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Miles Archer

(18,837 posts) Tue Sep 11, 2018, 11:52 AM Sep 2018

NBC News reporter heaps praise on Trump's 9/11 speech because he didn't talk about himself

Using a slower-than-normal cadence, Trump marked the day by reading a speech off of a teleprompter. The group of MSNBC pundits set a low bar for the speech and immediately praised Trump for his words and his delivery.

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“He focused on them, focused on the heroes,” Hadley continued. “He found a very powerful story, and I think it’s important for the American people to remind the sacrifice and the courage those men and women on that plane displayed. So I think it was a difficult moment, and I think he rose to the moment and helped the country to remember.”

NBC News political reporter Josh Lederman argued that Trump’s speech was successful because he did not talk about himself.

“You know, Hallie this is the speech many in the White House were praying president Donald Trump would be able to give, the tone they were hoping he would be able to strike on a somber occasion like this,” Lederman explained. “It was sober. It was emotional. He made it about other people.”

“He wasn’t self-reverential,” the reporter added. “He told personal stories, and he really allowed this day to be for other people, and I think that it’s going to probably go down as one of the better speeches this president has given.”

https://www.rawstory.com/2018/09/msnbc-pundits-praise-trump-reading-teleprompter-9-11-great-speech-captured-moment/

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NBC News reporter heaps praise on Trump's 9/11 speech because he didn't talk about himself (Original Post) Miles Archer Sep 2018 OP

Low bar... Caliman73 Sep 2018 #1

No, it's "he didn't whip out his dick and piss in COLGATE4 Sep 2018 #12

That's how far the bar has been lowered for him. bearsfootball516 Sep 2018 #2

That bar is farther underground than the coal miners who voted for him JHB Sep 2018 #13

IOW. . . ProfessorGAC Sep 2018 #3

He didn't blame Hillary for anything Zambero Sep 2018 #4

He didn't even pick his nose once! Loryn Sep 2018 #5

He didn't blame Obama SHRED Sep 2018 #6

I'm stunned he could get through that without talking about himself. Vinca Sep 2018 #7

They Should Counter This Speech With His Actions And Words On 9/11/01..... global1 Sep 2018 #8

A difficult moment? bronxiteforever Sep 2018 #9

Proving once again that lithium, in the correct dosage, can do wonders. TheBlackAdder Sep 2018 #10

I'm sorry but I can't heap praise on this just because of 1 time he acted 'presidential' ... SWBTATTReg Sep 2018 #11

After seeing the photograph of him giving a grimace and double fist pump Grammy23 Sep 2018 #15

Yeah, I saw that display...how ignorant and childish...never again...thanks for the info. on ... SWBTATTReg Sep 2018 #17

LOL. Let me be clear...I did not see her do that, but based on the look on her face, Grammy23 Sep 2018 #18

Praise for acting? Wake up media people. He has no credibility BSdetect Sep 2018 #14

Did he become president again today? ismnotwasm Sep 2018 #16

The bar is on the ground. SamKnause Sep 2018 #19

Caliman73

(11,738 posts)

1. Low bar...

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 11:54 AM

Sep 2018

Well, he didn't whip out his dick and piss in the punch bowl so, a rousing success!!

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)

12. No, it's "he didn't whip out his dick and piss in

Reply to Caliman73 (Reply #1)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 12:21 PM

Sep 2018

the punch bowl until after toasting the bride so a rousing success".

bearsfootball516

(6,377 posts)

2. That's how far the bar has been lowered for him.

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 11:55 AM

Sep 2018

JHB

(37,160 posts)

13. That bar is farther underground than the coal miners who voted for him

Reply to bearsfootball516 (Reply #2)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 12:22 PM

Sep 2018

ProfessorGAC

(65,044 posts)

3. IOW. . .

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 11:57 AM

Sep 2018

. . .he wasn't a total dick so it's ok.

Zambero

(8,964 posts)

4. He didn't blame Hillary for anything

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 11:57 AM

Sep 2018

A measure of the man and the gravitas he attaches to his awesome responsibilities toward the nation. How very PRESIDENTIAL.
Now, how many more seconds will elapse before business-as-usual sets in???

Loryn

(944 posts)

5. He didn't even pick his nose once!

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 11:58 AM

Sep 2018

SHRED

(28,136 posts)

6. He didn't blame Obama

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 11:59 AM

Sep 2018

So therefore..."a brilliant speech".

Vinca

(50,273 posts)

7. I'm stunned he could get through that without talking about himself.

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 12:01 PM

Sep 2018

Can't believe they're giving him credit for acting halfway normal.

global1

(25,249 posts)

8. They Should Counter This Speech With His Actions And Words On 9/11/01.....

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 12:01 PM

Sep 2018

Before becoming 'leader of the free world', reality TV star propelled conspiracy theories and boasted about having higher television ratings than the 2001 atrocity.

Check this link:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-bizarre-quotes-911-attacks-tallest-building-higher-ratings-muslims-cheering-george-w-a8530571.html

bronxiteforever

(9,287 posts)

9. A difficult moment?

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 12:06 PM

Sep 2018

Puerto Rico was a difficult moment, Parkland was a difficult moment.
He is a racist ass and disgraces the Office and the Country everyday.

TheBlackAdder

(28,201 posts)

10. Proving once again that lithium, in the correct dosage, can do wonders.

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 12:08 PM

Sep 2018

SWBTATTReg

(22,129 posts)

11. I'm sorry but I can't heap praise on this just because of 1 time he acted 'presidential' ...

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 12:12 PM

Sep 2018

god, I hate using this word 'presidential' for he overwhelming is NOT.

Only after months and months and years, if he has truly changed, will I even remotely consider it, and by then, it's too late. Far too many negative marks on his report card.

Right now, I'd flunk him. Period.

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)

15. After seeing the photograph of him giving a grimace and double fist pump

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #11)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 12:30 PM

Sep 2018

Arriving for the memorial service I have the following impression. Melania, clearly disgusted by his inappropriate display, pinched him — hard and gave an elbow to his ribs. Through gritted teeth she whispered hoarsely that he needed to stop it. Tone it down. Remember what you are here to do, you idiot!

If only we had thought bubbles over the heads of the people on that tarmac.....🤔

SWBTATTReg

(22,129 posts)

17. Yeah, I saw that display...how ignorant and childish...never again...thanks for the info. on ...

Reply to Grammy23 (Reply #15)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 01:21 PM

Sep 2018

how he acted...I didn't see Melania's pinch/admonition to stop behaving like a child...but I'm not surprised.

I got a funny feeling that she's going to break up their marriage...after all, how long does one stay married to a child, an absolutely spoiled brat?

Take care...

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)

18. LOL. Let me be clear...I did not see her do that, but based on the look on her face,

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #17)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 02:19 PM

Sep 2018

She looked like she would have liked to do that to him. And maybe she SHOULD do that.

I do recall one time she had to nudge him to cover his heart after he just stood there while everyone else dutifully placed their hands over their hearts. Dumbbell. 😡