Rippounet Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Some more articles (for those who are interested)... On the funny side: "Donald Trump Wants a Certain "Look" in His Cabinet": http://time.com/4616459/donald-trump-cabinet-aesthetic/ This week's Time also featured a short article on just how wealthy Trump's cabinet is, but I can't find it online, just this equivalent in French: http://www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeurs/article/2016/12/22/le-cabinet-de-trump-est-aussi-riche-que-126-millions-d-americains_5052945_4355770.html I'll translate the title and subtitle: "Trump's cabinet is as wealthy as 109 million Americans" (the poorest, obviously), "Trump's 17 first cabinet picks have a combined wealth of 9,5 billion dollars" And lastly, the least funny of all: "Donald Trump is making terror attacks more likely": http://time.com/4611452/donald-trump-isis-berlin-islam-extremist-terrorism/?xid=homepage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Not surprising, but boy would I not want that job: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/12/22/trump-names-sean-spicer-as-press-secretary-rounds-out-comms-staff/?utm_term=.b4b92bdae02a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudguard Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 28 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said: Not surprising, but boy would I not want that job: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/12/22/trump-names-sean-spicer-as-press-secretary-rounds-out-comms-staff/?utm_term=.b4b92bdae02a That's got to be one of the most miserable jobs in the new administration. I'd be surprised if he lasts 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pepper Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 2 hours ago, butterbumps! said: True. and admittedly I'm probably a bit more "attentive" than most regarding ivanka issues because I've been paying a lot of attention to (and incredibly annoyed by) the sort of faux "feminism" and "liberalism" she sells. But in general when it comes to ivanka, it's probably a safe bet to understand her like we do her father. A lot of people on the left look on her favorably as a progressive, rational, "the good trump," but she's "good and progressive" the same way trump is revered as a "great businessman" -- a lot of brand and style without much backing it, and in fact, a lot of counter evidence. Eta. I did read a piece before the election saying how shed try to improve her brand by maiking herself seem more "accessible", like instagramming more cooking failures, no makeup selfies, and doing "regular people stuff" to help her faltering brand and sales. So I'm hugely skeptical of things like this coach business. Will include link later. I'm pretty sure I read that piece as my first thought was "and here's the start of her seeming more accessible." 1 hour ago, Tywin et al. said: And while we all waste time about Ivanka getting heckled on a plane, something of actual importance has gone largely unreported: http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/trump-raises-eyebrows-maintaining-private-security-force This is the Trump playbook. Sensationalize meaningless things so the important ones go unnoticed. Plus this. It was so clear that it's to take focus off the real shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I think some people in this thread are failing to address the truly pertinent question: was Ivanka reclining in coach, or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterbumps! Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Dr. Pepper said: I'm pretty sure I read that piece as my first thought was "and here's the start of her seeming more accessible." Plus this. It was so clear that it's to take focus off the real shit. without a doubt, this is more distracter/ whitewasher bullshit from her. This is one of the articles I'd read about her move to tweak her brand to seem more accessible (I am purposely linking an even-handed article on this as opposed to the various hit pieces) The relevant bit: Quote The longer-term challenge for her brand, between her wealth and her tightly controlled self-image, is whether she's relatable enough. Through all the stress of the past year, Trump has come off as poised, unflappable, and strictly on message. The Ivanka Trump website is littered with photos of Trump doing something professional—cutting a ribbon on a new Trump property, say, or donning a hard hat—while wearing a crisp dress and rocking flawless hair (on social media, she's a bit more likely to be seen make-up free while caring for a baby). "One of the things that I would love to see Ivanka do, and we try to showcase a little bit more on our site, is to show the more human, funny side of Ivanka," Klem, her head of brand, tells me. "She's grown up in the public eye, so she is poised all of the time or certainly all of the time where she's being interviewed and all that . . . so we're trying to get Ivanka to showcase a more sort of silly side of herself. We'll see if that happens," Klem says. "I have encouraged her to highlight the times when things aren't so easy for her or when she felt that she failed." This flying coach business is all about what I'm quoting above. And she's definitely already started doing this nonsense on her twitter/ insta accounts, which I rely on the good people at Jezebel and NYMag to keep me posted on the most egregious. Oh, and I thought you'd enjoy these in case you haven't had the pleasure: daily beast, Elle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, r'hllor's dirtbag lobster said: I think some people in this thread are failing to address the truly pertinent question: was Ivanka reclining in coach, or not? And did she follow the norms of plane etiquette. Window gets an armrest and a wall, middle seat gets two armrests, and aisle gets an armrest and a little bit of extra leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRider Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 he said;he said about that swamp thing: