I just watched it as well, really difficult to put into words what I feel.
He went in to bat again on his " I got the greatest electoral vote count victory since Ronald Reagan thing" a reporter called him out on it pointing out that both Obama and Bush got bigger electoral vote victories, Trumps reply was that the number he gave was the number he had been given.
I just watched it as well, really difficult to put into words what I feel.
He went in to bat again on his " I got the greatest electoral vote count victory since Ronald Reagan thing" a reporter called him out on it pointing out that both Obama and Bush got bigger electoral vote victories, Trumps reply was that the number he gave was the number he had been given.
;doh
It was utter madness. I'm not even sure the presser scheduled, think it was last minute. A lot of people were focused on the hearing for his nominated Israel ambassador which it overlapped with. Seemed like he just wanted to go and shout at the press.
He kept going on about CNN's ratings, he told journalists to be quiet while they asked questions, he would say what's a good and a bad question (good being ones about his wife), he said he won't talk about security, he asked a black reporters whether she knew black politicians and could set up a meeting for him.
OK, The meeting request he asked the reporter to arrange for him was with the Congressional Black Caucus.
Quote "set it up, I would love to meet up with the black caucus,"
Apparently the CBC have tweeted saying that they sent him a letter on January 19th specifically requesting a meeting and they have yet to receive a response.
Yeah. You had to be paying attention to see the reporter herself. He also told her that her question was "professional" after commenting as soon as she stood up. I'm happy the Washington Post wrote about it, I was in shock but I think it was a very easy moment to miss but so loaded. Apparently she's also been intimidated by one of his staff before as well.
Also her Q was about whether he'd meet the Congressional Black Caucus for his plans on 'inner cities' and he answered that a meeting with a black politician was cancelled. Turned out that meeting had nothing to do with inner cities, it was about prescription drugs and the congressman just happened to be black.
Each day my estimate of how long Trump will remain in power reduces, as to show this level of disorganisation and lack of self control so early on, at a time when every advisor would have been expressing the importance of establishing credibility by at least appearing presidential in the first weeks.
This article is interesting the best but most obvious part is this...
The letter added: "Mr Trump's speech and actions demonstrate an inability to tolerate views different from his own, leading to rage reactions. His words and behaviour suggest a profound inability to empathise.
"Individuals with these traits distort reality to suit their psychological state, attacking facts and those who convey them (journalists, scientists)."
Earlier this week, Democratic Sen Al Franken said that "a few" of his Republican colleagues had expressed concern to him about Mr Trump's mental health. The concerns, he said, stemmed from questions about the president's truthfulness and the suspicion that Mr Trump "lies a lot".
claretandblue, especially this; "It is a stigmatising insult to the mentally ill (who are mostly well behaved and well meaning) to be lumped with Mr Trump (who is neither)." ;biggrin
Is Mike Pence any better? I hadn't heard anything about him before he joined the campaign and still I don't know anything beyond the Donald and Mickey stuff.
At one point a reporter asked a question he liked, he asked the report who they represented and then said good I will start watching/listening to that channel.
Basically offering Press patronage to those he likes.
That station now gets a boost in advertising revenue from the Trump supporters, the station bosses love so continue to ask questions he likes...
Other station bosses see it as a way of getting revenue so they stay asking questions he likes...
There is method in the madness and also a really worrying end of that thought process...
His immigration executive order was rushed in and caused chaos. It was (largely) illegal so it was quashed. And the appeal against that was lost. Trump announced they would appeal further, then did a U-turn, apparently.
The newly-appointed National Security Advisor was sacked after less than a month.
Trump's preferred NS replacement turned the job down.
His nomination for new Labour Secretary withdrew before getting confirmed..
His nomination for new Education Secretary could only get confirmed when the VP voted for her (and the 1st time a VP has ever had to vote in a confirmation process) because 2 Republicans blocked her..
He's made conflicting statements about his administration's policy for the Middle East.
Vorse, there are a bunch of small-time media groups no one has ever who have been given accreditation, it would seem because they are pro-Trump. In fact one, I've heard, said it is committed to reporting on the press within the White House. The majority of questions during the presser with Netanyahu were from these journalists. I think maybe all, apart from the one for an Israeli journalist.
I feel sorry for the Saturday Night Live script writers, they've had loads of stuff to write for Alec Baldwin's Trump impersonation but how do you write stuff funnier than what Trump actually said yesterday?
