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ck4829

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21. Unfortunately, that's the nature of our media

Tue Nov 26, 2019, 06:09 PM

Nov 2019

Last edited Wed Nov 27, 2019, 08:53 AM - Edit history (1)

People want to be acknowledged... it’s a basic social need. And acknowledgement won’t come from silent protest, thanks to the media, which will magnify the loudest and most scandalous person.

Case in point: Trump himself. He was the loudest and flashiest of the candidates, he offered nothing of substance and polarized Americans... it’s the only legitimate reason he’s potus right now.

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Melania Trump booed at youth opioid summit in Baltimore [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 2019 OP

Be best! SoCalNative Nov 2019 #1

boo hoo kiri Nov 2019 #17

We need to keep this up. Loge23 Nov 2019 #2

only slightly mixed feelings about this not_the_one Nov 2019 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #32

Guess the soft brown Gestapo Fashion Look didn't go over well at the Fashion Show... Pachamama Nov 2019 #3

Yeah, I was wondering about her choice of outfit for this appearance. dhol82 Nov 2019 #4

Don't forget the "I don't care" jacket. At least this outfit doesn't have a billboard message. usaf-vet Nov 2019 #5

She just has it printed in the inside of the Jacket lining... Pachamama Nov 2019 #9

Just missed seeing her w/o the Nazi arm band! machoneman Nov 2019 #19

To me, this sounds like equal boooo and equal cheering. mysteryowl Nov 2019 #6

The audio clips that have been put out there sound like a mix BumRushDaShow Nov 2019 #7

HAHAHAHAHA. ChiTownDenny Nov 2019 #8

as much as I hate tRump and have no respect for Melania I don't think booing or shouting anything yaesu Nov 2019 #10

Unfortunately, that's the nature of our media ck4829 Nov 2019 #21

Well, that Scarsdale Nov 2019 #38

True ck4829 Nov 2019 #41

I agree TexasBushwhacker Nov 2019 #30

I agree, this is setting a precedent that will continue Raine Nov 2019 #36

It'll come with the territory, they'll need to have thick skin ck4829 Nov 2019 #37

"Be Best" sure seems to have a very narrow scope.... KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2019 #11

+1 Mersky Nov 2019 #12

Take it home Melania. Mz Pip Nov 2019 #13

Melania at the Youth Opioid summit reminds me of the old joke: CaptYossarian Nov 2019 #14

I don't care...do you? N/T bluecollar2 Nov 2019 #16

Sad state of affairs when a First Lady can't talk about a real crisis truthisfreedom Nov 2019 #18

She's a vapid silicone wasteland with DD kidneys. NurseJackie Nov 2019 #20

As she wrapped her speech and thanked the audience, @FLOTUS was again booed to a substantial degree riversedge Nov 2019 #22

location correction....... riversedge Nov 2019 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #33

Rumors say she is addicted to roxicondon Miigwech Nov 2019 #24

She would be wise to do some soul searching Politicub Nov 2019 #25

Plus she's on record with being a birther and has never apologized publicly badhair77 Nov 2019 #27

How long before they start throwing cabbages? Zoonart Nov 2019 #26

None of the enablers should be allowed in polite company. gibraltar72 Nov 2019 #28

Who says kids/young adults aren't smart?!? BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #29

P.S. Melania earned every single one of those boos that you are so upset about. Her silence is com riversedge Nov 2019 #31

Good. She is a birther and a disgrace. SunSeeker Nov 2019 #34

I want to feel bad for her because I'm a good person. TheFourthMind Nov 2019 #35

Is that tRump, or Scarsdale Nov 2019 #39

What do people expect? bobGandolf Nov 2019 #40