I misused a term, my apologies (I’m Canadian and my terminology was a little off). I was using Democratic Primaries in place of whatever the Democrats have as a candidate debate session like this was for the Republicans. If you let me know what it’s called, I’ll correct my post!
Regardless of the name, did they have a fact checker there at that event?
Again, I don’t believe the candidates have a chance against Trump UNLESS he is rejected as a candidate by enough states or other lawsuits have results that prevent him from running. If those do occur, then it will have been useful because it’s not like the Republicans are just going to not field a candidate.
Also as I mentioned, if a candidate has a strong base that really believes in them, sometimes they won’t vote for the person that beat “their” candidate, thus splitting the vote. This is a good thing from the opposite side.
It’s also a good thing because they’re abiding by the Equal-Time Rule (essentially an updated version of the Fairness Doctrine).
Absolutely, which is why I’m asking for clarification. Keep in mind that like 90% of our TV, movie, and internet content is American, so it’s not like we’re clueless about the goings-on there, we just don’t have some of the finer points nailed down.
So assuming the Equal-Time rule doesn’t apply, splitting the vote still does. Also, as a show of political fairness it still counts, not to mention that you can’t properly fight what you don’t understand.
You didn’t answer my question if the Democratic equivalent had a fact-checker. I’d look myself, but I’m not sure what it’s called.
And before I forget, thanks for talking. It’s not often you can debate on any social media without the other person being rude and condescending. I appreciate it.
No, they did not have a fact checker at the event. Sorry, I didn’t see the question. As I said, they were allowed to present their lies completely unchallenged except by each other and they didn’t really call each other out on any real lies.
And I do not see how it is fair when they did not give equal time. They simply didn’t. They didn’t even give equal time to the Republicans primarying each other because they didn’t give as much time to Trump at his rallies as they did to the Republicans on the debate stage.
As far as not fighting what you don’t understand, there is not a politically aware person out there, and I assume CNN watchers consider themselves to be politically aware, that doesn’t understand Republicans. Not understanding them is not the problem. The problem is that they’re fascists and CNN is letting them spew fascist talking points without challenging those talking points.
I misused a term, my apologies (I’m Canadian and my terminology was a little off). I was using Democratic Primaries in place of whatever the Democrats have as a candidate debate session like this was for the Republicans. If you let me know what it’s called, I’ll correct my post! Regardless of the name, did they have a fact checker there at that event?
Again, I don’t believe the candidates have a chance against Trump UNLESS he is rejected as a candidate by enough states or other lawsuits have results that prevent him from running. If those do occur, then it will have been useful because it’s not like the Republicans are just going to not field a candidate. Also as I mentioned, if a candidate has a strong base that really believes in them, sometimes they won’t vote for the person that beat “their” candidate, thus splitting the vote. This is a good thing from the opposite side.
It’s also a good thing because they’re abiding by the Equal-Time Rule (essentially an updated version of the Fairness Doctrine).
None of them have a chance because all but one of them dropped out and the one who didn’t drop out is a woman of color.
Also, the Equal-Time rule applies to broadcast stations. CNN is a cable station. The FCC has no jurisdiction over it.
Do you think maybe because you’re Canadian that you might not actually know how it works in the U.S.?
Absolutely, which is why I’m asking for clarification. Keep in mind that like 90% of our TV, movie, and internet content is American, so it’s not like we’re clueless about the goings-on there, we just don’t have some of the finer points nailed down.
So assuming the Equal-Time rule doesn’t apply, splitting the vote still does. Also, as a show of political fairness it still counts, not to mention that you can’t properly fight what you don’t understand.
You didn’t answer my question if the Democratic equivalent had a fact-checker. I’d look myself, but I’m not sure what it’s called.
And before I forget, thanks for talking. It’s not often you can debate on any social media without the other person being rude and condescending. I appreciate it.
I moderate (and do most of the writing for) !actual_discussion@lemmy.ca if you’d ever like to stop by!
No, they did not have a fact checker at the event. Sorry, I didn’t see the question. As I said, they were allowed to present their lies completely unchallenged except by each other and they didn’t really call each other out on any real lies.
And I do not see how it is fair when they did not give equal time. They simply didn’t. They didn’t even give equal time to the Republicans primarying each other because they didn’t give as much time to Trump at his rallies as they did to the Republicans on the debate stage.
As far as not fighting what you don’t understand, there is not a politically aware person out there, and I assume CNN watchers consider themselves to be politically aware, that doesn’t understand Republicans. Not understanding them is not the problem. The problem is that they’re fascists and CNN is letting them spew fascist talking points without challenging those talking points.