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TheRickles

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7. I appreciate her summary, but it doesn't contain anything "new" or "sensational".

Reply to Scrivener7 (Reply #5)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 09:36 AM

Apr 28

It's a summary of the generic points that Zelenskyy has been making for several years now. Important, but not newsworthy that I can see. And to be fair, I haven't watched the video for those reasons.

We on DU are not competing with the right-wing media in an attempt to replace Fox News. We're supposedly showing a different way of doing business, one that uses truth and insight to spread the message, not clickbait. We don't have to play by their rules, because we're not trying to convert MAGAs (or are we?). We're aiming for those who want to learn more, so I'm OK with Marquis of Queensbury rules.

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😱Zelenskyy announced SENSATIONAL NEWS! Just LISTEN to what he said to the WHOLE WORLD - War & Politics 24 [View all] Rhiannon12866 Apr 28 OP

What was the "sensational news" Bluetus Apr 28 #1

Agreed - enough already. It only takes a minute to add a bit of specific content that would lead us to watch the clip. TheRickles Apr 28 #2

Apparently, you missed the specific content that Rhiannon added. Scrivener7 Apr 28 #3

OK. I'm dense. Tell me what the "sensational news" is. Bluetus Apr 28 #4

Good luck competing in the media while insisting on Marquess of Queensbury rules. Scrivener7 Apr 28 #5

I appreciate her summary, but it doesn't contain anything "new" or "sensational". TheRickles Apr 28 #7

My sentiments exactly. Bluetus Apr 28 #8

LOL! You're calling Zelensky a "self-appointed influencer." Which you would know if you watched Scrivener7 Apr 28 #10

I'm 99.9% sure that Bluetus wasn't calling Zelensky the "self-appointed influencer'. TheRickles Apr 28 #11

And again, the video consists entirely of Zelensky making an important announcement. There is no youtuber or influencer Scrivener7 Apr 28 #12

Who do you think wrote the headline "Zelenskyy announced SENSATIONAL NEWS!"? TheRickles Apr 28 #13

But what are you expecting to be done about the fact that this summary wasn't helpful to you? Because it seems Scrivener7 Apr 28 #14

Excellent summary: "a new weapons alliance that we're not part of". Thanks. TheRickles Apr 28 #15

Those who broadcast on youtube ARE competing with every other youtube creator to get viewer attention. Scrivener7 Apr 28 #9

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