I bet Theresa will cuddle up to him again no doubt as her desperation for friends grows. It might just get embarrassing as Merkal eyes him suspiciously whilst Theresa sits on his knee.
After bestowing a state visit on him on their first date it's hard to see what she can offer him next time. It really will be a dawning on how far we have fallen if he continues on his downward trajectory and yet we see him sat next to the queen waving from one of her horse drawn coaches whilst the world looks on and wonders how that happened for both of us.
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"Russia is fake news"
The guy is unbelievable...
He went in to bat again on his " I got the greatest electoral vote count victory since Ronald Reagan thing" a reporter called him out on it pointing out that both Obama and Bush got bigger electoral vote victories, Trumps reply was that the number he gave was the number he had been given.
;doh
Referring to the 9th circuit decisions, and how many of them get overturned.
Its just what I've heard? Really? You find it hard to believe? Really?
If only you were in a position to actually find out.
Dunno how you'd do that, though. Being as you are, just
Joe ShmoeTHE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE.;doh
Let me help you out, Donald. Donny. Don-Don.
It's 80% of the reviewed cases, which are some 0.1% of total cases.
See. Not so difficult.
You just need to hire a fact checker.
Seemed like he just wanted to go and shout at the press.
He kept going on about CNN's ratings, he told journalists to be quiet while they asked questions, he would say what's a good and a bad question (good being ones about his wife), he said he won't talk about security, he asked a black reporters whether she knew black politicians and could set up a meeting for him.
It is difficult to know whether to laugh or cry, I started to laugh but ended up ;weep
Quote "set it up, I would love to meet up with the black caucus,"
Apparently the CBC have tweeted saying that they sent him a letter on January 19th specifically requesting a meeting and they have yet to receive a response.
;doh
Me thinks they just may get a response after all.
I do not think I can take 4 Years of this
;puzzled
http://ln.is/washingtonpost.com/5Y3lH
Also her Q was about whether he'd meet the Congressional Black Caucus for his plans on 'inner cities' and he answered that a meeting with a black politician was cancelled. Turned out that meeting had nothing to do with inner cities, it was about prescription drugs and the congressman just happened to be black.
https://wpo.st/fw9c2
This article is interesting the best but most obvious part is this...
The letter added: "Mr Trump's speech and actions demonstrate an inability to tolerate views different from his own, leading to rage reactions. His words and behaviour suggest a profound inability to empathise.
"Individuals with these traits distort reality to suit their psychological state, attacking facts and those who convey them (journalists, scientists)."
Earlier this week, Democratic Sen Al Franken said that "a few" of his Republican colleagues had expressed concern to him about Mr Trump's mental health. The concerns, he said, stemmed from questions about the president's truthfulness and the suspicion that Mr Trump "lies a lot".
Whole link here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38991171
I might ask them to take a look at Boris afterwards.
"It is a stigmatising insult to the mentally ill (who are mostly well behaved and well meaning) to be lumped with Mr Trump (who is neither)." ;biggrin
Basically offering Press patronage to those he likes.
That station now gets a boost in advertising revenue from the Trump supporters, the station bosses love so continue to ask questions he likes...
Other station bosses see it as a way of getting revenue so they stay asking questions he likes...
There is method in the madness and also a really worrying end of that thought process...
;nonono ;lol
His immigration executive order was rushed in and caused chaos. It was (largely) illegal so it was quashed. And the appeal against that was lost. Trump announced they would appeal further, then did a U-turn, apparently.
The newly-appointed National Security Advisor was sacked after less than a month.
Trump's preferred NS replacement turned the job down.
His nomination for new Labour Secretary withdrew before getting confirmed..
His nomination for new Education Secretary could only get confirmed when the VP voted for her (and the 1st time a VP has ever had to vote in a confirmation process) because 2 Republicans blocked her..
He's made conflicting statements about his administration's policy for the Middle East.
Ditto, Taiwan.
There to ask the "good questions", no doubt.
She is clueless and delusioned. Just like us West Ham supporters.
;yercoat
After bestowing a state visit on him on their first date it's hard to see what she can offer him next time. It really will be a dawning on how far we have fallen if he continues on his downward trajectory and yet we see him sat next to the queen waving from one of her horse drawn coaches whilst the world looks on and wonders how that happened for both of us.