villakram Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 8 minutes ago, maqroll said: They've revoked the press credentials of Jim Acosta (CNN) and have accused him of assaulting the women who tried to take his mic away. No rest for the weary here, away we go again. Acosta deserved this for the way he behaved today. Say what you will, but his behavior was disgraceful for someone interacting with the President, or should we all act like Trump acts? Compare his behavior to the NBC reporter who Trump also has a dislike for, and stated quite directly so. He tried to sneak in a second rhetorical question and Trump said no, maybe later if I get back around to you. The NBC reporter sat down and behaved like an adult. It is possible to engage Trump aggressively and not get thrown out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 There was absolutely nothing aggressive about Acosta's display. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted November 8, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Keyblade said: There was absolutely nothing aggressive about Acosta's display. Agreed. Trump was an insolent belligerent bully as per, and couldn't stand that someone was defying him instead of being an arse kissing sycophant. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A'Villan Posted November 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2018 53 minutes ago, villakram said: Acosta deserved this for the way he behaved today. Say what you will, but his behavior was disgraceful for someone interacting with the President, or should we all act like Trump acts? Compare his behavior to the NBC reporter who Trump also has a dislike for, and stated quite directly so. He tried to sneak in a second rhetorical question and Trump said no, maybe later if I get back around to you. The NBC reporter sat down and behaved like an adult. It is possible to engage Trump aggressively and not get thrown out. If he assaulted the woman taking the mic from him then a room full of people stood there and said nothing, including the president himself. That didn't happen, he simply didn't hand the mic over on first request and even says, "pardon me, M'am" when she approaches him to remove it from him. If that's assault then what does Trump get charged with for "grabbing 'em by the pussy"? No way does Acosta deserve to have credentials revoked despite his incessant attempts to pursue a line of question. To then accuse him of assault just goes to show the integrity in politics. People shouldn't be afraid of their government, governments should be afraid of their people. I think the only mistake Acosta made was going on to call the President an enemy of the people because I'm guessing that's what's landed him in trouble. You're right though, he is the president and should be respected, but only because he is respectable and respectful himself. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 This is peak Trumpism. The world ablaze and **** it all to hell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Watched various clips and extracts from that Trump performance. The bit where he goads republicans that lost? The bit with the CNN guy? The praising himself as a record breaking great great guy? The man is ill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 It seems like a pretty straightforward slander case, doesn't it? It's not assault, there's video evidence showing there was no assault. Sue the bastards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 After hearing Trump discuss the great work being done by ICE, I wanted to know if the Patriot Act was still in use. One source said that it would extend to 2019 but I couldn't find any recent articles of it still being effective. Can anyone on here confirm? Apparently it's on record that one congressmen alleged that no one had read the bill in its entirety before it was passed, stating that bills are rarely read before being passed. I read up on Australia's version of the act and learnt that I don't have the right to express certain opinions or criticisms of the constitution or government. Onus of proof falls on the defendant and innocence is not presumed. Which brings me back on topic and @Davkaus I can only imagine that 'demonising immigrants' and being an 'enemy of the people' would be considered the more concerning accusation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StefanAVFC Posted November 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Davkaus said: It seems like a pretty straightforward slander case, doesn't it? It's not assault, there's video evidence showing there was no assault. Sue the bastards. It’s so much worse than that. They edited the original video, slowed down before and after and sped up when they made contact to make it look like he karate chopped her arm. Then tweeted that out from the Press Sec’s accounting stating the ‘assault’ is the reason for the withdrawal of access The White House doctoring footage to justify throwing out a reporter who asked the president a tough question. I know 1984 gets used as a trope too much but **** hell Edited November 8, 2018 by StefanAVFC 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Trump will use any means not to answer a question about his supporter and a pipe bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, villakram said: Acosta deserved this for the way he behaved today. Say what you will, but his behavior was disgraceful for someone interacting with the President, or should we all act like Trump acts? Compare his behavior to the NBC reporter who Trump also has a dislike for, and stated quite directly so. He tried to sneak in a second rhetorical question and Trump said no, maybe later if I get back around to you. The NBC reporter sat down and behaved like an adult. It is possible to engage Trump aggressively and not get thrown out. I just fundamentally disagree with you. Trump has had 3 press conferences since his term began. 