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9:28 am EDT

CNN cnn - don lemon

I have been a staunch supporter & viewer of CNN since it's beginning, l can no longer support the radical racist rants of Don Lemon. How dare he say that about white men being terrorist. I support the Democratic party & happen to be white! You have lost a number of viewers because we WHITE MEN are offended. We are now seeing CNN in a different color than what it once was - Fair & balanced.

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10:06 am EDT

CNN news

Enough with the stupid swelling music and sound effects!
I am not an idiot and do not need this to pay attention to a story.
This is an industry wide problem and extends to commercials.
Documentaries often are polluted with background music as well.
Sensationalist tendencies are sad to see since these diffuse the attention one can give to learn what is being expressed by the production.

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7:28 pm EDT

CNN don lemon

I am extraordinarily offended by Don Lemon's coverage of Kanye West. It was obscene. Bakari Sellers should never be on a panel. I will never again support CNN as long as Don Lemon works there. I will never again support CNN while Baraki Sellers is a featured panelist. I am - in my social circles - boycotting CNN until this is remedied. You know he was out of line. Fire him.

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9:29 am EDT

CNN cheating with customers making fool to us

Dear sir,
I had change from normal box HD box on 15Aug scheme.
I am regularly facing problems there was some error code shows. We will complaint to our local cable net work
This is 4th times taken box for repair in one year.
When the company has given warranty for one year why this box was not replaced now they asking to pay Rs 600
I want to know why the serial is not mention in box, why the bill was not given in purchased of box. I'm asking to our cable on share email id or contact no was not shared by the Dealer
If this box was not replace in 24hour
I will file the case on company & Dealer
Regards
Jaspal Singh
688west Guru Angad Nagar Laxmi Nagar
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6:48 am EDT
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CNN where is wolf blitzer???

I live in France and I look forward every evening at 1900 hrs to watching Wolf Blitzer. He is a super journalist that I have had the pleasure to watch and follow for over 20 years. He has been removed from his regular time spot and replaced by Amanpour who is not the same caliber journalist as Wolf! What happened to his program and why was it replaced? My American friends and I are very disapointed and urge you to return him to his 1900 hr slot!

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4:32 am EDT
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CNN london only getting 1 hour instead of 2 hours of don lemon.

Dear cnn, I am a journalist and I depend on don lemon, anderson cooper 360, and new day for accurate, up to date news. Don lemon's show is broken into every night at 4a. M. By amanpour, who has already been repeated twice. I find this insulting! Does cnn think that no one is watching at 4a. M.? The second hour of don lemon has the most compelling news, as i've discovered on the rare occasions when 2 hours are shown! Also don lemon should be shown on friday nights too, instead of cnn talk, which is again a repeat!
Don lemon is fresh news! It may be 3a. M.in london, but I guarantee that tons of london journalists are watching!

Please respect your london viewers' and run don lemon's entire show... 3a. M. To 5a. M. Thankyou simone kline

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1:36 am EST

CNN distorted and false narratives

Isha Sesay and Stephanie Busari despicable hatchet job of misinformation

It is a very big shame that CNN's Isha Sesay had deliberately or unwittingly submitted herself as the global media image launderer of a government that has failed in its responsibility over her citizens.

It is very shameful the obvious and deliberate attempt by CNN and their anchor persons, Isha Sesay and Stephanie Busari to distort facts, propagate deceitful narratives aimed at misinforming their global audience?

They claimed that what happened in Benue was a skirmish between farmers and herdsmen. (However, the truth/fact on ground known to even the blind and which they deliberately refused to report) is that what happened in Benue state was a premeditated genocide promised and fully delivered by the Fulani Terrorist Herdsmen to teach Benue State Government a lesson for daring to pass and sign the anti-grazing bill). They are still threatening to do more, if he does not suspend that law. The threat was issued publicly long ago. It was a threat that was made publicly. It has nothing to do with any skirmishes between farmers and herdsmen. Terrorist Fulani Herdsmen woke up one morning and rode into a community in the dead of the night to murder women and children in their sleep. Period.

Busari claimed that it is not Fulani Terrorist Herdsmen that committed the genocide. So who did it. Did the Miyetti Allah Leadership offer any denial.? So why did the CNN anchor persons omitted this important parts of the narrative?

