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LuckyCharms

(17,425 posts)
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 09:02 AM Nov 2018

I do not think the press should walk out or walk away.

They should continue to show up everywhere that Sarah Sanders or Trump is.

They should show up every time. And everywhere they are allowed to show up.

Show up at press conferences.

Show up at those stupid question and answer sessions at the White House while the presidential helicopter is putting out 100 decibels, making it possible for Trump to dodge questions.

They should continue to catch SHS on her way in to work in an attempt to question her.

The press should remain polite to SHS and Trump.

They should say "good morning, Sarah", and "thank you Mr. President".

And then, they should shut up.

Go quiet. Completely.

Stare.

Stone faced.

Ask no questions, just stare.

With no expression.

There is no real need to ask questions anyway, considering that all they do is lie.

This is how you fight gaslighting.

They fuck you? You fuck them right back.

Watch them squirm.

They like to create distractions.

The press should create their own distraction. The press should own the narrative. They have been abused. They have been called liars.

Put an end to this shit. Fuck them back. Play with their heads. Keep it up. Be consistent. Force their hand until they are made to not have any press coverage at all. No loss, they just lie anyway.

That's what I think they should do instead of walking out.

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I do not think the press should walk out or walk away. (Original Post) LuckyCharms Nov 2018 OP
They should ask the exact same question that was just dodged, and repeat as necessary, down the line Siwsan Nov 2018 #1
I support the idea, but safeinOhio Nov 2018 #2

Siwsan

(26,260 posts)
1. They should ask the exact same question that was just dodged, and repeat as necessary, down the line
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 09:12 AM
Nov 2018

And if the mic is removed, then the next individual should just speak louder. But the truth is, no matter what they do - remain silent or remain vocal - the reaction from SHS or dt will be the same. They will stand and glare, for as long as they feel is effective, and then they will walk away.

As a one time show of protest, I'd love to see an empty press room with everyone in the press, including Mr. Acosta, gathered in front of the White House, with their mouths symbolically gagged.

safeinOhio

(32,675 posts)
2. I support the idea, but
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 09:13 AM
Nov 2018

I wouldn't want all the questions coming from FOX, the Washington Times, etc. I don't think they would be on board.

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