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helenS · 36-40, F
Governmental attacks on free press are a sure sign of a dying democracy.
helenS · 36-40, F
@daisymay
"And the threats to other journalists have already begun.
— Greg Gianforte, a Montana Republican, was sentenced on Monday to 40 hours of community service and 20 hours of anger management classes for assaulting a reporter the night before he won a seat in the House of Representatives last month. ("fake news" journal NYT, 6/13/2017)
— US President Donald Trump has praised a Republican congressman who assaulted a journalist last year with a "body slam", referring to him as "my guy".
"Greg is smart," Mr Trump said of Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte, adding "By the way, never wrestle him". ("fake news" radio station BBC, 10/19/2018)
"And the threats to other journalists have already begun.
— Greg Gianforte, a Montana Republican, was sentenced on Monday to 40 hours of community service and 20 hours of anger management classes for assaulting a reporter the night before he won a seat in the House of Representatives last month. ("fake news" journal NYT, 6/13/2017)
— US President Donald Trump has praised a Republican congressman who assaulted a journalist last year with a "body slam", referring to him as "my guy".
"Greg is smart," Mr Trump said of Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte, adding "By the way, never wrestle him". ("fake news" radio station BBC, 10/19/2018)