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DoogieMcDoogerson
DoogieMcDoogerson Member Posts: 2,506

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/13/politics/trump-coronavirus-defense-fauci/index.html

President Donald Trump lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a grievance-fueled appearance from the White House that featured a propaganda-like video he said was produced by his aides.

The appearance only affirmed the impression that some of Trump's chief concerns amid the global public health disaster are how his performance is viewed in the media and whether he's being fairly judged.


Having watched the conference, let explain. He played a very poorly produced video put together by his staff that included 1/2 a dozen media clips saying he was a racist, xenophobic person for shutting China out. The clip went on with some more clips showing the media saying he was overreacting and this wasn't worse than the flu, then he played clips from governors saying he did has been doing a good job - both dems and repubs.

"Lashed out" - yep, they deserved it.
"Grievance-fueled" - yep, they earned it.
"Propaganda-like" -- if the media's own statements are propaganda, then ok.

Further, his concern seemed to be that the american people are being lied to by the media...

Can somebody please sue these fuckers? Lots of people watch/visit CNN, legitimately. I read it to see what they are lying about today.


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  • MelloDawg
    MelloDawg Member Posts: 6,845
    edited April 2020


    https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/13/politics/trump-coronavirus-defense-fauci/index.html

    President Donald Trump lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a grievance-fueled appearance from the White House that featured a propaganda-like video he said was produced by his aides.

    The appearance only affirmed the impression that some of Trump's chief concerns amid the global public health disaster are how his performance is viewed in the media and whether he's being fairly judged.


    Having watched the conference, let explain. He played a very poorly produced video put together by his staff that included 1/2 a dozen media clips saying he was a racist, xenophobic person for shutting China out. The clip went on with some more clips showing the media saying he was overreacting and this wasn't worse than the flu, then he played clips from governors saying he did has been doing a good job - both dems and repubs.

    "Lashed out" - yep, they deserved it.
    "Grievance-fueled" - yep, they earned it.
    "Propaganda-like" -- if the media's own statements are propaganda, then ok.

    Further, his concern seemed to be that the american people are being lied to by the media...

    Can somebody please sue these fuckers? Lots of people watch/visit CNN, legitimately. I read it to see what they are lying about today.


    The video also skipped the entire month of February minus a mention of Pence at the very end of the month. He clearly was unhinged and is bothered by people’s perception of how his administration is handling the pandemic. It played as something you’d see at a rally as opposed to a daily briefing on pandemic mitigation efforts.

    In the end, it won’t tip the needle either way. The media will never give him the credit he thinks is due so why look as silly as he did?
  • DoogieMcDoogerson
    DoogieMcDoogerson Member Posts: 2,506
    So you don't see a problem with CNN and the rest of the media's lies? What if it was your guy? Would that be ok?
  • MelloDawg
    MelloDawg Member Posts: 6,845
    edited April 2020

    So you don't see a problem with CNN and the rest of the media's lies? What if it was your guy? Would that be ok?

    I take issue with the skew of mainstream media platforms like CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc, but I think they’ve addressed the steps his administration has taken while touching on things he could have done better or sooner. Naturally one will focus on the missteps and others will focus on his accomplishments. Whether or not people believe the source-based stories saying he dismissed COVID or minimized it is up to them. I generally think the NYT is reliable, but that’s me.

    Him swinging the “total authority” sword probably isn’t the best methodology to make communities feel safe.
  • PurpleThrobber
    PurpleThrobber Member Posts: 48,036
    MelloDawg said:

    So you don't see a problem with CNN and the rest of the media's lies? What if it was your guy? Would that be ok?

    I take issue with the skew of mainstream media platforms like CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc, but I think they’ve addressed the steps his administration has taken while touching on things he could have done better or sooner. Naturally one will focus on the missteps and others will focus on his accomplishments. Whether or not people believe the source-based stories saying he dismissed COVID or minimized it is up to them. I generally think the NYT is reliable, but that’s me.

    Him swinging the “total authority” sword probably isn’t the best methodology to make communities feel safe.
    That's absurd, quite honestly.

    Anyone who thinks a sole news source is 'reliable' is kidding themselves.

    Trust but verify.



  • MelloDawg
    MelloDawg Member Posts: 6,845
    edited April 2020

    MelloDawg said:

    So you don't see a problem with CNN and the rest of the media's lies? What if it was your guy? Would that be ok?

    I take issue with the skew of mainstream media platforms like CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc, but I think they’ve addressed the steps his administration has taken while touching on things he could have done better or sooner. Naturally one will focus on the missteps and others will focus on his accomplishments. Whether or not people believe the source-based stories saying he dismissed COVID or minimized it is up to them. I generally think the NYT is reliable, but that’s me.

    Him swinging the “total authority” sword probably isn’t the best methodology to make communities feel safe.
    That's absurd, quite honestly.

    Anyone who thinks a sole news source is 'reliable' is kidding themselves.

    Trust but verify.



