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samlitzinger , 4 hours ago to random

Quite remarkable from the NY Times editorial board.

(Gift article)

“To Serve His Country, President Biden Should Leave the Race”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/opinion/biden-election-debate-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3E0.7-oS.a8abjCPVXLJa&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

samlitzinger , 5 days ago to random

I don’t know if it’s too late, but maybe (some) news organizations are finally figuring out how to cover Trump.

Headlines today in The Washington Post: “Trump spreads violent rhetoric by suggesting migrants should fight for sport”

“Trump cranks up false, inflammatory messages to rake in campaign cash”

samlitzinger , 6 days ago to random

Just in case anyone asks, Donald Trump is a dangerous lunatic.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/06/22/trump-ufc-migrant-league-00164570

samlitzinger , 7 days ago to random

“Editor Tapped to Lead Washington Post Won’t Take the Job
Robert Winnett will stay at The Daily Telegraph, after reports raised questions about his ties to unethical news gathering practices.”

So how in the world can Will Lewis , who wanted to bring his mate Robert along, stay at The Post? Seems to me untenable.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/business/media/washington-post-editor-winnett.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

samlitzinger , 12 days ago to random

Good for The Post! Investigating its own…

“Incoming Post editor tied to self-described ‘thief’ who claimed role in his reporting”

(gift article)

https://wapo.st/3KLx4sw

samlitzinger , 20 days ago to random

I hope that, belatedly, news organizations are finally learning how to cover the clear and present danger a second Trump term would pose to the world. These are gift articles from The Washington Post and The NY Times. They are pieces based on reporting (as opposed to opinion or speculation pieces).

“Trump loyalist pushes ‘post-constitutional’ vision for second term”
https://wapo.st/3VyftdG

“Trump plans to claim sweeping powers to cancel federal spending”
https://wapo.st/4e7oSAl

(1/2)

samlitzinger , 22 days ago to random

A #dday tribute to my late friend, CBS correspondent Richard C. Hottelet. Here’s his radio report, filed after flying over the invasion beaches in a bouncing, low-flying bomber. He was met back in the studio by Ed Murrow, who had brought along a bucket in case Dick had to throw up.

He didn’t have to use it.

Also: a photo of Eisenhower’s order, authorizing Dick to cover the landings and their aftermath.

#history
#radio

https://youtu.be/xJ3Lm9Y2ync?si=0YKFVwy8pTYVozEw

samlitzinger , 28 days ago to random

Thank GOD CNN bailed on this seemingly endless Trump rant. Maybe they’ll go back once questions start.

samlitzinger , 28 days ago to random

My god, Trump is just a raving lunatic. How does he have ANY support in this country??

samlitzinger , 29 days ago to random

samlitzinger , 29 days ago to random

“But Trump’s new status as a convicted felon probably won’t significantly affect his chances of winning the 2024 presidential election.”

Pure speculation and another example of the many faults I find with American media outlets.

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-05-30/trump-trial-guilty-convicted-felon-column

samlitzinger , 29 days ago to random

Quite a few people raising their middle fingers as the #Trump motorcade passes them.

samlitzinger , 29 days ago to random

Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes

https://apnews.com/article/85558c6d08efb434d05b694364470aa0

samlitzinger , 29 days ago to random

Donald Trump is now a convicted felon. History.

samlitzinger , 1 month ago to random

I’m emerging from my social media hiatus to share recent comments from Ken Burns. I’ve chatted with him a few times over the years, always to my benefit. He’s very worried about American democracy — I think with good reason.

Here’s a video excerpt from his speech at Brandeis:

https://youtu.be/C3AHtlF3gSk?si=z0QwftW__YBdJGSG

A transcript of his speech:

https://www.brandeis.edu/commencement/2024/burns.html

Finally, a Washington Post column on his talk:

https://wapo.st/4bDaDSa

#democracy

samlitzinger , 2 months ago to random

OK, time for me to pull the plug on my social media self as I enter the hermit phase of my life. Look for me in a cave in Tibet (or a diner in Virginia that has a senior citizen discount).

I leave you with a photo of two of our foster kittens who have clearly attained enlightenment.

Don’t forget to save democracy this fall! Please!

See ya.

“Be excellent to each other!”

samlitzinger , 2 months ago to random

Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before the start of his hush-money criminal trial

https://apnews.com/article/47f19d4a5134c49b6ea33cc2be0b55fd

samlitzinger , 2 months ago to random

Taylor Swift among 141 new billionaires in ‘amazing year for rich people’

“The billionaires are also collectively worth more than ever, with combined assets estimated at $14.2tn – a $2tn increase on 2023 and more than the GDP of every country except the US and China.”

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/02/world-gains-141-new-billionaires-in-amazing-year-for-rich-people?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

samlitzinger , 2 months ago to random

In setback to Turkey's Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election

https://apnews.com/article/8adc4df56cdbce24f78900e1d142ff21

samlitzinger , 2 months ago to random

The Cleveland Plain Dealer

“Our Trump reporting upsets some readers, but there aren’t two sides to facts: Letter from the Editor”

“The truth is that Donald Trump undermined faith in our elections in his false bid to retain the presidency. He sparked an insurrection intended to overthrow our government and keep himself in power.”

