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bdamomma

(63,849 posts)
2. maybe this is what
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 11:03 AM
Nov 2018

tRump wants to bully the real news reporters to walk out but if he keeps on inciting dangerous lies about them our press will be dangerous situation by those of his sick base who want to do tRumps bidding.

Autumn

(45,084 posts)
3. It's really a dumb idea. Like you said Fox, Infowars, and Breitbart will always be present.
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 11:09 AM
Nov 2018

If the real reporters don't show up only a sanitized version of anything will be released. Plus it's
better they piss off the orange asshole.

ck4829

(35,076 posts)
4. Mixed bag. Gateway Pundit would still be there, but they talk about...
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 11:16 AM
Nov 2018

George Soros conspiracy theories and *checks notes* antifa supersoldiers.

I think the majority of Americans are being turned off by the crazy.

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
5. Press corp walkout is a stupid idea
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 12:11 PM
Nov 2018

Press are reporting on events, not making the events. And yes, then the entire media would consist of faux news, info wars, and breightbart. trumpft would love that.

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
11. That would be perfect!
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 02:20 PM
Nov 2018

Also, if he or SHS avoids questions or does not give a direct answer the next person up should repeat the question and so on until they have to answer.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
10. A walk-out would be cowardice in addition to an abrogation of their primary obligation.
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 02:19 PM
Nov 2018

It would result in little more than the sycophantic right-wing media becoming the most direct conduit between the White House and the people, and I'm forced to presume that only the shortsighted or trolls (or both) would, after reflection, favor the press rolling over onto their backs and showing their belly.

Garrett78

(10,721 posts)
12. Fox and the rest are going to do what they do regardless.
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 02:32 PM
Nov 2018

Solidarity with Acosta would be nice to see. Ask SHS why she shared a doctored video of Acosta, demand that he be reinstated and then walk out.

Oneironaut

(5,495 posts)
13. Questions would be like, "How does it feel to be the greatest President to ever live?"
Thu Nov 8, 2018, 02:37 PM
Nov 2018

“How does your high IQ and superior good looks help you to vanquish the Communist Libtards that unfairly question your authority every day, my President?”

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