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BigMin28

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57. I listen

Mon Jul 15, 2024, 06:23 AM

Jul 2024

I listen and read a variety of news sources. Corporate media are not amongst them, and I am better for it. Corporate media are about
profit, not informing the public.
Also, while in the car, I often listen to am radio, just to see what the wing nuts are talking about. It is a sewer. It is not the left that refuse to listen to other viewpoints. Maybe you should scold the other side. Good luck with that.

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"we need to get out of our silos, where we only listen to those with whom we agree....." [View all] brooklynite Jul 2024 OP

I READ those with whom I disagree. It's much more palatable than listening to them lie. ms liberty Jul 2024 #1

I wish there were consequences for lying Rorey Jul 2024 #13

The best example of this here on DU is the schizophrenia regarding Jon Stewart. One week he is near God-like, kelly1mm Jul 2024 #2

Nope. I dislike John Stewart all the time...Colbert too...may Trump and the could go on the road together or something. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #10

Perhaps for you that is true but have you not seen the 'OMG turn on Jon NOW!' posts one week kelly1mm Jul 2024 #21

He is using his show to help Trump.. So I don't care. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #91

The two of them got me through the Bush years. Crunchy Frog Jul 2024 #86

Entertainers / comedians can play an important role in shaping public ideas BootinUp Jul 2024 #88

I jettisoned Jon Stewart when he decided that since bats in Carlsbad Caverns weren't carrying Covid shrike3 Jul 2024 #22

Jon Stewart is a rich TV personality SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #55

I haven't listened to TV "news" since 2000 MaryMagdaline Jul 2024 #3

For me, it's plain fatigue. Just vote for Joe. Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #4

Yep. Keeping it simple. Vote Blue no matter who Kaleva Jul 2024 #8

I have not listened to any of them...because I am fucked if I will hear them trash Biden and other Democrats but never Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #5

"MSNBC had terrible ratings of late" - so has everyone else. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #11

Good. Maybe fatigue is setting in. shrike3 Jul 2024 #23

Cable news is to news what MTV is to music Generic Brad Jul 2024 #60

They deserve bad ratings...and I won't watch them as long as they see fit to help Trump...I am done with the media. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #92

I occasionally peruse the comments section of places like National Review. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #6

Also listen to our fellow Americans Rorey Jul 2024 #7

Who are you quoting? SalviaBlue Jul 2024 #9

President Biden TwilightZone Jul 2024 #14

Ironic. The very person some say shouldn't run. Yet we're admonished to listen to him. shrike3 Jul 2024 #79

I want to know what they are saying. totodeinhere Jul 2024 #12

What part of wanting to take rights away from people including the right of what a woman can do with her body choie Jul 2024 #15

It is the dishonesty of the media that drives me crazy with the both sides Bev54 Jul 2024 #36

Recommended. H2O Man Jul 2024 #16

Rhetorical Q1: When will the Editorial Board of the NYT do that? BootinUp Jul 2024 #17

Non-Rjetorical Response. H2O Man Jul 2024 #45

I know exactly the intention of this thread. BootinUp Jul 2024 #46

Yup. sheshe2 Jul 2024 #80

I get too emotional though. I mean this subthread is crap BootinUp Jul 2024 #82

I have posted H2O Man Jul 2024 #84

Cool. I have never thought of myself BootinUp Jul 2024 #85

I'm an old man H2O Man Jul 2024 #87

Agree. BootinUp Jul 2024 #89

Tour & my goals H2O Man Jul 2024 #94

Recommended and bookmarked. emulatorloo Jul 2024 #18

There's a difference between occasionally hearing a different opinion and CONSTANT biased and unfair punditry. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #19

Cable News is pretty worthless. shrike3 Jul 2024 #20

In your OP you are talking directly to DUers. Democrats. sheshe2 Jul 2024 #24

CNN and MSNBC are not interactive delisen Jul 2024 #25

I recall you scolding us for not being willing notemason Jul 2024 #26

My cousin's MAGA husband back home RandySF Jul 2024 #27

I try listening to those with whom i disagree Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 2024 #28

IRL I have a Dem activist friend. She believes the MSNBC hosts spooky3 Jul 2024 #29

