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FakeNoose

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2. Acosta makes a point later in the article

Reply to lastlib (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 25, 2025, 11:56 AM

Apr 25

They could have the dinner as a quiet affair, and not invite ANY politicians.

He says he attended such an event in Norway where international correspondents were given awards, a few gave speeches, and they had a nice steak dinner. No elected officials, no politicians, and it was quite enjoyable.

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Jim Acosta: "Pull the Plug on the White House Correspondents Dinner" [View all] FakeNoose Apr 25 OP

I think they should hold it.... lastlib Apr 25 #1

Acosta makes a point later in the article FakeNoose Apr 25 #2

Maybe they should have it in the dark. dchill Apr 25 #8

I agree that they should continue to hold it. It is a very public opportunity to express resistance. Martin68 Apr 25 #5

No comedian this year, because the WH didn't like the one they booked so they had the comedian cancelled. ... aggiesal Apr 25 #9

I see your point. But it is a very bad look for the White House that they cancelled a comedian they didn't like. Martin68 Apr 25 #13

Imagine how weak the WH would look if nobody turned up? n/t aggiesal Apr 25 #15

I suppose so, but ho's going to turn down that invitation for food , drink and good comedy? Not I, if I were lucky Martin68 Apr 26 #17

To be honest, DENVERPOPS Apr 25 #10

If that were a reason to cancel any event, we'd have a lot of sports events to cancel... Martin68 Apr 25 #14

I always hated it. genxlib Apr 25 #3

What? This bothered you? Pinback Apr 25 #6

Fascism Iamscrewed Apr 25 #4

Lets not add to his enemies list. Evolve Dammit Apr 25 #7

This will be the first time i skipped the white house correspondents kimbutgar Apr 25 #11

Have all the speakers verbally assault TSF The Wizard Apr 25 #12

If they hold it now, it is the joke, the parody of itself. Magoo48 Apr 26 #16

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