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ABC just ran straight-up Republican propaganda associating AOC with genocide because "socialism" [SEE THREADMARKS]
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So the old "go low" game is afoot? Does Republican fearmongering still work in this manner? Anyway, someone at ABC should answer for the airing of this ad.
Seems that way.
Seems that way.
I don't think it's true Republicans will never vote another way. There are a lot of people who probably identify as independent but went for Trump for whatever reason. They can be brought back by Bernie. Warren not so much. But the Dems that don't vote Bernie/Warren, can we blame them if Trump wins again?
We don't need registered Republicans to win. We don't need to pander to them.
Trump isn't going to be beaten by shitting on the candidate. If you're already looking at who to blame should Trump win again, you need to look at things from a different perspective.
We won't lose this by backing Warren. Or Sanders. Any of the main candidates are favored against Trump (FAVORED, mind, not guaranteed to win).
And we certainly won't lose because of a horrible attack advert aimed at someone who isn't even a Presidential candidate.
Trump isn't going to be beaten by shitting on the candidate. If you're already looking at who to blame should Trump win again, you need to look at things from a different perspective.
We won't lose this by backing Warren. Or Sanders. Any of the main candidates are favored against Trump (FAVORED, mind, not guaranteed to win).
And we certainly won't lose because of a horrible attack advert aimed at someone who isn't even a Presidential candidate.
yo fuck abc for that miserable showing
by extension, fuck disney
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Democrats will largely rally behind any candidate vs Trump.
Some will be unexcited about a progressive. Some will be unexcited about a centrist.
Why should the centrist be the default? Issue by issue polling of the Democratic base does not support that. Might as well also back candidates with better policies and better strategic place ment for future elections.
I just really hate that we're all being stifled over what amounts to a misunderstanding of civics and the definitions of words.
Although I've seen people confused thinking that the "Nordic Model" isn't also capitalism. It's just a giant failure of education all around in the US.
Although I've seen people confused thinking that the "Nordic Model" isn't also capitalism. It's just a giant failure of education all around in the US.
I've threadmarked this. It is important that people realize the difference between national advertising and regional affiliates
Direct your hate at Sinclair who owns and influences way too many news stations and can freely promote gross ads such as this one.
In an article about the incident from one of the Hollywood trades (Deadline):
So it was definitely a regional ad buy and not national, but it wasn't only Sinclair owned networks, and ABC themselves owned at least 1 of the affiliates (but this is still a decision that would have been made on a regional level at the station).
https://deadline.com/2019/09/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-debate-ad-socialism-elizabeth-heng-1202733669/
So it was definitely a regional ad buy and not national, but it wasn't only Sinclair owned networks, and ABC themselves owned at least 1 of the affiliates (but this is still a decision that would have been made on a regional level at the station).
I kind of expected Sinclair was behind this rather than ABC/Disney themselves. Fuckin' Sinclair. Worse than Fox News, made it so you can't even trust your own local news stations any more.
I highly highly doubt any higher ups at Disney ever signed off on the ad buys for the debate. Again, I wouldn't be surprised if ABC/Disney comes out and apologizes and/or fires people.
So it wasn't a national ad, and the affiliates are responsible for running ads.
here is a question. Does national have to buy off on a regional/affliate ad? Or is there not that kind of oversight?
here is a question. Does national have to buy off on a regional/affliate ad? Or is there not that kind of oversight?
Oi, wayr da Boyz at in ere? Bloo'y hell.This is the future socialists want.
it rules