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It's a bigly Trump thread. Another beauty. But you don't need to know what's in it. I don't have to tell you. So there.

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amispartacus · 16/02/2017 22:37

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2855213-You-can-read-this-thread-anywhere-Even-in-a-Florida-resort-Its-a-secure-thread-Trump-cont

There was a press conference. It was interesting.

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blueskyinmarch · 17/02/2017 20:38

GrinWine

Lweji · 17/02/2017 20:39

Jimmy Fallon as Trump Presser

PausingFlatly · 17/02/2017 20:41

Remember in The West Wing, Arnie's "till they drop" press conference outside the nuclear plant, to bore the public into losing interest?

How much tolerance for a Daily Hate would Trump's subculture have, if it was mostly as predictable and old-hattish as that WH presser?

Lots? Not much?

How quickly would over-exposure set in, especially among people who like to feel "I'm a rebel!" and "I know the special secrets" ?

If someone told Trump that his audience loved him so much they'd like to see him every day, or 3 times a week, he'd lap that up. He'd lap it up even more if he were told His Advisors were trying to stop him appearing so much on telly because they were jealous of how much the people loved him...

For max boredom factor and "You're treating us like idiots" factor, he'd have to be addressing the same audience each time, not spreading it around local audiences. And the media, mainstream or otherwise, would have to take it seriously and broadcast what he says, without editing to make him look better or add variety.

Lweji · 17/02/2017 20:44

Ah ah, that was a good link.
Attract the Trump minions with "Why Liberals Are Wrong About Trump" and slap them with "They're not. He's a sociopath".

That IS the way to reach out to his fans. Grin

Roussette · 17/02/2017 20:46

I know journos are in competition with each other but I do wonder if they're 'getting together' with the best way of fronting up at press conferences. I would love to think so.

woman12345 · 17/02/2017 20:47

Pausing agree, it's the old Gish galloping approach to 'campaigning' and 'speaking to press': unsustainable, even for a half wit like him and them .

And us going on strike and switching him off, would be sooooo annoying.

And then switching off the medication that he's not on. Like the wig he don't have etc.

BaggypantsCrimplesnitch · 17/02/2017 21:17

mrsBeverleygoldberg, I'm sure this has been shared before, but just for your Ds1... Grin

woman12345 · 17/02/2017 21:20

Grin thanks BaggypantsCrimplesnitch

SanFranBear · 17/02/2017 21:27

This made me smile:

www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-trump-press-conference-late-night-comics-react-20170216-column.html

As many of you earlier pointed out, he is a joy for comedians and some of them are on fire at the moment Grin

Certainly cheered me up and got me realising it's not me - it is totally him!!

BaggypantsCrimplesnitch · 17/02/2017 21:30
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cozietoesie · 17/02/2017 21:35

Out of interest - has the WH Easter Egg Roll Lottery opened yet?

It's usually 6 weeks before the event - the event is on April 17th this year if I recall? Smile

goose1964 · 17/02/2017 21:45

I think he reads Jasper Fforde, in one of his books there is a politician who says things like, we are against bad things, and thinks that's real politics for you

SafariSoGood · 17/02/2017 21:54

Grin Baggy

Off to see what the Last Leg team have to say!

Lweji · 17/02/2017 21:54

Meyers also picked up on that little detail when Trump said ObamaCAR instead of ObamaCARE.
It does look like he had trouble reading.

woman12345 · 17/02/2017 21:56

SanFranBear lovely Steve Colbert, thanks!

saffronwblue · 17/02/2017 21:56

He has not read a book in his life.

CaveMum · 17/02/2017 22:02

Came on to say the same Safari, I do hope Adam Hills has one of his trademark rants over the Press Conference Grin

amispartacus · 17/02/2017 22:02

Don't know if anyone read this:

www.nytimes.com/2017/02/17/us/politics/trump-press-conference-jake-turx.html

It's about the newbie press reporter in the press pool who finally got to ask a question - and the awful way Trump treated him

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cozietoesie · 17/02/2017 22:15

Although, thinking about it, the Lottery was introduced by the Obamas as a means to help with equitable allocation. Procedures may be 'different' this year. Smile

Anyway, I'm sure that FLOTUS or POTUS - or the National Parks Service on their behalf - will advise everyone in good time. Smile

Destinysdaughter · 17/02/2017 22:25

Haha the Last Leg did an America First video...but it was RUSSIA FIRST!!Grin

merrymouse · 17/02/2017 22:27

Trump now seems to be speaking exclusively to his supporters and completely ignoring the rest of the American population.

Is this normal? Don't politicians usually atleast pay lip service to the idea that they are supposed to represent the whole country?

TheClaws · 17/02/2017 22:29

Uh oh

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cozietoesie · 17/02/2017 22:30

He thinks that the whole country supports him, merry. (Apart from the 'fake news' people of course. Wink)

cozietoesie · 17/02/2017 22:31

X post. Wink And a timely one?