Re: Similar take from MoA Archived Message Posted by brooks on June 28, 2019, 11:55 am, in reply to "Similar take from MoA" Most disgraceful to me, because of the different standard one holds them to as "alternative" media, was Democracy Now. They brought on someone named Aimee Allison - whose focus seems to be mainstream identity politics - and asked her to comment on the exchange between Ryan and Gabbard among other things. She addressed nothing specific in Gabbard's comments or policy positions, nothing about why she agreed or disagreed with them. Instead she immediately deflected away from the question and the candidate and spouted vacuous generalizations and bromides about what the American people want. e.g. I saw that Tim Ryan, who looked angry the entire night, issued a statement criticizing Tulsi Gabbard. I don’t particularly think that either one of them in their exchange captured the spirit of what most people in this country want to see in our foreign policy, want to see a path to normalcy and to peace. You know, I think that one of the things that we are going to have to look forward to in the debates and in the primary is—are those candidates who are willing to make bold assertions and to support the kind of justice politics that support not only home and abroad, economic, racial, social and gender justice. I think that’s what the base of the party is looking for at this moment. No challenge from Goodman or Shaikh or requests to give specifics. When she was asked about the JCPOA and the fact that corporate stooge Cory Booker was the only one to oppose it, she supported Booker: Well, I think that his response was fair. I mean, Cory Booker had a very good night. And I think to show the nuance and understanding that the United States should push forward in renegotiating the deal—I mean, I think he said, “Yeah, we need to go from the 2015 agreement and forward, but to explore what that deal might look like.” It was one of the moments that set him apart on the debate stage. Once again, no challenge from either host on this imperialist, war-mongering position, no request for clarification. Nor was there any mention of the polls showing Gabbard won the debate, though maybe they weren't out yet. We'll see if they ever do mention them, but I doubt it. As far as I know, they've never interviewed her. Message Thread: Tulsi heads the Demonrats in the first debate... - fredjc June 27, 2019, 9:53 pm Similar take from MoA - Tomski June 28, 2019, 12:20 am Re: Similar take from MoA - it's interesting in that the Dems are all trying to ignore her, and yet - fredjc June 28, 2019, 1:10 am They get that the popular will is irrelevant to their aims, to be ignored as far as they can get - Rhisiart Gwilym June 28, 2019, 7:55 am Re: Similar take from MoA - brooks June 28, 2019, 11:55 am   Searching