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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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    MelloDawgMelloDawg Member Posts: 6,150
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    edited April 2020
    DoogieMcDoogerson said:


    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?
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    DoogieMcDoogersonDoogieMcDoogerson Member Posts: 2,482
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    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?
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    MelloDawgMelloDawg Member Posts: 6,150
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    DoogieMcDoogerson 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.
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    PurpleThrobberPurpleThrobber Member Posts: 41,957
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    MelloDawg said:

    DoogieMcDoogerson 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.



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    MelloDawgMelloDawg Member Posts: 6,150
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    PurpleThrobber said:

    MelloDawg said:

    DoogieMcDoogerson 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.
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    RaceBannonRaceBannon Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 101,732
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    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
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    DoogieMcDoogersonDoogieMcDoogerson Member Posts: 2,482
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    MelloDawg said:

    DoogieMcDoogerson 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:
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    DugdawgDugdawg Member Posts: 308
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    He's a pussy and he brought this on himself.
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    MontlakeBridgeTrollMontlakeBridgeTroll Member Posts: 920
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    How dare anybody point out how infantile Trump is.

    It just isn't fair!


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    GDSGDS Member Posts: 1,470
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    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.
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    DoogieMcDoogersonDoogieMcDoogerson Member Posts: 2,482
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    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?
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    MontlakeBridgeTrollMontlakeBridgeTroll Member Posts: 920
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    MikeDamone said:

    MontlakeBridgeTroll said:

    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.
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    MelloDawgMelloDawg Member Posts: 6,150
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    DoogieMcDoogerson said:

    MelloDawg said:

    DoogieMcDoogerson 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.
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    RaceBannonRaceBannon Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 101,732
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    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
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