Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 02:37 PM Aug 2022

The Republican viewpoint really does not deserve to be heard.

They do not care about democracy.

They lie and repeat lies, all the time.

They want to destroy democratic institutions.

I'm sick of the media playing this "both sides" game. One of the sides has abandoned reason and democracy. So do the right thing, and stop reporting their garbage.

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
The Republican viewpoint really does not deserve to be heard. (Original Post) milestogo Aug 2022 OP
Hear, hear. We don't listen to traitors. onecaliberal Aug 2022 #1
The proper way to cover liars is to report *that* they lied. unblock Aug 2022 #2
The radicalized Republican party is the American Taliban -- they want your submission or death. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2022 #3

unblock

(52,230 posts)
2. The proper way to cover liars is to report *that* they lied.
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:25 PM
Aug 2022

The story, if there is one at all, is that they lied. What their lie was may or may not be part of the story; but if it is, it should not be the headline or in the first paragraph.

As a small example, "tens of thousands at rally, trump says" is a horrible headline. "Trump exaggerates crowd size" is the story. The specific claim of tens of thousands should be around paragraph 8, also followed by a clear statement that photos and tickets indicate far fewer.


Simply repeating what they say is merely amplifying propaganda.

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,346 posts)
3. The radicalized Republican party is the American Taliban -- they want your submission or death.
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 04:24 PM
Aug 2022

Roe, Roe, Roe your vote
against theocracy!
Republicans revoke your rights
and kill democracy!

They've outlined their plans if they win, and those include replacing your vote with their selection.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»The Republican viewpoint ...