Can the Republic Survive the Mainstream Media?

[BlueHammer]

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Principled Conservatism is a cliche' on the entire internet
as the yappers couldn't distinguish it from a cinder block.

right.......because being a conservative through sheer assholery is going to work over the long haul........the only thing that is going to happen is that the gop is going to be buried like a turd in a litter box

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

defensive posture? you mean isolationism.... we don't need a damned defensive posture because nobody is ever going to invade us.

whether you want to admit it or not, USA will fall drastically unless it is on top of the global economy......something that can't happen if we are not out there

as for the spending, the biggest head up ass notion is to starve the budget of resources as a way to make a point to cut spending.......it failed under reagan and it will fail here. cutting taxes during an economic expansion is flat out stupid.......you just don't know it yet

That pretty well sums up my assessment.

Democrat/Socialist troll.

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,349494.0.html

"The sale of illegal drugs in the U.S. costs many thousands of lives each year, but due to the profitable nature of the sale of illicit drugs, a number of dangerous organizations, such as Hezb'allah, continue to be active in transporting drugs into the United States."

But we don't need a wall or tax cuts.



NOTE to Briefers;

Told you, but we are now on the 3rd page of comments debating the FNG.

[Bigun]

http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,349494.0.html

"The sale of illegal drugs in the U.S. costs many thousands of lives each year, but due to the profitable nature of the sale of illicit drugs, a number of dangerous organizations, such as Hezb'allah, continue to be active in transporting drugs into the United States."

But we don't need a wall or tax cuts.



NOTE to Briefers;

Told you, but we are now on the 3rd page of comments debating the FNG.

And just reading through it makes one feel in dire need of another shower!

[dfwgator]

I must admit I am shocked it took 15 posts to trot out the "You are not a conservative!"  Lecture. That's a sure way to make a lot of friends at TBR.

We sound like the Communists who were always accusing each other of being "revisionists".

[BlueHammer]

That pretty well sums up my assessment.

Democrat/Socialist troll.

typical knuckle-dragging 'conservative' ...... you see anyone with a brain as a democrat/socialist.......surprised you haven't thrown 'leftist' in there......another word the droolers love to use

problem is that 'conservatives' are too sackless to actually cut spending......probably because blue states give to the fed while red states take.......it won't provide the outcome you are envisioning

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

typical knuckle-dragging 'conservative' ...... you see anyone with a brain as a democrat/socialist.......surprised you haven't thrown 'leftist' in there......another word the droolers love to use

problem is that 'conservatives' are too sackless to actually cut spending......probably because blue states give to the fed while red states take.......it won't provide the outcome you are envisioning

you see anyone with a brain as a democrat/socialist

And you've differentiated yourself from that stereotype How?

"Knuckle Dragger" ?

If that was supposed to hurt my feelings, you missed.

"Droolers" ?

 

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

We sound like the Communists who were always accusing each other of being "revisionists".

How dare you Sir!

I am not a Revisionist.

I'm a Reactionary, and knuckle dragging proud of it.

[roamer_1]

It’s a good thing that in the election of 2016 most conservatives and republicans disagreed with your assessment of Trump and voted for him anyway.

Nah... most I know stayed home... And that proves out in the election numbers, and you guys barely draggin him across the line, 2m votes short of the popular vote.

But go ahead, feel free, take pleasure in the benefits of Trump’s economy,

What economy?

the booming job market,

It ain't 'booming' here. It's better, but not 'booming'

the tax cuts,

not for me... I will be paying more. And I could not care less about the tax cut - Because without it being tied to spending cuts (which it most certainly is not), all you are doing is putting the burden on our children. Welcome to Fiscal Conservatism: Tax cuts require spending cuts too.

the reductions of federal regulations,

wheee... What's he up to... 500 regs cut, in a field of millions... yeah, that's gonna leave a mark.

his branding of media corruption as fake news and making it stick,

Making what stick? You think h has changed a single mind about the media? That's a laugh-riot.

his unquestioned patriotism and love for the military,

So what?

his non-PC attitude dismissal of phony global warming science...

Again, so what?

oh, and that Trump made the southern wall a campaign issue and that we are currently on the cusp of it becoming a reality – I don’t want to leave that out.

Yeah riiiight... and I bet it comes with a big, beautiful door... If it comes at all, which now especially, I don't believe it will.

I could go on, but you seem to know all this, yet you dismiss the man. So, whatever. Enjoy your own reality.

I know none of it. NONE. I have given him credit when it is due him, and not begrudgingly at that - But all that you've ticked off here don't amount to a row of pins.

Now, tell me the stuff he did that we get to keep.
 

[roamer_1]

I don't watch CNN or Fox anymore.
I haven't been listening to talk radio now for a few months.

Me neither, for years now. Wouldn't go back to it if you paid me.

[roamer_1]

defensive posture? you mean isolationism.... we don't need a damned defensive posture because nobody is ever going to invade us.

It has nothing to do with isolationism. It has to do with guns in the closet. Just good sense. Nobody's going to attack me neither... for the same reason. Military readiness and the ability to respond world wide is very certainly good sense. I am not a warmonger by any stretch of the imagination. But like any good redneck boy, I know the value of preparation.

whether you want to admit it or not, USA will fall drastically unless it is on top of the global economy......something that can't happen if we are not out there

WTF gave you that idea? What puts the US on the top of the global economy is manufacturing, not shifting paper from China or Korea to here.

as for the spending, the biggest head up ass notion is to starve the budget of resources as a way to make a point to cut spending.......it failed under reagan and it will fail here. cutting taxes during an economic expansion is flat out stupid.......you just don't know it yet

Oooh, Look! A Keynesian!

