The constant attacks on Hillary by the NYT was the reason I gave up my subscription, and that subscription was 30 years old. Sadly I fear the press has learned nothing from the last 4 years. Just yesterday Dana Bash of CNN commented on trump’s change of tone. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry so I just changed the channel
The NYT definitely screwed Hillary, in multiple ways. I understand the "empathy for the brainwashed" to a small degree, but some of them are allegedly intelligent people. I know members of my own family--college educated, well-read—whom I've stopped talking to because they have made us (democrats, liberals and those who fight for a free press) the enemy. No matter what fact you offer to dispute their claims, they yell "Fake news!" But the worst part is that they still claim some banner of "family values" and "patriotism" while being bullies and now, insurrectionists.
The media's hatred of Hillary Clinton was the kindling that ultimately led to the out of control blaze we saw on Wednesday. A fire that includes complicent law enforcement taking selfies and opening the gate to aid and usher in domestic terrorists. That misled mob, due in large part by the press, led to the death of five people, now including one police officer. Any critically thinking person can review the many predictions and warnings that Hillary made during the campaign. They will discover that she was spot on. The one remark that the press continued to hammer that helped to sink her was the "deplorable" comment. How can you watch the video of January 6th and not see just how right she was.
Veteran, Patriot, just wanted to voice her opinion, interviewing the grandfather on GMA to hear him tell how she was just someone that loved her country. That’s how the media is portraying the woman that died when shot during the insurrection. Not how she was trying to break through the window of a barricaded door to a secure location in the Capital building. Not how she was for years posting hateful comments on social media. Nope, they are making her a Martyr, because apparently they still have not learned anything about covering Trump and the disease he spreads.
I was in the US Army, Combat Engineer, and I don’t recall making an oath to try and take over the Capitol building. I don’t remember signing my name on the dotted line to prevent the transition of power in an election. She has my sympathy for dying, but maybe the media could cool it on honoring people like her and what she did.
The press are cowards. Chuck Todd, Dana Bush, Andrea Mitchell just to name a few can miss me! What they did to Hillary still chaps my hide. And to hear them now saying this is terrible and it's the Trump supporters & Trump who caused this. It's like where the f*ck were you when Hillary was telling you everything you needed to know about this jerk off?!! You condemned her.
They are all feckless. It's disgusting. Thanks again Eric for continuing on this path of calling it as it is. I just hope that they grow a set and tell the truth and stop being so scared of offending folks that certainly would stab you in the back first chance they got. Okay I need to calm down. Have a great weekend.
It’s encouraging the media is at least trying to get the language right this time. Maybe now they’ll finally understand that words matter. Just by using “coup” and “domestic terrorists” and “it’s not Antifa (whoever the fuck they are) it was Trump supporters” it has kept the narrative and the public perception over this crisis moving in the right direction. And, as a side note, I think it will result in Trump resigning today to avoid another impeachment.
Absolutely perfect song choice today. It put a huge smile on my face to start the day with and now all I can think of are the blue skies of California.
Eric, when I was on twitter I followed your tweets. Now that I’ve given up on it, I’ve subscribed to your newsletter because I’ve always enjoyed your tweets and pieces. This is no different. Thanks for the article and looking forward to more.
It became ever so clear that the media wanted at least a foot in each political camp! The far Right and far Left, are good attention getters. CBS,NBC,ABC all have just skated over the surface of the obvious gaping fracture to the fabric of this society! CNN tries to dig into substance but actually stops short of the ugly picture! FOX, just propaganda and brainwashing
For those unable to think clearly or logically about their manipulation. The fantasy of America being above and ugly turmoil of racism, tribalism, Hate and corruption is over! The world sees clearly the real Ugly America!
I am so Trump tired. Adding the insurgence on Wednesday, I am both exhausted and angry. I feel certain that we have not seen the end of the Trump thugs. They have too much money and believe in their Trump God too deeply.
So the WSJ editorial board wishes trump would just "go away quietly". Five years of seeing, listening to and reading about the bloviatings of a cowardly liar, punctuated by his nauseating commission of outright sedition an hour before his coolaid drinkers storm the Capitol, and he should just be allowed to slink away? What kind of message does that send to the millions of screaming conspiracy theorists who are right now, and will certainly will continue to celebrate their "show of strength and patriotism" as they see it? The press has a job to do.
Appreciate the recap and subscribe because I agree that the media must be held accountable for their complicity in the Trump scam. Curious about your take on the NY Post headline story this morning highlighting a rich Texan's private jet flight to DC to protest? Found the profile illuminating and curious since Post generally doesn't acknowledge white people idiocy like this?
Sounds like the trump people are going to dangle out interviews to “journalists” so he can boast about what ever. Any one who falls for this is suspect. This will be the nadir of “access journalism”
The constant attacks on Hillary by the NYT was the reason I gave up my subscription, and that subscription was 30 years old. Sadly I fear the press has learned nothing from the last 4 years. Just yesterday Dana Bash of CNN commented on trump’s change of tone. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry so I just changed the channel
The NYT definitely screwed Hillary, in multiple ways. I understand the "empathy for the brainwashed" to a small degree, but some of them are allegedly intelligent people. I know members of my own family--college educated, well-read—whom I've stopped talking to because they have made us (democrats, liberals and those who fight for a free press) the enemy. No matter what fact you offer to dispute their claims, they yell "Fake news!" But the worst part is that they still claim some banner of "family values" and "patriotism" while being bullies and now, insurrectionists.
