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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWho organized and scripted the "cabinet meeting"?
It was nothing short of blatant propaganda, completely scripted. While some of you understandably ridicule these cabinet members for their adulation of this imbecile of a president, you must surely realize that this was no spontaneous outpouring of love and respect for the man. People don't even talk that way, for god's sake.
It was SCRIPTED. It was organized, choreographed.
My question is: Whose idea was it, and who put it together?
Please enlighten me!
canetoad
(20,769 posts)janx
(24,128 posts)But seriously, whose idea was this? Who organized it? Obviously Trump directed it once it was in place.
I've never seen anything like it.
From the NYT:
"The highly unusual spectacle before the cabinet meeting got down to business and the TV cameras were banished seemed designed to deflect attention from the presidents faltering agenda and the accusations leveled against him last week by the fired F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, which are threatening to further overshadow his agenda and haunt his presidency."
"A few cabinet members diverged from the apparent script. Jim Mattis, the secretary of defense whose reputation for independence has been a comfort to Mr. Trumps critics refrained from personally praising the president, instead aiming his comments at American troops fighting and dying for their country."
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/12/us/politics/trump-boasts-of-record-setting-pace-of-activity.html?_r=0
MissB
(16,344 posts)He's trying to save his job.
janx
(24,128 posts)How on earth could anyone be naive enough to think that this would be believable?
L. Coyote
(51,134 posts)That really inspired confidence, a president who can't find his own vice-President sitting across from him.
Link to tweet
oasis
(53,694 posts)dalton99a
(94,125 posts)Phoenix61
(18,828 posts)Make him look presidential.
janx
(24,128 posts)...or can he?
Phoenix61
(18,828 posts)So yes, I believe he would be that stupid. I mean, look at all those smart people saying how great Twitler is! They wouldn't do that if he was a liar. Comey's the liar. It's those damn libtards just stirring up stuff. His base is just dumb enough to believe that shit.
janx
(24,128 posts)The audience for this was primarily his base. This is so desperate. Watching it again, I keep looking at the people in the background and wondering if any of them realize how ridiculous this appears.
bluedigger
(17,437 posts)Grammy23
(6,122 posts)He has a gun to his ribs. Make things better by July 4th or no White House picnic for him! He's the one in the crosshairs right now. Did you hear his comment to tRump? It was gag-worthy and delivered with a catch in his throat and a tear in his eye. For future reference, anyone who wants to know how to suck up to the boss will only need to go look it in on YouTube. Way to go, Priebus. Preserving your place in history.
janx
(24,128 posts)although no doubt it served a double purpose. Its intended audience was the American people--specifically his base.
Blatant propaganda, as I said. It could not be more obvious. It was so damn stupid! Why wouldn't its originator (whoever that is) realize that?
Docreed2003
(18,714 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)janx
(24,128 posts)Do you think he knows who did it?
L. Coyote
(51,134 posts)Grassy Knoll
(10,118 posts)...Duh!!!
janx
(24,128 posts)say it was, maybe so.
AnotherMother4Peace
(5,125 posts)janx
(24,128 posts)directed it. Watch him as he points to each member, nods, and thanks each one in turn.
The whole thing was a production, and I don't understand why some journalists don't try to find out who orchestrated it.
Thanks to everyone for your replies. It astonishes me.
onetexan
(13,913 posts)It was the brainchild of a con man - completely fabricated. Galling & shocking though is the fact his cabinet members all played their part! WTH?!
Marie Marie
(11,310 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(130,537 posts)Docreed2003
(18,714 posts)canetoad
(20,769 posts)The Angel of Death's (Bannon) fat face? I think this is his work.
janx
(24,128 posts)I didn't even notice.
rusty fender
(3,428 posts)Bannon scripted this, but did so along with Stephen Miller
janx
(24,128 posts)Completely spontaneous, right?
Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)L. Coyote
(51,134 posts)White nationalists take pride in their careful inbreeding.
Our national motto could be, Don't Drink the Water. The higher you live in a skyscraper, the more pipes, the more lead you get. This could explain a lot about the billionaires.
Skittles
(171,716 posts)Were his reality show pursuits this ridiculous? In his typically boorish fashion, he trashes the Dems in Congress, and the script immediately switches to the accolades.
Skittles
(171,716 posts)and a pox on EVERYONE who did
L. Coyote
(51,134 posts)The new Presidential series of The Apprentice, starring Donald J. Trump as the President. No other actor would take the job.
JI7
(93,617 posts)Lyricalinklines
(367 posts)Projection projection projection!
Rollo
(2,559 posts)Hekate
(100,133 posts)Or perhaps Red Don got some advice from Little Kim in North Korea.
Dictatorin' is hard.
Warpy
(114,615 posts)This was the show of unity that is to allay any fears that the White House is as dysfunctional as leaks and rumors say it is.
Bannon has got to know they're only buying time at this point.
MFM008
(20,042 posts)nocalflea
(1,387 posts)Bannon's idea, Miller's words.
rpannier
(24,924 posts)Falwell Jr and Robertson
Kablooie
(19,107 posts)And shamed in front of the whole world.
Only people who are willing to publicly grovel at his feet are allowed to work for him.
And that apparently consists of the entire Republican party.
And you know that if any Democrats gain control again they will be shocked, shocked at every imaginary faux pas again.
Vinca
(53,994 posts)And, let's face it, the thing was Emmy worthy in the Comedy Special category.
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)janx
(24,128 posts)BainsBane
(57,757 posts)WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)maxrandb
(17,428 posts)"I just love your Sweddy Balls"
maxrandb
(17,428 posts)HopeAgain
(4,407 posts)Pachamama
(17,564 posts)...have well have been...
It was a grotesque spectacle and when it was broadcasting, I turned the channel after 2 mins because I couldn't take anymore and refused to have it streaming into my house.
Every single one of them with exception of Mattis (which I saw a clip on TV news later on in evening) got down on their god damn knees and nursed on his little orange dick like it was their mothers tit that nourished them and gave them purpose and meaning in life.
csziggy
(34,189 posts)I'm pretty sure she was trying to combine "sycophant" and "lollapalooza." Both she and Chris Cuomo were clearly disgusted by the spectacle.
Buns_of_Fire
(19,161 posts)That may be in the sequel. We'll see how the polls go.