CNN Reporter "assaults" White House intern

TheValeyard · 08-11-2018 08:13PM

How is this even a story?

2 Scoops · 08-11-2018 08:15PM

Captain Obvious wrote: »

So you think they are lying about the reason too?

About in the same manner as if you rang me to go for a beer but I told you I was washing my hair. Acosta knows why he's banned, he pushed his theatrics too far, he's not an idiot. The administration saw his "push" on the girl as a front to ban him and likely wanted him gone for a long time.

Spanish Eyes · 08-11-2018 08:19PM

What will things be like in five years time. Well if DT is still Prez I mean?

AI robots will be allowed in the press corps only. And a caricature of DT also, which might be an improvement!

There is lots to be fearful of in this tech age. Take note. I suppose you all think I am mad, but watch DT just the same. Would suit him to be an AI version of himself along with the media. He will just feck off to Florida and say nothing.

2 Scoops · 08-11-2018 08:20PM

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

What will things be like in five years time. Well if DT is still Prez I mean?

AI robots will be allowed in the press corps only. And a caricature of DT also, which might be an improvement!

It will be the exact same, plus or minus Jim Acosta.

CFlat · 08-11-2018 08:21PM

I think you need to go to Specsavers if you call that assault.

What did make me laugh though was the bollocking that Trump gave the CNN reporter. it sounded like something a five year old would say.

Yo wah vewey vewey vewey booold man and yo not coming to my house wenny mo.

Sycamore Tree · 08-11-2018 08:21PM

Murray TheDemonic TalkingSkull wrote: »

How is this even a story?

Fake news.

Beechwoodspark · 08-11-2018 08:22PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVFPpM6p3D4

I’m no fan of CNN but did everyone is talking about this incident last night.

Imagine the uproar if trump assaulted the journalist like this.

I’d say that intern could be up for serious assault charges out of this.

The Rape of Lucretia · 08-11-2018 08:27PM

He clearly touches her with the hand with which he is holding the microphone. Thats sexual assault right there. Clearly a man taking advantage of her lowly position as an intern. Then, when he doesnt get what he wants, he violently chops down on her arm, in anger. Trump jumps to her defense. What a great President. And gentleman.
I dont think there is any other way to view it. Its right there, caught on video. The guy should have his pass revoked.

Beechwoodspark · 08-11-2018 08:28PM

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

He clearly touches her with the hand with which he is holding the microphone. Thats sexual assault right there. Clearly taking advantage of her lowly position as an intern. Then, when he doesnt get what he wants, he violently chops down on her arm, in anger. Trump jumps to her defense.
I dont thing there is any other way to view it. Its right there, caught on video. The guy should have his pass revoked.

Wow. Very much a unique view there man.

Everyone I spoke to earlier said she assaulted him. I spoke to a legal expert earlier they said she’s in serious trouble if the fbi take an interest -which they likely will!

super_furry · 08-11-2018 08:29PM

Murray TheDemonic TalkingSkull wrote: »

How is this even a story?

Because the President of America, through his spokesperson is banning the media who ask questions and then lying to the world about it.

It’s the thin end of the wedge of the stuff we see in true dictatorships like Saudi Arabia.

kneemos · 08-11-2018 08:39PM

Looked like he murdered her.

Have they found a body?

2 Scoops · 08-11-2018 08:40PM

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Everyone I spoke to earlier said she assaulted him.

Get out of your echo chamber then.

Billy86 · 08-11-2018 08:41PM

megaten wrote: »

How do you expect reporters to act?

To shut up, not ask follow up questions when someone tries to avoid their initial one, and to write what The Leader tells them to write?

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 08-11-2018 08:43PM

This is such a huge story, I'm surprised there wasn't a thread about it before this...…..oh wait.....

ricero · 08-11-2018 08:44PM

2 Scoops wrote: »

Acosta's access wasn't suspended for brushing that girls arm, his access was removed because he has a long history of acting like an absolute Muppet. The guy isn't a journalist, he's a political activist and loves the attention.

https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1060359667635806208

https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1060362771894693888

https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1060351281691119618

https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1060351509580283905

https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1060355101578027008

Wow what a rude,ignorant and vile man. Fair play to The Donald for banning such an idiot.

Beechwoodspark · 08-11-2018 08:44PM

2 Scoops wrote: »

Get out of your echo chamber then.

