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Cyrano

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Wed Sep 12, 2018, 12:14 PM Sep 2018

Rachel Maddow's words may make it to the Smithsonian [View all]

Almost everyone has seen the video of Walter Cronkite reacting to John Kennedy's assassination. At the time, everyone already knew that Kennedy had been shot in Dallas and feared for the worst. But Kennedy's death wasn't "official" until Walter Cronkite took off his glasses, turned to the camera and, straining to keep his voice steady, said: "President Kennedy is dead."

Last night, Rachel Maddow interviewed Bob Woodward on his book "Fear." After the show was over, she spent about two minutes chatting with Lawrence O'Donnell whose show follows hers. Their chatter is normal, but last night, she came out with a statement for the ages and one that may end up in the Smithonian.

She was referring to specific passages in Woodward's book. But, imo, she was referring to the incredible, unlikely, mind-boggling fact that Donald Trump is occupying the Oval Office.

She said: "It's why dogs aren't allowed to drive cars."

O'Donnell laughed, held up a copy of Woodward's book "Fear," and said it will be the subtitle on the second printing: "'Fear'" It's Why Dogs Aren't Allowed to Drive Cars"

IMO, Rachel's comment may be a giant coffin nail in Trump's pResidency. For all the millions of words that have been written about Trump, none have been more devastating than indirectly comparing him to a dog that shouldn't be driving a car.

It seems likely that some 50 or more years from now, some documentary will cover, on whatever media exists in the future, the historical tape of Cronkite declaring a president dead, -- a historic moment, -- and a clip of Rachel Maddow referring to Donald Trump with the quip: "It's why they don't let dogs drive cars."

Both statements refer to horrific moments: One, a tragic announcement of loss; The other, a simple yet brilliant statement of a deadly threat to American democracy.

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As I'm reading your post, that Subaru ad featuring a dog backing the car in and hitting the mailbox OnDoutside Sep 2018 #1
I like two. One where parents drop off kid at obedience school. The other is the doggie car wash. TheBlackAdder Sep 2018 #4
Subaru commercials always make me laugh (dogs only) or cry (kids & dogs) lagomorph777 Sep 2018 #19
I like the one where doggy husband Grammy23 Sep 2018 #25
"It's why dogs aren't allowed to drive cars." erlewyne Sep 2018 #8
When Rachel said that, tosh Sep 2018 #17
I agree. Subaru has a winning compaign strategy with the Barkleys. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Sep 2018 #22
Aww. sandensea Sep 2018 #24
LOVE it ! OnDoutside Sep 2018 #30
Precious, love Subaru & Pooches! appalachiablue Sep 2018 #41
That's the one xxqqqzme Sep 2018 #45
+1 uponit7771 Sep 2018 #47
Since so many of you liked that ad, here's two more of my favorites: LastLiberal in PalmSprings Sep 2018 #50
I love synchronicities like that. Kind of Blue Sep 2018 #31
Never say never Botany Sep 2018 #2
"Professional driver on a closed course." colorado_ufo Sep 2018 #14
Oh noes! tosh Sep 2018 #18
Squirrel! Red Pest Sep 2018 #29
Certainly one of the most appropriate and memorable statements NoSmoke Sep 2018 #3
I just hope her dog doesn't hold grudges. I also home the publishers take up O'Donnel's suggestion mulsh Sep 2018 #5
Cats are worse: Liberalagogo Sep 2018 #6
It can't get worse than Trump as pResident Cyrano Sep 2018 #11
Senses of humor are on sale Liberalagogo Sep 2018 #28
Loves Toonces! colorado_ufo Sep 2018 #15
Only because Sophiegirl Sep 2018 #20
LOL! Historic NY Sep 2018 #48
and, considering how weird the deranged demagogue is about dogs. . . niyad Sep 2018 #7
I just posted below about Keith but did so before seeing your post. Kieth is brilliant. How he dated Pepsidog Sep 2018 #12
GMTA and all that!! niyad Sep 2018 #13
We haven't even hit the tip of the iceberg with this fiasco. In the coming months there will be mind Pepsidog Sep 2018 #9
Another mega-bullseye statement from Rachel. Paladin Sep 2018 #10
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2018 #16
Welcome to DU, Le Grand Pronounceur! calimary Sep 2018 #21
Thanks,calimary. Too late to fix here. Will use in the future Cyrano Sep 2018 #36
I don't think her statement will be what's remembered but I agree with her lunatica Sep 2018 #23
Let's discuss this 10 years from now Cyrano Sep 2018 #32
K&R Gothmog Sep 2018 #26
Can Trump actually drive a car? Capperdan Sep 2018 #27
The quote isn't available on a t-shirt, yet. (Google search) Paladin Sep 2018 #33
Yep. Sure as hell it will soon be available Cyrano Sep 2018 #34
I'm sorry, but NO. Goodheart Sep 2018 #35
What a reach Awsi Dooger Sep 2018 #37
Let's revisit this 10 years from now and see where Cyrano Sep 2018 #38
Be realistic. It was a pithy comment, worth noting for that night. muriel_volestrangler Sep 2018 #49
It was a completely different era... Ferrets are Cool Sep 2018 #39
Agreed lunatica Sep 2018 #46
Great Post! Ferrets are Cool Sep 2018 #51
Not the Smithsonian, maybe. But probably in a documentary. That's a great comparison. nt Honeycombe8 Sep 2018 #40
"Dogs love trucks" ad area51 Sep 2018 #42
There are SO many moments from her, she'll need her own exhibit. Sparkly Sep 2018 #43
I guess Rachel is too young to know "fish needs a bicycle" csziggy Sep 2018 #44
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