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demmiblue

(36,853 posts) Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:42 PM Jan 2017

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GO SAMANTHA BEE: Samantha Bee is planning a DC event that Trump is going to hate

Source: Mashable

Samantha Bee is throwing a party in DC and it's safe to say President Trump won't be in attendance.

The comedian announced Monday the "first annual 'Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner,'" which will take place on Saturday, April 29 at The Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. (the same night as the annual WHCD).

"Executives at TBS offered their full support of the gala by nodding politely and then muttering under their breath as we turned around," said Bee in a release. "The evening is sure to bring plenty of surprises, music, food, and laughter—and if you're not careful you just might learn something. Specifically, you’ll learn how screwed we'd be without a free press."

All proceeds for "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner" will go to the Committee to Protect Journalists, with celeb attendance at the event to be announced at a later date.

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GO SAMANTHA BEE: Samantha Bee is planning a DC event that Trump is going to hate (Original Post) demmiblue Jan 2017 OP

It would be great if leftynyc Jan 2017 #1

Him and Stephen Colbert. demmiblue Jan 2017 #3

A little harder for Colbert leftynyc Jan 2017 #5

Colbert's Show Is Bipartisan? SoCalMusicLover Jan 2017 #10

Still . . CBS . . annabanana Jan 2017 #15

He doesn't need the right wing leftynyc Jan 2017 #18

Your point is very well made. NT pablo_marmol Jan 2017 #46

He might not need it, but he's been courting it. And good for him. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2017 #47

he appears to be pulling no punches against trump. nt tomp Jan 2017 #50

He proved himself fearless in that 20016 WH Correspondent's dinner. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2017 #52

And Barrack Obama. Volaris Jan 2017 #16

My mind did go there... it would be the ultimate roasting! demmiblue Jan 2017 #21

It's not disrespectful to speak your mind. Obama spent 8 years Volaris Jan 2017 #24

+1 narnian60 Jan 2017 #26

I think you read far more into my post than what was there. demmiblue Jan 2017 #28

I think that's correct. The Office, no. The occupant, probably not. Volaris Jan 2017 #29

Lol... jinx! demmiblue Jan 2017 #31

I truly hope heaven05 Jan 2017 #27

I think he will freely speaks his mind regarding policies, but will not get personal... demmiblue Jan 2017 #30

I could just see Obama doing a hand puppet routine with Bannon, and Trump as the puppet. NBachers Jan 2017 #38

And Alec Baldwin Chicago1980 Jan 2017 #45

Omg, that was TEN years ago???? Beartracks Jan 2017 #44

Awesome...she is terrific , cant wait. nt pkdu Jan 2017 #2

Cool! Roast his psycho ass, Sam! Cha Jan 2017 #4

Kick!Kick!Kicked!&Recommended! coco22 Jan 2017 #6

That's also the night of the "Scientist's March on Washington" or Climate March (gotta check). n/t woodsprite Jan 2017 #7

You're right, the Peoples Climate Movement march is on that day. n/t demmiblue Jan 2017 #11

Wish I could go! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #43

Journalists (real journalists) should dump Trump and do the Bee party rurallib Jan 2017 #8

Is there any info on ticket purchases? jumptheshadow Jan 2017 #9

That's fantastic Lotusflower70 Jan 2017 #12

Nice mainstreetonce Jan 2017 #13

It's actually their (White House Correspondents) event. They invite the President to speak. Fla Dem Jan 2017 #22

Kellyanne can write his stand up routine for him. Dave Starsky Jan 2017 #51

I'd like to see more empty seats at the WHCD than at Trump's inauguration. Then take pictures librechik Jan 2017 #14

Does "nodding politely and then muttering under their breath" mean that TBS annabanana Jan 2017 #17

Oh, someone throw a lottery. I would so attend that event if I won. Baitball Blogger Jan 2017 #19

I just hope April 29 is not too late... pangaia Jan 2017 #20

i hope the opposite. i hope this is all over by then. mopinko Jan 2017 #40

I really really hope YOU are right... pangaia Jan 2017 #41

Would love to Sam Bee recreate the Obama drumpf mic drop asiliveandbreathe Jan 2017 #23

Alec Baldwin should not attend. Alec Baldwin as "Pres. Donald Trump" should. nt NCjack Jan 2017 #42

I can't wait for that. If it's even a fraction of what we've seen on her show lately.... George II Jan 2017 #25

I really hope that it gets televised. avebury Jan 2017 #32

Some journalists were arrested on Inauguration day and need Ilsa Jan 2017 #33

How is Comrade Dump going to have the White House Correspondents' Dinner workinclasszero Jan 2017 #34

The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is the entity that holds the dinner. demmiblue Jan 2017 #36

You know how jmowreader Jan 2017 #37

Could he still actually be president on April 29? oberliner Jan 2017 #35

Kick! red dog 1 Jan 2017 #39

She should invite the real president: Bannon More_Cowbell Jan 2017 #48

Love it. What we need is for the correspondents to refuse to attend the "correspondents" dinner. NNadir Jan 2017 #49

At an event tonite they auctioned off a few tickets to the dinner HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #53

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)

1. It would be great if

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:43 PM

Jan 2017

Jon Stewart was going to be there. His voice is very much missed.

demmiblue

(36,853 posts)

3. Him and Stephen Colbert.

Reply to leftynyc (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:47 PM

Jan 2017

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)

5. A little harder for Colbert

Reply to demmiblue (Reply #3)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:48 PM

Jan 2017

as he's hosting a show right now that's supposed to be bipartisan. Jon can let her rip!!!

