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91. whenever and whatever the left protests at rw talk radio stations will be front page
Tue Jul 2, 2019, 08:11 AM
Jul 2019

or the 88+ universities that use their majority black athletes to attract advertisers to 260 of those KKK radio stations

the cons can ignore protests everywhere else because a few hundred ignorant liars on those radio stations yell over the protestors as long as it takes.

protests directed directly at the problem will freak the cons out. they'll howl "free speech!!", media will notice, and that will send advertisers to the hills. the cons will have to fund it directly and that will end the 'market demand' for lies and hate bullshit

the only unique advantage the fascists have now is talk radio and all americans have to do is stop ignoring it

boycotts of ANY advertiser on ANY rw radio station/show and protests at stations and the 88 universities will send advertisers running and will force the ad industry to ask advertisers if they really support trump and global warming denial. and when universities start looking for apolitical alternatives to broadcast sports on many of those stations will be forced to go to other programming.

this fascism has been blasting from 1500 radio stations for 30 years UNCHALLENGED by the left. as a protected unchalled 20-1 monopoly that dominates politiocal messaging in 40 states with 80- senators it operates outside the free speech spectrum. it won't survive if it's forced to compete.

artificial intelligence-enhanced transcription now makes it inevitable that talk radio will be digitized so it can finally be analyzed - it needs to happen NOW and the dem party and left orgs have no fucking excuse to continue the stupidity

for americans to despair over the rise of fascism while doing NOTHING about rw talk radio is very sad, especially going into this election and facing global warming acceleration - it's the biggest political mistake in history

