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T-TownVol said:
Whooooosh, waaaay over your head. (you got set up and whiff...)
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You missed how you were making my case for me. A free press is indeed, the cornerstone for a system of democracy that promotes checks on a corrupt government. The 1st Amendment guarantees a free press.
 
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Stew Cook said:
I was thinking it's the WH Press Corp asking those questions before he gets in the chopper. I never really thought about it not being.
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Even if it is, he picks and chooses who to speak to and answer their questions. Since it's informal, I'm sure he ignores some or picks them when he wants to play games with them. He's chosen the ground to stand on and plays by his own rules.

He's a funny duck.
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
You missed how you were making my case for me. A free press is indeed, the cornerstone for a system of democracy that promotes checks on a corrupt government.
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That whoosh he heard was a lot closer than he thought.
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
You missed how you were making my case for me. A free press is indeed, the cornerstone for a system that promotes checks on a corrupt government.
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Moving the ole goal posts to try and look like you answered correctly. (here is a hint, the question/discussion is about "press conferences" NOT "freedom of the press".)
Try again there Skippy...
 
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Septic said:
That whoosh he heard was a lot closer than he thought.
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Typical, don't answer the question, give an unrelated answer and act like you got it right.
The press is "free" to print what they want...press conferences are not guaranteed.
 
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T-TownVol said:
Moving the ole goal posts to try and look like you answered correctly. (here is a hint, the question/discussion is about "press conferences" NOT "freedom of the press".)
Try again there Skippy...
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The Trump Administration avoids the press because they are resentful of their role in checks and balances.
 
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T-TownVol said:
This is in the constitution, right? Press being part of the government "checks" system, correct?
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Dude, this was your question... The press is covered in the 1st Amendment. That is because our founding fathers saw their importance as a check on government corruption. Nowhere in this post do you mention anything about "press conferences".
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
Dude, this was the question... The press is covered in the 1st Amendment. That is because our founding fathers saw their importance as a check on government corruption. Nowhere in this post do you mention anything about "press conferences".
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Here is the exact question...

This is in the constitution, right? Press being part of the government "checks" system, correct?

Now, I ask again, where in the constitution does it put the press in the "checks" system of our government?
 
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T-TownVol said:
Here is the exact question...

This is in the constitution, right? Press being part of the government "checks" system, correct?

Now, I ask again, where in the constitution does it put the press in the "checks" system of our government?
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"Freedom of Press" is NOT one of our constitutional "checks". The three branches are.
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
Dude, this was your question... The press is covered in the 1st Amendment. That is because our founding fathers saw their importance as a check on government corruption. Nowhere in this post do you mention anything about "press conferences".
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Sure the “press” is protected against action by the government. That doesn’t in and of itself justify the continued existence of the WH press corps with the communications mediums we have today.
 
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T-TownVol said:
Here is the exact question...

This is in the constitution, right? Press being part of the government "checks" system, correct?

Now, I ask again, where in the constitution does it put the press in the "checks" system of our government?
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Not everything should need to be spelled out in the Constitution for you... Our founding fathers wrote extensively on the importance of the role of a free press to a democracy. They guaranteed a free press in the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution) and did so in the very 1st of their Amendments. A free press does serve as a check against government corruption... is it spelled out that way in the Constitution? No, but it is not hard to find material from Jefferson where he explains the importance of a free press.
 
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The United States Constitution provides checks and balances for the U.S.government through the separation of powers between its three branches: the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch. ... This ensures that the president cannot use his power for personal gain.
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
Not everything should need to be spelled out in the Constitution for you... Our founding fathers wrote extensively on the importance of the role of a free press to a democracy. They guaranteed a free press in the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution) and did so in the very 1st of their Amendments.
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Soooo, the answer to my question is "No T-Town, the press is NOT a "check" in our constitution."

Thanks for finally answering correctly BB.
 
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T-TownVol said:
Soooo, the answer to my question is "No T-Town, the press is NOT a "check" in our constitution."

Thanks for finally answering correctly BB.
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It serves as a check against government corruption which is why it is protected in the Constitution. You are just playing games.
 
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T-TownVol said:
Soooo, the answer to my question is "No T-Town, the press is NOT a "check" in our constitution."

Thanks for finally answering correctly BB.
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I've heard alot of opinions about the second ammendment being an intended check on our goverment. I'll not argue that is isn't, but neither could I argue that freedom of the press is not.
 
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Stew Cook said:
I've heard alot of opinions about the second ammendment being an intended check on our goverment. I'll not argue that is isn't, but neither could I argue that freedom of the press is not.
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I never said it was not an "intended" check, just that it is not expressed in the constitution as such.
 
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Unlike Obama, President Trump never starts his answers off with "look". People that start their answers with "look" are generally lying because they can't get their point across in a way that makes sense.
 
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VolStrom said:
Unlike Obama, President Trump never starts his answers off with "look". People that start their answers with "look" are generally lying because they can't get their point across in a way that makes sense.
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Yeah, he just says "alot of people are saying" when it's really only those in his head
 
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VolStrom said:
Unlike Obama, President Trump never starts his answers off with "look". People that start their answers with "look" are generally lying because they can't get their point across in a way that makes sense.
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'Everyone says so' and 'believe me' are Trumps 'look'. Also, rational people know that trump is a habitual liar. He lies about sht that's not even necessary to lie about, it's mesmerizing. Whatever point you were attempting to make here, failed pretty miserably.
 
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