Trump To Skip White House Correspondants Dinner

[angelatc]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/25/donald-trump-skip-white-house-correspondents-assoc/?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT0RNeU5tWTRZalJsTXpkaSIsInQiOiJlR mEwamhzd1dBZGVFN1VrMmJMKzhkdkdtdjIrSkd5djAzSUtRK1A 0VUowUlBCa0tiellnUVJsS1N5TWtmMVVxbVBlNnlYM29HdGNiY 3RRY1IzdW9hWk1OdWlzQjNzTXJSM3BSbG5yMXFzeFc3V1Q3dUN GNXB4WFJHMldCa2xINiJ9


President Trump announced Saturday that he would not be attending the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in April, punctuating his combative relationship with the news media.

“I will not be attending the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!” tweeted Mr. Trump.

The annual dinner is a light-hearted affair that traditionally featuring comedians and the president giving roast-style speeches.

This thing should not even exist.

[jmdrake]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/25/donald-trump-skip-white-house-correspondents-assoc/?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT0RNeU5tWTRZalJsTXpkaSIsInQiOiJlR mEwamhzd1dBZGVFN1VrMmJMKzhkdkdtdjIrSkd5djAzSUtRK1A 0VUowUlBCa0tiellnUVJsS1N5TWtmMVVxbVBlNnlYM29HdGNiY 3RRY1IzdW9hWk1OdWlzQjNzTXJSM3BSbG5yMXFzeFc3V1Q3dUN GNXB4WFJHMldCa2xINiJ9



This thing should not even exist.

This thing is possibly why Trump ran for president int he first place. Obama roasted Trump one year. Trump possibly ran for revenge. Yes, liberals have Obama to blame for Trump being president.

[nikcers]

This thing is possibly why Trump ran for president int he first place. Obama roasted Trump one year. Trump possibly ran for revenge. Yes, liberals have Obama to blame for Trump being president. Yeah even his son said Trump ran because of the Iran nuclear agreement. Prior to that when Ron Paul was running in 2011 Trump said he would run third party of Ron Paul was the nominee because Ron Paul doesn't even think in terms of Israel.

[Krugminator2]

There is no reason for a Republican President to ever attend this. Why sit a room with people who are 90% Democrat and have some comedian unfunny ideologue like Stephen Colbert ridicule you?

[oyarde]

There is no reason for any intelligent person to attend .

[otherone]

This thing should not even exist.

Perish the thought.
After robbery, hobnoberry is the Swamp's favorite pastime.

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[Origanalist]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/25/donald-trump-skip-white-house-correspondents-assoc/?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT0RNeU5tWTRZalJsTXpkaSIsInQiOiJlR mEwamhzd1dBZGVFN1VrMmJMKzhkdkdtdjIrSkd5djAzSUtRK1A 0VUowUlBCa0tiellnUVJsS1N5TWtmMVVxbVBlNnlYM29HdGNiY 3RRY1IzdW9hWk1OdWlzQjNzTXJSM3BSbG5yMXFzeFc3V1Q3dUN GNXB4WFJHMldCa2xINiJ9



This thing should not even exist.

I agree. The in crowd all coming together to celebrate their exalted placement in the political bullshit pecking order. Bunch of liars and wannabe celebrities. Screw em.

[CPUd]

It's better for him to do this kind of stuff at Mar-a-Lago, where they have to pay $250K to take pictures with the guy who carries the nuclear football.

[timosman]

It's better for him to do this kind of stuff at Mar-a-Lago, where they have to pay $250K to take pictures with the guy who carries the nuclear football.

Nobody is too stupid to post here.:cool:

[luctor-et-emergo]

While we can debate the usefulness of this event, I think it's clear why Trump isn't attending. He has no sense of humor when the jokes are about him.

[Superfluous Man]

I wonder if Trump could just cancel it completely.

[specsaregood]

While we can debate the usefulness of this event, I think it's clear why Trump isn't attending. He has no sense of humor when the jokes are about him.

Or maybe its a safety issue and doesn't want to be in the room when the statsi rush in to arrest all the media on charges of treason.

[oyarde]

I wonder if Trump could just cancel it completely.

He should , for the next four years .

[donnay]

Good for Trump.

[angelatc]

Good for Trump.
I hate Trump as much as I hated Obama, but at least Trump hates some of the same people I do.