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)

10. Colbert's Show Is Bipartisan?

Reply to leftynyc (Reply #5)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:58 PM

Jan 2017

He's less abrasive than his former "character," but by no means would I call Colbert unbiased as to his views and the commentary on his show.

annabanana

(52,791 posts)

15. Still . . CBS . .

Reply to SoCalMusicLover (Reply #10)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:12 PM

Jan 2017

He has way more people looking over his shoulder than he did at Comedy Central

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)

18. He doesn't need the right wing

Reply to SoCalMusicLover (Reply #10)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:13 PM

Jan 2017

and their pals in the White House coming down on his ass. That's all I'm saying.

pablo_marmol

(2,375 posts)

46. Your point is very well made. NT

Reply to leftynyc (Reply #18)

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 02:24 AM

Jan 2017

Dark n Stormy Knight

(9,760 posts)

47. He might not need it, but he's been courting it. And good for him.

Reply to leftynyc (Reply #18)

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 03:01 AM

Jan 2017

tomp

(9,512 posts)

50. he appears to be pulling no punches against trump. nt

Reply to Dark n Stormy Knight (Reply #47)

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:19 AM

Jan 2017

Dark n Stormy Knight

(9,760 posts)

52. He proved himself fearless in that 20016 WH Correspondent's dinner.

Reply to tomp (Reply #50)

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 07:15 AM

Jan 2017

It was a devastating when he left the Colbert Report. He was the one who could most often give me the release and comfort of laughter and sharp wit through the worst back then. I was disappointed by the banality of his early Late Shows, but he's back.

Volaris

(10,271 posts)

16. And Barrack Obama.

Reply to demmiblue (Reply #3)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:12 PM

Jan 2017

demmiblue

(36,853 posts)

21. My mind did go there... it would be the ultimate roasting!

Reply to Volaris (Reply #16)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:17 PM

Jan 2017

However, Obama is a statesman and would not disrespect a sitting president.

Volaris

(10,271 posts)

24. It's not disrespectful to speak your mind. Obama spent 8 years

Reply to demmiblue (Reply #21)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:25 PM

Jan 2017

Letting his critics say what they would, and always treated them with respect. Cheney went on tv and criticized the man (wrongly, to be sure) on a regular basis, and Obama never lost his cool. 8 years of this and Obama kept his head about;him If Trump can't last 8 DAYS, then fuck him if he can't take a joke.

narnian60

(3,510 posts)

26. +1

Reply to Volaris (Reply #24)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:31 PM

Jan 2017

demmiblue

(36,853 posts)

28. I think you read far more into my post than what was there.

Reply to Volaris (Reply #24)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:36 PM

Jan 2017

Perhaps I should have said, "Obama will not disrespect the Office of the President (which includes the current pretender). It just doesn't happen.

Obama WILL speak his mind through action (in getting more Dems elected).

Volaris

(10,271 posts)

29. I think that's correct. The Office, no. The occupant, probably not.

Reply to demmiblue (Reply #28)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:40 PM

Jan 2017

The POLICIES, now, that's a different ballgame.

demmiblue

(36,853 posts)

31. Lol... jinx!

Reply to Volaris (Reply #29)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:42 PM

Jan 2017

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028565349#post30

heaven05

(18,124 posts)

27. I truly hope

Reply to demmiblue (Reply #21)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:35 PM

Jan 2017

President Barack Hussein Obama tells all of us what he truly thinks of bannon and his puppet. If disrespect happens, so be it....."statesman" or not. Can't wait for his book on his years as the sanest POTUS we've seen in a long time.

demmiblue

(36,853 posts)

30. I think he will freely speaks his mind regarding policies, but will not get personal...

Reply to heaven05 (Reply #27)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:40 PM

Jan 2017

as it often does in a roasting. That was my point.

I, too, will be interested in his reflections about his time in office.

NBachers

(17,110 posts)

38. I could just see Obama doing a hand puppet routine with Bannon, and Trump as the puppet.

Reply to heaven05 (Reply #27)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 04:04 PM

Jan 2017

the punchline would be Putin behind Bannon.