http://www.npr.org/2016/12/22/506611986/trump-and-gingrich-disagree-on-that-whole-swamp-draining-thing It's simple really, Trump wants to fill the swamp in order drain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGimletEye Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Just now, LongRider said: he said;he said about that swamp thing: http://www.npr.org/2016/12/22/506611986/trump-and-gingrich-disagree-on-that-whole-swamp-draining-thing It's simple really, Trump wants to fill the swamp in order drain it. LOL. Yes, I can see Trump's logic. Draining the "swamp" as it is now, just wouldn't be challenging enough for Trump. That's why he's fillin it with all sorts of strange and nasty critters. Anyway, Gringrich. What a chump. After being called out by Trump, Gingrich Folded Faster Than Superman on Laundry Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRider Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, OldGimletEye said: LOL. Yes, I can see Trump's logic. Draining the "swamp" as it is now, just wouldn't be challenging enough for Trump. That's why he's fillin it with all sorts of strange and nasty critters. Anyway, Gringrich. What a chump. After being called out by Trump, Gingrich Folded Faster Than Superman on Laundry Day. LOL, as long as he can get a few invites to the Sunday news shows out of this kerfuffle of nothing it will all have been worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKitttenGuard Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 1 hour ago, LongRider said: he said;he said about that swamp thing: http://www.npr.org/2016/12/22/506611986/trump-and-gingrich-disagree-on-that-whole-swamp-draining-thing It's simple really, Trump wants to fill the swamp in order drain it. I picture of a redirecting of the swamp directly into Trump Tower. Always wonder that no seem to ask that when Trump was talking of corruption that it did come from envy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKitttenGuard Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Update on prior posted story of Jewish family that stated need to leave Lancaster County over being blamed for cancellation of the school's Christmas play: http://www.adl.org/press-center/press-releases/miscellaneous/adl-calls-reports-of-family-lancaster.html#.WFyFW7YrIp8?referrer=http://www.mediaite.com/online/the-adl-says-the-story-about-the-jewish-family-fleeing-pennsylvania-because-of-fox-breitbart-isnt-true/ This goes in part to my wariness of anything reported being anonymous. Though the release did not address all parts and some answer is needed on how they got in contact with the person who reported this and how going on vacation change to need to flee in fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkerX Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 'Drain the Swamp' = getting rid of the swamp things that do not carry the Trump brand. Consolidation of power by removing politically savvy/powerful opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martell Spy Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Well, I can't condone mustache discrimination, but we were likely lucky to be saved from Bolton's chicken hawk bs. Mustache Advocacy Group Rails Against Trump’s Alleged Anti-Mustache Discrimination http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2016/12/22/mustache_advocacy_group_rails_against_trump_s_alleged_anti_mustache_discrimination.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKitttenGuard Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 13 minutes ago, Martell Spy said: Well, I can't condone mustache discrimination, but we were likely lucky to be saved from Bolton's chicken hawk bs. Mustache Advocacy Group Rails Against Trump’s Alleged Anti-Mustache Discrimination http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2016/12/22/mustache_advocacy_group_rails_against_trump_s_alleged_anti_mustache_discrimination.html Good decision based on very stupid reason is the best we can hope for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martell Spy Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Democrats aim to launch comeback with Cabinet showdown An opposition strategy for January confirmation hearings is emerging: To expose Trump's campaign platform as a 'scam.' http://www.politico.com/story/2016/12/trump-cabinet-confirmation-battle-232867 Trump pledges to 'expand' U.S. nuclear capability http://www.politico.com/story/2016/12/trump-us-nuclear-capability-232920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martell Spy Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Quote Good decision based on very stupid reason is the best we can hope for. If Bolton had been a billionaire, he probably would have gotten the job, since Trump equates bank account size with morality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Jesus Christ this guy is like school in the summertime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbigski Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Love to see the We Hate Fake News media reinstall Katie Couric at NBC. LoL. Who's actually buying their crap anymore? I get that the partisans here will have to defend it, because the media and government employee unions are pretty much the difference makers for Democrats, but talk about an own goal credibility wise... I guess they just can't help themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKitttenGuard Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 6 minutes ago, mcbigski said: Love to see the We Hate Fake News media reinstall Katie Couric at NBC. LoL. Who's actually buying their crap anymore? I get that the partisans here will have to defend it, because the media and government employee unions are pretty much the difference makers for Democrats, but talk about an own goal credibility wise... I guess they just can't help themselves. More that it is the profit driving entertainment that has overtaken news. The need of ratings and profits are put above journalist standards. It been working out well for your side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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