Donald Trump goes to Louisiana flooding site, spends a minute handing out Play-Doh, leaves
Source: Daily News Bin
The Governor of Louisiana warned Donald Trump not to visit the flooded disaster area of the state if he was only coming for a photo op, which would have created a traffic jam and diverted law enforcement away from helping with the recovery effort. So instead Trump showed up with a small truck of supplies and proceeded to spend a total of forty-nine seconds handing out those supplies before giving up and leaving. Worse, the supplies he handed out to flood victims were cartons of Play-Doh. No, seriously.
Photos of Donald Trump taken by those on the scene and posted to social media reveal that Donald Trump spent less than a minute handing out supplies just 49 seconds according to at least one bystander and he more or less just handed the supplies to Mike Pence the whole time. But in a storyline so strange that it wouldnt be believable if there werent photographic evidence, Trump was literally handing out the childrens toy Play-Doh, as if that were of any help to those people in Louisiana who had just lost their homes or livelihoods to flooding.
When Trump wasnt busy spending a few seconds handing boxes of glorified clay to the survivors of a tragedy, he was seen signing autographs> for random people, and tying up the first responders who had been tasked with the recovery effort.
In other words, Donald Trump took an already bad situation in Louisiana and made it harmfully and embarrassingly worse for his own personal amusement. Some might argue that its a metaphor for what hes spent the past year doing to the Republican Party. Trump had an opportunity to make the Louisiana situation work for him but the optics of how he conducted himself have likely erased any perceptual advantage he might have gained if hed done it thoughtfully.
Read more: http://www.dailynewsbin.com/news/donald-trump-goes-to-louisiana-flood-zone-spends-49-seconds-handing-out-play-doh-to-kids-leaves/25753/
DURHAM D
(32,596 posts)going there right away is a mistake and Trump looks good.
DesertFlower
(11,649 posts)DURHAM D
(32,596 posts)Presidential today.
DesertFlower
(11,649 posts)Abbraxus
(18 posts)According to Charity Navigator, The Red Cross kept about $10 of your $100. I guess that's OK overhead.
However you might want to read this article.
http://www.businessinsider.com/executive-compensation-at-the-red-cross-2012-11
I hope there's a more efficient way to help the people of Louisiana.
DesertFlower
(11,649 posts)they're always there on the scene and with shelters. $10 is not bad.
how much did you give and through who?
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)He brought play doh for kids who probably would have preferred a stuffed animal or clothing or a blanket - something that would last. But he's so thoughtless what he did was for himself.
christx30
(6,241 posts)for a Trump candidacy. Practically useless, dries up after a few hours. Able to be molded into whatever it's buyer wants at the time. And only the really stupid eat it up.
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)going on Tuesday. I don't think people realize what happens when the President is anywhere. The SS is in control of everything that may impact the president. Most of it we don't see.
And I don't know if most people saw how Trump exited his plane in LA. Horrifying.
WinstonSmith4740
(3,048 posts)What happened?
liberalmuse
(18,670 posts)It would be massive for President Obama, and would definitely impede rescue efforts with all the security it would entail. I don't have to see a photo op to know he's got this. He's proven himself time and time again. So has Hillary. I think a lot of people are afraid that Americans aren't as smart as we are (haha) and will fall for Trump's endless phony pivot act. We've already seen what lies beneath and it's pretty damn ugly. He's a Dorian Gray portrait come to life.
I think most Americans have become a little smarter after the 8-year W fiasco. On the other hand, a few have willfully made themselves a helluva lot dumber.
Ilsa
(61,675 posts)Although the President is welcome any time, it would be more helpful if he stayed away for a bit longer due to having to reassign rescue personnel to protection detail.
PBO is helping by getting federal aid there and staying away.
joshcryer
(62,265 posts)...half the northern part of the city shut down. The news media covered the visit, it was like royalty had arrived (and he only took over two roads for the most part, I-25 from Andrews Air Force base and Garden of the Gods Road).
Here's a crazy idiot who got on the motorcade route, you can see how secure it is:
niyad
(112,436 posts)joshcryer
(62,265 posts)PSPS
(13,516 posts)DURHAM D
(32,596 posts)but if you look at their posting history it is not difficult to figure out their actual agenda.
groundloop
(11,488 posts)Governor of Louisiana asked Clinton, Trump, and President Obama to stay away for the time being. Two of those three complied.... tRump, not so much.