The media's hatred of Hillary Clinton was the kindling that ultimately led to the out of control blaze we saw on Wednesday. A fire that includes complicent law enforcement taking selfies and opening the gate to aid and usher in domestic terrorists. That misled mob, due in large part by the press, led to the death of five people, now including one police officer. Any critically thinking person can review the many predictions and warnings that Hillary made during the campaign. They will discover that she was spot on. The one remark that the press continued to hammer that helped to sink her was the "deplorable" comment. How can you watch the video of January 6th and not see just how right she was.
Veteran, Patriot, just wanted to voice her opinion, interviewing the grandfather on GMA to hear him tell how she was just someone that loved her country. That’s how the media is portraying the woman that died when shot during the insurrection. Not how she was trying to break through the window of a barricaded door to a secure location in the Capital building. Not how she was for years posting hateful comments on social media. Nope, they are making her a Martyr, because apparently they still have not learned anything about covering Trump and the disease he spreads.
I was in the US Army, Combat Engineer, and I don’t recall making an oath to try and take over the Capitol building. I don’t remember signing my name on the dotted line to prevent the transition of power in an election. She has my sympathy for dying, but maybe the media could cool it on honoring people like her and what she did.
The press are cowards. Chuck Todd, Dana Bush, Andrea Mitchell just to name a few can miss me! What they did to Hillary still chaps my hide. And to hear them now saying this is terrible and it's the Trump supporters & Trump who caused this. It's like where the f*ck were you when Hillary was telling you everything you needed to know about this jerk off?!! You condemned her.
They are all feckless. It's disgusting. Thanks again Eric for continuing on this path of calling it as it is. I just hope that they grow a set and tell the truth and stop being so scared of offending folks that certainly would stab you in the back first chance they got. Okay I need to calm down. Have a great weekend.
Great post. I think this was your best one yet.
It’s encouraging the media is at least trying to get the language right this time. Maybe now they’ll finally understand that words matter. Just by using “coup” and “domestic terrorists” and “it’s not Antifa (whoever the fuck they are) it was Trump supporters” it has kept the narrative and the public perception over this crisis moving in the right direction. And, as a side note, I think it will result in Trump resigning today to avoid another impeachment.
Absolutely perfect song choice today. It put a huge smile on my face to start the day with and now all I can think of are the blue skies of California.
Eric, when I was on twitter I followed your tweets. Now that I’ve given up on it, I’ve subscribed to your newsletter because I’ve always enjoyed your tweets and pieces. This is no different. Thanks for the article and looking forward to more.
One update Mr. Boehlert.
“Killed a cop”. He died.
Entertaining the notion that Donald Trump might ever do *anything* "quietly" shows how deeply the WSJ misunderstands him.
It became ever so clear that the media wanted at least a foot in each political camp! The far Right and far Left, are good attention getters. CBS,NBC,ABC all have just skated over the surface of the obvious gaping fracture to the fabric of this society! CNN tries to dig into substance but actually stops short of the ugly picture! FOX, just propaganda and brainwashing
For those unable to think clearly or logically about their manipulation. The fantasy of America being above and ugly turmoil of racism, tribalism, Hate and corruption is over! The world sees clearly the real Ugly America!
I am so Trump tired. Adding the insurgence on Wednesday, I am both exhausted and angry. I feel certain that we have not seen the end of the Trump thugs. They have too much money and believe in their Trump God too deeply.
So the WSJ editorial board wishes trump would just "go away quietly". Five years of seeing, listening to and reading about the bloviatings of a cowardly liar, punctuated by his nauseating commission of outright sedition an hour before his coolaid drinkers storm the Capitol, and he should just be allowed to slink away? What kind of message does that send to the millions of screaming conspiracy theorists who are right now, and will certainly will continue to celebrate their "show of strength and patriotism" as they see it? The press has a job to do.
Appreciate the recap and subscribe because I agree that the media must be held accountable for their complicity in the Trump scam. Curious about your take on the NY Post headline story this morning highlighting a rich Texan's private jet flight to DC to protest? Found the profile illuminating and curious since Post generally doesn't acknowledge white people idiocy like this?
Sounds like the trump people are going to dangle out interviews to “journalists” so he can boast about what ever. Any one who falls for this is suspect. This will be the nadir of “access journalism”
David Neiwert has a must-read report on the right wing extremists who invaded the Capitol. It would be nice if The NY Times would pay attention to his work, and he got some air time too. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/1/8/2007302/-Insurrectionists-didn-t-just-come-to-invade-the-Capitol-some-were-planning-to-take-hostages
Honest;
Intelligent;
Trumpist;
choose two!