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DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 03:31 PM Jul 2015

SMH

In her question a reporter implied Hillary Clinton's son in law is responsible for the economic crisis in Greece. Even if you think she is Satan why would you embarrass yourself by asking such a silly question.



BTW, I am aware her SIL works for a hedge fund.

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livetohike

(22,144 posts)
1. Well if something goes wrong in the world, it must be the fault of a Clinton, or someone close to th
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 03:33 PM
Jul 2015
These reporters are brainless.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
3. Let me preface my remarks that I liquidated all my assets during the Great Recession ...
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 03:38 PM
Jul 2015

Let me preface my remarks that I liquidated all my assets during the Great Recession for living expenses. But I watch the news...American investment is Greece is around .0000000001.

I am sure the hedge fund he works for has zero or essentially zero Greek holdings.

Agnosticsherbet

(11,619 posts)
2. Is he running the hedge fund and the Board of Directors for all the banks that were involved
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 03:35 PM
Jul 2015

with the loans, an advisor to the Government of Germany and England and in charge of formulating policy towards Greece?

Because blaming one person that works at a hedge fund sounds like a bit of overreach.

Agnosticsherbet

(11,619 posts)
10. Why would a supposedly informed person accuse one employee of a hedge fund of being responsible for
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 03:51 PM
Jul 2015

The Greek crises?

 

Maedhros

(10,007 posts)
6. "Reporters" these days will ask, say, and write near anything
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 03:43 PM
Jul 2015

if they think it will generate buzz.

Let's try and keep our criticisms legit, Media People. I know it's hard for you, but if you try, you just might be able to do it.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
7. It's just a way of deflecting from the horrible truth: Vince Foster is alive!
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 03:43 PM
Jul 2015

[hr][font color="blue"][center]Birds are territorial creatures.
The lyrics to the songbird's melodious trill go something like this:
"Stay out of my territory or I'll PECK YOUR GODDAMNED EYES OUT!"
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sadoldgirl

(3,431 posts)
8. I suppose the time has come for silly questions
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 03:45 PM
Jul 2015

for all candidates. This one just sounds like a desperate
fishing expedition.

It would have been more sensible to ask HRC about
her thoughts about Greece at this point.

LWolf

(46,179 posts)
11. Because
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 05:02 PM
Jul 2015

too many of those following the MSM believe whatever is presented to them.

I'm always amazed at the ludicrous accusations against various Democrats from the right, and then amazed again that some of the media think they are legitimate to report in a serious way.

Where do these reporters come from, anyway???

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
12. it's time to play "stick out your foot and trip the candidates!"
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 05:14 PM
Jul 2015

i am all for thorough questioning on the issues, but there is a point where msm is just trying to create controversy and divisiveness to drive ratings.

and let's remember that most msm outlets are owned by republicans...

the less i watch/read, the better i feel

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