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/03/our-trump-reporting-upsets-some-readers-but-there-arent-two-sides-to-facts-letter-from-the-editor.html

samlitzinger , 2 months ago to random

“Trump stays silent on detained U.S. reporter as he avoids criticizing Putin Trump has consistently gone out of his way to avoid criticizing the Russian president and routinely demonizes reporters”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/29/trump-gershkovich-putin-journalist/

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

Hay grown for cattle consumes nearly half the water drawn from Colorado River, study finds

https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-28/alfalfa-hay-beef-water-colorado-river

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

A $600,000 contract for Ronna McDaniel.

Every NBC News executive who signed off on this idiotic deal should be fired.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/27/ronna-mcdaniel-nbc-contract-00149274

mastodonmigration , 3 months ago to random

NYU Journalism Professor Jay Rosen is one of the smartest people on the intersection of media and politics. A couple days ago he was interviewed for this podcast about the NBC Ronna McDaniel matter: https://newrepublic.com/article/180118/nbc-meltdown-ronna-mcdaniel-hiring-fiasco

This highly recommended discussion, which could be co-title The War On Truth, is essential to a broader understanding of the media today as it tries to apply normal methods to a candidate and party that fundamentally play by different rules.

#WarOnDemocracy #WarOnTruth #NBC

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

Lands, a Democrat who ran on reproductive rights, flips seat in Alabama House

“Lands, a licensed counselor, unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2022 but lost by seven points to Republican David Cole. The legislative seat became open again after Cole stepped down and pleaded guilty to a charge that he rented a closet-size space to fraudulently run for office in a district where he did not live.”

https://apnews.com/article/378c3fa32dcfc2d0401f3893828482af

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

“Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care and Republicans would take it away”

Fact check: true.

https://apnews.com/article/282cabddd8b5bcfaccce86b9c499a2da

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

“Democrat who ran heavily on abortion rights, IVF wins Alabama special election Marilyn Lands won a decisive victory in a state House district that Donald Trump narrowly won in 2020”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/03/26/democrats-republicans-abortion-ivf-alabama-election/

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

Kind of amazing that Lester Holt, managing editor of NBC’s main newscast, got through all this without saying a word about it.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/26/ronna-mcdaniel-nbc-exit-00149193

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

Only one source for it at the moment, but I’m told Ronna is out at NBC News.

Let the lawyering begin!

GottaLaff , 3 months ago to random

LOL!

Via Rupar:

#RFKJr just announced that someone named Nicole Shanahan is his running mate but she hasn't been seen on stage yet

lol CNN gave up too. RFK Jr got every cable news channel to pay attention to him and then totally botched his VP rollout by endlessly talking and talking and talking

we still don't know if Nicole Shanahan is a real person. every channel has cut away and i'm giving up too.

GottaLaff , 3 months ago to random

I hope you’re watching #RachelMaddow

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

Not sure how I got stuck in this situation, but our foster mom cat wanted to nap on me. Then I picked up one of her babies who was crying. He immediately started to nurse and now I’m trapped until lunch is over.

#cats

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

“In other words, she put her job as RNC ahead of the democracy of the country. That’s not someone who should be handed a microphone and paycheck by an established news outlet.”

https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2024/nbc-news-ronna-mcdaniel-chuck-todd-meet-the-press/

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

NBC News Faces Backlash Over Ronna McDaniel Hire: Chuck Todd Chides Network Over “Poor” Handling, MSNBC President Tries To Assure Staff

https://deadline.com/2024/03/nbc-news-ronna-mcdaniel-paid-contributor-1235866884/

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

Our foster kittens, now almost four weeks old, have made a break for it! Their first time out of the nest. Mama is keeping a close watch.

#cats

Four kittens exploring their room

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

I see professional liar Ronna McDaniel’s first on-air appearance as a paid NBC News “contributor” will be this Sunday on “Meet the Press”. Show host Kristen Welker has the chance to cling to some shred of journalistic integrity by immediately asking, “Why in the world are you on my program?”

I bet she won’t.

Let’s see.

#News

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/22/ronna-mcdaniel-nbc-news-00148549

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

“Trump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn't want to use it to pay New York judgment”

I totally get it. I have enough money to pay this parking ticket I got but I’d rather spend it on chocolate. The law is just so UNFAIR, you know?

https://apnews.com/article/abfb3f8c6aac44836265c893f7548ff2

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

“Donald Trump Sues ABC, George Stephanopoulos for Defamation Over Use of Term ‘Rape’”

The judge in the case was clear: it WAS rape.

“He wrote, “Indeed, the jury’s verdict in Carroll II establishes, as against Mr. Trump, the fact that Mr. Trump ‘raped her,’ albeit digitally rather than with his penis. Thus, it establishes against him the substantial truth of Ms Carroll’s ‘rape’ accusations.””

https://www.thewrap.com/trump-sues-abc-george-stephanopoulos-defamation/

samlitzinger , 3 months ago to random

Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment

https://apnews.com/article/75ef3efb5b70d6ea43bea85b65ff7810