Chicago1980

(1,968 posts)

45. And Alec Baldwin

Reply to Volaris (Reply #16)

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 01:40 AM

Jan 2017

Beartracks

(12,814 posts)

44. Omg, that was TEN years ago????

Reply to demmiblue (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 01:04 AM

Jan 2017

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pkdu

(3,977 posts)

2. Awesome...she is terrific , cant wait. nt

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:44 PM

Jan 2017

Cha

(297,240 posts)

4. Cool! Roast his psycho ass, Sam!

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:47 PM

Jan 2017

coco22

(1,258 posts)

6. Kick!Kick!Kicked!&Recommended!

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:49 PM

Jan 2017

I Want ta thank ya!!!

woodsprite

(11,915 posts)

7. That's also the night of the "Scientist's March on Washington" or Climate March (gotta check). n/t

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:51 PM

Jan 2017

demmiblue

(36,853 posts)

11. You're right, the Peoples Climate Movement march is on that day. n/t

Reply to woodsprite (Reply #7)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:58 PM

Jan 2017

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)

43. Wish I could go!

Reply to woodsprite (Reply #7)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 07:41 PM

Jan 2017

To both!

Alas, I am in NY State.

(And damn thankful for that. Gov Cuomo is not taking this trump shit lightly!)

rurallib

(62,416 posts)

8. Journalists (real journalists) should dump Trump and do the Bee party

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:53 PM

Jan 2017

It would be fucking hilarious if Trump played to a mostly empty room with just FUX and Breitbart in it while Sam had an overflow crowd!

jumptheshadow

(3,269 posts)

9. Is there any info on ticket purchases?

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:56 PM

Jan 2017

I haven't seen any details in the initial announcements.

Lotusflower70

(3,077 posts)

12. That's fantastic

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 01:59 PM

Jan 2017

Sounds like a blast. I bet she will sell out.

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)

13. Nice

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:04 PM

Jan 2017

If he doesn't invite the journalists who criticize him,they will have a place to go.

Fla Dem

(23,671 posts)

22. It's actually their (White House Correspondents) event. They invite the President to speak.

Reply to mainstreetonce (Reply #13)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:20 PM

Jan 2017

I'd be more inclined to think he may decline to speak. OTOH he does get a chance to really insult the press. Some say Trump made up his mind to run for president after Pres Obama zinged him at the last dinner Trump attended.

Dave Starsky

(5,914 posts)

51. Kellyanne can write his stand up routine for him.

Reply to Fla Dem (Reply #22)

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:37 AM

Jan 2017

She's good at this.

librechik

(30,674 posts)

14. I'd like to see more empty seats at the WHCD than at Trump's inauguration. Then take pictures

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:08 PM

Jan 2017

annabanana

(52,791 posts)

17. Does "nodding politely and then muttering under their breath" mean that TBS

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:13 PM

Jan 2017

will be televising it?

I sure as hell hope so.

Baitball Blogger

(46,714 posts)

19. Oh, someone throw a lottery. I would so attend that event if I won.

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:13 PM

Jan 2017

pangaia

(24,324 posts)

20. I just hope April 29 is not too late...

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:14 PM

Jan 2017

mopinko

(70,107 posts)

40. i hope the opposite. i hope this is all over by then.

Reply to pangaia (Reply #20)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 05:44 PM

Jan 2017

but...

pangaia

(24,324 posts)

41. I really really hope YOU are right...

Reply to mopinko (Reply #40)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 06:20 PM

Jan 2017

But I don't think so...

Nor does almost anybody I know in Europe....

Most of those I know are frightened to death. If nothing else, of being invaded by Russia, Actually it has already started...

So many scenarios.....

1-Russia continues destabilization, invades Hungary, Romania, Balkans, US joins in.. POOF... done...

2-Already shit happening in Ukraine

3- ??

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)

23. Would love to Sam Bee recreate the Obama drumpf mic drop

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:24 PM

Jan 2017

from one of the President Obamas mic drop on drumpf....maybe Alec Baldwin will be in attendance....LOL - stone faced..

NCjack

(10,279 posts)

42. Alec Baldwin should not attend. Alec Baldwin as "Pres. Donald Trump" should. nt

Reply to asiliveandbreathe (Reply #23)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 07:15 PM

Jan 2017

George II

(67,782 posts)

25. I can't wait for that. If it's even a fraction of what we've seen on her show lately....

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:27 PM

Jan 2017

...it will be great.

avebury

(10,952 posts)

32. I really hope that it gets televised.

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:48 PM

Jan 2017

I would definitely watch it.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)

33. Some journalists were arrested on Inauguration day and need

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 02:58 PM

Jan 2017

help so they don't spend the next ten years in prison. They were covering the anarchists and got kettled by the police along with the anarchists.

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)

34. How is Comrade Dump going to have the White House Correspondents' Dinner

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 03:01 PM

Jan 2017

When he has declared the free press to be the enemy?

demmiblue

(36,853 posts)

36. The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is the entity that holds the dinner.

Reply to workinclasszero (Reply #34)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 03:23 PM

Jan 2017

Maybe he won't show up!

jmowreader

(50,557 posts)

37. You know how

Reply to workinclasszero (Reply #34)

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 03:25 PM

Jan 2017

In attendance will be Fox News, Breitbart, the Daily Caller, Rush Limbaugh, Infowars, TASS, Pravda, Richard Spencer, Nigel Farage, Marine Le Pen, and Trump's KGB handler. Move along, nothing to see here.