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Atticus

(15,124 posts) Tue Jan 8, 2019, 07:36 PM Jan 2019

Do the networks think that we can't see that they are hyping Trump's threat to

declare a "national emergency" to goose their ratings or do they think we don't care?

Have they not yet digested the inconvenient truth that it was just such money-grubbing that enabled the insane clown and his posse to seize control of our government?

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Do the networks think that we can't see that they are hyping Trump's threat to (Original Post) Atticus Jan 2019 OP

Would be interesting to know EXACTLY how much $$$$ they make during his speech. bluestarone Jan 2019 #1

Should they ignore it? It's big news. GulfCoast66 Jan 2019 #2

I have no problem with the actual coverage. It is the constant breathless teasers Atticus Jan 2019 #3

bluestarone

(17,122 posts)

1. Would be interesting to know EXACTLY how much $$$$ they make during his speech.

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Tue Jan 8, 2019, 07:42 PM

Jan 2019

Also know WHO is PAYING them!! (EACH Station)

GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)

2. Should they ignore it? It's big news.

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Tue Jan 8, 2019, 08:50 PM

Jan 2019

And most reports I have heard cover pretty soundly how legally and constitutionally suspect it is.

He is president of the US. When he threatens a state of emergency the news should by hyped up.

If he does it I expect them to explain all the powers he has given himself.

Atticus

(15,124 posts)

3. I have no problem with the actual coverage. It is the constant breathless teasers

Reply to GulfCoast66 (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 8, 2019, 09:04 PM

Jan 2019

throughout the day: "Will the president bypass Congress and build his wall by declaring a national emergency? Will Democrats be able to counter a president determined to fulfill a campaign promise? Tune in tonight to hear our panel of experts discuss it!" It is the same type of mindless enthusiasm usually heard in "rasslin'" promos.

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