They submitted that the Nigerian military, our own Army is overstretched, in the North East tackling Boko Haram the number terrorist group in the world and in the South East dealing with IPOB ("another proscribed terrorist group", who does not bear arms), as such that they are unable to take care of the wahala in the Middle Belt and other areas urgently. This is a very ridiculous narrative. The Nigerian army is not in anyway or by any stretch of imagination overwhelmed or over stretched. There has not been an IPOB news or activities in Nigeria since the Nigerian army murdered in cold blood hundreds of the IPOB members in the town of their leader. Even the leader of IPOB has not been found since the army stormed his home.

(So, CNN does not know that this Fulani terrorist herdsmen are designated by the US and the world as the 4th deadliest terrorist group in the whole world?).

They claimed that Nigeria's population has so balooned that the over 930, 000 square km land, 2/3 of which is in the North, is no longer sufficient for all of us, hence, the activities of the Terrorist Herdsmen.

Isha Sesay, who exuberantly reported the Chibok girls abduction. saga forgot that we have Sambissa Forest, a lush vegetaion that is over 60, 000 sqkm wide. A land mass more than the size of the whole South East and Benue state put together, than can provide vegetation for these herdsmen if they are truly honest on their agenda and plan against innocent Nigerians.

It is so evident, from the slant/twist of that CNN clip put together by Sesay and Busari, that they deliberately set out to spin this POPPYCOCK just to fool their global audience, who are not here in Nigeria.

I feel sorry for anyone, who is yet to realise that most of these mainstream media groups are for profit organisations, that serve the interest of those, who can afford to pay them handsomely.

CNN has once again displayed those characteristics that made certain world powers and their global audience to view them as a fake news media or information manipulating entity.

Big shame

Obiaraeri, Nnaemeka Onyeka, FICA.

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5:49 pm EST

CNN intentionally distorting and slanting news and flat out lying

In online piece 12/08/17 08:06 AM ET by Lydia Depillis "Most Americans aren't benefiting from the stock market boom" MS Depillis title has no basis in fact and she intentionally obscures information from readers in attempt to conceal that her title is a lie. Fact is 54 to 55% of Americans are invested in the stock market thus more than half of All Americans benefit from stock market boom directly . The gist of MS Depillis 's misinformation is to convince readers only a small amount of wealthy people benefit from stock market which I have shown to be a lie. A complaint will be filed with the FCC for intentionally distorting news

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12:32 am EST

CNN news content

CNN used to be my go to station for every kind of current news stories. However I can no longer tolerate the 24/7, 365 coverage of politics. There are so many other important things going on in the world that are ignored by CNN while you sit and wait for the next political piece of drama to regurgitate day in and day out. I have since changed to a station that reports stories that are important to everyone, not just those who want to hear about politics all day and night. I do think that you should have made a public announcement that you are no longer a diverse news outlet, but a 24 hour political news station.

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4:46 am EST
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CNN unethical behaviour

Now you said it, Charles Manson -The Mastermind" is dead.
What do you mean by calling this monstrous creature a "Mastermind"? Is this the only description you give the public about a human beast that slayed Sharon Tate who was pregnant and ripped the child out of her womb? Is this the title you give to a monster?! Do you have enough information about what happened then?! Do you have any respect for the relatives?! Who on earth cares about this monster's death?! Is it important for anyone to know if it is dead or alive? It is more than disgusting to see this creature's face in the news...I advise you to apologise to the relatives and immediately take out the information from your news. Shame, shame, shame on CNN.

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pobarjenkins
Minneapolis, US
Nov 20, 2017 11:26 am EST
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It definitely isn't only CNN reporting on this. Almost every news station is. Also I think they are referring to him as the mastermind behind the crimes, as while he did not commit them directly, he did direct others to.

"Who on earth cares about this monster's death?!"
I think the relatives of the victims probably care very much. I have no relation to the case so I can't say for sure, and unless you have relation to the case, you can't say for sure either. Change the channel if it bothers you.

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Nov 23, 2017 2:08 am EST
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Hi, of course it is understood that the relatives care! That's what the message was about...I advised CNN to apologise to the relatives...Besides, there are no masterminds of slaying, they are slayers and that's it. How would you know he didn't commit the crime? He was there, inside the house with his crew of helter-skelters.

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Nov 24, 2017 12:49 pm EST
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I still don't see why CNN should apologize for it though, especially when the majority of news channels are reporting on it. Should they all apologize? It's a significant event in history, and honestly I'm sure some of the relatives might be happy to hear the news.

