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remember trump's Phoenix rally? Here's the ad for paid actors: (Original Post) dixiegrrrrl Aug 2018 OP
It better not be tax dollars paying for that дерьмо! htuttle Aug 2018 #1
There will be ads found.... dawnie51 Aug 2018 #2
We're totally paying for it. C_U_L8R Aug 2018 #3
I thought Crag's list stopped allowing ads for prostitution? lagomorph777 Aug 2018 #4
DUzy! BumRushDaShow Aug 2018 #5
Nice malaise Aug 2018 #8
Nah - CraigsList is in it for the $s, just like the trump$ter. erronis Aug 2018 #15
These people will show up for money, but sure as hell won't go and vote. Welcome to the U.S.A. YOHABLO Aug 2018 #6
K/R for visibility yonder Aug 2018 #7
K&R Scurrilous Aug 2018 #9
My advice to people answering the ad? louis-t Aug 2018 #10
Last year in Fl, they were paying $100.00. dewsgirl Aug 2018 #11
His market value is decreasing. BigmanPigman Aug 2018 #19
That was his first rally post election, I believe. Melbourne, Fl., my husband dewsgirl Aug 2018 #33
I think you would win that bet. BigmanPigman Aug 2018 #38
OMG, I did not know this ever happened ! donkeypoofed Aug 2018 #12
the give away for me KT2000 Aug 2018 #13
Lots of talk about those kids, they were supposedly at more than one rally. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2018 #14
very interesting KT2000 Aug 2018 #16
Aren't those the kids from that creepy movie? leftieNanner Aug 2018 #17
Night of the living dead? jmbar2 Aug 2018 #21
Children of the Corn leftieNanner Aug 2018 #22
Yeah, I was thinking thses two LoveMyCali Aug 2018 #25
Same thought here lunasun Aug 2018 #31
"The Shining"? maddiemom Aug 2018 #28
Remember Village of the Dammed riverbendviewgal Aug 2018 #29
Triumph of the Will bellmartin Aug 2018 #43
I thought that was photoshopped, murielm99 Aug 2018 #26
wow heaven05 Aug 2018 #18
Reminds me of the hiring line for goons inBlazng Saddles GusBob Aug 2018 #20
Hedley Lamar: "Qualifications?" red dog 1 Aug 2018 #39
What's the appropriate sign? This seems like BS hexola Aug 2018 #23
I doubt this is real. progressoid Aug 2018 #24
I agree. It could be true, but there's no backup other than an apparent screenshot. ffr Aug 2018 #27
+1 ancianita Aug 2018 #34
I also wonder how many people in West Virginia and rural Florida read Craigslist. Squinch Aug 2018 #35
Were paid actors also at Trump's "Presidential Announcement" back in June, 2015? red dog 1 Aug 2018 #30
Rachel covered this, they were hired and he never paid😨 dewsgirl Aug 2018 #36
Rachel Maddow rocks! red dog 1 Aug 2018 #37
I adore her, fingers crossed she is back from vacation tonight. dewsgirl Aug 2018 #40
Several of these so called Actors are on Wellstone ruled Aug 2018 #32
ty for that info. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2018 #41
Color me not surprised UpInArms Aug 2018 #42

dawnie51

(959 posts)
2. There will be ads found....
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 03:00 PM
Aug 2018

for all these idiotic freak shows. I doubt if even 10 percent of attendees are true believers. The rest just want to watch the show and get paid. It's like having a walk on bit in a movie to them. As it has always been with Dump; ever since he sailed down the escalator with the sign waving people above him, each and every one a paid performer.

yonder

(9,631 posts)
7. K/R for visibility
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 03:07 PM
Aug 2018

the tRumpster has this thing about paying people to do unpleasant things for him. In his eyes, everybody is a prostitute and will do anything for money.

BigmanPigman

(51,430 posts)
19. His market value is decreasing.
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 05:24 PM
Aug 2018

Seriously, this should be on CNN! In fact Jim Acosta should introduce the story.

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
33. That was his first rally post election, I believe. Melbourne, Fl., my husband
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 06:18 PM
Aug 2018

Actually came across it in the Space Coast section of Craigslist. At the time it was 100.00 cash, then changed to $100.00 worth of MAGA merchandise, then it was removed completely, back when the rule of law still mattered even just a little.
He is losing them painfully slowly. The "supporters" behind him Saturday night, I would be willing to bet 75% were paid plants.

donkeypoofed

(2,187 posts)
12. OMG, I did not know this ever happened !
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 03:40 PM
Aug 2018

I notice that even with payment promised, there are less.and less people going to these things. Notice how close to him and close.to the edges the curtains are getting (covering the empty seats).

