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cboy4 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 08:07 PM
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I'd like actually like to see more Dems go on FAUX News and start
raising hell.

FAUX right now is beside itself with anger that Clinton humiliated the network, while jump-starting the Democrats so close to the election.

That nasty slob Roger Ailes came out today and called what Clinton did to coward Chris Wallace, an "assault." :spray:

I don't watch FAUX, so I don't know exactly how many Dems such as Dean, Reid, Pelosi and others go on.

However, I think more Dems should appear, and fiercely challenge these infamous spin zone interviews without regard for trying to come across as polite.

EFF-that......We need to be on offense.

And if it means hurting some feelings and turning off some undecided voters, then so be it.....nice guys/gals finish LAST.

John Kerry learned that the hard way concerning Swift Boat.

And by the way, what is so wrong with us being called the "angry left?"

We have every right to be, considering two elections were stolen from us, the tremendous amount of horror that exists in the world thanks to this administration and much, much more.

We need to keep this up. Good things are happening right now. The GOP is beginning to sweat.
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waiting for hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 08:11 PM
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1. I don't think Faux would really
Edited on Wed Sep-27-06 08:37 PM by waiting for hope
want to do that....My Mom (God love her, even though she's a repub) watches it 24/7 and I know by her comments that they normally don't have Dems on the air.

On edit: Oops, I meant Don't - sorry.:blush:
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cboy4 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 08:35 PM
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5. Yea, but are they kinda weak Dems in the mold of that
embarrassment Alan Colmes, or are they strong, forceful speakers like Clinton and Dean, etc.?

And by the way, having LIEberman on does not count!!

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GainesT1958 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 08:13 PM
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2. ANY time Roger Ailes can be "horrified"...
Edited on Wed Sep-27-06 08:14 PM by GainesT1958
I'm happy!

B-)
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AlinPA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 08:15 PM
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3. Do you think Fox "News" is really legitimate or a propaganda network?
By appearing on there, Democrats actually help make the case that the Fox assholes are "fair and balanced". That angers me. I see Fox "News" as pure propaganda for republicans.
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cboy4 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 08:32 PM
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4. It's a propaganda network, but Clinton successfully crushed them
with his responses. They don't know what hit them.

The GOP watches FAUX.....we don't. Who's going to suddenly start watching because you feel Democrats are helping to make the case that they're "fair and balanced?" I think most people have made up their minds by now about whether they can stomach watching.

BTW, did you see what Clinton's first comment was? "You are asking me this on the FOX Network."

He immediately clarified that he does not feel that FAUX is "fair and balanced."

He got that out of the way.

So there's a way to go on there and be effective.

I'm just saying the publicity has been mostly great for us . . . why not try to tap into some more?



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AlinPA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-28-06 04:19 PM
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9. Yep, Clinton called it like it is. A pure propaganda channel for R's. I
said elsewhere that the Clinton "interview" really clarifid the situation : It is Fox "News" vs the Democrats and that is not a good place to be for a "news" organization.
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calimary Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 09:17 PM
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6. I've seen all manner of "Dems" on there.
OCCASIONALLY you'll have a Kristin Powers or somebody with guts, and of course the RARE Bill Clinton appearance. But mostly it's people who are intimidated, cowed, tongue-tied, or mealy-mouthed and easily run over by other loudmouths on the show. Pox "news" likes 'em meek and outshoutable, too polite to raise their voices or butt in and make the point ANYWAY. OR they're lesser-known with less experience in the open combat-type environment of some of these shows, and their reactions aren't swift. Or they REALLY don't know the material well enough that facts are at the tip of their tongues where and when they're needed.

THAT'S how Pox likes 'em. The jelly-spined Alan Colmes, a mere punching bag for that-jerk-whose-name-rhymes-with-Vanity. They're conditioned for a rigged fight where their win is already pre-guaranteed. They're not used to it at ALL when they find themselves up against an adversary of real merit - power, AND guts, who has a strong command of the facts at his/her disposal. They're just not used to having to play on a level playing field.

Remember this about this type of adversary: the ONLY way their winning is possible is if they rig the game.
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AlinPA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-28-06 03:51 PM
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7. Agree- they almost always invite people they can beat up. The Clinton
thing was unusual.
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-28-06 04:03 PM
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8. I'd rather see them on Stewart/Colbert !
Jim Webb was on Colbert during the Va. Primary :) I think that helped him :bounce:
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cboy4 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-28-06 05:46 PM
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11. I think by choosing those shows instead, they would be mostly preaching
the choir.

I'd like to see them go on all of the shows, and really hammer the conservative interviewers! :bounce:
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AtomicKitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-28-06 04:21 PM
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10. I'm fully into this becoming a trend.
It's about time Faux News was called on their systematic disinformation campaign.
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