Why the fuck is Sarah Palin receiving all this coverage on CNN

[malaise]

These fuckers really like this batshit crazy semi-literate Grifter of an ignoramus
:puke:

Don't they have any shame after fox hair Frump!!
Contemplating my ass!! SHe's hustling some more Sarah PAC money :puke:

[sabrina 1]

1. She is a distraction. Someone is funding this facade.

But why is the media helping them? The woman's political career is dead. Her national poll numbers show there is not a chance in hell she could be elected, as dog-catcher.

Tweety spent 20 precious minutes of airtime on this cartoon figure last week pretending she is a serious candidate for anything but another failed reality show.

Our media is not just disgraceful, it is criminally negligent regarding the trust that has been placed in it to inform the American people.

Which is why I avoid it mostly, and view it only as entertainment when I do watch it which rare.

[AndyTiedye]

7. Their Owners Still Think They Can Make Her President

:hide:

[tabasco]

2. Because we have a corporate whore media in this country

that supports fascists and opposes democracy.

Any more questions?

[RKP5637]

8. Exactly what's going on. It's disgusting, ridiculous and bringing down the country IMO. n/t

[lame54]

61. is that you Bartcop?

[HipChick]

3. They didn't learn anything from Trump..another shameless self-promoter

[msongs]

4. same reason she is getting all this copy on DU probably nt

[TreasonousBastard]

17. Heh!

[Lucinda]

23. Yup. nt

[Whisp]

34. ouch! so true. why shouldn't CNN cover the shitstain when it's

pretty obvious people want to hear about her. Neg or Pos, Dem or Pug, everyone loves the Sarah for their own reasons.

lets change the site name to SP Underpants. ;)

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. What does that tell you about controlled media?

I am amazed anyone would expect to find unbiased coverage on any major network.

[Obamanaut]

6. To give opportunities for numerous OPs wi/ sparkling conversation on DU.

:sarcasm:

[spanone]

9. candy crowley on cnn asks...anthony weiner...prank or scandal...fuck her

[malaise]

10. Ditto!!

I detest that hack

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

52. Someone should throw a bag over her head

A very large Hefty bag.

[Bozita]

11. CNN figures Palin would bring more viewers than Pawlenty or Romney.

More viewers = higher ad rates = greater profits

"Follow the money."

[Mz Pip]

13. Probably not al that many people

even watching TV today. Holiday, slow news day, got to fill the hours with something. Drivel will do I guess. :eyes:

[Bozita]

15. I was thinking of a time frame that ends on Election Day 2012

Just picture the viewer numbers with Pawlenty filling the screens for the next 17 months.

[Raine]

32. Yes what they are attempting to do is MAKE news

by promoting Palin as the repug nominee insteading of COVERING news. In the end they are looking for what will get them higher ratings ... Obama vs. Romney/Pawlenty or Obama vs. Palin. It's DISGUSTING. x(

[Bold Lib]

12. Why the fuck are there so many posts about Sarah Palin on D.U?

[spanone]

14. cause we love her sooo much.

[Fla_Democrat]

16. Things that make you go.. Hmmm.

:smoke:

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

18. the dick-wad reporter just said that there were "crowds"

of people, chanting Sarah, Sarah...

I want to know how many people, 25?

And again "people feel she understands their concerns" What concerns? The fact that we are a secular nation? the fact that women still have a little bit of control over their own reproductive choices, what fucking concerns?

[Raschel]

53. John King said he covered her because there were ONE HUNDRED people waiting for her.

One hundred frickin' people.

[BarbaRosa]

19. She's a MILF freak-show

guaranteed to raise a crowd.

[ladjf]

59. Your remark is blunt, vulgar and probably true. Bachman also

would fall into this symbolic category. You are probably going to get flamed although you deserve props for nailing it.

[former9thward]

20. Why the fuck is Sarah Palin receiving all this coverage on DU?

[spanone]

39. because she's getting all the media coverage....it's a fair question imho

[Change Happens]

21. Just got done saying the same to my wife!

[shireen]

22. because there's nothing else going on in the world!

I know ... i'm watching too, and it's unbelievable! I can't decide which is more ridiculous, CNN's coverage or Palin's circus!

[AC_Mem]

24. The other FoxGOP's were getting too much attention

And Sarah just can't have that! Watch when and where she pops up and what Bachman is doing, I guarantee you she is timing this stuff so that she rides those coattails. This grifter cannot stand to not have the spotlight on her. Also as far as timing - isn't it interesting that this bus tour is happening within days of the book release from her ex-aide showing the "real Sarah".....

She is NOT running, she is just collecting money and feeding her ego. Isn't it correct that they are filming this "bus tour" for an upcoming movie?

I wish she would win and win the GOP nomination. Watching President Obama debate her would be PRICELESS, and talk about rallying the masses. If it came down to Obama vs Palin the democrats would create a wave that would dwarf 2008!

