate" glee and all. Maybe Turd Blossum just told him he really didn't win - and why.

[jean]

50. we haven't watched in almost five months and haven't missed anything

Click over to DU for up to the second, fair and balanced, reality, fact and tin foil- based (:+ ) 24/7 coverage of the world and our universe here! - and on AAR radio - but especially on DU.

Olbermann is the only talking head we will spend time with these days. Maybe Keith's collegues will recall Journalism 101 and come to their senses, but until then, we don't watch them.

:hi: welcome to posting on DU! Glad to see what you have to say!

[GreenPartyVoter]

51. Welcome to DU! and YES shut off the TV except for

free speech tv, LINK tv, the daily show, and countdown with keith olbermann.

----------------------------------------------------------
FIGHT the election fraud!
http://www.geocities.com/greenpartyvoter/electionreform...

[Carolab]

53. TURN THAT SHIT OFF

It's POISON

[BattyDem]

54. Welcome howdeani!

:hi:

I love you screen name. :)

I totally agree ... CNN sucks! It's been terrible ever since Ted Turner sold it.

[Zorra]

55. Yes. Please do not support RW TV in any way. Boycott thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=2600099&mesg_id=2600099

(The Campaign To Starve the Beast).

[Neverarepublican]

57. No More TV News

Since November 3 in the AM I have not watched any news.
Strictly get my news from the internet.
It' been tough, especially at night , It's been very tempting to put CNN on while I'm falling asleep. But I have prevailed.

Mainstream media sucks. Those who watch seriously are drinking the Kool-aid.