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Amen 47of74 Jul 2019 #1
I'm sick of them not having a PLAN.. I was also infuriated that Rachel didn't ask Nadler hlthe2b Jul 2019 #2
Nadler has to do what Pelosi says. Didn't she ream Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #14
Why? quakerboy Jul 2019 #62
I am starting to think that the majority leaders in House Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #87
Re-elected to leadership or re-elected to office by their constituents? ehrnst Jul 2019 #113
crickets.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #218
This message was self-deleted by its author Cetacea Jul 2019 #72
"Ream him out?" ehrnst Jul 2019 #116
The plan thenelm1 Jul 2019 #57
For a minute, thought you were talking our Dems Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #86
Why do you assume there is no urgency in what Dems are doing? ehrnst Jul 2019 #109
Obviously... wryter2000 Jul 2019 #138
It's a talking point. Every few days this storyline gets revived. lapucelle Jul 2019 #153
Do you expect Democratic leadership to consult you on their plans and strategies? ehrnst Jul 2019 #108
it's strange how much repukes do (total bullshit moves) when Democrats are in power Skittles Jul 2019 #3
I think it goes back to Newt. BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #7
+1 dalton99a Jul 2019 #40
Yes! Doesn't really matter to them who is in power Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #88
One party is willing to lie about everything, break every law, ignore subpoenas and one party Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #110
Yes, interesting how some here think that we are the tea party - run the country off a cliff ehrnst Jul 2019 #123
Well, TBH personally I think it is time for PHYSICAL ACTION in the streets, but our Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #136
So what do you think that Congress can be expected to do? ehrnst Jul 2019 #144
Impeachment hearings is the ONLY thing they can do and when they do that Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #145
So, they're just wasting time in all those investigations? ehrnst Jul 2019 #149
Well, witnesses with proof of the crimes refuse to testify just like when Mueller called them Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #175
Armchair quarterbacks ALWAYS know the winning play...(nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #186
I said they have to try..is that what you are referring to as armchair? Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #188
Who are the "many people on our side" that you are talking about? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #192
It is all over this board, isnt that why we are talking about it? Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #195
"Many" angry armchair quarterbacks do not equal one experienced, professtional coach in judgement ehrnst Jul 2019 #196
But you have to acknowledge a whole bunch of people are talking like this, again they are NOT Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #197
Maybe a whole lot of people in swing states will cause any Democratic Senator to lose ehrnst Jul 2019 #200
I assume everyday someone on her staff or Dem house staffer or member is bringing up Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #204
Which is good. ehrnst Jul 2019 #205
Bash the Tea party all you want, watoos Jul 2019 #178
Why does a positive response to having one's talking points compared to the TeaParty's ehrnst Jul 2019 #185
why doesn't the other party hold them accountable? Skittles Jul 2019 #170
HOW? Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #172
beginning impeachment hearings would be a start Skittles Jul 2019 #177
Agree on impeachment hearings but the people with the evidence are going to refuse Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #182
How does this hold "them" accountable? ehrnst Jul 2019 #190
omg Skittles Jul 2019 #207
That's one way to deal with being called out.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #208
Define "holding them accountable" ehrnst Jul 2019 #187
What do you mean "in power" They have the WH and the Senate.... (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #120
when Dems have the presidency Skittles Jul 2019 #171
So how does this relate to what they are doing now? ehrnst Jul 2019 #191
um.....LOL, never mind Skittles Jul 2019 #206
um.... LOL, cat got your tongue? ehrnst Jul 2019 #216
Agree Joinfortmill Jul 2019 #4
Welcome to DU! lapucelle Jul 2019 #154
Do something. Another two week break. notdarkyet Jul 2019 #5
Jerry can send a strongly worded letter montanacowboy Jul 2019 #6
Been saying this forever. Convene a retreat and dont Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #90
So if they doing any of that, you think that they would report back to all Democrats ehrnst Jul 2019 #119
You're asking for wayyyyy too much there awesomerwb1 Jul 2019 #179
EXACTLY what can they do when the other side runs the DOJ and the SC and refuses to obey Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #112
Simple. We can impeach him. If the republicans want to let him go free...they can. spanone Jul 2019 #118
The possible consequence is that Trump feels cornered enough pull a Reichstag Fire ehrnst Jul 2019 #125
Yeah, that isnt a reason not to, afaic. Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #176
Well, neither you nor I are in a position to see all of the possible consequences, ehrnst Jul 2019 #180
What are YOU doing about it? George II Jul 2019 #128
Seeking validation for one's anxieties, resentments, and feelings of powerlessness is ehrnst Jul 2019 #132
