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BlueTsunami2018

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32. They aren't "tricked" into anything.

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 07:06 PM

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The so-called mainstream media are nothing more than mouthpieces for the ruling class and they’ve always been.

None of this is by accident.

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You can always count on the media to focus on the wrong thing. [View all] drray23 Yesterday OP

It's been many years since I counted on the media for anything of NewHendoLib Yesterday #1

Thank you! This has bothered me since the first boat was hit. Nt spooky3 Yesterday #2

If stopping REAL drug shipments is the goal, the Coast Guard does in extremely well Attilatheblond Yesterday #3

If stopping drug influx were the point, he wouldn't have just pardoned that shitbag SheltieLover Yesterday #8

Yep. It's like he thinks all of us are as dim and forgetful as his die-hard maga cultists. Attilatheblond Yesterday #10

Exactly! Hoping Aftyn wins big in TN today. SheltieLover Yesterday #11

Yes... propaganda porn! A new phrase I like a lot! slightlv Yesterday #17

Not only have I let go of MSM way back in the Bush era peacebuzzard Yesterday #4

A word from the Don usonian Yesterday #5

Exactly! SheltieLover Yesterday #7

That was mine but thanks for putting it up. I lack the ability. The rattles are a nice touch. twodogsbarking Yesterday #16

Oh yes, the text. Thanks. usonian Yesterday #24

Ya dun good. twodogsbarking Yesterday #25

Always pay attention to what they don't say, if you are of a mind to watch them lie SheltieLover Yesterday #6

Even-handed coverage... hay rick Yesterday #9

They aren't "tricked": it's called framing the narrative robbob Yesterday #12

Always read between the lines with these people. slightlv Yesterday #19

Striking a civilian boat in international waters Warpy Yesterday #13

It is? Cirsium Yesterday #14

How about Ukraine's action against 2 "shadow fleet" tankers in the Black Sea? Warpy Yesterday #26

Apparently you are serious Cirsium Yesterday #33

Yeah if any used their brains they would realize this was murder. No proof they are drug dealers, Bev54 Yesterday #15

I see this whole thing as trump proving his prior statement slightlv Yesterday #20

All very good questions that none of us seem to have any answers for. I hope he can be stopped Bev54 Yesterday #27

A "minority rule system" is the 600 richest Americans KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #34

And they sure aren't talking about the EPSTEIN FILES - TBF Yesterday #18

rupertan. war crimes began w/ GW. cheeney. torture is fine. abu grabe. pansypoo53219 Yesterday #21

Our current mass media gives whoring one's self a bad name. (n/t) Moostache Yesterday #22

I agree, the strikes have been unlawful from the beginning. I can't watch the news. I keep screaming at the TV. Walleye Yesterday #23

Except... ProfessorGAC Yesterday #28

No. They declared he is immune from the consequences of ordering it. drray23 Yesterday #29

A Distinction Without A Difference ProfessorGAC Yesterday #30

Magicians! damifino10 Yesterday #31

They aren't "tricked" into anything. BlueTsunami2018 Yesterday #32