[TommyJeff]

Who cares

[nikcers]

I wonder if Trump could just cancel it completely.
He could secretly authorize a drone strike. It would be glorious and terrifying at the same time. I would simultaneously cream and shit myself.

[timosman]

Or maybe its a safety issue and doesn't want to be in the room when the statsi rush in to arrest all the media on charges of treason.

Makes you wonder what kind of spin would be put on this.:cool:

[timosman]

He could secretly authorize a drone strike. It would be glorious and terrifying at the same time. I would simultaneously cream and shit myself.

We would blame it on terrorists.:cool:

[angelatc]

We would blame it on terrorists.:cool:

Poison them all and blame Russia.

[TheCount]

I wonder if Trump could just cancel it completely.It's a private event.

[dannno]

It's a private event.

Superfluous Man is running with the fake media narrative that Trump is Hitler and will cancel people's private events because they are his political enemy.

Trump just uses twitter instead.

[kpitcher]

Trump is way too thin skinned to put up with this. He tweets about SNL everytime they mock him, even if they use his exact dialog.

Personally I thought Colbert had some hilarious moments. His attack on the media for not doing anything was great.
"Write that novel you got kicking around in your head. You know, the one about the intrepid Washington reporter with the courage to stand up to the administration. You know - fiction!"

Bush making a video of his dog looking under chairs in the white house for the missing WMDs was really bad.

Although if you want a roast of Trump, Comedy Central did that a few years back. It had a few good moments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZX_33LrDl0

[AngryCanadian]

Finally a good president. Lets hope things with Russia and in the region wont hate up if not, things would be looking good this year.

[CPUd]

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https://twitter.com/jeffmason1/status/835621276798578689

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Donald J. TrumpVerified account‏@realDonaldTrump
I will not be attending the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!



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Didn't see this thread before posting Trump tweet.


There is no reason for any intelligent person to attend .

Valid point but still it does not necessarily mean that every puppet who attends such dinners is a complete idiot:

Obama Roasts Donald Trump At White House Correspondents' Dinner! (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?503099-President-Obama-Roasts-Donald-Trump-At-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner%21&)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8TwRmX6zs4

[Jamesiv1]

Trump doesn't want to "get along" with the fakestream media, he wants to destroy them.

So do I.

[angelatc]

Trump doesn't want to "get along" with the fakestream media, he wants to destroy them.

So do I.

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There were some claims that Trump decided to become POTUS after Media-Obama cabal's jokes and roasts about Trump's never becoming Prez.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC1NGWM8gP8

From:
Did Trump cross the line by inviting a foreign leader who called Obama "son of a whore" twice? (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?504969-Did-Trump-cross-the-line-by-inviting-a-foreign-leader-who-called-Obama-quot-son-of-a-whore-quot-twice&)

[Zippyjuan]

The dinner is supposed to be where the president and the media make fun of themselves. Guess Trump doesn't have a sense of humor. Still bearing emotional scars from when Obama joked about him?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8TwRmX6zs4

[RJB]

I would not go if I were him.

[Jamesiv1]

The dinner is supposed to be where the president and the media make fun of themselves. Guess Trump doesn't have a sense of humor. Still bearing emotional scars from when Obama joked about him?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8TwRmX6zs4
President Trump does not want to make "fun" with the fakestream media. He wants to destroy them.

I hope he succeeds.

[Jamesiv1]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?507956-Trump-at-CPAC-quot-It-will-be-one-of-the-greatest-military-buildups-in-American-history-quot

[timosman]

Trump doesn't want to "get along" with the fakestream media, he wants to destroy them.

So do I.

Viva la revolución :cool:

[nikcers]

Viva la revolución :cool:


Just a year after Donald Trump skipped the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) amid questions about his conservative credentials, the now-president returned to the event for a hero’s welcome. The conservative movement, long focused on fiscal discipline and reigning in government overreach, was remade in his image. (https://news.vice.com/story/this-years-annual-conservative-conference-shows-how-trump-is-changing-the-gop)

SO MUCH WINNING

[Jamesiv1]

SO MUCH WINNING
CPAC demonstrates clearly that Republicans know a good thing when they see one.

Unlike the liberal lunatics of the DNC that remain defiant in their denial.



