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Committee to Protect Journalists: Trump's rhetoric 'undermines the work of the media in the US'
Washington Examiner ^ | July 2, 2017 | Todd Shepherd

Posted on 07/02/2017 1:02:32 PM PDT by Zakeet

The Committee to Protect Journalists swiftly condemned a new tweet by President Trump by saying the message he's sending is that violence against journalists is acceptable.

After a week that was dominated less by policy and more by media fighting, Trump tweeted a video clip on Sunday morning showing him attacking WWE owner Vince McMahon, except that the CNN logo was superimposed on McMahon's head.

"Targeting individual journalists or media outlets, on or offline, creates a chilling effect and fosters an environment where further harassment or even physical attack is deemed acceptable," the statement from the CPJ read.

"Just a few weeks ago a reporter was physically assaulted by a congressional candidate, so our concerns are real. The White House's charged rhetoric online not only undermines the work of the media in the U.S. and makes it more dangerous, it emboldens autocratic leaders around the world."

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 4thestate5thcolumn; cnn; domesticenemies; fakenews; liberals; mediabias; mediaenemyofusa; propaganda; rhetoric; trump
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To: hal ogen

>> “Journalists” have perverted their profession. They have NO integrity and are professional liars, deceivers, distorters, and omitters. They have done this for so long that they have created a synonym for “journalist”...”LIAR.

Well and truly said. And it’s frightening to think that there are millions of people in this country who are so obtuse they have no clue they are being lied to by these smiley-faced criminals.


101 posted on 07/02/2017 2:42:25 PM PDT by fortes fortuna juvat
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To: Zakeet

The Media has abused its privileges in this country for far too long. They are de facto political brown shirts who have ruined and continue to ruin anyone that does not tow the far left line. These people need to be stopped and stopped now.


102 posted on 07/02/2017 2:44:18 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: FlipWilson

Put differently, there are checks and balances on each branch of our government. But the “Media” has made itself a fourth branch of government. They have acted with impunity and arrogance that is astounding and UNCHECKED. Finally, finally, they are tasting their own bitter medicine. Finally, they are getting a much deserved check to their unbridled power.


103 posted on 07/02/2017 2:48:55 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: All

And the work of the media is to undermine the U.S.A.

So, I reckon Trump is undermining the underminers.


104 posted on 07/02/2017 2:49:45 PM PDT by LegendHasIt
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To: LegendHasIt

This isn't Trump's full time job. All he has to do is craft a short tween in a few minutes. All of Trump's actions are in line with Making America Great Again. Which includes continuing to expose the LEFTIST Media for who they are. Leftists.

105 posted on 07/02/2017 2:55:52 PM PDT by Pic7
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To: Zakeet

Alternatively CNN could stop fabricating lies attacking the President. Just a suggestion.


106 posted on 07/02/2017 3:12:07 PM PDT by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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To: Zakeet
Per the headline, is should hope so...@&$ing socialist traitors...

The good ones are too few and far between. The vast majority of leftist should be launched on an iceberg from Haiti point to the equator and forgotten once and for all.

107 posted on 07/02/2017 3:35:10 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Zakeet
violence against journalists is acceptable

And, this is when I self edit.....

108 posted on 07/02/2017 3:36:23 PM PDT by NutsOnYew
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To: Zakeet

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>> “Trump’s rhetoric ‘undermines the work of the media in the US’” <<

Fabulous! - Mission accomplished.

America getting greater quickly.
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109 posted on 07/02/2017 3:37:37 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: LS

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>> “ NONE of them have access to the administration for 8 years.” <<

And the “Day of Trumpets” comes a little more than a month before the election in 2024, so no 2024 election!

Can’t get any better than that.
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110 posted on 07/02/2017 3:41:55 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

What is that? Biblical?


111 posted on 07/02/2017 4:13:51 PM PDT by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: LS

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Yes.

The day Yeshua returns “in the spirit” to gather his bride.

The end of Satan’s tribulation of the saints.

Those that are looking forward to being Trump-free won’t know what hit them.


112 posted on 07/02/2017 4:25:54 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: loveliberty2

For reference - thanks!


113 posted on 07/02/2017 4:33:18 PM PDT by Tunehead54 (Nothing funny here ;-)
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To: ClearCase_guy
"Journalists: "You didn't really win, you paid Russian prostitutes to urinate on you, you're not really rich, you're a racist, and you hate women."
President: "None of that is true."
Journalists: "Ha! Ha! Doesn't matter! First Amendment, baby! We can say whatever we like!"
President: "Hey, Everybody! CNN and the rest of 'em are just making stuff up!"
Journalists: "Whoa, dude! That is so uncool! You can't say that! Are you mentally ill?" "

Nice, concise summary!

114 posted on 07/02/2017 4:44:24 PM PDT by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
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To: LS
These guys are seeing their future income stream all gone as NONE of them have access to the administration for 8 years.

How confident are you about "8 years" (2 terms)? Why?

115 posted on 07/02/2017 5:14:20 PM PDT by sargon ("If we were in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, the Left would protest for zombies' rights.")
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To: Zakeet
Trump's rhetoric 'undermines the work of the media in the US'

Good.

116 posted on 07/02/2017 5:16:36 PM PDT by Jim Noble (Single payer is coming. Which kind do you like?)
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To: faithhopecharity
"Trump's rhetoric 'undermines the work of the media in the US'"

Yes! God be thanked!

117 posted on 07/02/2017 5:38:27 PM PDT by Savage Beast (You can drive coast to coast without ever crossing a district run by Democrats! MAGA = Renaissance!)
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To: sargon

Voter registration changes. All in Trump’s direction. No ideas or candidates on left. Massive accomplishments by Trump.


118 posted on 07/02/2017 5:45:18 PM PDT by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: Zakeet
Committee to Protect Journalists: Trump's rhetoric 'undermines the work of the media in the US'

I suppose writing fiction could be considered work. Isn't being creative the most important thing about news reporting?

119 posted on 07/02/2017 6:45:12 PM PDT by publius911 (Less Tweets More Golf! it works!!!)
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To: Zakeet

Oh thank God!


120 posted on 07/02/2017 7:43:35 PM PDT by parakeets rock (Weary, so very weary)
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