Whose side are they on?
This whole thing started with Jake Tapper’s coverage of North Korea. I watched the clip a few times (via Mediaite). And, throughout the whole thing, it felt like CNN was taking a pro-NK stance. That’s crazy right?
I want to go back. When Rep. Scalise was shot I looked far and wide for condemnation from CNN and MSNBC. The shooter was an avid fan of multiple MSNBC shows. There was almost none (with the exception of Sally Kohn). The most condemning statement was a lie, anyway.
If most major news outlets had no problem with a Congressman getting shot… why should we assume that they have an issue with North Korea attacking the US?
Consequently, for the last few days, I’ve been looking for some semblance that they’re opposed to North Korea using weapons against the US. Here’s some of what I’ve seen:
the series of headlines we are seeing this week remind me of the fake front pages that were made about what Trump presidency would look like pic.twitter.com/gGr4d0VC2s
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) August 11, 2017
State Dept Heather Nauert Schools NBC Andrea Mitchell:
Andrea soooo worried Trump said mean things about North Korea pic.twitter.com/m0T9zQK7TF— Տᗩᑎᗪᖇᗩ ن ???????????? (@SandraTXAS) August 10, 2017
???? BREAKING ????
MORE THAN 60 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS REJECT @REALDONALDTRUMP'S STATEMENTS ON #NORTHKOREA 1/2 pic.twitter.com/1I2W12n9vY
— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) August 10, 2017
Twitter users are reporting Trump's account for 'threatening violence' against North Korea. https://t.co/Pa0IYQaGQq
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 11, 2017
If North Korea sent missiles toward Guam or the US, could the US missile defense system shoot them down? Should it? https://t.co/E3tsrqNj8M?
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 11, 2017
And North Korea "best not" make any threats?? Is Trump channeling Huggy Bear to threaten Kim Jong Un??? I need an Excedrin.
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) August 9, 2017
I really want to know: are the mainstream media and Democrat Congress Members opposed to a North Korean attack?
For the record, I am opposed to such an attack.
Edit: just saw this post from a former Hillary advisor.
Just to be clear: #KimJongUn is an evil man who starves his people and executes opponents with anti-aircraft guns. #NorthKorea
— Peter Daou (@peterdaou) August 11, 2017
Another update:
"Kim Jong-un, the world always thought he wasn't a responsible leader…He's acting more responsible than this guy [Trump] is" -Ellison. Wow pic.twitter.com/95YfBuGAXu
— Nick Short ???????? (@PoliticalShort) August 11, 2017