I think opposing Trump "at all costs" is a terrible idea, and not likely to happen either. But, I was, to be honest, taken aback by Dr. Loury's vehement declaration that this fantasized misinformation campaign would be worse than anything Trump has done, so I had to comment. "Those in positions of power in the media and the government—decide that it’s permissible to lie, obfuscate, disseminate misinformation, quash legitimate news favorable or helpful to Trump, and do whatever else is necessary to keep him out of office, regardless of ethical or democratic considerations, then they will have committed a greater crime than anything you could lay at Trump’s feet." Really? The crimes listed are just what President Trump has done: lie, obfuscate, regardless of ethical or democratic considerations. Maybe I've missed it but I don't remember hearing Dr. Loury express the same level of outrage about Trump's lies about the election, not to mention Trump's inciting an armed riot at the capitol. The mainstream media have faults, and biases, no doubt, and a tendency to look down on people who are not like them. And Dr. Loury doesn't like them, and neither do I some of the time. That's fine. But it's obvious they have been steam-rolled by Donald Trump and his supporters. To consider them an equal threat to the country as Donald Trump is laughable. Ask yourself: Who is the anti-democrat? Listen to the justice department officials, the poor Arizona election official, the threatened election workers, the shocked White House aides testify to the Jan. 6 committee and you will have your answer. Save some of that outrage and scorn for Donald Trump, he deserves it. (This will likely be my last comment on your show. Enough is enough.)
I think opposing Trump "at all costs" is a terrible idea, and not likely to happen either. But, I was, to be honest, taken aback by Dr. Loury's vehement declaration that this fantasized misinformation campaign would be worse than anything Trump has done, so I had to comment. "Those in positions of power in the media and the government—decide that it’s permissible to lie, obfuscate, disseminate misinformation, quash legitimate news favorable or helpful to Trump, and do whatever else is necessary to keep him out of office, regardless of ethical or democratic considerations, then they will have committed a greater crime than anything you could lay at Trump’s feet." Really? The crimes listed are just what President Trump has done: lie, obfuscate, regardless of ethical or democratic considerations. Maybe I've missed it but I don't remember hearing Dr. Loury express the same level of outrage about Trump's lies about the election, not to mention Trump's inciting an armed riot at the capitol. The mainstream media have faults, and biases, no doubt, and a tendency to look down on people who are not like them. And Dr. Loury doesn't like them, and neither do I some of the time. That's fine. But it's obvious they have been steam-rolled by Donald Trump and his supporters. To consider them an equal threat to the country as Donald Trump is laughable. Ask yourself: Who is the anti-democrat? Listen to the justice department officials, the poor Arizona election official, the threatened election workers, the shocked White House aides testify to the Jan. 6 committee and you will have your answer. Save some of that outrage and scorn for Donald Trump, he deserves it. (This will likely be my last comment on your show. Enough is enough.)