How to think critically about what the media is telling you?

[RockLobster]

14 hours ago, jross said:

2020 wasn't rigged, trust me bro.

No riddle here.

During the Pandemic in 2020, people had enough time to give the vote the focus they should have all along.

Proportionally, the vote didn't change - just more voters were able to get their votes in all around.

The real question is how this last week (2024) suddenly the proportions changed dramatically.

I'm not saying the Republicans cheated, but I wouldn't rule it out either. Nor would I rule out foreign interference.

It doesn't matter in terms of the result. That is a done deal and we'll move on.

But it DOES matter in terms of analyzing the process and any weaknesses that might allow illegal manipulation.

[Caveira]

8 hours ago, RockLobster said:

foreign interference.

#theRussians lol.   

[ionel]

11 hours ago, RockLobster said:

During the Pandemic in 2020, people had enough time to give the vote the focus they should have all along.

Can you provide the research reference for this?  Its been 4 years surely you got it from a peer reviewed journal article.  

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

11 hours ago, RockLobster said:

 

The real question is how this last week (2024) suddenly the proportions changed dramatically.

I'm not saying the Republicans cheated, but I wouldn't rule it out either. Nor would I rule out foreign interference.

It doesn't matter in terms of the result. That is a done deal and we'll move on.

But it DOES matter in terms of analyzing the process and any weaknesses that might allow illegal manipulation.

This sounds suspiciously like "election denier."

[Caveira]

 

[Caveira]

Kamala Harris ran a flawless campaign.   
 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFT6BjKT/

[RockLobster]

17 hours ago, Caveira said:

#theRussians lol.   

As I said, I wouldn't rule out "foreign interference"...

You can LOL until you are blue in the face, but you are only laughing at what you said - not what I said.

[RockLobster]

14 hours ago, ionel said:

Can you provide the research reference for this?  Its been 4 years surely you got it from a peer reviewed journal article.  

Sure, hell yeah, my peer and me both had a coupla beers while sitting at home. Couldn't go to work because of the dam pandemic and all, so we had a few cold ones and decided that we were board enough to look into votin'. So we did.

That's some dam sure peer votin' and you can dam sure stick that in your journal too and get to review'n it quik.

[RockLobster]

14 hours ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

This sounds suspiciously like "election denier."

Hmmm... interesting take. No need to be suspicious about. Just say it. How so?

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

5 hours ago, RockLobster said:

Hmmm... interesting take. No need to be suspicious about. Just say it. How so?

Yes.  Election denial conspiracy theory on your part but hedging it by saying "I wouldn't rule it out"

Interesting take... Why don't YOU just say it???

PS sorry you had a bad week.

[Lipdrag]

On 11/6/2024 at 8:41 AM, jross said:

2020 wasn't rigged, trust me bro.

Joe Briden - The MAGIC DEM!!!  Joey B was the Dem Black Swan. 

By the way, this graph shows only a partial total for 2024.  As of now it is reported that Trump is at 74 million and Harris is at 70 million and votes are still being counted with about 5 million more to go.  The final totals will be about 76 - 77 million for Trump and 73 million for Harris.

[RockLobster]

On 11/8/2024 at 6:30 AM, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Yes.  Election denial conspiracy theory on your part but hedging it by saying "I wouldn't rule it out"

Interesting take... Why don't YOU just say it???

PS sorry you had a bad week.

As has been the case for at least the last 5-7 years, Russia and the US are currently engaged in cyber warfare. We're not alone, other countries are also actively at cyber war (both with us and with others.)

Russia has specifically targeted our elections - which has been well documented.

I'm not an election denier at all. I'm the exact opposite. I think our election was fair.

I don't believe Russia's attempts have been very successful.

That being said, I wouldn't rule out the idea that they have been more successful than we currently know. And I also wouldn't rule out the idea that the cozy relationship between Trump and Putin might not be a good one. These points are relevant, and shouldn't be misinterpreted as being 'election denier' speak.

P.S. I'm neither a democrat nor a republican. The red vs blue concept is for simpletons, by design. I don't subscribe to it.