It is seldom a bad idea to starve a government. the government budget has nothing to do with a free market, except in the taxing thereof. Less gov. spending, less taxing, more money left in the private sector... mo bedda.

Where Tumpy falls down is in less taxing without cutting spending... putting all that fat spending on a credit card our grandkids will have to pay. Nope. I am all for less taxes, but it follows less spending, and less government.

[TIU]

If it were just the MSM, yes.

But it's not just the MSM.  It's academia, Silicon Valley, Hollywood, elite sports, the intelligence community, etc. The members of these groups mix and mingle and even when they don't have exactly the same motives they frequently find themselves united together against the best interests of the nation.

As for Trump, his mistake was not cleaning house on day one. He missed the extremely narrow window any President has to truly drain the swamp. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done about that now. Any serious attempt at this point would lead to impeachment. He's doing an excellent job appointing judges, a respectable job with regard to foreign policy, and, contrary to what many think, he IS helping actual "conservatism", by inspiring a generation of younger right-leaning activists and fighters, which is something this country will desperately need in the dark (and, unfortunately, likely violent) times that will soon be upon us.

[Wingnut]

Oh look.  Another FNG.  How blessed are we today.

[Mod1]

typical knuckle-dragging 'conservative' ...... you see anyone with a brain as a democrat/socialist.......surprised you haven't thrown 'leftist' in there......another word the droolers love to use

problem is that 'conservatives' are too sackless to actually cut spending......probably because blue states give to the fed while red states take.......it won't provide the outcome you are envisioning

Welcome to TBR! 

A reminder:  We have a rule about personal attacks.  You would do well to understand we don't take kindly to calling Briefers "knuckle-dragging conservatives"  and droolers.  This is language more suited to other Forums like DU and KOS.  If this is the manner in which you insist on referring to those on the right, you will be hearing from me again (not in a good way).

We are open to new ideas, personal epithets not so much.

Carry on....

[Sanguine]

Oh look.  Another FNG.  How blessed are we today.

In amongst all the FOGs.

[Cyber Liberty]

In amongst all the FOGs.

 

[Sanguine]

 

[BlueHammer]

VERY misleading stats under Obama... since our border enforcement was ordered to not do their jobs.  Everything about the left's statistics is faked, phony and inaccurate, IMO.

Yes.....the truth arrived with trump....said no reasonably intelligent person....ever

[Smokin Joe]

Arrests are down, but that is a very misleading statistic.  Crimes and welfare usage by illegals would be more meaningful.

Arrests are only a measure of law enforcement capabilities along the border and their effectiveness. Considering the Democrats have been declaring 'sanctuaries' and ordering LEOs to NOT cooperate with INS, ICE, DHS, etc. those arrests may well be down for factors other than the number of illegals. We are still dealing with the fallout from an Administration that ran guns to the Mexican Drug Cartels across our border, so those statistics don't reflect incursions, only interceptions.

[Smokin Joe]

Yes.....the truth arrived with trump....said no reasonably intelligent person....ever

The Obama Administration was running guns to the Cartels, while Democrat strongholds were declaring themselves 'sanctuaries'. If arrests go down, especially under those circumstances, it is likely more an effect of LEO efficacy than a reflection of the number of possible suspects. GOP support for this invasion has been passive, Democrat support has been more active.

[Frank Cannon]

Everywhere I turn there is a Masshole.

[GrouchoTex]

In amongst all the FOGs.

Factcheck: True
I resemble that remark!

[GrouchoTex]

My friend in Houston (one of em) listens to Berry.   I listen to Rush, Roberts and Levin.   I am much better informed than he is, ergo.   

LOL, Gee, thanks!

[BlueHammer]

you see anyone with a brain as a democrat/socialist

And you've differentiated yourself from that stereotype How?

"Knuckle Dragger" ?

If that was supposed to hurt my feelings, you missed.

"Droolers" ?

 

You wear it well and something you’ll never take off whether you want to or not

[Smokin Joe]

If it were just the MSM, yes.

But it's not just the MSM.  It's academia, Silicon Valley, Hollywood, elite sports, the intelligence community, etc. The members of these groups mix and mingle and even when they don't have exactly the same motives they frequently find themselves united together against the best interests of the nation.

As for Trump, his mistake was not cleaning house on day one. He missed the extremely narrow window any President has to truly drain the swamp. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done about that now. Any serious attempt at this point would lead to impeachment. He's doing an excellent job appointing judges, a respectable job with regard to foreign policy, and, contrary to what many think, he IS helping actual "conservatism", by inspiring a generation of younger right-leaning activists and fighters, which is something this country will desperately need in the dark (and, unfortunately, likely violent) times that will soon be upon us.

I don't think it is an accident that there are always the preparatory bombardment of contrived tear-jerkers, stand up routines, and other 'entertainment' that supports some particular cause of the Left, just before and coinciding with the issue coming up in the news cycle. we saw this with the Disney movie attacking Apartheid in South Africa, and virtually every salient issue since. The 'news', released simultaneously, uses the same buzz phrases and talking points, as if the Ministry (of Propaganda) has issued another missive.

Long ago, psychologists observed that yawning, coughing, and laughter are contagious behaviours in a crowd. Supplementing 'edgy' comments (which ordinarily will make people laugh out of nervousness) with canned laugh tracks will, in time, alter the perception of what is funny. You can tell what the next social initiative will be by watching what is supposed to be funny, or what meme the entertainment industry is pushing. Who the bad guys are, who we should feel sorry for, etc.

I have been observing this for quite a while, and frankly, I am convinced there is collusion between the so-called entertainers (as a group) and the political media and those pushing the Communist (let's call a spade a spade) line on issues in politics.