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[–] WeWazKangz ago
This is where, after reading the headline, you click the link and read.. You didn't read the article/watch the clip. That's why you're confused..
Now, I understand that this is not very detailed and we don't know specifically everything he's referring to, but he's giving an interview and stating his opinion. With the context of his politics, we can put some of the pieces together pretty easily..
[–] MoonMansWay ago
Mr. Chomsky is obviously misinformed because he is referring to ACA being destroyed , yet that was a cornerstone of the negative trump coverage these past couple of months. MEIDCARE THIS, and MEDICARE that (all lies since the only thing being affected in medicare would have been MEDIGAP which is one of several other medicare plans). Regardless his reason for making his supposition is flawed.
[–] WeWazKangz ago (edited ago)
I agree, the idea that healthcare reform isn't getting media attention is absurd. But I do think that his observation is accurate, that it's just a circus for the purpose of distraction. not that I would expect them to, but did the media report on net neutrality at all? Everyone is focused on supporting the president or 'resisting' while the corporate-friendly legislation flows through swiftly.
[–] BentAxel ago
Fuck that shit because it's all lies
Benghazi
Lois Learner
Does Hillary still have top secret access, why is she not treated as every other Fed employee or military.
What about Barry's secret taps?
How's those distractions? Because WTF he said...was a fucking distraction from the headline.