Mastermind simply means that he was the planner and directed the event. You are correct however that I don't know for sure about the crime. I thought I read somewhere that he was not at the location at the time, but I could be wrong and I apologize if I am.

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5:06 am EDT

CNN worst news agency

it should have shut down many years ago. The news they publish seems to be fake and ridiculous. Someone has to stop it.
I really think that people should avoid reading the information you provide. It's horrible. Those sensations who no one needs, provocative news full of lies...
I'm worried for people who read this crap and believe it. It's a huge brainwashing machine!

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Plaeboy 20680
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Oct 12, 2018 7:09 pm EDT

Didn't know we were back to calling names like "negroe who doesnt read" or "trade kanye in a draft" tones of slavery from Don Lemon the race hustler
and his guests. Sickening display in front of the world to see. Do better! You have lost most of America cause of obvious bias. Only tune in to see what your pushing and then ill look into which ever topic you are pushing us away from.

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6:43 am EDT

CNN news and talk shows

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I live in the UK but am very interested in the U.S because I have many relatives living there. I am constantly having to switch from your News Channel because of the very divisive and vitriolic content of what's on offer. You sound much more like a Propaganda Channel than a news channel.
Even though there is a huge FEMA response in Puerto Rica, you never reported a single item that I saw showing FEMA working on the ground.

You never show any awareness of the extreme pressure on President and his cabinet but are unrelenting in caustic destructive negative criticism and in finding ways to mortally undermine. In my view the office of Presidency should be shown due deference and respect not insubordination. Of course there should be constructive comment and criticism but not the diatribes of acid conversation indulged in by CNN talk shows which are utterly destructive. If I was a FEMA worker giving my all to help in a third disaster in quick succession I wouldn't watch CNN news coverage for recognition. I have lived through a devastating storm where many people were affected and I know that to expect instant quick fixes is CNN la-la land not real life. It needs calm painstaking laborious systematic responses and help to be there for the long haul. Stop using disasters to fuel your propaganda. It makes me switch off because I fear you don't really care for victims at all.

Yours sincerely

M. Browne

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3:38 am EDT

CNN fake news

What kind of news is this when instead of news you hear their opinions, that's not interesting to anyone? Too much information about our president, Russia. Is there anything else that could be more interesting to you than these topics?
Get you stuff together and keep your stupid opinions to yourself and don't air anything like this, we want different news.

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Merlinberg
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Mar 03, 2018 7:56 am EST

Also, why do you have a whole sub topic called 45 on your site. You didn’t do that with any other President and personally we resent it. Stop following Trump like an abject teenager. There is so much good news to cover and his tweets are meaningless.

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11:11 pm EDT

CNN lottery

There someone who is using the CNN name to scam people. They sent me a gmail saying that I won rhe Nigeria lotto that I need to send then a tenth of the winnings to collect. I was wanting to contact you to let your company know about it. And maybe warn people about it. They are trying to get $654 from me. Please check on it. I live in Rock Hill SOUTH CAROLINA USA. Thank you

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6:45 am EST

CNN chris cuomo

His bias has been over the line for a long time, but labeling me as 'overprotective' of my daughter is the end. His ideology has skewed his thinking to the point what is coming out of his mouth is idiotic, intolerant and insulting. He complains about Trump being on Twitter and he goes and says something like this. Is Cuomo hoping to pick up the Nambla endorsement for a political run?

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9:44 pm EST
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CNN cnn contributors

I wish to complain about two of your paid contributors. Rick Santorum is on video calling President Obama a government nig-----when he stopped midsentence. We can all guess what nig----- mean't. Also, Sheriff Paul Babeu you have had on talking about border law and security. Here in Arizona he had a male illegal lover from Mexico, and is on tape threatening to deport the illegal if he made their love affair public knowledge. His credibility on border issues is worthless IMO. If you vetted either of these contributors, then you mad a poor decision to have Santorum comment on race and Babeu to give commentary on illegals

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2:38 pm EST

CNN cnn's dishonesty

Your reporter asked President Trump today if calling CNN fake news is not corroding the confidence that people have in the news (or something along that line). You bet it is, because your organization's constant attacks, hatred, and dishonesty has by itself lost the trust of the people, including me, who used to regularly watch you. Your company is so far in the tank for liberal progressives and so much against the other Americans it is disgusting. Your reporting and that of other networks is what is whipping liberal progressives into a violent frenzy. I assume it is for ratings because it is not responsible news reporting when you run violence and hatred all day long. There is a huge block of America that are not like that, and you fail to report on them at all, because it does not produce ratings. You cannot seem to see the forest through the trees. You've lost credibility. I'm sure you do know when you report that Trump lost the popular vote to Hillary, it is because most of those votes are out of the liberal progressive state of California. I'd love to watch CNN again, but not until you get some balance back into your reporting, instead of leading (instead of reporting about) a culture war.

