I stopped subscribing to the WaPo as I could no longer go along with much of what I was seeing them do and needed to cut down on expenses and my Substack subscriptions increased. I am so tired of these stories of media carrying water for Trump.
On "Way too Early" this morning there was a discussion about polling. James Clyburn shared facts about how polls continue to be inaccurate (specifically about how the polls indicated that in the Maryland Senate Democratic Candidate Angelea Alsobrooks was behind either 5 points or 7 points, depending on the poll, yet she won by 20 points.
Simone Sanders-Townsend shared her thoughts about polling. She said that polling is not predictive. However, it is important, because it should be used to design an effective campaign strategy
As you have said @Robert, polls are NOT elections.
It is heart wrenching that at this time when we desperately need honest reporting, newspapers are struggling to survive and succumbing to the drama agenda instead. Those who say keep them honest with comments are right - walking away does give a message, but likely only pushes them further into the abyss. I think your counsel to just do the work and not look for media support is the best plan.
Where are the Tom Paine's when we need them the most? You, Heather Cox Richardson and Timothy Snyder have become my purveyors of common sense and creditable news.
Most confounding for me are the so-called moderate Republicans (an oxymoron) when gun control, cjvil rights, separation of church, hunger, water quality and air quality demand governmental action? Terrified of a narcissistic madman who might not support them? And this is America the beautiful? America the Brave. Shameful.
Excellent post by you today. And it is especially apt on the 52nd anniversary of the Watergate break-in, which was so ably pursued as a story by the Washington Post itself.
Someone suggested Mr. Hubbell send this as a letter to the editor at WaPo, or at least a version of this. I'd like to second that suggestion, but also I'd like to suggest we all send the link to the relevant writers and to the editor at WaPo. If they get a link from one person they may skip past it but if they get it from many they are not only more apt to read it, but they are apt to get the message that this is something many of their readers and potential readers agree with. After all, that pertains to their bottom line, too.
I was just checking to see if there were some way to send a message (such as this link this time) to Amazon every time I place an order. Still looking... but that's another idea to gain penetration since Bezos retains a decisive official executive position at WaPo.
Thank you. More and more my favorite and most accurate reporting (journalism) is found in the “comments” section of the WaPo articles—nearly ALL articles.
On "the news:" I'm chagrined and appalled to say my Congressional representative is Eli Crane, one of the 11 most powerful MAGA cult follower/leaders. He renamed his Congressional newsletter to constituents. It's now called One in the Chamber. Implying, I don't see how one can get around this, that he has his gun ready to fight and kill people if--no, make that WHEN-- Biden wins. His Congressional newsletter to constituents has a picture of an AK-47 on it. The content is pure hate-filled fiction. This is the echo-chamber the MAGA supporters are in, poor fools. Wish you could see the blood-red graphics. Here's a cut-and-pasted excerpt.
NEW One in the Chamber Newsletter // June 17, 2024
For only the third time in the history of our Republic, a sitting attorney general was held in contempt of Congress.
Given our weak conference, I was pleasantly surprised to see the House GOP finally go on offense against Garland’s weaponized DOJ.
Garland Contempt
Weakness is provocative.
Our private sector is under increased cyberattacks from our adversaries in large part because of the foolish foreign policy priorities of the Biden administration.
LiveFire
This week, law enforcement officials detained eight individuals with ties to ISIS who entered America through our open southern border.
While I appreciate the efforts to round up these criminals, I’m worried about the gotaways that are waiting to wreak havoc on U.S. soil.
Huge thanks to Lou Dobbs for exposing the Biden admin’s treasonous actions.
Will Lewis spreads Rupert Murdoch’s ‘Global Cancer on Democracy” to the Washington Post. Follow the infection with this interactive map.
https://thedemlabs.org/2024/06/16/will-lewis-spreads-rupert-murdochs-global-cancer-on-democracy-to-the-washington-post/
The NYT and the WaPo sure ain't what they used to be. Infiltration by Russia seems very likely, IMHO.
I stopped subscribing to the WaPo as I could no longer go along with much of what I was seeing them do and needed to cut down on expenses and my Substack subscriptions increased. I am so tired of these stories of media carrying water for Trump.
