It’s documented that fake news helped Trump win the presidency. Now Trump and his supporters are calling anything reported that is not flattering “fake news.” It’s become a regular part of their lexicon. It’s not surprising. Chapter 1. of “Dictatorship for Dummies” is about disparaging the press. By repeating this over and over one convinces the masses that they can’t trust the legitimate news. In fact if you want to be a great despot, the thing to do is take over the press and use it for your propaganda purposes.
So expect this to continue. And expect reporters to race out to regions that elected Trump and interview people about trusting the media. We can only hope that journalists will continue to point out the obvious disinformation.
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What can I say? Every day it’s something coming out of his mouth that either makes no sense, or is a lie. Everything is different that Obama, but we have to put up with it for a few years. I hope nothing is adversely affecting any of you. Take care.
Alan Colmes has died.
Happy Birthday Bev!
Happy belated birthday Bev!
Tom Perez voted DNC chair. Taps Keith Ellison as deputy. So we’ve got a Hispanic and a Muslim. That has got to have the alt-right in a tizzy.
When trump says he is the “least anti-Semitic” or “least racist” person you’ll ever know it is telling. He doesn’t say he’s an anti-Semite not a racist. He says he’s the least you’ll ever know. So he admits to being an anti-Semite and a racist. It’s all just a matter of degree…
I was surprised, I thought Ellison was going to win.
Me too. High pressure job. Might be made easier as trump continues his Mad Hatter routine.
I”ve been really busy watching my computer and iPad for the past two days. I’m glued to the pregnant giraffe streaming from the upper NY zoo. She’s supposed to give birth,Fri, Sat, Sun, and now Mon. It’s stupid, but how many chances will I have to see a live giraffe birth?
Caught the tail end of the Oscars last night. What a mixup! It surpassed Steve Harvey and the wrong Miss Universe. I originally thought Warren Beaty was a little off center court, but it was the accountants fault. That certainly didn’t do their perfection brand of accounting very much good.
Back to the giraffe.
Thanks a lot Bev. Now I’m addicted to watching April. Certainly beats watching trump tonight.
Happy Mardi Gras everybody! For Lent I’m giving up trump.
What’s Lent?
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It’s been a while since you’ve seen a recent photo Triton, here you go.
That’s a happy pooch.
He is a happy boy! 🙂
Well then don’t turn on the trump address to Congress. That’ll depress any sentient being.
Hi Dog – Enjoy April. I saw a youtube video from a zoo rep this am. They don’t know for sure her due date, they may be off in the count. She’s definitely not in labor as of this morning. Yes, it is addicting. Do you follow the eaglets too?
OK, not he’s accused Obama of tapping his phones. I can’t wait until he accuses one of the Democratic appointed justices of the S. C. of something.
It’s hard to believe it’s been less two months. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Trumps presidency has begun as Nixon’s ended.
Well said on day 45 of 45’s train wreck.
Wow.
I saw a report that trump was furious about Sessions recusing himself. Not a good sign for either.
Hopefully, soon, they will both be on the ash heap of history.
I saw Kellyann Wrongway on CBS Sunday Morning trying to paint herself as a sympathetic. As a soulless poo-thrower/propagandist/liar, it’s difficult to feel for her. Sad. Sick. Trumpian.
Bev,
While you waiting for April there’s always Dobby:
http://www.9news.com/news/local/features/dobby-makes-public-debut-at-denver-zoo/419941471
That’s great. She’s got great quads plus bump.
I didn’t know about Debby. He’s so cute. Thanks for sending. I’m still waiting for April to push.
Bev,
You’re not the only one watching April:
No baby giraffe yet? Go April. Maybe she’s waiting until then.
Am not even keeping up with National Zoo pandas. I knew 3 or 4-year old Bao Bao was headed back to China (on a Fedex flight, no less). Thought we were panda-less, but no. We have Bei Bei. Rings a bell. Male born in 2015; surviving cub of twins. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bei_Bei
More fun to follow the animal kingdom than politics. I am officially sick of Trump and Kellyanne the lying shit-ass and the whole crew. Cannot watch.
This continues, dnd might make me into a baseball fan.
I agree Dog. That’s why I’m into April and all the eagles hatching eggs. KAC sucks rotten eggs. It’s affected her appearance. Trumps just lays eggs.
This keeps up, we’re all going to be doing macrame.
Happy International Woman’s Day!
New thread – Repeal and Replace!