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Perfect way to handle the next White House press conference. (Original Post) edbermac Nov 2018 OP
K&R... spanone Nov 2018 #1
I thought something similar zipplewrath Nov 2018 #2
or, kozar Nov 2018 #3
I'd like to see them all stand and turn their backs when Trump walks in. Arkansas Granny Nov 2018 #4
MUST SHOW UP...so stop saying that Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #5
Hi, kozar Nov 2018 #6
If the press lies down and shows their belly as you suggest LanternWaste Nov 2018 #7
I like the analogy kozar Nov 2018 #10
I am Spartagus. zentrum Nov 2018 #8
Great advice. lsewpershad Nov 2018 #9
they need to stop asking polite, recite your press release questions & ask ones like this: yurbud Nov 2018 #11

zipplewrath

(16,646 posts)
2. I thought something similar
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 12:12 PM
Nov 2018

Every reporter should have at least one question Acosta wanted asked. Somewhere in the exchange it is let known that the question was from Acosta.

kozar

(2,109 posts)
3. or,
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 12:18 PM
Nov 2018

Stop feeding the beast!
In my utopia, all reporters would simply sit quietly, or not show up at all. Take away the RatBastard's need and feed for attention and confrontation to feel manly.

Less than 24 hours of " No Trump Chasing" would drive him crazy.

Sometimes, silent strikes work better


Koz

Grasswire2

(13,568 posts)
5. MUST SHOW UP...so stop saying that
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 01:03 PM
Nov 2018

The exercise of the press asking questions of the president is the exercise and protection of our right as citizens to QUESTION our president, as protected by the Constitution.

That's why they must show up every day, every day, to maintain that right.

He would glory in only RW sycophant reporters. He would claim to have vanquished the media.

Those reporters stand between the people and tyranny. It's that stark.



kozar

(2,109 posts)
6. Hi,
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 02:39 PM
Nov 2018

Notice that I posted that they could sit quietly OR not show up?
I fully understand their responsibilities Grasswire, in fact, I have always agreed with 95% of your post here. And acted accordingly.

Now, for the sake of discussion, if I am to believe that reporters stand between tyranny and the people, especially the majority of reporters during this episode in our history. Then, this country is in sorry shape. This group not only has sat back as a general rule and allowed him to spew his garbage since day 1, THIS GROUP publicly,constantly, and with daily "reports", BUILT this abomination during the campaign for free.

I will finish by saying that nothing or no one stands between the people and tyranny, the only thing that can end tyranny, imho, are the people who are tired, and expect no one to stand between them and the tyrant.

Koz

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
7. If the press lies down and shows their belly as you suggest
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 02:46 PM
Nov 2018

the only direct line between the White House and the people will be right-wing media.

Sometimes, speaking out works better (bumper sticker versus bumper sticker)...

kozar

(2,109 posts)
10. I like the analogy
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 03:56 PM
Nov 2018

Bumper sticker vs bumper sticker

no hard feelings ( as long as I can plagiarize the saying when apropos) &quot

Koz

zentrum

(9,865 posts)
8. I am Spartagus.
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 03:04 PM
Nov 2018

Great idea. If they don't do this---he will eventually come for them too. If they don't do this---they are secret Repug cowards, regardless of how they vote.

yurbud

(39,405 posts)
11. they need to stop asking polite, recite your press release questions & ask ones like this:
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 04:07 PM
Nov 2018

Do you expect Mueller to indict you for tax evasion, money laundering for the mob, or welching on your debts to small contractors?

Another question for the White House press corps to ask Trump: should there be an investigation of your sex life & abuse of women like the one conducted on Bill Clinton?
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