[Caveira]

13 minutes ago, RockLobster said:

As has been the case for at least the last 5-7 years, Russia and the US are currently engaged in cyber warfare. We're not alone, other countries are also actively at cyber war (both with us and with others.)

Russia has specifically targeted our elections - which has been well documented.

I'm not an election denier at all. I'm the exact opposite. I think our election was fair.

I don't believe Russia's attempts have been very successful.

That being said, I wouldn't rule out the idea that they have been more successful than we currently know. And I also wouldn't rule out the idea that the cozy relationship between Trump and Putin might not be a good one. These points are relevant, and shouldn't be misinterpreted as being 'election denier' speak.

P.S. I'm neither a democrat nor a republican. The red vs blue concept is for simpletons, by design. I don't subscribe to it.

Your point was not all over the place.   

[RockLobster]

9 minutes ago, Caveira said:

Your point was not all over the place.   

Thanks - appreciate your comment.

Like most posts, it's part of the thread. Needs to be read in sequence with the other posts (which is why it's called a "thread.")

If English isn't your first language, I understand. I can help you out when you are confused, PM me anytime.

[Caveira]

32 minutes ago, RockLobster said:

Thanks - appreciate your comment.

Like most posts, it's part of the thread. Needs to be read in sequence with the other posts (which is why it's called a "thread.")

If English isn't your first language, I understand. I can help you out when you are confused, PM me anytime.

Give me some lessons please.  

[jross]

Based

 

The leftist freaking out have their entire world system based on emotion.  When you question the world as they know it, it feels like their world is ending.  It is terrifying to them.  It is not a matter of intelligence.  It is psychological.  They cannot see past the brainwashing and propaganda.  All you can do is try to love someone as they are, meet them where the are, acknowledge their fears, and be patient.  You are the sober person in a room full of drunks.

[Caveira]

Do you hate the media yet ?   Now Kamala lost because of the right wing media sources.  And their total control of every “other” news source lol.     Even blamed Joe Rogan a bit lol.   
 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFKosQ3p/

[RockLobster]

On 11/10/2024 at 12:03 PM, Caveira said:

Do you hate the media yet ?   Now Kamala lost because of the right wing media sources.  And their total control of every “other” news source lol.     Even blamed Joe Rogan a bit lol.   
 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFKosQ3p/

Why would we hate the media, you dumbbell ?

Sure - some people will blame right media sources, while others will blame left media sources. That has always been the case and will always be. It's not the media that is causing the divide - they just report on it. That should be obvious.

From the most visible and trustworthy (mainstream) to some random high schooler running a podcast out of his basement, to some guy in China pretending to be an American and who's only purpose is to stir the pot. All media sources will always be potential targets for blame. Again - it'll always be that way.

ABSOLUTELY NONE OF THAT would justify "hate" for the media in any way, shape, or form.

It just strengthens the notion that we need to be careful about who we trust. (In this case, definitely not you.)

 

You are nothing but an anti-America stooge.

Trying to twist simple reality into reasoning for hating the media. You're pathetic.

[Offthemat]

 

[RockLobster]

No surprise.

After the election, many of us have had more than enough party politics and could use a break.

I would expect that is the case in mid-November every election year.

[ionel]

9 hours ago, RockLobster said:

No surprise.

After the election, many of us have had more than enough party politics and could use a break.

I would expect that is the case in mid-November every election year.

This was pointed out earlier, you should go over to the puppy thread.   

[RockLobster]

16 hours ago, ionel said:

This was pointed out earlier, you should go over to the puppy thread.   

Well, then I'll point it out again for anyone who missed it.

I've heard it may take up to (3) times for a good point to stick for those without as sharp a mind.

So here's your 2nd. I'll post another later for you for good measure.

Woof.

[Lipdrag]

 

https://babylonbee.com/news/the-babylon-bee-is-graciously-offering-to-hire-any-laid-off-employee-from-fake-news-rival-cnn

 

Self-deprecation at its best!

[ionel]

11 hours ago, RockLobster said:

 

I've heard it may take up to (3) times for a good point to stick for those without as sharp a mind.

Woof.

#2 puppy 

[ionel]

#3 another puppy