"If you think they are going to give you back your country without a fight, you are sadly mistaken." -- Steve Bannon, CPAC 2017

[timosman]

CPAC demonstrates clearly that Republicans know a good thing when they see one.

Unlike the liberal lunatics of the DNC that remain defiant in their denial.

DNC - the party of Islam. :cool:

[anaconda]

This thing isn't until April?

[timosman]

The dinner is supposed to be where the president and the media make fun of themselves. Guess Trump doesn't have a sense of humor. Still bearing emotional scars from when Obama joked about him?

Another one of Zippy's jokes ending up flat on their face.:(

[Jamesiv1]

WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD SKIP THIS??!!

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[Zippyjuan]

President Trump does not want to make "fun" with the fakestream media. He wants to destroy them.

I hope he succeeds.


He wants to control the media- most dictator types do. Can't have opposition opinions.

[specsaregood]

He wants to control the media- most dictator types do. Can't have opposition opinions.

Please cite any evidence of legislation or other force being used by Trump to control the media.

[Iowa]

I'd rather eat fast food.

[Zippyjuan]

Please cite any evidence of legislation or other force being used by Trump to control the media.

He hasn't passed legislation. He is trying to use intimidation and calling what they print "fake news" to try to discredit them ("Fake news" is news Trump doesn't like- even if it is actually true). He is also starting to deny access to press briefings.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/cnn-new-york-times-other-media-barred-from-white-house-briefing/2017/02/24/4c22f542-fad5-11e6-be05-1a3817ac21a5_story.html?utm_term=.292d3f5a3836


CNN, New York Times, other media barred from White House briefing

The White House blocked a number of news organizations from attending an informal briefing Friday, a rare and surprising move that came amid President Trump’s escalating war against the media.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer banned reporters from CNN, the New York Times, Politico, the Los Angeles Times and BuzzFeed from attending a “gaggle,” a non-televised briefing, but gave access to a number of other reporters, including those representing conservative outlets.


The unusual ban came the same day that Trump, appearing at an annual gathering of conservatives, launched another round of complaints about the news media. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Trump called reporters “dishonest” and “fake” and denounced the use of anonymous sources in reports about his administration.

[openfire]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8TwRmX6zs4

Love that clip showing Trump deciding right then and there to run for Prez. Who's laughing now? :D

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http://www.wnd.com/files/2016/01/obama-cries.png

[openfire]

He hasn't passed legislation. He is trying to use intimidation and calling what they print "fake news" to try to discredit them ("Fake news" is news Trump doesn't like- most if it is actually true). He is also starting to deny access to press briefings.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/cnn-new-york-times-other-media-barred-from-white-house-briefing/2017/02/24/4c22f542-fad5-11e6-be05-1a3817ac21a5_story.html?utm_term=.292d3f5a3836


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo755W6EVWE

[specsaregood]

He hasn't passed legislation. He is trying to use intimidation and calling what they print "fake news" to try to discredit them ("Fake news" is news Trump doesn't like- most if it is actually true). He is also starting to deny access to press briefings.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/cnn-new-york-times-other-media-barred-from-white-house-briefing/2017/02/24/4c22f542-fad5-11e6-be05-1a3817ac21a5_story.html?utm_term=.292d3f5a3836

So completely unlike a dictator then? Your implication seems to be that a president should sit back and let the media control the narrative and say what ever they want without being disputed. I don't think either the president or the media should have free reign to say whatever they want without others having the right to dispute them. Him disputing, calling names or discrediting is something anybody in a free society can do (including the president), the moment he starts using government force to stop them, then you can make the dictator claim. Until then it is hyperbolic horseshit and you shouldn't take yourself down to that level.

As to not being allowed to attend the WH briefing, IIRC, he invited other groups to attend at the same time. Where is the law or freedom that guarantees CNN or The Times or others access to the briefing? Have there not always been thousands of reporters or outlets not allowed to go to the briefings? I see no problem with it, in fact I think access would should be a randomly drawn revolving pool that nobody is guaranteed access to and anybody can apply.

[Zippyjuan]

He invited "friendly" media like Breitbart and Fox. Even Putin and Xi Jinping don't shut down all media. The media is supposed to be the voice of the people - keeping politicians in check. The Constitution says they are important too. Are you opposed to the freedom of the media? Would you have the same reaction if Obama did the same thing?


Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

[surf]

while I loathe these special folks in general (similar to those attending a "Hollywood fundraiser"), I gotta say that Trump's a pussy.

[specsaregood]

He invited "friendly" media like Breitbart and Fox. Even Putin and Xi Jinping don't shut down all media. The media is supposed to be the voice of the people - keeping politicians in check. The Constitution says they are important too. Are you opposed to the freedom of the media? Would you have the same reaction if Obama did the same thing?


Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances


Once again, you make an implication that he is doing something that is somehow unconstitutional. Nothing you just cited in that quote says anything about the president ridiculing, disputing or arguing with the media. In fact, it puts a restriction on congress, not the executive branch.

Yes, the media is supposed to be the voice of the people, LOL @ that thought. Did you really say that with a straight face? Who cares if he invited friendly media? He still invited media, are you saying that the friendly media are not the voice of the people and only the unfriendly media is?

If Obama screwed with the media I would be just as supportive of his right to do so as I am Trump. You seem to think the media should control the narrative, I don't.

[CPUd]

I think they'll always let pool reporters in.

[angelatc]

He hasn't passed legislation. He is trying to use intimidation and calling what they print "fake news" to try to discredit them ("Fake news" is news Trump doesn't like- even if it is actually true). He is also starting to deny access to press briefings.


Good. Maybe they'll start actually doing investigative journalism instead of merely reading press releases.

[enhanced_deficit]

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Above seating placement seems to make everyone happy.
First lady was not happy with DGP over below seating reportedly.

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From:
While You Were Debating Obama’s ‘Selfie,’ U.S. Drones Killed 13+ Yemen Wedding Guests (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?436307-While-You-Were-Debating-Obama%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98Selfie-%E2%80%99-U-S-Drones-Killed-13-Yemen-Wedding-Guests&)

[UWDude]

He hasn't passed legislation. He is trying to use intimidation and calling what they print "fake news" to try to discredit them ("Fake news" is news Trump doesn't like- even if it is actually true). He is also starting to deny access to press briefings.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/cnn-new-york-times-other-media-barred-from-white-house-briefing/2017/02/24/4c22f542-fad5-11e6-be05-1a3817ac21a5_story.html?utm_term=.292d3f5a3836

Media started the fake news thing, by trying to discredit and censor the opinions they don't like.
And the blatant censorship is happening to Trump supporters, like David Seaman, Milo Yiannopolous, Sargon of Akkad, Placeboing, and dozens, if not hundreds, if not thousands of other Trump supporting independent media and commentators. They are the ones getting their youtube channels and twitter accounts deleted, they are the ones getting banned from forums and reddit. They are the ones losing advertisers due to outsider pressure. And they are doing so to corporations who held secret meetings and plans with Hillary Clinton to win her the presidency by data mining and shutting off opinions to people based on metadata, as revealed in wikileaks, most notably Facebook and Google.

And trump can deny access to press briefings., In fact, he proposed a larger room,t o allow more press in, b ut the mainstream media threw a fit. And they still throw a fit about Spicer taking Skype questions.

And how is he "intimidating" the MSM?


If Obama screwed with the media I would be just as supportive of his right to do so as I am Trump.

"If" Let's take a ride on the time machine.
He hacked CBS reporter Cheryl Atkinson's computers, because she was critical of him. (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/28/reporter-sharyl-attkisson-says-feds-hacked-compute/)
He blocked FOX News from multiple "press gaggles" and "private meetings" (http://www.judicialwatch.org/press-room/press-releases/documents-show-obama-white-house-attacked-excluded-fox-news-channel/)
He threw three papers off his campaign plane, (Washington times, New York Post, and Dallas Morning News), claiming there wasn't enough space, but there was enough space for Glamour and Jet magazines. (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=6156794&page=1)


Would you have the same reaction if Obama did the same thing?

Obama did do the same thing....

...and it was indeed his right to do so. Just like it is President Trump's right to exclude press members, like the tabloid rag BUZZFEED, who Obama gave press credentials to.

Going further back, George W Bush basically silenced Helen thomas by having his press secretaries refuse to call on her.


Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

So, exactly what law has President trump passed, or proposed, even?


Even Putin and Xi Jinping don't shut down all media.