KT2000

(20,544 posts)
13. the give away for me
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 03:53 PM
Aug 2018

was the little girl behind the idiot who looked like she was competing in one of the kid pageants - her sister too - lots of eye makeup. They did seem clueless about what was going on, as in they didn't clap etc.

KT2000

(20,544 posts)
16. very interesting
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 05:09 PM
Aug 2018

they just deemed very weird - wonder what their story is. Maybe the parents are taking them around to all the rallies for the money.

leftieNanner

(14,997 posts)
22. Children of the Corn
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 05:30 PM
Aug 2018

But Night of the Living Dead works too.

Back in the day when I used to watch that kind of stuff.

Real life is scary enough now. My poor husband mostly goes to the movies by himself.

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
20. Reminds me of the hiring line for goons inBlazng Saddles
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 05:26 PM
Aug 2018

"you listed rape twice" (on your job application)

"I really like rape"

red dog 1

(27,647 posts)
39. Hedley Lamar: "Qualifications?"
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 06:47 PM
Aug 2018

Rapist: "Rape, murder, arson and rape"

Hedley Lamar: "You said rape twice"

Rapist: "I like rape"

Taggart [chuckles] "He'll do"

 

hexola

(4,835 posts)
23. What's the appropriate sign? This seems like BS
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 05:31 PM
Aug 2018

Doesn't offer tickets...to get in?

Sounds just as much like recruiting for anti-trump presence at a pro-trump rally.

progressoid

(49,825 posts)
24. I doubt this is real.
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 05:33 PM
Aug 2018
No one knows if it's real or fake

It's a recurring theme. Similar Craigslist ads appeared before rallies in Charlottesville, Orlando and Chicago and just as mysteriously disappeared.

Both the left and the right have accused the other of paying supporters and protesters to show up at political events. The companies that supposedly placed the ads denied knowledge of them.

Not even Snopes, a fact-checking website, could confirm whether the ads were true or false.

Calls from The Arizona Republic to the phone number associated with the post went unanswered. The Republic is reporting the ads to inform the public of possible misinformation.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2017/08/20/questionable-craigslist-ad-offers-pay-actors-donald-trump-supporters-phoenix-rally/584350001/

ffr

(22,645 posts)
27. I agree. It could be true, but there's no backup other than an apparent screenshot.
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 05:45 PM
Aug 2018

Looks suspicious. You'd think there would be a trail of Humpty-dumpties bragging to their friends about making $60 to act. Too many loose ends.



Although, I don't believe anyone followed up on tЯump's campaign announcement paid actors.

Donald Trump Escapes FEC Punishment Over Paid Actors at Presidential Announcement
His campaign would later admit paying $12,000, but given the "modest" amount, the FEC is exercising discretion and dismissing a complaint he violated reporting rules.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/donald-trump-escapes-fec-punishment-paid-actors-at-presidential-announcement-966428

Squinch

(50,773 posts)
35. I also wonder how many people in West Virginia and rural Florida read Craigslist.
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 06:22 PM
Aug 2018

That's a serious question. I wonder if that's a thing for those types of regions.

red dog 1

(27,647 posts)
30. Were paid actors also at Trump's "Presidential Announcement" back in June, 2015?
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 05:51 PM
Aug 2018

Hollywood Reporter
June 17, 2015

DONALD TRUMP CAMPAIGN OFFERED ACTORS $50 TO CHEER HIM AT PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

A CASTING CALL WAS SENT OUT LAST WEEK "LOOKING TO CAST PEOPLE FOR THE EVENT TO WEAR T-SHIRTS AND CARRY SIGNS AND HELP CHEER HIM IN SUPPORT OF HIS ANNOUNCEMENT"


New York-based "Extra Mile Casting" sent an email last Friday to it's client list of background actors, seeking extras to beef up attendance at Trump's event.

Read more:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/donald-trump-campaign-offered-actors-803161


K&R, Thanks for posting, dixiegrrrrl

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
36. Rachel covered this, they were hired and he never paid😨
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 06:22 PM
Aug 2018

I'm shocked I tell ya! I believe they were suing for the monies owed to them.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
32. Several of these so called Actors are on
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 06:15 PM
Aug 2018

retainers and are paid for traveling to Trump events. Four are always visible,and do Extra Cattle Calls in Vegas. Pair of Twins will be in the background behind Trump,both live in Phoenix.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
41. ty for that info.
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 07:39 PM
Aug 2018

Since I don't have tv, I miss knowing what his rallies look like..... that can be a mixed blessing, I guess.

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