Handman

TV’s Frink said:

Handman said:

"Your job is to be neutral, fair, and accurate."
TV News somewhat addressing the falling trust people have in the media, and Spicer’s problems with half-truths.
https://youtu.be/g4mxZ84izZM

I can’t watch right now, what exactly did he say beyond that?

When someone lies, the only way to be neutral, fair, and accurate is to say so.

Yeah, they aren’t defending Spicer, they told him to be less confrontational, but they didn’t necessarily defend the press either.

"Your job is to be neutral, fair, and accurate."
TV News somewhat addressing the falling trust people have in the media, and Spicer’s problems with half-truths.
https://youtu.be/g4mxZ84izZM

TV’s Frink said:

According to my dream, ferris.

We’ll always have ferris.

Tyrphanax said:

Keith Ellison, who was recommended by folks like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, will in all likelihood take over as DNC chair, but things aren’t all a bed of roses yet.

Bernie might run again, but there’s no real democratic front-runner for the party to rally around yet (that I’ve heard of).

Somehow this slipped right by me, I was unaware of this development. Thanks for sharing these links.

TV’s Frink said:

Handman said:

And now for something completely different.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38735358
Man robs Kansas bank to ‘escape wife’

Funny, but politics?

Sorry, things were looking dire, and just like a news program, I went for something lighthearted to distract us from it.

Here’s something that might be more fitting:

2017 has been “doubleplusgood” for sales of George Orwell’s “1984.”

The novel’s newfound popularity comes several days after White House press secretary Sean Spicer argued defiantly that Trump’s swearing-in Friday drew the largest-ever audience for an inauguration “period,” despite obvious photo and statistical evidence to the contrary.

Senior Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway later defended that argument by saying Spicer’s false claims were actually "alternative facts."
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/24/us/george-orwell-1984-bestseller-trump-trnd/index.html

Given it’s probably one of the most influential novels of my life, I’m glad more people are reading it. I’m not so sure I’m glad more people are reading it because it’s become nonfiction.

moviefreakedmind said:

Are we really at a point now where all jokes are a fireable offense?

We’ve been there for a few years now. Just today I was told not to make jokes or possible action could be taken against me.

And now for something completely different.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38735358
Man robs Kansas bank to ‘escape wife’

TV’s Frink said:

doubleofive said:

Tyrphanax said:

Warbler said:

Trump is again claiming widespread voter fraud. He’s nuts.

It was sad before, but it’s getting pathetic at this point. You won, dude, let it go!

I had to have someone point it out to me, but you’d think if Hillary was able to get 4-5 million people to commit voter fraud, you’d think she’d do it in states that she wouldn’t have won otherwise. What a waste of what is apparently the perfect scheme since there’s no evidence of it having ever happened!

I can’t believe they’re still going on about it.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/white-house-doubles-down-trump-s-debunked-illegal-voter-claim-n711526

Sad!

How can I refer to ROTJ as simply Jedi in passing conversation now?

TV’s Frink said:

Handman said:

People should not be fired from their jobs for one error of judgement unrelated to the performance of that job, or for not adhering to whatever the popular opinion/values of the time happens to be. It reeks of fascism any way you put it.

I think a suspension, which I believe is what they’ve done, is appropriate. She should be punished but not with termination.

If you work for SNL, that makes you a public figure, and you are responsible for what you put out in the public with your name on it.

That sounds reasonable enough to me.

People should not be fired from their jobs for one error of judgement unrelated to the performance of that job, or for not adhering to whatever the popular opinion/values/political party of the time happens to be. It reeks of fascism any way you put it.

What she said is wrong, but no cause for loss of employment.

The electoral college was a counter-measure built in by the founders to help prevent a populist leader from taking office. The system failed.

I watched a Studio Ghibli film last night, and I have to say that despite most of my experiences with anime being downright terrible, this one really got to me.

Reagan used to be a Democrat, though I hardly doubt Trump will be able to mobilize and reinvigorate the conservative movement the way Reagan did. Trump is a chaotic mess so far, and has zero chance at unifying the country. His actions thus far have only further divided us, and he doesn’t even care.

Jetrell Fo said:

Jetrell Fo said:

Handman said:

Another Press Briefing now.
https://youtu.be/I6gMfIsUB-s

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/record-94708000-americans-not-labor-force-participation-rate-drops

With all the people not in the labor force it would be nice to see a change that allows those people to get work, stay working, and afford to care for their families properly on their own. It would give our country a well needed confidence boost and we certainly need it.

Also, Sean Spicer is handling himself rather well, especially considering the crowd he was given.

fixed

lol, thanks.

I was just confused because you and Silverwook were using the past tense, so I was curious if I was watching a delayed feed or if you were referencing another event I’m not aware of.

I don’t know what feed you’re watching, because he’s still being asked questions from the White House feed I’m watching.

Dear God, they’re arguing about attendance numbers again.

Another Press Briefing now.
https://youtu.be/I6gMfIsUB-s

Dammit, there goes any hope of getting a job at the Library of Congress.

TPP is dead. Link is unedited footage of Trump meeting with US business leaders. I’ve worked in an assembly plant at some point in my life and Trump is really reminding me of the guy who was in charge there, really had a loud mouth but was able to give competent board meetings. That’s not an endorsement, just an observation.
https://youtu.be/HeD2sli_ATU

We just had this same conversation in the Rogue One spoilers thread. I believe Fox/Disney will be able to make a deal in the future based on the deals they’ve already made to distribute the 2011 cut of the original film.

Day of Anger – Another spaghetti western, but one of the best ones I’ve seen. Just check out this trailer: https://youtu.be/2UX6KMJd7Sw

In regards to Tarantino, I’ve only seen Pulp Fiction and The Hateful Eight. I don’t know what’s particularly special about him, but the ones I’ve seen are pretty good. Not personal favorites, but he seems to like the same kind of movies I do.

Took you long enough. How was it?

ferris209 said:

… so far I’ve personally been impressed with some of what Trump as done.

What has he done since taking office that you find impressive?