Kudos where kudos are due... Fox is doing the right thing, IMO. As I recall, CNN did the same thing when Obama tried to revoke Fox's access.
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostYup.
JimMy brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostFox is part of the press. They likely understand like the rest of the press does that this action is a threat to all of them.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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How so? CNN has not been stifled or shut out. Just one fame whore who finally crossed the line. Nothing like what Obama tried to do with Fox News (disallowing an entire organization from attending any news conference not just presidential ones but those held by agencies and departments in the federal government). That was an unabashed attempt to censor the press.
Trump is possibly the most accessible president we've had in living memory. He'll regularly stop and talk to reporters for up to half an hour fielding their questions -- including the hard ones.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostThis is the kind of bird-brained NONSENSE that earns you the title of Tweb Drama Queen, Tass.
JimMy brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostHe is right.
But it is unknown how sinister that attempt is.
That is, is this limited to a spat with cnn, or is it aimed at all outlets that ask him questions he doesnt like or who do not give him the praise he believes he deserves.
JimThe first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostHe is right. But it is unknown how sinister that attempt is. That is, is this limited to a spat with cnn, or is it aimed at all outlets that ask him questions he doesnt like or who do not give him the praise he believes he deserves.
Jim
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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I've seen a number of people agree that Acosta's behavior was inappropriate, on at least some level. So, a hypothetical:
If Trump weren't the loudmouthed buffoon that he is*, and had some semblance of moral high ground, would the WH removal of Acosta's pass still be objectionable?
*A stretch, I know...just wondering.I DENOUNCE DONALD J. TRUMP AND ALL HIS IMMORAL ACTS.
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Originally posted by Zymologist View PostI've seen a number of people agree that Acosta's behavior was inappropriate, on at least some level. So, a hypothetical:
If Trump weren't the loudmouthed buffoon that he is*, and had some semblance of moral high ground, would the WH removal of Acosta's pass still be objectionable?
*A stretch, I know...just wondering.Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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Originally posted by Zymologist View PostI've seen a number of people agree that Acosta's behavior was inappropriate, on at least some level. So, a hypothetical:
If Trump weren't the loudmouthed buffoon that he is*, and had some semblance of moral high ground, would the WH removal of Acosta's pass still be objectionable?
*A stretch, I know...just wondering.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostNo, Jim, he's not. It's a Drama Queen rant that makes no sense. Trump will talk to any press any time - he LOVES to be the center of attention. Acosta was being a jackasss, and Trump stood up to him. Try reading the rant that Tassman posted again --- "an unabashed attempt to censor the press"... do you REALLY buy that? HONESTLY?
Wow.
I hate to say it, Jim, but you're borderline pushing for a tinfoil hat, my friend.
You should hate it just a tad more CP, enough to keep you from it entirely.
The trend among Trump supporters and conservatives is to minimize everything he does that is off the rails. I recognize and see instances of over-emphasis on the liberal side as well, instances of making mountains out of molehills. And because of the extreme conservative bias of many of you that regard me as CP describes here, I try to point out when I see that happening, so you are aware of the fact I try to keep an even hand.
As I've said, I try to keep my pulse on a wide range of media outlets, to see what they cover, what they minimize, what they emphasize.
However, Trump is the extreme. Especially as regards attacks on the press. We have a wide range of press organizations, Fox, CNN, MSNBC, WP, NYT, BBC etc all seeing this as a direct attack, not on Acosta's rudeness, but on the Press's access and capacity to ask probing or defining questions - a necessary part of gathering and reporting the news. When such a wide range of organizations see an act as a direct threat, we should take heed. I am not wearing a tin foil hat - I am simply observing the reactions of the professional press organizations across the spectrum to what Trump has done.
JimMy brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostYou should hate it just a tad more CP, enough to keep you from it entirely.
The trend among Trump supporters and conservatives is to minimize everything he does that is off the rails.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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