Re: Kerry smear. Should Drudge be considered a reliable source at DU?

[NNN0LHI]

I say no. This is not the first time this right wing hack has has done this. But I think we should put a stop to it now. The less hits we give his trash sight the less money he has to trash our chances of getting rid of Bush.

Don

[XanaDUer]

1. Lol

I voted NO, but I like the second choice, too. ;)

[oasis]

2. Al Sharpton has yet to shake off the "Tawana Brawley" stigma because he

failed to "consider the source" of information.

[mountainvue]

3. No.

[Newsman Matt Drudge]

4. I'm very reliable

In the sense that now you'll know better than to believe me. If there's one thing you can count on from the Drudge Report, it's shoddy reporting, hype, lies, vitriol and some libel and slader for good measure. I do hope you'll continue to visit me, and I apologize for any hurt that I may have caused you.

God bless you, your family, and everyone you hold dear.

Warm Regards,
Matt

[boxster]

5. Hey, where's "he never should have been considered a reliable source"??!?

I think we need that option! :)

[WiseMen]

6. Drudge Site should have been ATTACKED. Amazing how Dems were USED

[rucky]

7. Not reliable, but relevant to discussion

what does truth have to do with it? Politics is full of lies & smears that really really work, and we have to confront that.

[NNN0LHI]

10. Discuss? Maybe? Propagate and embellish? FUCK NO! n/t

[WiseMen]

12. Did you Confront it? Sorry I did't notice.

[funky_bug]

8. But he will be...

as long as he serves to solidify the opinions of those who want to bash.

[tobius]

9. Yes, ignore drudge he has no impact.</sarc.>

Contempt is the weapon of the weak and a defense against one's own despised and unwanted feelings.
Alice Miller

[NNN0LHI]

18. Did you fall for the "Clinton's illegitimate black son" story too? n/t

[LeftCoast]

11. No - not reliable, but

checking out his site is a good way to keep up on the latest RW smear tactics.

[stickdog]

13. Only if he says something against Dean! (nt)

[xultar]

14. Drudge was acceptable when it bolstered the posters POV

Like when Edwards was winning in OK the early poll results were posted to bolster Edwards Supporters etc.

[NNN0LHI]

16. Are you suggesting that I have posted from Drudge? n/t

[Name removed]

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[drfemoe]

17. May be a different subject .. may not :shrug:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=330984
Poll question: Do you want to ban rightwing links/sources on DU GD2004?
Moderator (1000+ posts) Fri Feb-13-04 09:21 PM
Response to Original message

2. The GD: 2004 rules already address RW sources


7. You may not post any material from extreme right-wing sources, specifically WorldNetDaily.com, Newsmax.com, FreeRepublic.com, and their ilk. Material from more "mainstream" conservative writers or sources, such as The Washington Times and Fox News, are permitted as long as the post includes a clear warning about the source. (For example: "WARNING: Please note that this article is written by George Will.")

We don't hold votes on these types of things unless the admins decide to do so themselves. Therefore I'm locking this thread.

[Forkboy]

19. I have no problem with people sourcing him

I do have a problem that so many people take it seriously :)

[NNN0LHI]

20. Nice one Forkboy. As usual n/t