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Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 05:04 PM Feb 2017

Photographic PROOF of CROWDS lined up for SIX BLOCKS to hear our President at CPAC. SAD! UNFAIR!



President Donald Trump complained the media would not report that crowds lined up for six blocks to hear him speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference — and he’s right.

There were no lines outside the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center, where the annual CPAC gathering is hosted, because the event is private, reported The Slot.

Only paid hotel guests, CPAC ticket holders and credentialed media members are permitted to attend the political conference.

Journalist Gabrielle Bluestone photographed the scene outside CPAC, and her photos showed just a few guests and hotel employees outside one of the three entrances.




http://www.rawstory.com/2017/02/photos-easily-disprove-trump-boast-about-six-block-crowd-waiting-to-hear-him-speak-at-cpac/


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Photographic PROOF of CROWDS lined up for SIX BLOCKS to hear our President at CPAC. SAD! UNFAIR! (Original Post) Miles Archer Feb 2017 OP
I've been trying to point that out Warpy Feb 2017 #1
I'd say it's getting through. He denies they exist but he media is paying attention and bettyellen Feb 2017 #4
Fine, show up. But instead of looking like a "Let's Make a Deal" audience Warpy Feb 2017 #5
It's funny when people who don't like or participate always second guess.... bettyellen Feb 2017 #8
The women's march was different, and you know it. Warpy Feb 2017 #9
I had no way of knowing which protests you're ragging about so spare me.... bettyellen Feb 2017 #10
Thanks for peeing on this thread NastyRiffraff Feb 2017 #21
+1 ffr Feb 2017 #11
That's why I think it would make an interesting experiment Ilsa Feb 2017 #15
The meanest thing you can do to a narcissist is ignore him Warpy Feb 2017 #16
Another blatant lie from the mouth of President Satan Angry Dragon Feb 2017 #2
he's the liar in chief. spanone Feb 2017 #3
It's the RAPTURE!!!! (nt) ehrnst Feb 2017 #6
FAKE PHOTOS! MoonRiver Feb 2017 #7
And this must have been taken at 5 a.m., klook Feb 2017 #20
Of course photos have the time they were taken on them. MoonRiver Feb 2017 #23
Wait, are we saying Kim Jong Untrump N77VG Feb 2017 #12
WHAT A MORON. Donald Rump is a pathological liar. He is mentally incompetent . LOCK HIM UP. trueblue2007 Feb 2017 #13
They must have been the ghosts of bigots past. tenorly Feb 2017 #14
Looks like a million, million and a half people pinboy3niner Feb 2017 #17
You all misheard packman Feb 2017 #18
He mistook the pavers Turbineguy Feb 2017 #19
We already know he's a sociopathic LIAR RIGGED into Cha Feb 2017 #22

Warpy

(111,358 posts)
1. I've been trying to point that out
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 05:10 PM
Feb 2017

Protesting doesn't get through to him, it just makes the protesters feel good. I guess that's OK, very little else does these days. However, he sees masses of people holding signs and they're yelling, he thinks they're his loyal fans. He can't read well enough to know what the signs say. With limo windows rulled up, he can't hear what they're yelling. To him, it's praise, all praise, all the time.

A more effective protest would be for people to turn their backs as he rolls by. He'd understand that.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
4. I'd say it's getting through. He denies they exist but he media is paying attention and
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 05:18 PM
Feb 2017

Much more closely than they did with war protests during the Bush years. He had an absolute meltdown when he saw how huge the Women's March was- Spicer tried to claim part of them were Trump supporters and he was obsessed trying to prove his inauguration has similar crowds.
People ARE finally paying attention! We all need to show up.

Warpy

(111,358 posts)
5. Fine, show up. But instead of looking like a "Let's Make a Deal" audience
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 05:21 PM
Feb 2017

turn your backs as the man drives past. Really.

The worst thing to do to a narcissist is deprive him of attention, even negative attention.

You'll still get on the teevee.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
8. It's funny when people who don't like or participate always second guess....
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 06:00 PM
Feb 2017

Saw a lot of weird resentment about the Women's March when there really should have been gratitude.

People often do like to express themselves with signs or chants- and that's awesome. I'm grateful to every single one of them.

go organize something where your back turning happens!
I know at some town halls they did that because their signs were taken away. It can certainly be a striking image to get a large group to do one thing. Could not have worked at the Women's march- too big and diverse. And if that's what you're calling a "let's make a deal audience" I feel sorry for you. The biggest international protest ever and that's what you have to say?

Warpy

(111,358 posts)
9. The women's march was different, and you know it.
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 06:08 PM
Feb 2017

The comparison is unfair, and you know it.

There was no way it could have been construed as pro Trump, and you know it.

Random roadside protests are different, and you know it.

Turning your back is a very effective way to deal with a narcissist, something you need to read about.

And push your pity where it belongs. I've been to protests since 1962 and only poor health keeps me away now.

My back would be turned if he passed by. I know narcissism's vulnerabilities well.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
10. I had no way of knowing which protests you're ragging about so spare me....
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 06:19 PM
Feb 2017

You're the one ridiculing them as if they're at a game show. Excuse me for not chuckling along with your derisiveness and "helpful suggestions".

I'm very encouraged by the frequent and varied types of protests out there- and am merely giving them the respect and encouragement I believe they deserve. Trump is pretty much walled off from any protest groups- was even for the few blocks he chose to walk during the inaugural. So don't hold your breath waiting for pics of any protesters turning their backs on him, very few are going to get close enough to do that.

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
21. Thanks for peeing on this thread
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 08:07 PM
Feb 2017

We REALLY need you to point out all of our mistakes, and how YOUR way is so much, much better.

Sheesh.

Ilsa

(61,698 posts)
15. That's why I think it would make an interesting experiment
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 07:30 PM
Feb 2017

if the media avoided pictures or live video of him. Cover his surrogates' pressers and activities, but ignore him. Watch him flip out so badly (via tweets) that his own party has to take him down.

Warpy

(111,358 posts)
16. The meanest thing you can do to a narcissist is ignore him
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 07:37 PM
Feb 2017

cut him off, refuse to acknowledge him, isolate him. Even the ones with a stronger grip on reality than Dolt45 has will go completely around the bend, acting out and trying to get noticed by someone, anyone.

klook

(12,170 posts)
20. And this must have been taken at 5 a.m.,
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 07:59 PM
Feb 2017

or 7 p.m., or in 2005. Guarantee you something along those lines is what most of them believe.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
23. Of course photos have the time they were taken on them.
Sat Feb 25, 2017, 09:49 AM
Feb 2017

But why let FACTS get in the way of a good lie?

trueblue2007

(17,240 posts)
13. WHAT A MORON. Donald Rump is a pathological liar. He is mentally incompetent . LOCK HIM UP.
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 07:19 PM
Feb 2017

TRUMP LIED AT CPAC. He lied Bigly !!!!! Haw, haw, haw.

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