    I agree. It’s like people who solely watch FOX News or MSNBC. That said, I follow more than the NYT. I mean, I could list all of them I suppose if we want to keep boner killing going.
  • RaceBannon
    RaceBannon Member, Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 113,814 Founders Club
    Trump's sword is nothing compared to the nazi governors

    Told you when Trump starts getting blamed for over reaching the gig is up

    Open the shit up. Get the fuck out of the way governors
  • DoogieMcDoogerson
    DoogieMcDoogerson Member Posts: 2,506
    edited April 2020
    MelloDawg said:

    So you don't see a problem with CNN and the rest of the media's lies? What if it was your guy? Would that be ok?

    I take issue with the skew of mainstream media platforms like CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc, but I think they’ve addressed the steps his administration has taken while touching on things he could have done better or sooner. Naturally one will focus on the missteps and others will focus on his accomplishments. Whether or not people believe the source-based stories saying he dismissed COVID or minimized it is up to them. I generally think the NYT is reliable, but that’s me.

    Him swinging the “total authority” sword probably isn’t the best methodology to make communities feel safe.
    So you didn't actually watch it, then?



    And some good screen grabs of their coverage:
  • Dugdawg
    Dugdawg Member Posts: 308
    He's a pussy and he brought this on himself.
  • MontlakeBridgeTroll
    MontlakeBridgeTroll Member Posts: 925
    How dare anybody point out how infantile Trump is.

    It just isn't fair!


  • GDS
    GDS Member Posts: 1,470
    That “presser” was a complete fucking abortion. CNN like them all pushes the sensationalist bullshit to try and keep eyeballs but in this case they were spot on.
  • DoogieMcDoogerson
    DoogieMcDoogerson Member Posts: 2,506
    Hey @GDS What isn't factually correct in the video? Just curious.

    I'm just talking about the video.

    It's got to be very frustrating for Trump and his team to deal with these idiots day in and day out. They aren't journalists.

    Any guesses on what the next Dem inquisition will be leading up to the election once the CV19 stuff starts to fade?

    Tax Returns?
    Trump's Businesses?
    So more ladies step forward?

    What's it going to be?
  • MontlakeBridgeTroll
    MontlakeBridgeTroll Member Posts: 925
    edited April 2020

    How dare anybody point out how infantile Trump is.

    It just isn't fair!


    Ozone..TDS. and his boat plane.
    Da moan.

    Small dick syndrome.

    Trying to compensate by being an online hero to idiots.

    'Nuff said.
  • MelloDawg
    MelloDawg Member Posts: 6,845

    MelloDawg said:

    So you don't see a problem with CNN and the rest of the media's lies? What if it was your guy? Would that be ok?

    I take issue with the skew of mainstream media platforms like CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc, but I think they’ve addressed the steps his administration has taken while touching on things he could have done better or sooner. Naturally one will focus on the missteps and others will focus on his accomplishments. Whether or not people believe the source-based stories saying he dismissed COVID or minimized it is up to them. I generally think the NYT is reliable, but that’s me.

    Him swinging the “total authority” sword probably isn’t the best methodology to make communities feel safe.
    So you didn't actually watch it, then?



    And some good screen grabs of their coverage:
    I watched it. My opinion is that a national presser to update the country on the pandemic response shouldn’t have a video what that kind of messaging and tone. Others say it’s Trump being Trump, bucking tradition.

    The guy running the CNN chyron went a little nuts, sure.
  • RaceBannon
    RaceBannon Member, Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 113,814 Founders Club
    People have larger concerns these days than a kick ass presser thanks to the Nazi Governors

    Like food and shelter and a job.

    But I'm sure this one is the one
  • Dude61
    Dude61 Member Posts: 1,254
    Today, Pence and Dr. Birx pointed out that the states are still not using 20 PERCENT of the Roche Amplicor 500 testing kits and 75 PERCENT of the Abbot Laboratories m2000 RealTime System.

    As of today, so many months into the crisis, governors are still too stupid to fully utilize the country's testing abilities.
  • GDS
    GDS Member Posts: 1,470

    Hey @GDS What isn't factually correct in the video? Just curious.

    I'm just talking about the video.

    It's got to be very frustrating for Trump and his team to deal with these idiots day in and day out. They aren't journalists.

    Any guesses on what the next Dem inquisition will be leading up to the election once the CV19 stuff starts to fade?

    Tax Returns?
    Trump's Businesses?
    So more ladies step forward?

    What's it going to be?

    The 3 minute video that didn’t belong anywhere near a presidential press conference about pandemic response? Nothing that I’m aware of. Why you trying so hard to pivot off the article you linked about that train wreck of a presser?

  • MontlakeBridgeTroll
    MontlakeBridgeTroll Member Posts: 925
    Dude61 said:

    Today, Pence and Dr. Birx pointed out that the states are still not using 20 PERCENT of the Roche Amplicor 500 testing kits and 75 PERCENT of the Abbot Laboratories m2000 RealTime System.

    As of today, so many months into the crisis, governors are still too stupid to fully utilize the country's testing abilities.

    Anything Pence or Trump says needs to be veted by Snopes before anybody other than Wal-Mart State Folx believe it. Have a link?