Breitbart 'News' has had a hit piece out blasting Clinton and Pres. Obama for not going, we need to hit hard against any of our right wing friends and relatives who repeat that bullshit. And now with tRump taking emergency responders away from their job so he can unload play-doh for thirty seconds..... we need to drive home the fact that tRump is a self centered idiot.
DURHAM D
(32,596 posts)I am just pissed off about all the concern trolls on DU.
Native
(5,935 posts)PatrickforO
(14,516 posts)before coming down there so he wouldn't tie up the highways - it has been a week but water is still high and its an active disaster zone. Obama's got this...
nadine_mn
(3,702 posts)by the governor because of the traffic/security issues. So he respects the governor and the people of Louisiana and ppl are bitching about that?
What is wrong with people?
Roy Rolling
(6,856 posts)Because that is the current smear campaign against Louisiana's hardworking Democrat Governor by the GOP. While he is out helping people, the GOP is stabbing him in the back with political attacks like this. Shame on anyone at DU who agrees.
What kind of candidate makes a campaign rally and photo op in the middle of a disaster? If he wants to help, send some workers from Trump Company to help gut houses. Or write a $1 million check like Taylor Swift.
But signing autographs for a bunch of Louisiana Tea Party losers who are to blame for Louisianas woes is shameful.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)Noticed the Rethug spin rooms went nuts cause Mr. Obama is still on Vacation.
The_Casual_Observer
(27,742 posts)100 million dollars of his own money, that would have been important. This was a stupid shit nothing.
Laurian
(2,593 posts)Nobody can be so stupid as to donate Play-Doh to flood victims, can they? Is there not a shred of common sense anywhere in that campaign?
TexasBushwhacker
(20,044 posts)He didn't bring it himself.
Laurian
(2,593 posts)out of touch with regular folks and their lifestyles that I'm sure he doesn't even know what Play-Doh is.
Native
(5,935 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)burdgejim
(1 post)Republican conservatives are just too easy for Trump to scam. This is the Hasbro "Gift of Play" program. I believe that's probably where Trump got the free toys that were donated, from their manufacturing facility in Batten Rouge after the truck drove a few blocks from the factory to Trump's photo-op location so it looked like Trump's people drove down with the truck from NY. If Trump wasn't looking for some PR Hasbro woulda just given them (and any relief supplies) out at the factory. Some say this factory is only a shipping depot for toys manufactured by Hasbro in China. If so, Trump gave out Chinese Hasbro toys, but that wouldn't be a surprise given his penchant for using imported materials and screwing the American worker! Hasbro donates $9 million/yr to needy children via this program. http://corporate.hasbro.com/en-us/community-relations/gift-of-play
Native
(5,935 posts)underthematrix
(5,811 posts)nadine_mn
(3,702 posts)He just didn't want to hurt his back - you know he is in excellent health tho - by grabbing something heavy, you know like flats of water. The Play-doh makes sense in the bigger picture of kids being displaced and needing something to play with, along with bedding, clothes, food and water. But you would think for someone as media savvy as Trump (sarcasm) he would pick out something more "presidential" to hand out - like Make America Great Again hats
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)democrattotheend
(11,605 posts)Romney pissed me off during Sandy by encouraging his supporters to donate cans of food to the Red Cross and making it public so that others were encouraged to do the same. But at least he had the sense to stay away and recognize that he had no role to play coming here.
allan01
(1,950 posts)bucolic_frolic
(42,678 posts)juvenile mind
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Daemonaquila
(1,712 posts)It's an indy site. You may not think much of indy sites, but it definitely isn't satire.
Judi Lynn
(160,219 posts)Trump Disobeys Louisiana Governor to Bravely Deliver Play-Doh to Flood Victims (VIDEO)
Nathan Wellman | August 19, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defied the wishes of Louisiana Governor Edwards today to briefly participate in unloading Play-Doh off of a supply truck while being surrounded by media.
Governor Edwards, currently responding to some of the worst floods in his state since Hurricane Katrina, had previously said of Trump in a statement that We welcome him to Louisiana but not for a photo-op. Instead we hope hell consider volunteering or making a sizable donation to the LA Flood Relief Fund to help the victims of the storm.
Trump went to Louisiana anyway, having previously criticized President Obama for working on his golf game while Louisiana citizens suffered.
Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway insisted that the visit was not a photo op, praising Trump for acting presidential and describing his stay there as a decidedly nonpolitical event, no press allowed, going to help people on the ground who are in need.
More:
http://usuncut.com/news/trump-disobeys-louisiana-governor-bravely-deliver-play-doh-flood-victims-video/
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The total emptiness of the whole operation could make a maggot gag. Very low rent ordeal, so much noise about nothing. The media people must have felt like complete buffoons, scurrying along behind this clown like a pack of rats, ready to see history being made. Oh, my, god.
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DawgHouse
(4,019 posts)Doesn't make sense to me
Judi Lynn
(160,219 posts)Maybe he meant he had never been to Louisiana before so he had no enemies there.
DawgHouse
(4,019 posts)It's always about what the people can do or did for him.
GoDawgs
(267 posts)DawgHouse
(4,019 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway insisted that the visit was not a photo op, praising Trump for acting presidential and describing his stay there as a decidedly nonpolitical event, no press allowed, going to help people on the ground who are in need.
How the hell can she say that? I guess anyone working on his behalf has gotta be equally lacking a conscience.
MattP
(3,304 posts)Why playdo?
Daemonaquila
(1,712 posts)Trump: Fuck what the governor said. Stupid fucker. I'm going to Louisiana for a presidential photo op.
Bannon: Don't let the media fuck you here. You have to be able to pretend to do a little something there to help people. Give them some relief shit. Asswipes or something. Fuckers want to be given shit.
Trump: What can you get shit tons of at the Dollar Store in under an hour?
Bannon: I'll send an intern.
And that's how we got Play-Doh in Louisiana.
randome
(34,845 posts)[hr][font color="blue"][center]Don't ever underestimate the long-term effects of a good night's sleep.[/center][/font][hr]
liberalmuse
(18,670 posts)But JC, I guess it really did happen.
AllyCat
(16,037 posts)was the complete look of indifference on his face, the hardly working facade for less than a minute, and the appearance of, of course, a photo-op. That's all this was. He had zero interest in being there. And that stupid hat.
jpak
(41,742 posts)Which is below his station...
yup
muntrv
(14,505 posts)Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)Just like Trump.
Yuk...was it orange playdoh?
tanyev
(42,360 posts)MFM008
(19,782 posts)In shelters but they need food. Water. Shelter. Cloths. Personal hygiene items.
This was a photo op. We all know it.
He's still the same POS he was 3 days ago.
global1
(25,168 posts)He handed out 'Play Doh'.
Maybe that's why he still hasn't released his taxes yet. All he has is 'Play Doh'.
He's a 'dohyanaire'.
What would Homer Simpson say?
Doh!!!!!
olddad56
(5,732 posts)renate
(13,776 posts)Play Doh instead of actual dough--what a perfect metaphor for the artifice that is Donald Trump.
Kathy M
(1,242 posts)Edwards said the below also last night on her show
"Edwards said Thursday that he's spoken with the White House daily and has received quick responses for each request he's made to the administration. He noted that FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate visited the state Tuesday and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson was in-state Thursday.
Edwards said he is "not complaining in any way about our federal partnership."
He added that while the President can visit whenever he'd like, he'd prefer him to wait "a week or two" because such visits require local police and first responders to help block roads and provide security. "
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/latest-evacuation-urged-louisiana-community-41478191
There was no need for Don " the duck " to visit for a photo op , unless he was going to take his jacket off roll his sleeves up
and actually work for a few days .
Hope the weather cooperates and it stays dry for a while for Louisiana ....
Maeve
(42,224 posts)Nah! That would be dumb!!!
There ain't enough popcorn for this election....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-Doh
Judi Lynn
(160,219 posts)GusBob
(7,286 posts)He is the gift
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)The gift that keeps on giving.
GusBob
(7,286 posts)Even dumb people can spot dumber
SCVDem
(5,103 posts)tRump poop!
Look at those statues. Looks like Play Doh to me.
Cresent City Kid
(1,621 posts)the sight of Air Force One gave me no solace. I would have preferred for Bush to be at his desk coordinating the rescue efforts. If Obama was in Louisiana the outrage would be over him getting in the way and just being for a photo op.
SunSeeker
(51,378 posts)While Hillary Clinton got people to give cash donations which actually helped the victims.
