The media, as always, after ratings and shock value, gives too much attention to the bizarre conspiracy people, or just makes up fantasy connections. Bachmann has a vendetta against Huma Abedin, trusted, long-term aide to Hilary Clinton who is American born of Pakistani descent. Since Ms. Abedin is not a politician, I am surprised she has not threatened to sue Bachmann for defamation of character or whatever the law allows for talk like that without foundation.
When even the Republicans take issue with Bachmann, we must assume that there is concern about the loose cannons who are allowed to spread their venom and delusions. Two of the prominent Republicans who took issue with Bachmann are John McCain who defended Ms. Abedin to the Senate and even John Boehner censured Ms. Bachmann's unwarranted accusations.
To see the story that goes with this picture of Ms. Abedin and Secretary of State Clinton, click here.
There is no need for people to be allowed to be on public television without fact checking having been done. The attacker should be held responsible for what they say but the media should also be held responsible for the air/view time given which only makes many people think what is said is true because it is shown on TV by 'reputable' news outlets.
When even the Republicans take issue with Bachmann, we must assume that there is concern about the loose cannons who are allowed to spread their venom and delusions. Two of the prominent Republicans who took issue with Bachmann are John McCain who defended Ms. Abedin to the Senate and even John Boehner censured Ms. Bachmann's unwarranted accusations.
There is no need for people to be allowed to be on public television without fact checking having been done. The attacker should be held responsible for what they say but the media should also be held responsible for the air/view time given which only makes many people think what is said is true because it is shown on TV by 'reputable' news outlets.
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