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BaronChocula

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15. I wish that sensationalism worked as well for progressives

Reply to DENVERPOPS (Reply #9)

Sun May 4, 2025, 07:43 PM

May 4

as it does for cons. Of course they have it easier. Most Americans will err on the side of the Old Establishment that props up, well, cons.

Just makes me recall how easy it was to get ignoramuses to repeat "I just don't know anything about her" during the election.

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Trump Panics; 60 Minutes "Bombshell" Report Just Hours Away [View all] red dog 1 May 4 OP

What's the "bombshell," or is this just more hype from some vlogger? Ocelot II May 4 #1

Some of the articles/commentaries here on DU DENVERPOPS May 4 #9

I wish that sensationalism worked as well for progressives BaronChocula May 4 #15

Click bait AZ8theist May 4 #10

Maddening. Oopsie Daisy May 4 #25

All caps yellow text is it big clue, too. Oopsie Daisy May 4 #29

From my TV guide: moondust May 4 #2

In other words, not a bombshell Hekate May 4 #12

Hype. Its all caps. Srkdqltr May 4 #3

Gag. Disaffected May 4 #4

Any ideas on what the bombshell is? Kingofalldems May 4 #5

I'm sure it's something yuuuuge WarGamer May 4 #16

Right on time. Kingofalldems May 4 #22

One of the judical experts interviewed by 60 Minutes applegrove May 4 #27

Well that is a bombshell. Kingofalldems May 4 #28

We know. Don't know why some in this discussion don't want Democrats applegrove May 4 #30

Well there is the RW troll downthread who mocks the idea. Kingofalldems May 4 #32

Yup. The trolls do not always try and be found out. applegrove May 4 #35

All these free services have value. Could they be considered income? Norrrm May 4 #41

Sick of this: "Trump Rages After Hearing Rachel Maddow's SCATHING... Ilsa May 4 #6

This is shite FiveFifteen May 4 #7

I know these headlines are exaggerated and partly clickbait JI7 May 4 #8

But here's the difference. WarGamer May 4 #17

That's why I said if people are going to post it here JI7 May 4 #18

I believe some people here receive monetary value for posting content to generate clicks. WarGamer May 4 #19

Well you should report it to the admins. Kingofalldems May 4 #34

I've made thousands on this site. Wonder Why May 4 #36

HA Skittles May 4 #20

so the RW trolls that pop in and out might be susceptible to content from Meidas Touch or LP? WarGamer May 4 #21

you're the one who said 100% Skittles May 4 #23

The biggest trolls are the ones who spend 24/7 accusing others of being trolls. WarGamer May 4 #38

how would you know 24x7 Skittles May 4 #40

And very close. Kingofalldems May 4 #26

indeed Skittles May 4 #33

#38 WarGamer May 4 #39

In other news Trumpy was is and always will be a ButtWipe. Now that's TRUE. NoMoreRepugs May 4 #11

Maybe the problem is B.See May 4 #13

I've got $1000.00 Greg_In_SF May 4 #14

A "bombshell" would be something MAGA would get mad about... Steven Maurer May 4 #24

These kinds of videos have taken over DU. sop May 4 #31

There he is with his mouth open. Again. calimary May 4 #37