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PunkinPi

(4,882 posts) Wed Jun 16, 2021, 12:36 PM Jun 2021

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Rachel Scott (ABC correspondent) question to Putin was pure fire [View all]

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This sista got the boogeyman that the whole world is scared of shook and backpedaling
#BlackGirlMagic #Putin

In case you want to follow her on Twitter --> @rachelvscott

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Wow. An ABC reporter is called upon for a question, tells Putin, "the list of your political opponents who are dead, imprisoned, or jailed is long," and asks, "what are you so afraid of?" Putin doesn't exactly reject the premise of her question.

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Rachel Scott (ABC correspondent) question to Putin was pure fire [View all] PunkinPi Jun 2021 OP

kick Dawson Leery Jun 2021 #1

She is amazing! Actually asking the questions that truly need answers. Not letting him scare her. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2021 #2

She had him scared...things you love to see. PunkinPi Jun 2021 #4

Oh damn Sympthsical Jun 2021 #3

She was brilliant. We need more like her! nolabear Jun 2021 #5

Yes and yes! nt PunkinPi Jun 2021 #6

Ohhh - she had me cheering. She ain't afraid. nt AnotherMother4Peace Jun 2021 #7

Same! nt PunkinPi Jun 2021 #9

"ain't afraid" is why most whites fear some people of color or others who "ain't afraid." joetheman Jun 2021 #15

I understand that, & am so proud of that reporter. I was the middle AnotherMother4Peace Jun 2021 #19

I'm like that too but I don't know why. I remember my SIL saying that everyone Maraya1969 Jun 2021 #30

Kinda' like Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird". I loved how scrappy she was. She "ain't afraid." AnotherMother4Peace Jun 2021 #31

Fascists are, by nature, incredibly fear-based smirkymonkey Jun 2021 #22

Ouch!! Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2021 #8

Say it with me everyone: Putin is a murderer Blue Owl Jun 2021 #10

of course bdamomma Jun 2021 #36

She'd be wise to watch what she eats while in Russia. progressoid Jun 2021 #11

Where was she during Trump's reign of hell? Grins Jun 2021 #12

trumpty dumpty wouldn't have allowed her in press conferences ... she would iluvtennis Jun 2021 #13

A true badass :) Music Man Jun 2021 #14

And just like that... littlemissmartypants Jun 2021 #16

He's not used to needing to think on his feet. ShazzieB Jun 2021 #33

That's what I was thinking. bearssoapbox Jun 2021 #34

Cup of tea? superpatriotman Jun 2021 #17

I sure hope she doesn't end up on that list! lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #18

Her questions made Putin take a step backward and think. Best questions of both press conferences. George II Jun 2021 #20

What is the reporter's name? I don't think I've seen her before. W_HAMILTON Jun 2021 #21

Rachel V. Scott (ABC) nt PunkinPi Jun 2021 #23

And Lindsey Leningrad is upset the reporter had the nerve to ask such a question! kimbutgar Jun 2021 #24

Lindsey bdamomma Jun 2021 #37

He doesn't even hide his being a traitor anymore. Nt spooky3 Jun 2021 #38

why bdamomma Jun 2021 #43

That's gonna leave a mark. Warpy Jun 2021 #25

Use of Russian translator - so much bovine excretement Pas-de-Calais Jun 2021 #26

When I heard that question all I could think was lady, don't visit Russia. Vinca Jun 2021 #27

That was an AMAZING moment! calimary Jun 2021 #28

That was a Thing of Beauty! calimary Jun 2021 #29

"Which organizations in the U.S.?" Sparkly Jun 2021 #32

Feel free. :) nt PunkinPi Jun 2021 #35

I couldn't figure it out. Sparkly Jun 2021 #40

Premise was fine, but "What are you so afraid of?" was bush-league. philly_bob Jun 2021 #39

I don't know if this twitter order is right LiberalLovinLug Jun 2021 #41

I was referring to the live press conference I saw on MSNBC philly_bob Jun 2021 #42