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DonViejo

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27. I've had MSNBC on since 6 PM; I've heard it twice, once from a Democratic strategist for
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 08:40 PM
Nov 2017

Hillary Clinton, the other from an official of the GOP. So what? CNN and MSNBC are news stations, they aren't Democratic Party news outlets and they are obligated to present both sides, no matter how much it infuriates us. Personally, I haven't watched CNN since February 8, 2007, the day Anna Nicole Smith died and CNN spent the whole damned day talking about it.

I learned, during the assorted scandals the GOP accused the Clintons of in the 90's, I would know more by reading newspaper articles, editorials, and op-ed columns, then I would from watching either of those stations or, listening to their talking heads. Even now, during the day, I read articles on DU and know more about a topic then what's being presented by the talking heads. The only time that isn't true is when one of the talking heads has "late breaking news." If we're going to rely on talking heads to give us their views under the guise of "news," we're only going to be frustrated and angered.

Give up on talking heads, read the news.

What do you call the MSM? DU is full of articles... DonViejo Nov 2017 #1
I've heard it on CNN and MSNBC. Not 100% but a lot. MoonRiver Nov 2017 #3
You are correct n/t malaise Nov 2017 #18
So what?... DonViejo Nov 2017 #28
Heard it on MSNBC just 30 minutes ago peggysue2 Nov 2017 #22
I've had MSNBC on since 6 PM; I've heard it twice, once from a Democratic strategist for DonViejo Nov 2017 #27
Have absolutely no argument with you. peggysue2 Nov 2017 #31
They have a half a point, sorta DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2017 #2
I get that, but it would be nice if we were allowed to have ONE day of celebration. MoonRiver Nov 2017 #5
Mueller Indictments just before Election Day delisen Nov 2017 #6
I agree with the sentiment of lets not get cocky. David__77 Nov 2017 #4
I agree that we shouldn't get cocky or rest on our laurels NewJeffCT Nov 2017 #7
DEM's victory will embolden DEMS!! People w/agendas don't like it. Tough. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #8
Exactly! MoonRiver Nov 2017 #11
Virginia has restored a shattered hope for all of us......... Takket Nov 2017 #9
Yes, I was really starting to despair. Not, not so much! MoonRiver Nov 2017 #13
They are not entirely wrong... vi5 Nov 2017 #10
We can't get complacent - we need landslides to overcome the threat of computerized diva77 Nov 2017 #12
Yes it hasn't been a day yet treestar Nov 2017 #14
nobody's getting cocky, but it sure is nice to revel in some good democratic news .....😎 spanone Nov 2017 #15
You can see how bdamomma Nov 2017 #32
Agreed, its obvious what they are doing but infuriating. R B Garr Nov 2017 #16
Yeah, that's another infuriating meme they keep shoving down our collective throat. MoonRiver Nov 2017 #17
It is true because it just causes the gop to manipulate the elections like mfcorey1 Nov 2017 #19
They weren't able to pull it off yesterday. MoonRiver Nov 2017 #20
So true! Just look out for repubs pretending to be dems so they can win offices. mfcorey1 Nov 2017 #23
We must learn from Virginia, and repeat, repeat, repeat... MoonRiver Nov 2017 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author WinkyDink Nov 2017 #21
Yes it was! MoonRiver Nov 2017 #25
I've heard it as well MFM008 Nov 2017 #26
Really? Hold our beers. smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #29
Hmmm Lotusflower70 Nov 2017 #30
exactly bdamomma Nov 2017 #33
It's a start Lotusflower70 Nov 2017 #34
If rather they say this than we have it in the bag JDC Nov 2017 #35
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