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10:33 am EST

CNN van jones - cnn news commentator

The comments of Van Jones last night after the Donald Trump victory were extremely OFFENSIVE! He call this a "white last"! Totally an-aceptable comments coming from a black man. He has been openly biased against Donald Trump- and that is his right. To come on National TV after such a hard fought campaign and make these comments is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! This is not the way toward UNITY in this country, Van Jones should be seriously "talked to" make more appropriate comments on national TV! If he is unable to do this- he should be immediately suspended- and terminated if he continues. He is a black man and is entitled to his opinions with regard to the whites- but this comment is "over the line" and has no place on a network like CNN! CNN has a lot of re-building to do since they were OPENLY and obviously favoring Hillary Clinton and against Donald Trump. Their viewing content for the last 6 months has been nothing but an "open attack" on Donald Trump. This is not what I expect from a NEWS station! I expect no bias- and I would expect that many of the viewers think and feel the same way. CNN is a fine station and their organization has many talented commentators. Van Jones is talented- but he has the wrong ATTITUTE for a national TV station.

Thanks for listening> My name is John T. Georgiana and I reside in Missouri.

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Hazel Joy
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May 02, 2017 8:24 am EDT

Donald Trump is a ###ing joke, as are you for supporting him.

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3:27 pm EDT
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CNN cnn.com

For the past 7 years, I have been reading the news on Cnn.com, every day, if not more than once a day.

I'm writing to tell you goodbye. I am disgusted with the one-sided reporting coverage of the race for president. Your reporters attack the GOP nominee in every pathetic opportunity they can think of.

"Melania Trump wants to stop cyber-bullying, but she doesn't acknowlege that her husband is a cyber-bully."

Pathetic, and childish. I'm sure I'm not the only person who is done with you either. Say goodbye to a HUGE portion of your audience, because people like me are permanently changing the channel.

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Dr. Z
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Jun 10, 2017 6:40 pm EDT

Your news coverage has become truly worse than high school journalism with Gloria B. and Dana B. and those shrill voiced idiotic reporters. But what show do you cut? Saturday after Saturday you axe-- your only own great, intelligent voice -- Smerconish. Saturday after Saturday, your lightweights manage to declare faux Breaking News at both morning and afternoon program times to render him toast. How can you let these nobodies do this? My husband, an M.D. and I, a West Coast writer believe he's the only worthwhile CNN news person worth tuning into. Wolf has become tired; Jay Tapper is meh!; Anderson Cooper, when you scratch his shiny surface, isn't really that bright. Poppy Harlow is an egomaniac. Either give Michael Smerconish a better time slot, or we're done with you. MSNBC is more relevant for these complex times. Sincerely, Dr. & Mrs. Z. California.

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Dr. Z
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Jun 10, 2017 6:29 pm EDT

Your news coverage has become truly worse than high school journalism with Gloria B. and Dana B. and those shrill voiced idiotic reporters. But what show do you cut? Saturday after Saturday you axe-- your only own great, intelligent voice -- Smerconish. Saturday after Saturday, your lightweights manage to declare faux Breaking News at both morning and afternoon program times to render him toast. How can you let these nobodies do this? My husband, an M.D. and I, a West Coast writer believe he's the only worthwhile CNN news person worth tuning into. Wolf has become tired; Jay Tapper is meh!; Anderson Cooper when you scratch his shiny surface isn't really that bright. Poppy Harlow is an egomaniac. Either give Michael Smerconish a better time slot, or we're done with you. MSNBC is more relevant for these complex times. Sincerely, Dr. & Mrs. Z. California.

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8:18 am EDT

CNN Don't watch cnn!

I used to watch CNN in the past. It was great and very informative. But things changed and there's not much left from the good old CNN. Now there's noting but lies, they sold themselves. CNN is very dishonest, they are corrupt and will do everything for money!
I don't want to watch this channel anymore and all the people I know say the same thing! CNN now is nothing but propaganda!

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