Exactly what media has President Trump "shut down"? And I missed the part where President Trump shut down ALL media, "unlike Putin and Jinping."

You are so full of hyperbole and lies.

[timosman]

He invited "friendly" media like Breitbart and Fox. Even Putin and Xi Jinping don't shut down all media. The media is supposed to be the voice of the people - keeping politicians in check. The Constitution says they are important too. Are you opposed to the freedom of the media? Would you have the same reaction if Obama did the same thing?

I am not a shill. I always look at both sides of the issue.:cool:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG85uCvqmY

[Mordan]

Zippy, you discredit yourself.

the left started the fake news narrative after Hillary's defeat. Trump and his supporters are so good that they counter punched attacked with fake news memes that are now hurting even more the liberals and their sockpuppets like you.

With accusing Trump of becoming a dictator, even specsarenogood destroyed you in his reply. You are a sockpuppet. Sybil attacks by CTR.

[timosman]

Zippy, you discredit yourself.

the left started the fake news narrative after Hillary's defeat. Trump and his supporters are so good that they counter punched attacked with fake news memes that are now hurting even more the liberals and their sockpuppets like you.

With accusing Trump of becoming a dictator, even specsarenogood destroyed you in his reply. You are a sockpuppet. Sybil attacks by CTR.

We demand higher quality trolls!:cool:

[nikcers]

He hasn't passed legislation. He is ...calling what they print "fake news" to try to discredit them ("Fake news" is news Trump doesn't like- even if it is actually true)...

You didn't complain when it was Obama doing it.

During the first part of NBC's "Inside the Obama White House," (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30892505/) Brian Williams asked Obama if he watches cable news debates about him. (TVNewser caught (http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/politics/pres_obama_i_dont_find_most_of_the_cable_chatter_p ersuasive_117996.asp)the exchange). June 03, 2009

I generally don't. Mainly because I don't find most of the cable chatter very persuasive. I've used this analogy before, it feels like WWF wrestling. Everybody's got their role to play. I know a lot of these guys. And if Pat Buchanan is having a conversation with Chris Matthews or talking to Keith Olbermann, everybody's got their set pieces and, so, I don't feel as if I'm learning anything from the debate.

[eleganz]

I wonder if Trump could just cancel it completely.

The MSM would cry that Trump is banning free speech. The left is so predictable.

[Superfluous Man]

You didn't complain when it was Obama doing it.


How do you know? You weren't here then?

[Superfluous Man]

First you say:

Zippy, you discredit yourself.

And then you say:

Trump and his supporters are so good

I'm sure I'm not the only one who sees the irony.

[agitator]

You didn't complain when it was Obama doing it.

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True. Most Liberals here didn't.

[angelatc]

True. Most Liberals here didn't.

That's what makes them so intolerable.

[Krugminator2]

He invited "friendly" media like Breitbart and Fox. Even Putin and Xi Jinping don't shut down all media. The media is supposed to be the voice of the people - keeping politicians in check. The Constitution says they are important too. Are you opposed to the freedom of the media? Would you have the same reaction if Obama did the same thing?


Most of these are not legitimate news outlets. MSNBC is basically Communist propaganda. No MSNBC reporter should be allowed anywhere near the White House.

Here are some old surveys of how the press voted in different elections. 94% voted for LBJ over Goldwater. Even George HW Bush only got 7% of the vote from the press against Bill Clinton. https://archive.mrc.org/biasbasics/biasbasics3.asp

These people should not be joked around with. They are the enemy of freedom. It takes an act of will in this country to be a libertarian or a conservative. Between government schools, liberal universities, the press and entertainers, people are constantly bombarded with mush.

[nikcers]

How do you know? You weren't here then?
You don't wanna make America great again do you?

[Wooden Indian]

Good. One of the few things I like about Trump is his gift for pissing off the media and SJW nuts.
+Rep to Trump on this one.

[Mordan]

First you say:


And then you say:


I'm sure I'm not the only one who sees the irony.


Did you watch the meme machine that is /r/T_D? I watched with amazement how they would meme every lie and send it back to the left. r/politics memes are totally boring and not funny.

I don't have the skills to create good meme but i can recognize them. You know what they say about humor, do you? It is about uncovering a truth and be ok with it. so you laugh.