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senseandsensibility

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12. That is a really good idea
Sun Jun 7, 2026, 06:08 PM
17 hrs ago

I think the reason she or other reporters for that matter don't do that is they fear losing access. And that's a problem.

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Stop giving the pathological liar a platform! Chasstev365 19 hrs ago #1
The reason he does these interviews is to spread his lies senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #2
He got no favors during that interview. He looked horrible. GoodRaisin 16 hrs ago #16
nah. i disagree. a few years ago? yes. johnnyfins 19 hrs ago #3
I could agree with either not giving him air time or vigorous senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #4
But Welker did push back on him multiple times johnnyfins 18 hrs ago #5
Well yes, she did senseandsensibility 18 hrs ago #6
Not just that. They need to address him with the same respect he gives the media. Bluetus 18 hrs ago #7
The problem is he just talks louder and keeps talkig over her.....until she finally gives up and says "lets move on" LiberalLovinLug 17 hrs ago #10
Nice to see Welker stand her ground, but DeeDeeNY 17 hrs ago #8
Agree whole-heartedly! WmChris 17 hrs ago #9
That is a really good idea senseandsensibility 17 hrs ago #12
Yes she certainly could have cancelled the interview right out from under him FakeNoose 17 hrs ago #11
She was hired to interview the guy. Optics are much better is she perseveres and HE walks out. She did right. Plus... thesquanderer 16 hrs ago #15
The ruling class is currently in one of it's regular "fuck off and die, peons" phases struggle4progress 16 hrs ago #13
Or they can just capitulate and give Donny a check for $16 million dollars progressoid 16 hrs ago #14
Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe 16 hrs ago #17
Thank you! senseandsensibility 16 hrs ago #18
The interview was aborted by a tyrant. What could have been done live love laugh 9 hrs ago #19
She told the truth and pissed him off, he ends up scurrying back to his hole questionseverything 1 hr ago #20
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