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A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - CageTheBengal - 02-17-2017 Did anyone else see this? I got the pleasure of watching it live and it was pretty ugly to see Trump silence reporters as soon as he saw the direction the question was going. It wasn't that way with just Turx it happened throughout the whole press conference, as soon as he got wind that the question wasn't "friendly" he'd interrupt them and "answer" the question with mindless non-sense rambling that made zero sense. Multiple times during the press conference he is talking about Hillary Clinton and the election still, it's absolutely pathetic. It was literally impossible for him to understand what these people were asking because he hardly let them finish a question. Can anyone find a legitimate reason to excuse this? Quote:Jake Turx is a newly minted White House correspondent for a publication that has never before had a seat in the White House press corps: Ami Magazine, an Orthodox Jewish weekly based in Brooklyn. He is a singular presence in the briefing room: a young Hasidic Jew with side curls tucked behind his ears and a skullcap embroidered with his Twitter handle. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/17/us/politics/trump-press-conference-jake-turx.html?ref=politics RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - BmorePat87 - 02-17-2017 He's frail. Even with the reporter prefacing it with "you're not anti-semitic and your staff isn't", Trump can't even listen to someone talk about those bomb threats against Jewish children without thinking he is being accused of something. This is what happens when you elect a thin skinned asshole RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - PhilHos - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 01:07 PM)CageTheBengal Wrote: Did anyone else see this? I got the pleasure of watching it live and it was pretty ugly to see Trump silence reporters as soon as he saw the direction the question was going. It wasn't that way with just Turx it happened throughout the whole press conference, as soon as he got wind that the question wasn't "friendly" he'd interrupt them and "answer" the question with mindless non-sense rambling that made zero sense. Multiple times during the press conference he is talking about Hillary Clinton and the election still, it's absolutely pathetic. I didn't see the encounter in question, but based on this article, it sounds as if Trump thought the reporter was asking a loaded question or one that was implying Trump was anti-Semitic. On one hand, can you blame him for responding that way, if he did? Trump has been accused of just about every -ism short of ageism, none of which have been proven definitively, so you can sort of understand him not wanting to go there. On the other hand, Trump should really wait until at least one question is asked before jumping in and not answering it. To be fair, most politicians and presidents don't really answer the questions they're asked. They dance around the answer, particularly the more difficult to answer ones, and make it seem like they're answering when, in fact, they're just trying to obfuscate things so you'll forget the question they were asked. Clearly something Trump does not know how to do. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - CageTheBengal - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 01:26 PM)PhilHos Wrote: I didn't see the encounter in question, but based on this article, it sounds as if Trump thought the reporter was asking a loaded question or one that was implying Trump was anti-Semitic. On one hand, can you blame him for responding that way, if he did? Trump has been accused of just about every -ism short of ageism, none of which have been proven definitively, so you can sort of understand him not wanting to go there. The thing that bothers me is you have a guy who has been accused of sexism, racism and all sorts of other prejudices that legitimately scare people who are minorities and he can't respond in a better way than that? If you're not any of those things it shouldn't be hard to defend yourself. Saying you are the most tolerable person ever over and over again doesn't fly, it's insulting because it's obvious he isn't and it does nothing to comport those people.Trump just doubles down on his ideas instead of taking a step back and realizing reporters keep bringing some of these issues up because they have merit and he should listen to what they have to say. Whether it's a loaded question or Trump doesn't think it's very friendly doesn't matter imo. Especially since he thinks every time someone brings up a fact people are just trying to be mean to him. The reporters have their job and he has his if he really believes he is honest and stands by his work then let that speak for itself instead of being insecure. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - GMDino - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 01:26 PM)PhilHos Wrote: I didn't see the encounter in question, but based on this article, it sounds as if Trump thought the reporter was asking a loaded question or one that was implying Trump was anti-Semitic. On one hand, can you blame him for responding that way, if he did? Trump has been accused of just about every -ism short of ageism, none of which have been proven definitively, so you can sort of understand him not wanting to go there. (02-17-2017, 01:19 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: He's frail. Even with the reporter prefacing it with "you're not anti-semitic and your staff isn't", Trump can't even listen to someone talk about those bomb threats against Jewish children without thinking he is being accused of something. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - Benton - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 01:26 PM)PhilHos Wrote: . On one hand, can you blame him for responding that way, if he did? . yes. He's the president, he's held to a higher standard. Its part of the job. like parenting. Its a role with a lot of responsibility. Step up or get out of the way. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - oncemoreuntothejimbreech - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 01:26 PM)PhilHos Wrote: I didn't see the encounter in question, but based on this article, it sounds as if Trump thought the reporter was asking a loaded question or one that was implying Trump was anti-Semitic. On one hand, can you blame him for responding that way, if he did? Trump has been accused of just about every -ism short of ageism, none of which have been proven definitively, so you can sort of understand him not wanting to go there. Trump definitely knows how to not answer a question. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - PhilHos - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 01:44 PM)CageTheBengal Wrote: The thing that bothers me is you have a guy who has been accused of sexism, racism and all sorts of other prejudices that legitimately scare people who are minorities and he can't respond in a better way than that? If you're not any of those things it shouldn't be hard to defend yourself. To be fair, he's CONSTANTLY been accused of those things since before he secured the nomination. If you were constantly called those things after months and months, wouldn't you get fed up with it? With that said, he most definitely needs to respond in a far better manner (and, in conjunction with that, it would behoove him to just stay off Twitter completely). (02-17-2017, 01:44 PM)CageTheBengal Wrote: Saying you are the most tolerable person ever over and over again doesn't fly, it's insulting because it's obvious he isn't and it does nothing to comport those people As humorous as it is to hear someone say they are the least racist or anti-semitic one can be, I truly think he believes it. (02-17-2017, 01:44 PM)CageTheBengal Wrote: Trump just doubles down on his ideas instead of taking a step back and realizing reporters keep bringing some of these issues up because they have merit and he should listen to what they have to say. Here's the thing, there has definitely been biases in the media and I think this is Trump's way of trying to combat that. However, I'm reasonably confident he'll fail in making the media less biased and will succeed in only making them more antagonistic towards him. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - PhilHos - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 02:01 PM)Benton Wrote: yes. He's the president, he's held to a higher standard. Its part of the job. While I agree that I would rather Trump respond in a far more mature manner, he's allowed to respond to attacks in any way he wants so long as he's not abusing his authority in doing so. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - BmorePat87 - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 02:08 PM)PhilHos Wrote: To be fair, he's CONSTANTLY been accused of those things since before he secured the nomination. But the guy prefaced it by saying that no one in his hasidic community SAYS those things but they want to know what he will do, as the grandfather of Jewish children, in response to, among other things, threats against Jewish children. This wasn't an attack. It was a plea. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - TheLeonardLeap - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 01:19 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: He's frail. Even with the reporter prefacing it with "you're not anti-semitic and your staff isn't", Trump can't even listen to someone talk about those bomb threats against Jewish children without thinking he is being accused of something. This is what happens when a person is constantly called an anti-semitic racist for 18 months. It becomes a conditioned reflex to ignore and/or become hostile when the topic is even brought up. Can't have a year-and-a-half long endless attack campaign against a guy and then say "Why so defensive, bro?" RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - BmorePat87 - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 03:24 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: This is what happens when a person is constantly called an anti-semitic racist for 18 months. It becomes a conditioned reflex to ignore and/or become hostile when the topic is even brought up. The President needs to be able to brush that off and not throw a tantrum every time the topic is brought up, especially if it is prefaced with the person saying they do not believe that the President is racist/anti-semitic/misogynist etc. We should hold the person who holds this office to a pretty high standard. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - bfine32 - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 01:44 PM)CageTheBengal Wrote: The thing that bothers me is you have a guy who has been accused of sexism, racism and all sorts of other prejudices that legitimately scare people who are minorities and he can't respond in a better way than that? If you're not any of those things it shouldn't be hard to defend yourself. It appears that POTUS owes Mr Turx an apology; as his response was inappropriate to the question posed. As to it not being hard for Trump to defend himself: Are you for real? RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - TheLeonardLeap - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 03:36 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: The President needs to be able to brush that off and not throw a tantrum every time the topic is brought up, especially if it is prefaced with the person saying they do not believe that the President is racist/anti-semitic/misogynist etc. Should have been clearer. I wasn't saying I approved of his response, I was merely saying I understood where it was coming from. Understanding =/= Agreeing He's being called a racist, facist, nazi. His wife is being called a hooker and being blacklisted by a bunch of retail companies. His 10-year-old son is being called autistic and a school shooter. So yeah, the President does need to be able to brush some of it off, but people also need to stop being so shitty. I don't want Trump as my President, I didn't vote for him, but he is, so I am hoping for the best now. Doesn't mean you should attack people's family and wage billion dollar campaigns upon comparing someone to some of the worst people in human history. This election and it's aftermath I fear has led this country into opening just a huge pandora's box of shittiness that will be rained down upon every President by the opposing side, progressively getting worse and worse until something breaks. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - Nately120 - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 04:57 PM)bfine32 Wrote: It appears that POTUS owes Mr Turx an apology; as his response was inappropriate to the question posed. I think the issue is that Trump has never needed to defend himself, so why start now? Something about having the combination of having a bazillion dollars and a fanbase that accepts the notion that the most powerful man in the world is a perpetual victim leads accountability to atrophy. We elected Trump because he doesn't have to explain himself and because he WON'T apologize to some lowly reporter. Sorry, not sorry Mr. Turx, go find a safe space because I didn't massage your ego by giving a damn about what you had to say. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - Benton - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 02:13 PM)PhilHos Wrote: While I agree that I would rather Trump respond in a far more mature manner, he's allowed to respond to attacks in any way he wants so long as he's not abusing his authority in doing so. ok. Except in this case, as in others, he wasn't being attacked. The reporter didn't say he was responsible, directly or indirectly. He said trump was not anti-Semitic. its not an attack every time someone asks a question. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - GMDino - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 05:31 PM)Benton Wrote: ok. Except in this case, as in others, he wasn't being attacked. The reporter didn't say he was responsible, directly or indirectly. He said trump was not anti-Semitic. Have you met Trump? Only "fair questions" are not attacks. RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - oncemoreuntothejimbreech - 02-17-2017 (02-17-2017, 02:13 PM)PhilHos Wrote: While I agree that I would rather Trump respond in a far more mature manner, he's allowed to respond to attacks in any way he wants so long as he's not abusing his authority in doing so. It was a question Trump turned into an faux attack. #fakeattack RE: A Jewish Reporter Got To Ask Trump A Question. It Didn't Go Well. - michaelsean - 02-20-2017 (02-17-2017, 03:12 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: But the guy prefaced it by saying that no one in his hasidic community SAYS those things but they want to know what he will do, as the grandfather of Jewish children, in response to, among other things, threats against Jewish children. He might have been pissed because he just realized his grandchildren are Jewish. |