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graystonelbz · April 7, 2020

Just like CNN running the story about the couple that took Chloroquin and the husband died. One important detail left out by CNN and MSNBC was that the couple actually took fish tank aquarium cleaner. I'd say that changes the entire story. No CNN didn't lie about the story, they just left out the MOST IMPORTANT fact. And the only purpose of the story was to discredit Trump and say he has blood on his hands. What a disgrace and dangerous misuse of their platform.

Edited April 7, 2020 by graystonelbz

The Zip · April 7, 2020

2 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

People are worried about financial survival. Who’s making a profit?

Profit, the majority of folks in America doesn't know what profit is and the rest is now knowing what it's like to just survive. What I didn't know was my neighbor with multiple houses, many businesses, and nice cars was living check to check (the neighbor comment is figurative)

Cpl_Punishment · April 7, 2020

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Ithan Henry · April 7, 2020

43 minutes ago, graystonelbz said:

Just like CNN running the story about the couple that took Chloroquin and the husband died. One important detail left out by CNN and MSNBC was that the couple actually took fish tank aquarium cleaner. I'd say that changes the entire story. No CNN didn't lie about the story, they just left out the MOST IMPORTANT fact. And the only purpose of the story was to discredit Trump and say he has blood on his hands. What a disgrace and dangerous misuse of their platform.

I read that story online. They absolutely mentioned that it was fish tank cleaner that contained a form of chloroquin in the article posted on their website. It was in one of the first 2 paragraphs. Now if you're talking about the pundits that sensationalize everything (and that goes for every network), then yes they left that out. That's why I read the story and look at their sources before I make a decision on how to process that information.

graystonelbz · April 7, 2020

5 minutes ago, Ithan Henry said:

I read that story online. They absolutely mentioned that it was fish tank cleaner that contained a form of chloroquin in the article posted on their website. It was in one of the first 2 paragraphs. Now if you're talking about the pundits that sensationalize everything (and that goes for every network), then yes they left that out. That's why I read the story and look at their sources before I make a decision on how to process that information.

The story should remain the same whether written or in video form. They absolutely made no mention of fish tank cleaner on the news/video portion. Like it or not more people watch than read, that's just how our society is geared. A news outlet knowing that and then taking advantage of that fact makes it even more shameful. So like I said CNN has zero credibility.

Ithan Henry · April 7, 2020

4 minutes ago, graystonelbz said:

The story should remain the same whether written or in video form. They absolutely made no mention of fish tank cleaner on the news/video portion. Like it or not more people watch than read, that's just how our society is geared. A news outlet knowing that and then taking advantage of that fact makes it even more shameful. So like I said CNN has zero credibility.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/23/health/arizona-coronavirus-chloroquine-death/index.html

Here's the story BTW. You responded before I had a chance to edit my post. EVERY news outlet has this issue with their pundits. There's always someone that you can find who is an "expert" that will say whatever you want. That's why I read the online articles or watch my local news. Much more comprehensive coverage of a story when you're not worried about ratings.

graystonelbz · April 7, 2020

just another example of the bias media and the f*ckery that they perpetuate. Certain outlets have also decided not to cover the task force press briefings because......they know better and will decide for the people. This has gotten way out of control and I'm tired of it. He's the president like it or not.

graystonelbz · April 7, 2020

7 minutes ago, Ithan Henry said:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/23/health/arizona-coronavirus-chloroquine-death/index.html

Here's the story BTW. You responded before I had a chance to edit my post. EVERY news outlet has this issue with their pundits. There's always someone that you can find who is an "expert" that will say whatever you want. That's why I read the online articles or watch my local news. Much more comprehensive coverage of a story when you're not worried about ratings.

I saw the story first on TV and then read about it in the local Arizona newspaper. As you should know, articles don't circulate like media clips do and that particular one ran rampid and was never corrected on TV. Its dishonest with a certain intent.

KARNUT · April 7, 2020

Most working people only allow about an hour for news, if that. Then chill with an entertaining program. Usually checking out at 9 or ten. Possibly cuddling with the old lady. So TVs news is usually geared towards like minded watchers. CNN, msnbc with their 3-500K audience. Fox with their 3-5 million.

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Ithan Henry · April 7, 2020

19 minutes ago, graystonelbz said:

just another example of the bias media and the f*ckery that they perpetuate. Certain outlets have also decided not to cover the task force press briefings because......they know better and will decide for the people. This has gotten way out of control and I'm tired of it. He's the president like it or not.

Yeah but I can watch the opposite on Fox News, where they'll bend over backwards to praise and defend him. Still biased just in the other direction.

I've been watching the press briefings. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Trump needs to stop getting in his own way and just let the experts in the task force do the talking. Let them take the questions and if he doesn't want them to answer something then he can step in.

KARNUT · April 7, 2020

Yeah but I can watch the opposite on Fox News, where they'll bend over backwards to praise and defend him. Still biased just in the other direction.

I've been watching the press briefings. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Trump needs to stop getting in his own way and just let the experts in the task force do the talking. Let them take the questions and if he doesn't want them to answer something then he can step in.

He has to mitigate what lies are spewed about him throughout the day. He said as much. I agree a little less would be nice. He does repeat the same thing mostly. If he got a fair shake he’d probably tone it down. Remember he, he alone talked himself into the presidency.

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Ithan Henry · April 7, 2020

6 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

Most working people only allow about an hour for news, if that. Then chill with an entertaining program. Usually checking out at 9 or ten. Possibly cuddling with the old lady. So TVs news is usually geared towards like minded watchers. CNN, msnbc with their 3-500K audience. Fox with their 3-5 million.

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Fox News it at about 2.4 million, MSNBC is about 1.8 million, and CNN 1 million. I like to think of it like this, MSNBC and CNN are reaching the same audience kinda like GMC and Chevy both selling trucks, and Fox News is Ford. In the end, they all get the same amount of viewers.

graystonelbz · April 7, 2020

10 minutes ago, Ithan Henry said:

Yeah but I can watch the opposite on Fox News, where they'll bend over backwards to praise and defend him. Still biased just in the other direction.

I've been watching the press briefings. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Trump needs to stop getting in his own way and just let the experts in the task force do the talking. Let them take the questions and if he doesn't want them to answer something then he can step in.

I can agree both sides have bias. And Trump has been the same since the 1980's and can say too much at times, no argument there. But he is still the President and still pro America which I strongly support. The media wasn't elected to do anything. There job is to report the news, not discredit the President. In no other country do they treat there elected leader the way the US mainstream media does. At the end of the day the president was elected to make decisions, not Anthony Fauci. End of story.

Edited April 7, 2020 by graystonelbz

KARNUT · April 7, 2020

Fox News it at about 2.4 million, MSNBC is about 1.8 million, and CNN 1 million. I like to think of it like this, MSNBC and CNN are reaching the same audience kinda like GMC and Chevy both selling trucks, and Fox News is Ford. In the end, they all get the same amount of viewers.

Did you know CNN pays the airports to carry their feed? Kinda like Impala and rental cars, police cars. It counts.

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Ithan Henry · April 7, 2020

2 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

Remember he, he alone talked himself into the presidency.

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A while back, I watched a very interesting story about the 2016 election and how he hired a company that came up with some of the catch phrases that all his supporters loved. Like the "lock her up" quote. It was a company that specifically does this for politicians, they even did work overseas. I found it quite interesting, never knew such a company existed. I learned something new.