On CNN now: Does Jake Tapper believe in anything?

[madaboutharry]

Does he ever have a day when he doesn't need to play bothsiderism?

Now claiming that Biden's plan could be determined to be unconstitutional. He also went on to opine that Biden was "scolding" and "shaming" the anti-vaxxers/anti-maskers and that he should have found a better way to talk to them. No, Jake. There are some people you just can't be nice to.

[tavernier]

1. I have not turned on CNN once since we pulled out of Afghanistan.

Their coverage and personal “opinionism” was so irresponsible. And Jake Tapper… well, he was certainly the biggest disappointment of all. I also turned off the CNN link on my iPhone. I’m not sure if Murdoch has his fingers into that Netwerk as well, but suddenly it sure seems like it.

[NJCher]

5. Jake

Has been a major disappointment since Afghanistan. I used to watch him but now he just makes me sick. I was so disappointed in his shallow interpretation of the events in Afghanistan.

Maybe he’s reinterpreted since then. I wouldn’t know since I am done watching him.

[jrthin]

17. Tapper is an arrogant, self-important jerk. He's always

been that way.

[zuul]

21. Me too.

Their Afghanistan coverage turned me off for good.

[PortTack]

23. Me either.. refuse to watch foolish arm chair politicians dissect President Biden!

[malaise]

2. Sent him a link to Rachel's program from last night

That is all

[jrthin]

16. As always, you're good!

[greenjar_01]

4. Those are both valid information points or positions

I don't agree with the either: I don't think the mandates are unconstitutional, but would anyone deny that the current judiciary might find them to be so?

It's not a completely nutso point to say there are different approaches to the persuasion of the anti-vaxxers. Now, I think we have probably tried everything but scolding at this point (we literally gave people free money to get a harmless shot!), so I don't agree with the point, but it's not completely unreasonable to report.

[empedocles]

9. Agree both points should be mentioned. Not necessary to give each side the same merit or weight

though.

[greenjar_01]

19. That's fair

Agreed

[BlueJac]

6. CNN, msnbc are not being watched these last couple of weeks.

I can't take all the piling on Biden lately. I don't recall a United front against Trump.

[ShazzieB]

7. If Biden was scolding or shaming the antivaxxers, it's because they deserve it!

It was very evident that he's sick and tired of them and their stupidity. People are DYING that never should have died, including children, because of these imbeciles, the hospitals in red states are in crisis mode, and he's fed up with the whole thing.

Being patient with people like that is okay up to a point, byt this country is way past that point now. So Joe took off the kid gloves, and I think that's great. Part of being a strong leader is being willing to make tough decisions, and that's what Joe is doing. If Tapper thinks there's something wrong with that, he's as big an idiot as the antivaxxers!

[NCDem47]

11. PREACH!

I can't fathom how any media outlet would spend so much time agonizing over what is clearly the right thing to do for public safety and health. Biden is an example of good parenting. He gave the American public the benefit of the doubt and a large section was defiant for no other reason than to be petulant. It's time for tough love.

[underpants]

8. OSHA Act of 1970 basis of authority is Article 1 Section 8 Commerce Clause

Title:
Basis of authority
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1975/1975.2

The power of Congress to regulate employment conditions under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, is derived mainly from the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. (Sec. 2(b), Public Law 91-596; U.S. Constitution, Art. I, Sec. 8, Cl. 3; "United States v. Darby," 312 U.S. 100.) The reach of the Commerce Clause extends beyond Federal regulation of the channels and instrumentalities of interstate commerce so as to empower Congress to regulate conditions or activities which affect commerce even though the activity or condition may itself not be commerce and may be purely intrastate in character. ("Gibbons v. Ogden," 9 Wheat. 1, 195; "United States v. Darby," supra; "Wickard v. Filburn, 317 U.S. 111, 117; and "Perez v. United States," 91 S. Ct. 1357 (1971).)

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215840218

OSHA act of 1970 Section 5 Duties. "recognized hazards"

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/oshact/section5-duties

(a) Each employer --

(1)
29 USC 654
shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;

(2)
shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.

(b)
Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

[Deuce]

10. Thanks for the info...

[Earth-shine]

12. He believes in hawking his book.

A few weeks ago, it was being mentioned prominently by numerous CNN hosts. Tapper kept popping up on other people's shows to talk (hawk) about it.

https://www.amazon.com/Devil-May-Dance-Charlie-Margaret-ebook/dp/B08HHXHSBJ

It's some blend of fact and fiction that I couldn't care less about.

Does Tapper actually have a following? It's hard to imagine who might be his constituents.

[JI7]

13. HE is one of those that feels the need to show he is neutral or some shit by treated

both sides in the same way . If he was harsh on REpublicans he has to be equally the same with democrats regardless of the facts and truth.

[lastlib]

14. Jake, Jake, Jake.....we TRIED getting along with them...

we TRIED being nice to them. It got millions of people sick, and thousands more dead. No more, we've had enough. Now it's time to break out the bludgeons, bull-whips, and billy clubs. We're just not going to play their game any more. We're calling out their infantile tantrums and shoving thier binkies down their throats; we'll choke them with 'em if we have to. But we're gonna get our lives back and stifle this pandemic. What part of that is too hard for you to understand, Jake?

[niyad]

15. Perhaps jake tapped-out should read the Rude Pundit's latest piece about dealing

with anti-vax maskholes.

[kentuck]

18. This Court may actually find it "unconstitutional".

But, by that time, maybe employers will have enough workers vaccinated to slow it down?

[PortTack]

24. SCOTUS precedent.. Jackson vs Massachusetts 1905

The rights of the individual do not outweigh the rights of many when it comes to public health

It’s out there if you care to do a search

[BannonsLiver]

20. They're basically Fox Lite now.

[GoodRaisin]

25. Pretty much.

They were nearly full Fox on Afghanistan.

[Johonny]

22. Maybe he was voicing the feelings of the 70% of adults sick of this shit, Jack

Seriously I've been calling for 100 % vax at work for months now. My company plan is exactly Biden's plan. It's like the CEOs of America already told Biden what direction they were going and wanted White house authority. And they got it.

Make no mistake, most companies are sick of Anti-vaxxers too. They're tiring and stupid people.

[JHB]

26. No and no...

...unless you count cultivating his image with the executive who signs his contract. He definitely believes in that.

[senseandsensibility]

27. He's on this early? Why?

His normal two hours is way too much already. My Gosh, this guy is so full of self=esteem it just oozes from him. Why I don't know, but I will never voluntarily watch this vain, smirking fool again and I am disappointed if CNN is giving him more hours.

[IcyPeas]

28. FOX news is now quoting Jake Tapper

Link to tweet

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