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I had an eye opening moment about how the press covers Donald Trump’s statements. Just a few days ago on a podcast Donald Trump said “ Putin declares it as inde

I had an eye opening moment about how the press covers Donald Trump’s statements. Just a few days ago on a podcast Donald Trump said “ Putin declares it as independent. Oh, that's wonderful” And now there are several articles from major publications implying he genuinely thinks it is wonderful. “As a rule, the number of countries where leading officials see the invasion of Ukraine as "wonderful" is quite small.” -msnbc ” Trump has long expressed admiration for Putin, and this week described his war strategy in Ukraine as "wonderful" and "genius." -Yahoo Interesting thing is, if you listen to the podcast audio Trump is obviously being sarcastic. Have you ever responded to bad news by saying “Oh that’s great” and then had someone literally interpret your statement as you thinking the bad news was actually great? If these journalists had a modicum of integrity they’d interpret him with context and understand that was sarcasm. I don’t think this will actually cause your opinion of Trump to change, but I’m stunned at how easy it is to warp the perception of the man and how he talks.

dboreham 5y ago
It wasn't sarcasm.
zelon88 5y ago
That one line was sarcastic. But you are obviously dillusional if you think this isn't praise... https://www.clayandbuck.com/president-trump-with-cb-from-mar-a-lago/ https://www.clayandbuck.com/president-trump-with-cb-from-mar... "Putin is now saying, “It’s independent,” a large section of Ukraine. I said, “How smart is that?” And he’s gonna go in and be a peacekeeper. That’s strongest peace force… We could use that on our southern border. That’s the strongest peace force I’ve ever seen. There were more army tanks than I’ve ever seen. They’re gonna keep peace all right. No, but think of it. Here’s a guy who’s very savvy… I know him very well. Very, very well. By the way, this never would have happened with us. Had I been in office, not even thinkable. This would never have happened. But here’s a guy that says, you know, “I’m gonna declare a big portion of Ukraine independent,” he used the word “independent,” “and we’re gonna go out and we’re gonna go in and we’re gonna help keep peace.” You gotta say that’s pretty savvy. And you know what the response was from Biden? There was no response. They didn’t have one for that. No, it’s very sad. Very sad."
- BuyMyBitcoins 5y ago
  Okay, I am delusional. I’m delusional because I can evaluate statements from the man using a different context. True to form, he’s speaking with his usual Trumpian style. I’m going to distill the essence of it: “I’m great and my political opponents are totally inept. Putin is very smart and he is taking advantage of our leader’s stupidity. You need someone smarter and savvier than Putin, me and only me.” Again, if you understand how the man talks you can see the comments in a different light.
  - DonHopkins 5y ago
    The whole point is that we all DO understand the way the man talks and acts, and we ALSO all understand the way you talk and act too: dishonestly and delusionally. Admitting you're delusional with a sarcastic tone doesn't cancel it out. Pretending that you believe Trump doesn't make us believe you. You're fully aware of and fully supportive of his lies.
stickfigure 5y ago
That is also a mischaracterization, it wasn't sarcasm.[1] Trump was demonstrating his respect and admiration for Putin. While not quite as bad as literally believing that the invasion was wonderful, it's still incredibly offensive. And looking dumber and dumber every day that the Ukranians hold out and NATO gets stronger. Trump's problem isn't that he's pro-Russian (though, that has yet to be proven one way or another). Trump's problem is that he fawns over authoritarians and thinks that the West's democratic principles make it weak. Just like Putin. [1] noun, the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
DonHopkins 5y ago
Popehat's Law of Goats He who fucks goats, either as part of a performance or to troll those he deems has overly delicate sensibilities is simply, a goatfucker. "He claimed he was just pretending to be racist to trigger the social justice warriors, but even if he is telling the truth, Popehat's Law of Goats still applies." https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Popehat%27s%20Law%20of%20Goats https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Popehat%27s%...

dboreham 5y ago

It wasn't sarcasm.

zelon88 5y ago

That one line was sarcastic. But you are obviously dillusional if you think this isn't praise... https://www.clayandbuck.com/president-trump-with-cb-from-mar-a-lago/ https://www.clayandbuck.com/president-trump-with-cb-from-mar... "Putin is now saying, “It’s independent,” a large section of Ukraine. I said, “How smart is that?” And he’s gonna go in and be a peacekeeper. That’s strongest peace force… We could use that on our southern border. That’s the strongest peace force I’ve ever seen. There were more army tanks than I’ve ever seen. They’re gonna keep peace all right. No, but think of it. Here’s a guy who’s very savvy… I know him very well. Very, very well. By the way, this never would have happened with us. Had I been in office, not even thinkable. This would never have happened. But here’s a guy that says, you know, “I’m gonna declare a big portion of Ukraine independent,” he used the word “independent,” “and we’re gonna go out and we’re gonna go in and we’re gonna help keep peace.” You gotta say that’s pretty savvy. And you know what the response was from Biden? There was no response. They didn’t have one for that. No, it’s very sad. Very sad."

BuyMyBitcoins 5y ago
Okay, I am delusional. I’m delusional because I can evaluate statements from the man using a different context. True to form, he’s speaking with his usual Trumpian style. I’m going to distill the essence of it: “I’m great and my political opponents are totally inept. Putin is very smart and he is taking advantage of our leader’s stupidity. You need someone smarter and savvier than Putin, me and only me.” Again, if you understand how the man talks you can see the comments in a different light.
- DonHopkins 5y ago
  The whole point is that we all DO understand the way the man talks and acts, and we ALSO all understand the way you talk and act too: dishonestly and delusionally. Admitting you're delusional with a sarcastic tone doesn't cancel it out. Pretending that you believe Trump doesn't make us believe you. You're fully aware of and fully supportive of his lies.

stickfigure 5y ago

That is also a mischaracterization, it wasn't sarcasm.[1] Trump was demonstrating his respect and admiration for Putin. While not quite as bad as literally believing that the invasion was wonderful, it's still incredibly offensive. And looking dumber and dumber every day that the Ukranians hold out and NATO gets stronger. Trump's problem isn't that he's pro-Russian (though, that has yet to be proven one way or another). Trump's problem is that he fawns over authoritarians and thinks that the West's democratic principles make it weak. Just like Putin. [1] noun, the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

DonHopkins 5y ago

Popehat's Law of Goats He who fucks goats, either as part of a performance or to troll those he deems has overly delicate sensibilities is simply, a goatfucker. "He claimed he was just pretending to be racist to trigger the social justice warriors, but even if he is telling the truth, Popehat's Law of Goats still applies." https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Popehat%27s%20Law%20of%20Goats https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Popehat%27s%...