You mean like the OP, except with fewer ALL CAPS and FUCK!!!!!!s ? ehrnst Jul 2019 #143
they are chicken to make any bold move AlexSFCA Jul 2019 #8
This is so frustrating SHRED Jul 2019 #15
Like our fucking media. triron Jul 2019 #22
the media always seeks gop validation AlexSFCA Jul 2019 #64
Amen Richard58 Jul 2019 #53
Very true. Scarsdale Jul 2019 #83
So, you think that Dems should just have behaved like the tea party? ehrnst Jul 2019 #198
+10000 Celerity Jul 2019 #69
Name ONE thing they can do when the other side controls the WH, Senate, DOJ and SC Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #114
Chicken? You are calling Speaker Pelosi chicken? ehrnst Jul 2019 #152
they aren't chicken treestar Jul 2019 #158
intelligence, oversight and judiciary committees currently have no hearings scheduled Takket Jul 2019 #9
They needed a two week break? sprinkleeninow Jul 2019 #11
Writing angry letters is hard work. CanonRay Jul 2019 #21
That is scheduled ahead of time. You reallllllly think that Mitch would have agreed to stay? ehrnst Jul 2019 #194
And then a lengthy August recess. sprinkleeninow Jul 2019 #202
Listened to Nadler tonite on Rachel. Disappointed is my chief feeling. triron Jul 2019 #20
"We could sue or impeach but that would take a lot of time" Retrograde Jul 2019 #43
Maybe if you run for Congress and win -- which is doubtful former9thward Jul 2019 #10
+1 Me. Jul 2019 #13
Explain it to us SHRED Jul 2019 #16
I will take a quick shot at it bottomofthehill Jul 2019 #71
You are smarter than this, you tell me what can our people do when the other side Eliot Rosewater Jul 2019 #117
Well for starters... ehrnst Jul 2019 #141
What is being said here IS THE REAL WORLD... pangaia Jul 2019 #23
So why aren't you and everybody Nuggets Jul 2019 #75
I haven't abandoned my leaders. Stop putting words in my mouth. pangaia Jul 2019 #92
Called them for whatever that will do. Nuggets Jul 2019 #160
OK -- GO MUCKDOGS !!!!!!!!!! pangaia Jul 2019 #212
The internet has destroyed mass protests. former9thward Jul 2019 #85
Tell me about it... pangaia Jul 2019 #94
People rant and rave online about what other people aren't doing, but when asked what THEY'RE doing StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #101
Well yes. Apparently Democratic leaders are worse than Trump so a rant about them is easier... ehrnst Jul 2019 #126
You nailed it. This anger should be directed more at rump than our leaders...I suspect that... SWBTATTReg Jul 2019 #146
Fear and anxiety in white fragility often expresses itself in rage.. ehrnst Jul 2019 #217
Tens of millions at the ballot boxes in certain states will make the difference bottomofthehill Jul 2019 #210
+1 StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #46
I'm watching the real world working every damn day. kacekwl Jul 2019 #51
Agreed blueinredohio Jul 2019 #80
Truth. Efilroft Sul Jul 2019 #84
+1000 Nevermypresident Jul 2019 #107
better recheck Articles 1 and 2 of the Constitution treestar Jul 2019 #151
I also pretend people w/ different opinions are unrealistic. LanternWaste Jul 2019 #121
How realistic is: treestar Jul 2019 #156
+1000 sheshe2 Jul 2019 #184
You are way too calm, thoughtful, sane and aware of the facts.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #201
I'd like to know exactly what Tusli Gabbard is doing about any of these things nt msongs Jul 2019 #12
LOLOL pangaia Jul 2019 #213
Uhmmmm...I think the House did just the opposite. progressoid Jul 2019 #17
without negotiation. nt Grasswire2 Jul 2019 #27
With no oversight of the money. AllyCat Jul 2019 #47
You are right, we should not have given a blank check bottomofthehill Jul 2019 #96
In what way was it a "blank check?" (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #148
having people think that having control of one House allows us to do these things gets old onenote Jul 2019 #18
Who said anything about legislation? pangaia Jul 2019 #24
So how exactly does the House "defund" a funded government operation? onenote Jul 2019 #29
This has gone way beyond defunding.... pangaia Jul 2019 #32
I take that as your admission they can't do what the OP is demanding. onenote Jul 2019 #41
The poster of this thread is 100% correct, watoos Jul 2019 #25
It can't defund an existing appropriation. That takes legislation amending or repealing the previous onenote Jul 2019 #28
they are well within their rights to decline to provide additional funding quakerboy Jul 2019 #68
So they don't fund a particular agency. And then the Senate adds the funding onenote Jul 2019 #73
So instead lets just give the R's whatever they want. quakerboy Jul 2019 #76
did we give the Rs what they wanted during the wall fight? onenote Jul 2019 #82
"Waiting to win the election is playing with fire. " pangaia Jul 2019 #35
House can not defund what funding was already approved by law at140 Jul 2019 #45
No, they can't remove appropriated funding without the Senate and POTUS signature StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #48
+1, what election?!?! Red Don has already said he's going to cheat!!!!! uponit7771 Jul 2019 #65
No, they can't "defund shit" that has already been funded without the Senate and POTUS. ehrnst Jul 2019 #135
Its funny how much the Republicans can do with only one chamber quakerboy Jul 2019 #66
And some people are profoundly offended by the use of the term Crunchy Frog Jul 2019 #173
I remember that time. All two years of it. onenote Jul 2019 #174
It's getting to be a bit much.. stillcool Jul 2019 #163
You'd think. ehrnst Jul 2019 #168
You said it the way I feel, part ways anyway. triron Jul 2019 #19
