NPR is just shilling for DT now. It's sickening

[pnwmom]

to read headlines like this:

Mar-A-Lago Offers Trump And Abe A Spectacular Place To Get Acquainted

http://www.npr.org/2017/02/10/514496905/mar-a-lago-offers-trump-and-abe-a-spectacular-place-to-get-acquainted

[ginnyinWI]

1. I heard it on the radio.

I disagree that it is "shilling." They were merely telling us about the property, its history, and what it is used for today.
There was no gushing over #45. They are not Fox News.

[pnwmom]

3. The ad reads like an ad for a vacation spot -- which it is.

And it includes this gem, letting DT pat himself on the back for not charging Abe for DT taking him to the "Winter White House."

The White House says the president will personally pick up the tab for his guest's visit, thereby avoiding a violation of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause. That clause forbids U.S. officials from taking payments from foreign governments.

[ginnyinWI]

4. #45 patting himself on the back for following the law!

That's pretty funny--or just pathetic.

[csziggy]

5. Would giving free accomodations count as bribing foreign officials?

That is significant value he is going to personal provide to Abe. How is that different than if Trump just tried to jam money in the man's pocket?

[Norbert9]

2. To their credit

I caught them focusing on this last part on the drive home today:

For groups that hold fundraisers at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's presidency has created problems. The American Red Cross had to defend its decision to hold its event last week at the club. The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is going ahead with its fundraiser later this month but is promising to avoid "controversial venues" in the future.

For Palm Beach residents, Trump's decision to make Mar-a-Lago his "winter White House" is a turning out to be a headache. Trump's visit last weekend shut down the island's main thoroughfare, paralyzing traffic and hurting businesses during the tony enclave's peak season.

The town's former mayor, Jack McDonald, says locals are starting to understand what hosting a president means. "I've actually seen some comments from members of the club who are very upset about what this has become. And it's going to get worse," he says.

Palm Beach officials say they're working to improve traffic when Trump is in town. And he's doing his part. He's putting in a helipad to get him from the airport to his estate without a motorcade.