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Why Does Shit Balls The Clown Go After CNN ? (Original Post) Grassy Knoll Nov 2017 OP
He is a consummate coward. N/t Guilded Lilly Nov 2017 #1
Shit Balls The Clown?! ProudLib72 Nov 2017 #2
Maybe the WH DURHAM D Nov 2017 #3
Msnbc may have to do with old tapes nbc has of him JI7 Nov 2017 #4
The personalities at CNN really gets under his skin. dubyadiprecession Nov 2017 #5
So he* obviously watches all the time (when not golfing) Achilleaze Nov 2017 #27
according to palmer report... getagrip_already Nov 2017 #6
That Makes Sense, He's Given His Supporters... Grassy Knoll Nov 2017 #11
no AlexSFCA Nov 2017 #7
because presidentin' is hard work and he needs breaks like a 4 yr old nt msongs Nov 2017 #8
Shit Balls The Clown!!!! Initech Nov 2017 #9
CNN is international, think about it. dem4decades Nov 2017 #10
Putin is going after international media liberal N proud Nov 2017 #12
Hmmmm, Shit Balls And Put-On Spoke Earlier This Week.. Grassy Knoll Nov 2017 #13
The FCC ruling that TIME-Warner has to sell CNN to merge with ATT fits right in h e re. hedda_foil Nov 2017 #22
He's a Russian asset Tavarious Jackson Nov 2017 #24
It's what the voices told him to do today. dflprincess Nov 2017 #14
Simple. Xolodno Nov 2017 #15
Actually Its Fox News On A Least Expensive Package.. Grassy Knoll Nov 2017 #17
Hmm... go figure? Xolodno Nov 2017 #18
Depends Where You Live Grassy Knoll Nov 2017 #19
I can see that if you live in places like Alabama or Kansas... Xolodno Nov 2017 #21
Only MSNBC Here ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #29
He may think they have a copy of the pee pee tape Generic Brad Nov 2017 #16
Constant theme in your messaging.... Baconator Nov 2017 #20
The level of disrespect shown to this president.. HipChick Nov 2017 #23
I think he's the most afraid of CNN. MSNBC makes no secret that they're Raine Nov 2017 #25
What kind of channel is MSNBC ? syringis Nov 2017 #26
It is perceived as the channel with a liberal slant. murielm99 Nov 2017 #28
Thank you Muriel :-) syringis Nov 2017 #30
Mainstream media. murielm99 Nov 2017 #31
MSNBC benefits from its link to NBC - he can't turn his followers on it so easily muriel_volestrangler Nov 2017 #32
CNN has broken more Trump/Russia leaks and revelations compared to other cable TV wishstar Nov 2017 #33

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)
2. Shit Balls The Clown?!
Sat Nov 25, 2017, 10:34 PM
Nov 2017


I'll be trying out my new one, Captain Stultus, later on. But Shit Balls The Clown is hilarious!

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
27. So he* obviously watches all the time (when not golfing)
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 06:40 AM
Nov 2017

and his teeny tweeties just call attention to CNN. Magnificently perverted.

* republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief

Grassy Knoll

(10,118 posts)
11. That Makes Sense, He's Given His Supporters...
Sat Nov 25, 2017, 11:00 PM
Nov 2017

..A "Heads Up" To Listen to Fox News For Alt Facts.

Fox News: It's Better To Be Warmed With A Lie,
Than To Face Cold With The Truth. ~Grassy Knoll~

AlexSFCA

(6,137 posts)
7. no
Sat Nov 25, 2017, 10:50 PM
Nov 2017

Alt right is at war with CNN because the network tries to appear neutral. They are ok with msnbc that they consider left. This was explained by one of breitbart’s editors on masnbc and why they boycott cnn. It is inconvinient in their quest to draw division. Aso, Trump only goes harsh against those who speak the truth (gaslighting). CNN might be the most trustowrthy news organization today.

liberal N proud

(60,335 posts)
12. Putin is going after international media
Sat Nov 25, 2017, 11:00 PM
Nov 2017

POLITICS
Putin Just Signed A Dangerous Law That Explains Why Trump Attacked CNN International Today

BY PETER MELLADO

PUBLISHED ON NOVEMBER 26, 2017

On the same day that President Trump attacked CNN’s international news arm, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced sweeping changes to his own country’s laws that govern foreign news agencies doing business in Russia.

Trump tweeted Saturday evening that, “Fox News is MUCH more important in the United States than CNN, but outside of the U.S., CNN International is still a major source of (Fake) news, and they represent our Nation to the WORLD very poorly. The outside world does not see the truth from them for their role as the world’s window.”

Earlier Saturday, meanwhile, news broke that indicated Russia may be preparing to go after American news agencies as well. According to CNN, “Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed amendments into law that will allow foreign media outlets in Russia to be listed as ‘foreign agents.'” CNN sourced Russian digital news outlet Sputnik News for their report.

http://verifiedpolitics.com/putin-just-signed-dangerous-law-explains-trump-attacked-cnn-international-today/

dflprincess

(28,079 posts)
14. It's what the voices told him to do today.
Sat Nov 25, 2017, 11:35 PM
Nov 2017

Tomorrow it may be PBS or the Cartoon Network - you just have to wait for the voices.