Annette

p.s. has anyone read the book out on SP written by her ex-aide? I'm wondering what bombshells there are, if any?

[HipChick]

26. The email's the aide published are eye-opening..

[AC_Mem]

29. Did you get the book

or are they posted somewhere online?

Thanks,
Annette

[malaise]

43. You're right - she needs attention to grab some more money

and the book won't help but must she attempt to capture a day for veterans and deceased military folk. Damn she's a awful person.
I don't intend to spend a penny on anything to do with Lady BlahBlah

[shireen]

25. CONTACT CNN

and tell them ridiculous this is!

http://www.cnn.com/feedback/

[RagAss]

28. Good idea for a separate thread on this if you feel like doing it.

[HipChick]

45. I Twittered my displeasure John King..letting him know that he and CNN were offensive

Covering her on the day, that they should be covering service people that fought for this country

[RagAss]

48. Good job !

[Raschel]

54. He mentioned the e-mails on TV. He said the reason he's covering her is because

she had 100 people waiting for her, and the other candidates wouldn't be able to generate that kind of crowd.

BTW thanks for sending the e-mail. :hi:

[HipChick]

62. 100 people is a crowd? I have more than that show up to watch me sing karoke

Media is pathetic...its a $$ bus tour and she'll keep it rolling as long as she can..

[Raschel]

63. I know. Sad that was the only lame excuse he could come up with.

But he did mention getting flak from viewers so thanks again.

[RagAss]

27. Follow the Fucking Money !

[EFerrari]

30. NeoCons have captured our media. She is their darling.

It's that simple, imho.

[emilyg]

31. Why is she getting

so much attention on DU?

[struggle4progress]

33. Because it's cheap and easy to produce a noisy segment about her

[spin]

35. Because it costs money to report real news ...

and covering Palin is cheap.

I personally get sick of seeing reports about the Presidential candidates so long before the election. It's like hearing Christmas music in the stores before Thanksgiving.

But when the election gets close, I really get pissed at all the election advertisements.

Our country is being exposed to a 365/24/7 political campaign which accomplishes nothing but hinder compromise and real solutions to the nations problems and costs so much that our legislatures and Presidents spend far to much time fund raising.

[AsahinaKimi]

36. You think maybe Main Stream Media wants her as President?

I am sure FOX does!

[Canuckistanian]

37. It's the equivalent of the magician's "redirection"

Make the audience look in one direction while the actual manipulation takes place somewhere else.

It's tried and tested.

[underpants]

38. This CNN blog post sums it up - the media and others are waiting for her because the media is there

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/30/crowds-wait-and-wait-and-wait-for-palin/

There were also several television crews and satellite trucks, including one from CNN, waiting for a possible Palin appearance. Some of those waiting said they were there because they saw the media.

[sendero]

40. Why is any progressive.....

.... watching ANY main stream media? It is nothing but lies and bullshit 24/7. Why subject yourself to it?

[upi402]

41. ^+1,000 n/t

[raven42]

42. CNN is pathetic

No wonder their ratings have been tanking the past couple of years. Looks like they're trying to be the faux-light channel now in a desperate attempt to gain ratings. That's why they're covering this witch's every move.

[Doctor_J]

44. Because people like you are tuning in?

:shrug:

[zinnisking]

46. Like because it's Memorial Day. And shuckie darnit, Sarah supports freedom.

;) <--- Palin Wink™

[toddwv]

47. Because the media needs a strong competitor to increase the election drama

and thusly guarantee higher ratings and a continuous flow of election cash.

Since they can't find one, they are forced to resort to parading the bearded lady around in hopes to draw a crowd.

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[malaise]

50. I should have known

Thanks :D

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

51. Anyone see all the folks at Gettysburg out waiting for her?

None of them looked to be in a tax bracket that could afford a Palin presidency.

[akbacchus_BC]

55. By covering on here is giving her a lot of creds, just ignore the fool!

[akbacchus_BC]

56. By covering on here is giving her a lot of creds, just ignore the fool!

Sorry for the two posts!

[ladjf]

57. Many Americans are very enamored with nice looking, lively middle

aged female politicians. Why, I'm not sure. But, I think it has to do with them symbolizing some sort of "Earth Mother Fertility Goddesses".

[LynneSin]

58. Hell they might as well give the same coverage to Snooki and Kim Kardasian

Because they all pretty much have the same career.

[Arkansas Granny]

60. Because she stirs up controversy and that is good for bringing in more viewers.

The more viewers they have, the more they can charge for advertising. It all boils down to $$$$$.

[Scruffy1]

64. This is easy to fix.

Turn off television. Remove plug from wall. Haul to curb. Buy books with the cable dough or use it to support something besides the MSM.

[Shagbark Hickory]

65. The same reasons she receives coverage on msnBS, because she paid for it.