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In reply to the discussion: Katie Couric and her selectively edited Q&A. Why are the Anti-Gun Crusaders so dishonest? [View all]pablo_marmol
(2,375 posts)37. Oh FFS -- Couric's QUESTION was edited as well!
Compare the original question on the audio to the one that appears on the video. During the actual interview -- when the panel began immediately responding to Couric's query, her example centers around a purchase made through an FFL at a gun store. She's clearly oblivious to the fact that ALL sales through FFL's involve background checks! Holy fuck --- the ignorance burns!
Notice that one of the panel members commented on this. The question had to be edited to cover up Couric's stupid question. You'll note that on video, she doesn't use the example of a gun store and FFL.
So, right out of the gate her strawman needed to be confronted. Then, as ge pointed out the 'some would say' "argument" deserved an aggressive response as well. Some would say that cows jump over the moon on Wednesday nights.......but that doesn't make it so. Why don't we check in with the experts -- criminologists -- to take our cues? (Then on to Wright/Rossi etc.)
So one of Couric's people claimed that the pause was inserted to allow viewers to digest the question? LOL........you betcha. We're all dumber than a crate of hammers! We believe you! And Couric stands behind this woman's "explanation" for the editing. Yup. She's got all of the "integrity" of Rachel Maddow on this issue!
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Katie Couric and her selectively edited Q&A. Why are the Anti-Gun Crusaders so dishonest? [View all]
Press Virginia
May 2016
OP
The very premise of the question is ridiculous. No one is advocating there be no background checks
Press Virginia
May 2016
#2
It may be. But that doesn't change the fact that the video from the movie
Press Virginia
May 2016
#8
I get it. You're ignoring the difference between the audio and edited video
Press Virginia
May 2016
#27
Feel the need to once again point out the irony of the title 'Under the Gun' --
pablo_marmol
May 2016
#29