Maybe some top dog in the corporate headquarters of CNN decided to throw a switch and decreed a new game plan going forward, in these last 30 some days to the election. By something new, I mean that the primary principles of journalism might actually be followed, instead of the mainstream media’s devotion to non existent both siderism, and access to power trumping (literally in this day and age) the pursuit of truth and the simple reporting of fact. In any event, something has changed. Another absurd rally was held today, this time in Saginaw, Michigan. And yes, we will get to the blow by blow, clip by clip aspects, but first take a look at this and marvel.
I feel like we are making progress here. https://t.co/9gIdKzlZ9W
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 3, 2024
Isn’t that a breath of fresh air? And remember, CNN has been in a state of flux for a while. You recall how Chris Licht had his CEO job about as long as Anthony Scaramucci lasted in the White House. (Well, okay, Licht lasted 13 months but that’s an eyeblink in CEO terms.) Litcht was going to revamp CNN and restore it to a former glory, but as it was said at the time, “It’s very difficult to remodel a house that’s on fire.” In all events, it looks like that very thing is happening and God knows it’s overdue. Now take a look at Trump’s flailing in a half empty venue.
Less than an hour before Trump is scheduled to arrive here in Saginaw, Michigan, for a rally, this is a look at the crowd inside.
Outside, a few people continue to trickle in, but there are no crowds waiting to get in. pic.twitter.com/zR1WCswFnE
— Taylor Popielarz (@TaylorPopielarz) October 3, 2024
That’s the windup. Here is Trump’s pitch.
Trump to people in Michigan: "You're a border state now. You know that? You're welcome. Congratulations."
(who wants to tell him?) pic.twitter.com/4PFw5QOQYO
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2024
And yes, he does have a ton of makeup on today and he is slurring again. Still? It doesn’t seem to change from rally to rally and in the last month until the election he’ll be at daily or near daily events. If I had to predict, I would say that this is as well as they can put him together to get up on stage.
i don't think i've ever heard a human make this sound before pic.twitter.com/M5GnGFHiZj
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2024
Trump promises more tax cuts, saying "we're going lower because we're gonna rely on so many other things." pic.twitter.com/fiEdKPKSGk
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2024
Trump: "I used to hate to pay overtime. When I was in the private sector — I shouldn't tell you this. I'd go out and get other people and let them work regular time. It's terrible. I shouldn– I'd say, 'Get me 10 other guys, I don't want to have time and a half.'" pic.twitter.com/DCrAZYndiu
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2024
Why he keeps making admissions against his own interest here is astounding. But this is part of his schtick now, along with Kamala lying about her summer job at McDonald’s all of that.
Trump on the press at his rally: "They're sick. Look at all of them back there." pic.twitter.com/wJedqVbUPR
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2024
Trump: "Kamala spent all of her FEMA money — billions of dollars — on housing for illegal migrants." pic.twitter.com/si1qsECaxI
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2024
And there he goes, diving straight into the deep end. And here is what that looks like. More repetition, more cockeyed remarks.
Trump complains about his teleprompter going out, then says, "isn't it nice to have somebody that doesn't need a teleprompter?" pic.twitter.com/SSDixTG9HT
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2024
the endings of Trump's speeches continue to get increasingly unhinged pic.twitter.com/92f9bmr1Bv
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2024
And he ends up with his gay pick up song from the 70’s. Go figure.
It’s a very weird fucking cult.
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) October 3, 2024
Well, when you put it that way. I’m sure not going to go out there when I’m 78 in three inch heels and a girdle and gyrate publicly. And I certainly won’t do it with hairplugs and an inch of makeup.
Your “… the pursuit of truth and the simple reporting of fact…” is a super aspiration and or advisory. Doing so will trigger Trump to project, act out, and further decline; as he runs for what he wants and concurrently runs from what he doesn’t want. So, pursuing and reporting both truth and fact should ideally help bolster and secure a win for Harris & Waltz.
how does he even know what these migrants look like anyway?
He probably relies on that stand-by of the Old South (and many venues north of old Mason-Dixon): The paper bag test. In the old days, if you were darker than a paper bag, you were a “Negro” for ALL intents and purposes.
That’s weirdly ironic because lots of the time Trump’s makeup has a dark enough tinge that HE wouldn’t pass that ‘paper bag’ test!
trumps’ rallies are dwindling down to very low information cultists who believe in his magic wand solutions and make-believe world. He has absolutely no idea how he is going to achieve his promises, except to impose tariffs, which will tax consumers, kill the economy and make the situation much worse. This is something the Harris-Walz team needs to drive home every day. They’re offering real solutions, not magic wand and fairy dust.
He doesn’t know that maps show borders, he thinks maps are pieces of paper you draw on with Sharpies.
Did ants get into his Depends? What’s that weird shaking at the end? A cry for help?
MI has been a border state since it became a state in the U.S. but I suppose when it was an organized territory from 1805 thru 1837 it was still a border between the U.S. and Canada.
Does von shitzinpants not know there is are border crossings there and have been for quite a while? Rather popular ones: Michigan shares a 721 mile border with Ontario. All of the border crossings in this state rank among the top 10 highest volume crossings between the two countries.
WTF magats, this is embarrassing and should be to you as well. Get a f*cking clue!