Maga fiends like my uncle even said it!

whatever99 · 08-11-2018 08:45PM

Am I missing something here? Either of them (the intern in maroon & the CNN reporter) barely touch each other.

Spanish Eyes · 08-11-2018 08:47PM

DT loves the fight between CNN and Fox. Then he steps away.

TheValeyard · 08-11-2018 08:55PM

super_furry wrote: »

Because the President of America, through his spokesperson is banning the media who ask questions and then lying to the world about it.

It’s the thin end of the wedge of the stuff we see in true dictatorships like Saudi Arabia.

Fair bit of a stretch between Trump having a barney with a journalist and America turning into a sadistic Islamic state now.

TheValeyard · 08-11-2018 09:03PM

This is what is going to be like for the next two years isnt it?

Zorya · 08-11-2018 09:06PM

Murray TheDemonic TalkingSkull wrote: »

This is what is going to be like for the next two years isnt it?

Six

Buckle up.

MyStubbleItches · 08-11-2018 09:08PM

super_furry wrote: »

And of course you posted the slowed down and edited version put out there by Infowars.

Here's the actual real, undoctored footage.

Trump's influence is obvious. As soon as the journalist touches her, she gets down on her knees in front of him.

Doesn't look like he Acosta'd her at all in fairness.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 08-11-2018 09:15PM

Eric Wide Guitarist wrote: »

Not a trump fan but the way the reporter conducted himself was horrible.
Liberals will shout and scream for everyone’s rights except the rights of those they don’t like.

What rights were denied in this video? The undoctored one.

jmayo · 08-11-2018 09:18PM

CFlat wrote: »

I think you need to go to Specsavers if you call that assault.

What did make me laugh though was the bollocking that Trump gave the CNN reporter. it sounded like something a five year old would say.

Yo wah vewey vewey vewey booold man and yo not coming to my house wenny mo.

Where the feck have you been for the last few years?
Trump has all the vocabulary of a kid.

We thought GW Bush was bad but he takes it to a whole new level.
It really beggars believe what the US education system is like.

I do suppose he does give credence to the line about the American dream and how anyone can succeed.
In his case it doesn't matter how thick and limited they are, they can even land the highest job in the land.

super_furry wrote: »

Because the President of America, through his spokesperson is banning the media who ask questions and then lying to the world about it.

It’s the thin end of the wedge of the stuff we see in true dictatorships like Saudi Arabia.

I don't think it is that bad, but it is really sad to see what is becoming of America.

So much for questioning, so much for bipartisanship.
So much for a tradition of good investigative journalism.

Captain Obvious · 08-11-2018 09:21PM

2 Scoops wrote: »

About in the same manner as if you rang me to go for a beer but I told you I was washing my hair. Acosta knows why he's banned, he pushed his theatrics too far, he's not an idiot. The administration saw his "push" on the girl as a front to ban him and likely wanted him gone for a long time.

So you're fully ok with them lying about the reason he is banned and falsely accusing him of assault because he is a pain in Trump's ass?

Grayson · 08-11-2018 09:23PM

jmayo wrote: »

Where the feck have you been for the last few years?
Trump has all the vocabulary of a kid.

We thought GW Bush was bad but he takes it to a whole new level.
It really beggars believe what the US education system is like.

I've sen a lot of people who say he's changed a lot in the last 10 years. His vocabulary is getting more limited and he's getting far less articulate. Some think this could be as a result of the early stages of dementia.

TheValeyard · 08-11-2018 09:26PM

Zorya wrote: »

Six

Buckle up.

trashcan · 08-11-2018 09:45PM

Grayson wrote: »

I've sen a lot of people who say he's changed a lot in the last 10 years. His vocabulary is getting more limited and he's getting far less articulate. Some think this could be as a result of the early stages of dementia.

You mean he could get worse :eek:

wexie · 08-11-2018 09:48PM

jmayo wrote: »

I do suppose he does give credence to the line about the American dream and how anyone can succeed.
In his case it doesn't matter how thick and limited they are, they can even land the highest job in the land.

Inheriting a couple hundred million does help of course....

batgoat · 08-11-2018 10:23PM

ricero wrote: »

Wow what a rude,ignorant and vile man. Fair play to The Donald for banning such an idiot.

You must hold Trump in incredibly low regard if you classify Acosta as 'a rude, ignorant and vile man'... :rolleyes:

CNN Reporter "assaults" White House intern

Comments