I Really Thought It Was Very Disrespectful That The Reporters All Yelled Questions To Biden.....

[global1]

after he concluded his comments on the shoot downs of the balloon and other UAP's.

One couldn't even hear the questions because they were all yelling their questions at the same time and talking over each other.

These reporters should have been more respectful and orderly.

I'm glad that Biden walked away from them and didn't take any questions - because of how rude these reporters were acting.

If these reporters can't handle that more respectfully - they shouldn't be allowed to even be in the room during the conference.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. Personally had the feeling he was annoyed they were being so disrespectful to one another (nt)

[brooklynite]

2. You don't know how these things work

In a press conference, the reporters raise their hand and are called on. In a speech without a planned press availability, reporters call out questions, and the President chooses to respond or not. This has been standard for every President regardless of Party.

[Lettuce Be]

4. Exactly this -- this is how it is done so everyone just calm down

How else would you ever have a chance to get a response to your question? Waiting your turn does not work in this instance.

[MichMan]

7. Just file out quietly and ask the next time then.

If the president doesn't want to take questions, then too f'in bad.

[brooklynite]

10. Except that he frequently does stop to answer questions.

[lamp_shade]

3. They carried on like animals. It was disgusting.

[yorkster]

5. They should be called on by name and organization.

The shoutfest is obnoxious and rude.

[MichMan]

6. They should just sit quietly until called upon

If he doesn't take any questions from them, they need to just STFU and try again the next time. They act like the press is entitled.

If they can't do that, they need to be removed and have their credentials revoked.

[brooklynite]

12. If Trump or Bush refused to answer press questions, would you feel the same way?

[Emile]

8. They acted like they all work for Fox.

[onecaliberal]

9. Essentially they all do, since all of the media acts like fox.

[Lovie777]

11. Pres Biden told them to be more respectful.......

It's like a parent telling his toddlers to behave and be nice.

[questionseverything]

13. Lawd , this democracy was built on freedom of the press

To see so many openly dissing the freedom that protects every other freedom is sad

[onenote]

14. And selective memory at work as well

Reporters have shouted questions at the president after a public appearance for a long time. Those who claim Biden is being uniquely targeted don’t know what they are talking about or are choosing to create controversy where none exists.

[splat]

16. Yes, the press must never be sycophants n/t

[bigtree]

19. no one here dissed the freedom of the press

...they don't have a right to his attention at that moment if they act like wild dogs.

It's not as if he's restricting all press access to him, just the fools in this one instance.

Link to tweet

[questionseverything]

20. Calling reporters wild dogs would be considered dissing in my hood

Hopefully the president isn’t as thin skinned as some here at du

[bigtree]

21. as if all reporters deserve our respect

...that isn't really the slam you think it is.

[doc03]

15. I didn't see it but that seems to me common practice no matter who

is president.

[Cha]

17. Pres Biden thought so too..

Watch: Biden chastises reporters to be 'more polite' -- then he'll answer their questions

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100217654177