Everybody please watch this commentary by Steve schmitt it is incredible. I think he is right about all of it. What do you think? https://youtu.be/dclcNITD1V8?si=7_6Q6Uyjh5y89cov
Steve Schmidt "the Warning" https://substack.com/app-link/post?publication_id=836444&post_id=145719304&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=9fm9k&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNTg0NTI0MCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTQ1NzE5MzA0LCJpYXQiOjE3MTg2MjQxNTAsImV4cCI6MTcyMTIxNjE1MCwiaXNzIjoicHViLTgzNjQ0NCIsInN1YiI6InBvc3QtcmVhY3Rpb24ifQ.Iu4VyaoFu7dZ7BTfPRgqPXephSFSkRSCuFyhJscujh8
"Mr." Biden??????? Try "PRESIDENT" Biden! So clearly biased. Makes me sick.
On "Way too Early" this morning there was a discussion about polling. James Clyburn shared facts about how polls continue to be inaccurate (specifically about how the polls indicated that in the Maryland Senate Democratic Candidate Angelea Alsobrooks was behind either 5 points or 7 points, depending on the poll, yet she won by 20 points.
Simone Sanders-Townsend shared her thoughts about polling. She said that polling is not predictive. However, it is important, because it should be used to design an effective campaign strategy
As you have said @Robert, polls are NOT elections.
Very good article, thank you.
It is heart wrenching that at this time when we desperately need honest reporting, newspapers are struggling to survive and succumbing to the drama agenda instead. Those who say keep them honest with comments are right - walking away does give a message, but likely only pushes them further into the abyss. I think your counsel to just do the work and not look for media support is the best plan.
AMEN Robert!!!
Where are the Tom Paine's when we need them the most? You, Heather Cox Richardson and Timothy Snyder have become my purveyors of common sense and creditable news.
Most confounding for me are the so-called moderate Republicans (an oxymoron) when gun control, cjvil rights, separation of church, hunger, water quality and air quality demand governmental action? Terrified of a narcissistic madman who might not support them? And this is America the beautiful? America the Brave. Shameful.
Excellent post by you today. And it is especially apt on the 52nd anniversary of the Watergate break-in, which was so ably pursued as a story by the Washington Post itself.
Someone suggested Mr. Hubbell send this as a letter to the editor at WaPo, or at least a version of this. I'd like to second that suggestion, but also I'd like to suggest we all send the link to the relevant writers and to the editor at WaPo. If they get a link from one person they may skip past it but if they get it from many they are not only more apt to read it, but they are apt to get the message that this is something many of their readers and potential readers agree with. After all, that pertains to their bottom line, too.
I was just checking to see if there were some way to send a message (such as this link this time) to Amazon every time I place an order. Still looking... but that's another idea to gain penetration since Bezos retains a decisive official executive position at WaPo.
Thank you. More and more my favorite and most accurate reporting (journalism) is found in the “comments” section of the WaPo articles—nearly ALL articles.
On "the news:" I'm chagrined and appalled to say my Congressional representative is Eli Crane, one of the 11 most powerful MAGA cult follower/leaders. He renamed his Congressional newsletter to constituents. It's now called One in the Chamber. Implying, I don't see how one can get around this, that he has his gun ready to fight and kill people if--no, make that WHEN-- Biden wins. His Congressional newsletter to constituents has a picture of an AK-47 on it. The content is pure hate-filled fiction. This is the echo-chamber the MAGA supporters are in, poor fools. Wish you could see the blood-red graphics. Here's a cut-and-pasted excerpt.
NEW One in the Chamber Newsletter // June 17, 2024
Rep. Eli Crane <repelijahcrane@mail.house.gov> Unsubscribe
8:50 AM (1 hour ago)
June 17, 2024
Locked and Loaded
For only the third time in the history of our Republic, a sitting attorney general was held in contempt of Congress.
Given our weak conference, I was pleasantly surprised to see the House GOP finally go on offense against Garland’s weaponized DOJ.
Garland Contempt
Weakness is provocative.
Our private sector is under increased cyberattacks from our adversaries in large part because of the foolish foreign policy priorities of the Biden administration.
LiveFire
This week, law enforcement officials detained eight individuals with ties to ISIS who entered America through our open southern border.
While I appreciate the efforts to round up these criminals, I’m worried about the gotaways that are waiting to wreak havoc on U.S. soil.
Huge thanks to Lou Dobbs for exposing the Biden admin’s treasonous actions.
(It goes on and on and on.)
I wish . . .. that the Washington Post posted the truth.