A lot of you folks need a hobby, outside in the air. Srkdqltr Jul 2024 #30

Yuuuuuup Prairie Gates Jul 2024 #63

What do I gain Keepthesoulalive Jul 2024 #31

Will you listen to opinions you disagree with? brooklynite Jul 2024 #35

These shows are entertainment Keepthesoulalive Jul 2024 #37

+1 leftstreet Jul 2024 #78

and, I'm sure it's a coincidence choie Jul 2024 #39

I do believe you are correct. sheshe2 Jul 2024 #41

I've never said Biden should withdraw. brooklynite Jul 2024 #61

Folks around here get a little tired of posts from on high. shrike3 Jul 2024 #40

Preach On! sheshe2 Jul 2024 #42

Ding ding ding, we have a winner! JohnSJ Jul 2024 #53

Oh you're back vercetti2021 Jul 2024 #43

Who were you listening to when you predicted Dean Phillips would win NH? W_HAMILTON Jul 2024 #49

It does make you wonder SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #54

And this has what to do with listening to people you disagree with? brooklynite Jul 2024 #62

That you should listen to us more often rather than try to chide us. W_HAMILTON Jul 2024 #72

I do listen to you; even when I disagree with you. brooklynite Jul 2024 #74

Well if that's the low bar we are setting, I guess we all listen to begin with -- problem solved! W_HAMILTON Jul 2024 #95

This part, DiamondShark Jul 2024 #51

i'll listen to anyone that isn't lying to me as clearly demonstrated through fact checking Takket Jul 2024 #32

I only talk "politics" with people I know share my Deminpenn Jul 2024 #33

But CNN and MSNBC are not that useful either alarimer Jul 2024 #34

i live in a red county in Florida. i couldnt hide from it no matter how hard i tried. Native Jul 2024 #38

I refuse to listen to the fascist fucking media vercetti2021 Jul 2024 #44

Come live in Alabama for a while misanthrope Jul 2024 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author DiamondShark Jul 2024 #48

What misinformation are you trying to rebuff? DiamondShark Jul 2024 #50

I try and look for real journalism. It was only high school but I was on an award winning paper. We won an brewens Jul 2024 #52

Where do you recommend we get this other view? Emile Jul 2024 #56

I listen BigMin28 Jul 2024 #57

Perhaps the news outlets should stop actively creating those silos Generic Brad Jul 2024 #58

Well, if you think I'm suddenly going to "get out of the silo" and watch Fox "news," that would be a no. Vinca Jul 2024 #59

Anger wants a voice / Voices want to sing Prairie Gates Jul 2024 #64

Love you Joe but I see no need to spoil my beautiful mind Autumn Jul 2024 #65

My mind is a talk show Sympthsical Jul 2024 #66

Thing is, I've been there and done that. ecstatic Jul 2024 #67

golly gee that's a worn out tiresome meme. If "outside our silos" are fascists Nazi's we are to listen to their concerns msfiddlestix Jul 2024 #68

No, NOT their concerns. I don't give a rat's ass about their concerns. DFW Jul 2024 #77

Well, you have the patience of a saint, or at least far more than I possess! msfiddlestix Jul 2024 #97

My wife tells me it's one of the reasons she married me DFW Jul 2024 #98

your post makes me smile... msfiddlestix Jul 2024 #99

This quote comes from the guy your donor circle is "concerned" about. shrike3 Jul 2024 #69

Oh snap! ☝️ sheshe2 Jul 2024 #96

I think listening to all-day infotainment IS a silo. yardwork Jul 2024 #70

Yep... Hugin Jul 2024 #71

Judge Cannon has a political bias. Emile Jul 2024 #73

Listen? Sure, I listen. DFW Jul 2024 #75

Not sure I'd consider Viguerie terribly dangerous at this point. brooklynite Jul 2024 #93

I do that here every day BeyondGeography Jul 2024 #76

I'm confident that I'm in compliance with Pres. Biden's request. planetc Jul 2024 #81

I've spent decades building and perfecting this silo. It protects my grip on sanity. maxsolomon Jul 2024 #83

Getting out of our silo doesn't mean subjecting ourselves to non-stop BS mcar Jul 2024 #90