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Silent Type

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16. Similar to Tapper saying, "President donald trump is not forthcoming with health information" 2 days ago.

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Reply #13)

Sun May 25, 2025, 03:35 PM

May 2025

You are right, Chronkite made one comment on one day-- "It seems now more certain than ever that the bloody experience of Vietnam is to end in a stalemate." One time.

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Suddenly, Jake Tapper is very credulous [View all] senseandsensibility May 2025 OP

Did tapper ask if trump lied when he said China would pay for the tariffs? JohnSJ May 2025 #1

That would be rude to use the word "lie" senseandsensibility May 2025 #2

I got carried away. JohnSJ May 2025 #12

I forgive you senseandsensibility May 2025 #26

+++ JohnSJ May 2025 #27

Watched and it sounded like a good interview, Tapper asked about bill increasing deficit, food stamp and Medicaid cuts, Silent Type May 2025 #3

I disagree senseandsensibility May 2025 #4

I think anyone who cares would hear the "ridiculous gish gallop and propaganda." Some just don't care and will Silent Type May 2025 #5

Yes they do need to tell their audience SocialDemocrat61 May 2025 #7

I don't remember Walter Cronkite telling us Vietnam was wrong. He showed the films, though, that depicted it. Silent Type May 2025 #8

You have a poor memory SocialDemocrat61 May 2025 #13

Similar to Tapper saying, "President donald trump is not forthcoming with health information" 2 days ago. Silent Type May 2025 #16

Cronkite always told the truth SocialDemocrat61 May 2025 #18

Chronkite told truth, though usually with video, not words. Tapper asked good questions, Johnson lied/obfuscated. Silent Type May 2025 #19

Cronkite didn't do pantomime SocialDemocrat61 May 2025 #20

You're spot on wolfie001 May 2025 #24

Journalists do not allow politicians to lie to their face senseandsensibility May 2025 #14

I guess, if you don't think delivering a pointed question is calling GOPers out. I do. Silent Type May 2025 #17

Remember for Mikie Big Blue Marble May 2025 #9

Yes, senseandsensibility May 2025 #15

My Friend Starbeach May 2025 #6

Johnson was the one that said "my friend." Take a look. Silent Type May 2025 #10

Yes, that's the rule! Never give Democrats the benefit of the doubt, bad motivations assumed. betsuni May 2025 #11

Former Jake fan damifino10 May 2025 #21

Tapper will tank. And, he deserves it. Joinfortmill May 2025 #22

He deserves to lose his reputation as a journalist senseandsensibility May 2025 #23

My TAPPER meme: Has TAPPER been informed of this?! UTUSN May 2025 #25