How could CNN do this? I'm still in shock that they stooped this low. Then they "fact-checked" what Trump did with the length of rope--approximately equivalent to the circumference of the earth--they gave him with which to hang himself, the United States, and democracy. CNN had my respect, at least partially, before. Now it looks like a craven graven image of a snake oil brewing shack at the back of an Old West whore house. And to watch this man go after E. Jean again was too much. He needs to be in jail, hopefully where he cannot get his hand on a microphone ever again.
I agree with you, Dan and Elliott, but you left out one discriptive term. The man is a seditionist, and as such, must never be allowed near public office again.
On another tack, if CNN calls that a "town hall" venue, they need to check their dictionary. Operatively, in a town hall format, the audience is encouraged to ask questions of the invitee. What happened last night was a CNN supported Trump rally with cheerleaders in the audience.
It would seem that Mr. Licht, the new director of CNN is intent upon turning the network into another Faux Noise or OAN. If so, he's going about it just right.
Has the media learned nothing since 2015? No more free in-depth public forum for this man.
It is unfathomable why CNN gave him this platform and Kaitlin Collins was no match for him. Disgusting in every way. CNN should be ashamed but like Fox and every other Trump apologist, they have no shame.
Ok, we have vented our deserved criticism of CNN’s outrageous choice and it’s inevitable outcome. May I suggest a positive alternative: the younger generation of potential voters, if mobilized and registered, can be appealed to by nonpartisan, nonprofit efforts to register based on three major issues: 1) their support for gun safety legislation, for the protection of women’s’ reproductive rights and for a necessary battle against the effects of climate change
As far as I'm concerned, the mainstream media are to blame for Trump's 2016 win. They gave this despicable person so much free air time because they thought he was funny. They didn't think he could possibly get the nomination, and when he got the nomination, they didn't think he could possibly be elected, so they just let him stand at an open mic and do whatever he wanted. In 2020, the people (and not the media) voted against him. If CNN's actions are any indication, we are going to have to do it again, without the help of the press. Real journalism seems to have "gone out of style" while we weren't looking. Ratings seem to be the only thing the media cares about. Looks like we can't count on any help from news organizations who could require people to tell the truth, and never book a candidate who has lied before. I realize that leaves a lot of people out. They belong out. If we can't defeat this guy this time, I'm very much afraid of what kind of place this is going to be.
I have to thank CNN for giving me a good reason to stop watching the network. New CEO Chris Licht said, "Kaitlan pressed him again and again and made news … Made a lot of news, [and] that is our job.” I thought their job was to REPORT the news. I guess he missed the memo.
Never forget that mainstream media outlets gave Trump $4.6 billion in free media in 2016. Some of these journalists and pundits may complain about him, but their bosses have no problem profiting off him, even at the expense of a functioning democracy.
And the same corporate donors who publicly denounced the GOP after Jan. 6 are now donating to them in much higher numbers than the Democrats. Almost like they’re full of shit.
It’s tiring, isn’t it? The way people (media included) keep giving him a pass of one sort or another. There is usually a tipping point, but with Trump that appears not to be the case. The man who needs nothing is given everything.
I wish the press would stop giving the “ gifted one” a mouthpiece and podium!
How could CNN do this? I'm still in shock that they stooped this low. Then they "fact-checked" what Trump did with the length of rope--approximately equivalent to the circumference of the earth--they gave him with which to hang himself, the United States, and democracy. CNN had my respect, at least partially, before. Now it looks like a craven graven image of a snake oil brewing shack at the back of an Old West whore house. And to watch this man go after E. Jean again was too much. He needs to be in jail, hopefully where he cannot get his hand on a microphone ever again.
Repulsive show CNN. Disgusting
I didn't watch the CNN fiasco. Let's get out the vote for Democrats!
I agree with you, Dan and Elliott, but you left out one discriptive term. The man is a seditionist, and as such, must never be allowed near public office again.
On another tack, if CNN calls that a "town hall" venue, they need to check their dictionary. Operatively, in a town hall format, the audience is encouraged to ask questions of the invitee. What happened last night was a CNN supported Trump rally with cheerleaders in the audience.
It would seem that Mr. Licht, the new director of CNN is intent upon turning the network into another Faux Noise or OAN. If so, he's going about it just right.
Has the media learned nothing since 2015? No more free in-depth public forum for this man.
It is unfathomable why CNN gave him this platform and Kaitlin Collins was no match for him. Disgusting in every way. CNN should be ashamed but like Fox and every other Trump apologist, they have no shame.
Ok, we have vented our deserved criticism of CNN’s outrageous choice and it’s inevitable outcome. May I suggest a positive alternative: the younger generation of potential voters, if mobilized and registered, can be appealed to by nonpartisan, nonprofit efforts to register based on three major issues: 1) their support for gun safety legislation, for the protection of women’s’ reproductive rights and for a necessary battle against the effects of climate change
As far as I'm concerned, the mainstream media are to blame for Trump's 2016 win. They gave this despicable person so much free air time because they thought he was funny. They didn't think he could possibly get the nomination, and when he got the nomination, they didn't think he could possibly be elected, so they just let him stand at an open mic and do whatever he wanted. In 2020, the people (and not the media) voted against him. If CNN's actions are any indication, we are going to have to do it again, without the help of the press. Real journalism seems to have "gone out of style" while we weren't looking. Ratings seem to be the only thing the media cares about. Looks like we can't count on any help from news organizations who could require people to tell the truth, and never book a candidate who has lied before. I realize that leaves a lot of people out. They belong out. If we can't defeat this guy this time, I'm very much afraid of what kind of place this is going to be.
The media are 100% complicit in the rise of American Fascism.
CNN: you just lost me.
I have to thank CNN for giving me a good reason to stop watching the network. New CEO Chris Licht said, "Kaitlan pressed him again and again and made news … Made a lot of news, [and] that is our job.” I thought their job was to REPORT the news. I guess he missed the memo.
Never forget that mainstream media outlets gave Trump $4.6 billion in free media in 2016. Some of these journalists and pundits may complain about him, but their bosses have no problem profiting off him, even at the expense of a functioning democracy.
https://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/30/breakingviews-trump-cold-shoulder-for-tv-ads-may-set-the-trend.html
And the same corporate donors who publicly denounced the GOP after Jan. 6 are now donating to them in much higher numbers than the Democrats. Almost like they’re full of shit.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republican-fundraising-insurrection-january6-nrsc/2021/11/09/1e260f2a-3753-11ec-9a5d-93a89c74e76d_story.html
It’s tiring, isn’t it? The way people (media included) keep giving him a pass of one sort or another. There is usually a tipping point, but with Trump that appears not to be the case. The man who needs nothing is given everything.
Were there no conditions on E Jean Carroll’s defamation suit? Seems he turned around a day later and started defaming her again!
The only way this could've worked is if Jon Stewart had been the moderator.
This country is in serious trouble as it is; if trump is, somehow, elected again, democracy is over and fascism wins.
Do not forget that decent people abound. The more the man of lawlessness displays his nature, the more decent people see him for what he is.
"There are more of us. And we are not afraid."