3 opportunities to ask him questions directly. What are reporters supposed to do? Softball him while he insults them constantly from the safety of his toilet on Twitter? Or ask difficult questions, even if it means talking over him to get an answer? Secondly, if what Acosta did was so bad, then why did the WH have to make up a reason to retract his credentials? Rather than just state that his behaviour was bad and that's reason enough. Because if it was, they could have easily done that. But they didn't. Edited November 8, 2018 by StefanAVFC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnkarl Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) Another day in paradise. A lot of people shot at a bar in California according to BBC radio. Edited November 8, 2018 by magnkarl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted November 8, 2018 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2018 16 minutes ago, magnkarl said: Another day in paradise. A lot of people shot at a bar in California according to BBC radio. And the Press Secretary sharing a video that has been doctored by Infowars to make it appear that Jim Acosta assaulted the intern trying to take the mic from him yesterday. Welcome to the 4th Reich. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Republican snowflakes on twitter trying to argue that it’s assault and he’s a disgrace. But Greg Gianforte, he’s a great guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straggler Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: And the Press Secretary sharing a video that has been doctored by Infowars to make it appear that Jim Acosta assaulted the intern trying to take the mic from him yesterday. Welcome to the 4th Reich. What freaks me out the most about all this is that there are hundreds of millions of Americans that are A OK with all this stuff. Very little is being done under the cover of darkness, it is authoritarianism in the open and people are voting for it like it's a good thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 8 minutes ago, Straggler said: What freaks me out the most about all this is that there are hundreds of millions of Americans that are A OK with all this stuff. Very little is being done under the cover of darkness, it is authoritarianism in the open and people are voting for it like it's a good thing. I'd wager a fair amount of them are not just ok with the White House response, but outraged that the journalist assaulted the young, innocent lady. Quote The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, a m ole said: Republican snowflakes on twitter trying to argue that it’s assault and he’s a disgrace. But Greg Gianforte, he’s a great guy. If you want to succeed with these people, you need to grab them by the pussy, not brush their arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 hour ago, StefanAVFC said: I just fundamentally disagree with you. Trump has had 3 press conferences since his term began. 3 opportunities to ask him questions directly. What are reporters supposed to do? Softball him while he insults them constantly from the safety of his toilet on Twitter? Or ask difficult questions, even if it means talking over him to get an answer? Secondly, if what Acosta did was so bad, then why did the WH have to make up a reason to retract his credentials? Rather than just state that his behaviour was bad and that's reason enough. Because if it was, they could have easily done that. But they didn't. Absolutely. I was watching when the Sky reporter asked a question, she got halfway through her question before Trump cut her off and went on to speak for about 4 or 5 minutes not really answering it (it's hard to answer a question you've not been asked in full). I can fully understand why a journalist from one of the leading U.S. news outlets wants to stand their ground, as I'm sure most people other than Trump would agree. I hate to say it, but I'm getting to the point where I'd be happy to see someone put a bullet in him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 @NurembergVillan "Welcome to the 4th Reich" Absolutely. Only it's a cross breed with the Roman Empire reborn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted November 8, 2018 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2018 9 hours ago, villakram said: Acosta deserved this for the way he behaved today. Say what you will, but his behavior was disgraceful for someone interacting with the President, or should we all act like Trump acts? Compare his behavior to the NBC reporter who Trump also has a dislike for, and stated quite directly so. He tried to sneak in a second rhetorical question and Trump said no, maybe later if I get back around to you. The NBC reporter sat down and behaved like an adult. It is possible to engage Trump aggressively and not get thrown out. Respect is earned not given 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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