The cursing was at the Democrats. You feel that way? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #199
DURec leftstreet Jul 2019 #26
KICK orangecrush Jul 2019 #30
cut all funding, stop working with the fascists on anything, shut down everything if that is what it yaesu Jul 2019 #31
Seriously, just do it. Cut off the spigot. AllyCat Jul 2019 #49
We cannot unilaterally "cut" current funding. onenote Jul 2019 #60
Not only that but bottomofthehill Jul 2019 #93
100% this! StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #102
So you want to let people suffer in order to make the GOP and Trump look bad... ehrnst Jul 2019 #122
It's incredibly frustrating. And I think Golden Raisin Jul 2019 #33
This ain't hong cong quakerboy Jul 2019 #70
I agree and share your frustration Max!! Lotus54 Jul 2019 #34
Kick dalton99a Jul 2019 #36
when I posted something like this I got in trouble for criticizing Democrats EveHammond13 Jul 2019 #37
+1 Hotler Jul 2019 #98
It's so horrifying and infuriating. Lately I feel myself forming ecstatic Jul 2019 #38
Everyone with a conscience is in that same place. Some people, however feel that ehrnst Jul 2019 #164
They're either on vacation or running for president. Elwood P Dowd Jul 2019 #39
They're not on vacation. They're just not in Washington StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #52
Please send your post, word for word, to Nancy's office. sinkingfeeling Jul 2019 #42
+1. JudyM Jul 2019 #44
Post removed Post removed Jul 2019 #50
I thought the 2018 Blue Wave was about oversight..... NOT overlooking world wide wally Jul 2019 #54
+1 leftstreet Jul 2019 #56
well then, stop letting the motherfuckers take free potshots at them all day certainot Jul 2019 #55
I agree about the harm that right wing radio has, but how can we stop it? Bluepinky Jul 2019 #63
whenever and whatever the left protests at rw talk radio stations will be front page certainot Jul 2019 #91
Exactly! Why is there a Radio station in San Francisco maxrandb Jul 2019 #97
some stations are not in good places to protest, but there are a lot of them, as well as certainot Jul 2019 #105
You mean protesting Democratic leaders? Like you are? ehrnst Jul 2019 #214
I'm also sick & tired of hearing it. CaptainTruth Jul 2019 #58
It's a process Demonaut Jul 2019 #59
I hate to say it, but our Congressional reps get paid very well and get their benefits Bluepinky Jul 2019 #61
I wish AOC had a hidden cam to leak the footage AlexSFCA Jul 2019 #67
So what do you think all those house investigations are for? ehrnst Jul 2019 #134
People are dying in concentration camps while investigations are going on. Bluepinky Jul 2019 #211
I hate to say it, but some complain that they take no action, and then complain when they do.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #215
well put (n/t) Moostache Jul 2019 #74
K and r. cwydro Jul 2019 #77
THANK YOU FOR SAYING IT OUT LOUD. Mike Niendorff Jul 2019 #78
RIGHT ON!! BECAUSE A STRONGLY WORDED LETTER BASHING DEMOCRATIC LEADERS ehrnst Jul 2019 #161
Brava. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #189
When the people are sufficiently motivated they will fill the streets. It starts small. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2019 #79
K&R BlueJac Jul 2019 #81
A refreshing rant indeed. Magoo48 Jul 2019 #89
I definitely feel your frustration. Turin_C3PO Jul 2019 #95
But that's not validation of the OPs feels. ehrnst Jul 2019 #167
The Time Has Come for the House to Begin Cutting Off Funding dlk Jul 2019 #99
So why do you think that the Democratic leadership is jerking you around? ehrnst Jul 2019 #100
Are you saying that our Democratic leaders have used up all the tools in the toolbox and.. Hotler Jul 2019 #103
That is a False dillema combined with a straw man fallacy. ehrnst Jul 2019 #106
I didn't make any accusations. I asked a simple yes or no question. Hotler Jul 2019 #115
Because you worded your accusation as a question, it's not an accusation... ehrnst Jul 2019 #127
K&R redstateblues Jul 2019 #104
You seriously think they're not doing anything? Do you want them to publish a weekly status report? George II Jul 2019 #111
It sounds like it. Somebody wants TO SEE THE MANAGER RIGHT NOW!!! ehrnst Jul 2019 #165
Whose democracy is this? Brainfodder Jul 2019 #124
I am fucking sick and God Damned tired of HEARING THAT DEMOCRATS are the most powerful entity ehrnst Jul 2019 #129
co-signed... Blue_Tires Jul 2019 #130
They need to read some history. gordianot Jul 2019 #131
The author of the OP certainly needs to. ehrnst Jul 2019 #162
If you add a few more curse words to your rant, you'll get their attention. EffieBlack Jul 2019 #133
And all caps - those REALLY let them know you mean BUSINESS!! (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #139
Yeah wryter2000 Jul 2019 #142
Oh, good grief. NurseJackie Jul 2019 #137
LOL wryter2000 Jul 2019 #140
... ehrnst Jul 2019 #147
They just filed a lawsuit to get Dump's tax returns treestar Jul 2019 #150
So far...crickets. lapucelle Jul 2019 #155
... lapucelle Jul 2019 #157
If you are calm then clearly you don't understand how Democratic leaders are fucking everything up. ehrnst Jul 2019 #159
Good luck with that. Russians are quite skilled now at altering any election here they want. triron Jul 2019 #183
That we can fight treestar Jul 2019 #209
Condemnation prior to investigation.. stillcool Jul 2019 #166
"Lawsuits aren't on an instant gratification timeline..." lapucelle Jul 2019 #169
There is a difference between Nadler and a armchair quarterback LiberalFighter Jul 2019 #181
Thanks for the link, LiberalFighter. nt sheshe2 Jul 2019 #203
... sheshe2 Jul 2019 #193
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