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Solly Mack
(90,740 posts)TomCADem
(17,378 posts)Here is Trump's 49 Second Photo Op...
http://www.mediaite.com/online/watch-donald-trump-spend-exactly-49-seconds-helping-out-louisiana-flood-victims/
3catwoman3
(23,820 posts)...LESS interested in what he is doing? His facial expression is very revealing.
He obviously did not come prepared to stay very long - crisp white long-sleeved shirt and navy blazer, in what has to be oppressive heat and humidity
randome
(34,845 posts)He can't help glancing at the camera every few seconds. He is always aware of its presence.
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worstexever
(265 posts)eppur_se_muova
(36,227 posts)BlueMTexpat
(15,349 posts)for a photo op, the President ensures that FEMA functions as it should and that LA officials get what they need to help their citizens. His staying away was at the request of the Dem Gov who is himself working very hard to ensure that his people are getting what they need.
Trump's reaction here is classic: if President, he would go to disaster areas, hand out Play-Doh (or something else that is not needed) and sign autographs so that he can trumpet how glorious HE is. But he would care little about what is actually happening and would forget about it the moment he flits away. He has NO concern whatsoever for actual suffering of real people.
I haven't been spending as much time on DU these days so have not seen the "concern trolls" as much. Or they could already be on my Iggy List, from which I have removed no one so far. But they are likely among the "usual suspects" and their posts should be ignored.
randome
(34,845 posts)WHAT DO SOME OF YOU HAVE AGAINST PEOPLE BUILDING NEW HOMES???!!!
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Sand Rat Expat
(290 posts)The state hasn't gone blue since 1996, so I doubt that trend will change anytime soon. The Hairy Hemorrhoid drops in and hands out useless garbage for 30 seconds, and some of the rubes not only intend to vote for him(!) but wanted his autograph, even!
The really infuriating part is that if Obama had been there, sleeves rolled up, clearing debris, helping rebuild with his own two hands, they'd still snark and snipe at him. Instead, at the governor's request, he delayed his visit so it wouldn't complicate things, and is catching shit for it from the right.
When one considers the way some conservatives behave, one has to wonder if human evolution is at a standstill or something...
Democat
(11,617 posts)But don't get your hopes up too high. Trump is a new low for the GOP.
treestar
(82,383 posts)I remember Obama winning me over in 2008 by talking to an interviewer about campaign issues while he shoveled, literally, helping people in a flood zone where a flood had just occurred.
Sand Rat Expat
(290 posts)I don't think he's perfect by any means, but I'm damned glad I voted for him twice, and I'm very proud of what he's done for our country both at home and abroad. I'm confident Hillary will be a fantastic President, but I'm really going to miss Obama when he leaves office.
The hardest thing to stomach during his Administration has been the disrespect and vitriol thrown at him and his family. No matter what he does, certain people are just resolved to hate him. I have conservative friends and family who disagree with him, but almost all of them like him personally. They just disagree with his politics. That I can respect, at least. It's the ones who just have an irrational hatred of him that really bother me.
Unfortunately, we're seeing that irrational hatred on full display again, aimed at Hillary as it has been for decades. I admire her strength of character and toughness, among other things. The best way to silence the haters is to succeed, and that's what she's doing.
hatrack
(59,442 posts)On and on went the star-struck morons, as they eagerly awaited Their Hero, or as they basked in the magic of the moment.
One guy wanted to pitch his idea for a reality TV show about flood recovery to Their Hero (I shit you not) but ran out of time when they met.
I just... I don't... there are no words...
Sand Rat Expat
(290 posts)There is a Democratic governor now, so that's definitely a step in the right direction. Whether that translates into the state going blue for Hillary, I dunno. I'd like to think after Louisianians saw the Hairy Hemorrhoid's true colors in a disaster situation that they'd know better than to vote for him, but... I just dunno.
Don't think it'll matter much if it goes blue or not, though. The way Trump keeps lurching from one trainwreck to another on the campaign trail, I'm thinking Hillary is going to absolutely demolish him in an electoral landslide.
BlueInPhilly
(870 posts)Do they qualify for LBN source now?
I gave been a DU member for over 10 years and I remember when LBN was indeed LBN from vetted sources. What happened?
Cryptoad
(8,254 posts)BlueInPhilly
(870 posts)I don't read their website at all. I'm asking if it is now an accepted, vetted source of LBN.
Cryptoad
(8,254 posts)TrogL
(32,818 posts)The stupid shit Trump is doing is crazier than the material they create trying to mock him.