Xolodno

(6,395 posts)
15. Simple.
Sat Nov 25, 2017, 11:47 PM
Nov 2017

1. CNN has always painted and delivered itself as "middle of the road" and has always been credible. It's never given them the ratings they wanted, but, its often a tough argument to dismiss them as partisan. So for them to go on the attack, says a shit load.

2. CNN is often included on every basic cable, satellite and subscription streaming service. They have access to more viewers, which makes Joe and Jane Public more aware. Fox news requiring more money and thus required to be on a more expensive package, actually works against them. Go figure......

Grassy Knoll

(10,118 posts)
17. Actually Its Fox News On A Least Expensive Package..
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 12:03 AM
Nov 2017

..CNN And MSNBC Is High End, Also Every Motel 6, Mom And Pop Tire Shops,
Local Bars, And Waiting Rooms In Hospitals Are Paid To Tune Into Fox.

Sad. No?

Xolodno

(6,395 posts)
18. Hmm... go figure?
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 12:23 AM
Nov 2017

I live in a "liberal" state so, Fox is extra money. I also travel a bit, but every hotel, timeshare, etc. I've stayed in has CNN... Fox and MSNBC.... not so much.

So on one hand, I have to ask, is this regional? I've traveled extensively through the red states of Arizona, Utah, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming and Fox News was only an option occasionally. I've also traveled a lot through Nevada, Oregon and Washington, but I'll exclude them.

Then again, I usually don't stay at Motel 6. If its work travel, its a bit more "ritz". And if on vacation, just passing by in a small town for one night, I opt for Super 8 or Days Inn.

Or, maybe I just didn't notice it since I don't consider it as a news channel! LOL!

Xolodno

(6,395 posts)
21. I can see that if you live in places like Alabama or Kansas...
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 12:53 AM
Nov 2017

But the three states that border the Pacific, Faux is obviously a non-starter. And yes there are red states that border or close to them....but they also depend heavily on tourist dollars from the blue states, so they have to keep them happy...and they don't have a sizeable population to influence elections. Hence why if want Faux or MSNBC, I have to shell out an additional 5 bucks a month... CNN comes standard, and I'm content with it.

ProfessorGAC

(65,057 posts)
29. Only MSNBC Here
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 06:49 AM
Nov 2017

CNN is and always has been part of basic, round these parts. Faux, too! Only MSNBC is part of an advanced tier

Generic Brad

(14,275 posts)
16. He may think they have a copy of the pee pee tape
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 12:03 AM
Nov 2017

Earlier today he claimed the Access Hollywood tape was fake when it was clearly real. Now he is after CNN. That tells me there could be a possibility that CNN contacted the White House recently and asked for a comment on the pee pee tape.

Just guessing. We shall see shortly.

Baconator

(1,459 posts)
20. Constant theme in your messaging....
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 12:51 AM
Nov 2017

MSNBC is seen as the FOX of the left...

They can be dismissed by default. The threat comes from when someone might see CNN (the more 'neutral' network) as rational and start to peel away from the nuttery.

HipChick

(25,485 posts)
23. The level of disrespect shown to this president..
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 02:10 AM
Nov 2017

is highly deserved ... Shit Balls The Clown.. that's a good one..

Raine

(30,540 posts)
25. I think he's the most afraid of CNN. MSNBC makes no secret that they're
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 05:33 AM
Nov 2017

out to get him, FOX is his friend so that leaves CNN in the middle. People who haven't totally made up their mind watch CNN, that's the most dangerous to him.

syringis

(5,101 posts)
26. What kind of channel is MSNBC ?
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 06:13 AM
Nov 2017

I know CNN because I watch it time to time, not interested in Fox (we have enough shitty channels here too) but I know nothing about MSNBC.

murielm99

(30,741 posts)
28. It is perceived as the channel with a liberal slant.
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 06:45 AM
Nov 2017

They do have smart liberal people like Rachel Maddow. But they try to provide "balance" with some conservative types.

MSNBC is not afraid to criticize 45. It is one of the few places you will see that.

I do not like the MSM. I think they are one of the big reasons we have an orange madman as president. My bias certainly shows through in this post. At the very least, I like MSNBC, but I am still critical of them.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,320 posts)
32. MSNBC benefits from its link to NBC - he can't turn his followers on it so easily
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 07:36 AM
Nov 2017

plus CNN will have 'floating voter' viewers, who might be made less likely to vote for Democrats if the channel can be subverted, destroyed or decimated. MSNBC viewers are probably more reliable Dem votes anyway.

In this kind of situation, I think he's being guided by Bannon and Cambridge Analytica. I think it's not just Trump's own ego driving this, but a carefully judged attack to help far right Republicans. Expect Russian troll activity to support it.

wishstar

(5,269 posts)
33. CNN has broken more Trump/Russia leaks and revelations compared to other cable TV
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 08:07 AM
Nov 2017

NBC has broken a couple of stories in recent weeks, but most of breaking stories damaging to Trump over past year first exposed on TV (vs. print media) have been coming from CNN this past year. MSNBC usually just follows CNN leads rather than being the outlet to actually break the news stories.

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