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MAGNIFICENT! DJT at the Press Conference
2/16/2017 | By Laz A. Mataz

Posted on 02/16/2017 12:02:16 PM PST by Lazamataz

MAGNIFICENT!

I seldom watch press conferences by Presidents. Today I did.

What I saw was a masterful delivery, both in content and tone. For those that could not tune in, here are the bullet points:

  1. He started right away by noting that the news media is "totally out of control", a theme he hit often throughout the presser.

  2. He stated that he "inherited a mess, both at home and abroad."

  3. He stated that "I’ve ordered plans to beginning a massive rebuilding of the US military" and "The greatest people in the world are members of the US military."

  4. He stated that the Democrats have "screwed things up royally", and reminded us of all he accomplished in a few short weeks "with no cabinet".

  5. Commented on the problem of drugs in America, reminding us that the country is awash in narcotics, and saying "We’re going to destroy the drug cartels. We’re going to have a wall that works."

  6. He stated that there will be a "new and comprehensive EO next week to protect our people.”... . He also took a great little shot: “We will protect all Americans... (pauses)... (small little dismissive wave) .... even reporters.”

  7. He warned that SCOTUS Nominee Gorsuch "will be there one way or another" but he prefers "the old-fashioned way".

  8. Then followed questions. There were several questions about Gen. Flynn. President Trump stated that Flynn is a good man, but the problems with the lack of correct communications with VP Pence were "unacceptable." He noted that Flynn did NOTHING wrong by contacting Russia, and "that was his job."

  9. He then went on (several times) to call out the press on lying about the Russia contacts. Asked point blank, did anyone contact Russia during his run-up to the election, he stated "no one that I am aware of", then stated unequivocally that he "has no dealings with Russia", no business, no loans, and hasn't spoken to anyone from Russia for decades, except Putin, who called him twice to congratulate him for the win and the inauguration.

  10. He then launched into a very scathing indictment of the leaks, of classified information, and the irresponsibility of the press for relaying he classified information. He went on further to note that classified calls to Mexico and Australia were also made public, and he wondered aloud how those calls were even known about -- much less a full transcript being released! He specifically called out that the leaks were likely from former Obama people.

  11. When asked what his response to various provocations from Russia as of late, he laid the blame on the press, telling them that this fake scandal has made it very difficult to get a good working relationship with Russia. He hoped it could still happen. He mused, "Wouldn't it be great if the two major superpowers worked together on problems throughout the world...." The reporter pressed him to state what his responses to the provocations would be, and he outright refused, stating that "unlike previous administrations, I don't announce my plans for responses."

  12. Over and over again, the subject of Russia came up, and over and over again, he smacked it down as pure fake news and lies. He remarked that the America people get it. He then went on to speak about the hate and pure anger of (as an example) CNN. He remarked that he doesn't mind a bad story, but he does insist on a fair one.

  13. As an example of fake news, he called out the WSJ by name, who stated that the intel agencies are withholding information from him. He cited (someone, I forget who) who specifically said this is total garbage, total nonsense.

  14. He held an olive branch out, telling the news agencies, that if they reported FAIRLY -- not positively, but FAIRLY -- that he would be one of their biggest boosters. The American people want to know what's going on, he said, but right now, they can't find out the truth.

  15. He criticized the Democrats and Schumer by name for delaying the nominations for no good purpose. He said nothing else is getting done because the Democrats won't do their jobs. He noted that every administration loses a few nominees.

  16. In several of the answers, he brought up how CNN actually provided the debate questions to Hillary. He chided Hillary for not being honorable and refusing them, and then contrasted the treatment he would have gotten: "Can you imagine, if I got the debate questions like Hillary did, you would call for the reinstatement of the death penalty and the electric chair for me...!!!"

  17. When asked about DACA, he said this issue tore at his heart. He said there are many good kids that would be caught up in a revocation of DACA, and that this is his single hardest issue. He said the law was brutal, and that he'd like to revisit it to not hurt the innocents among those kids.
The takeaway I got from this is that President Trump completely squashed the Russian #FakeScandal, that he showed himself to be calm in the face of fire, that his answers were both satisfying and also jabbed the out-of-control news media for their lack of truthfulness. He was funny in parts, and expressed that he was actually enjoying the presser.

This was the single greatest presser I could ever imagine. He was calm, relatively articulate, hit lots of major points, and shoved the lies back in the presses faces.

And these are the things he TOLD us he's doing. I'm sure there's lots going on that isn't going to be mentioned.... like finding and prosecuting the leakers of classified information.


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KEYWORDS: trumpwinsagain; winning
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To: Lazamataz

Holy cow, same here. He was on fire, unprofessional, smash mouth, and I loved every damn minute. He needs to travel the country and talk to HIS PEOPLE. Let the world see that 50-100,000 thousand show up to hear him.

He is NOT polished, he is NOT professional, he is not “nice” ....he is REAL. God Bless America, I feel really good right now.


21 posted on 02/16/2017 12:11:16 PM PST by Professional
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To: Lazamataz

Nice summation


22 posted on 02/16/2017 12:11:23 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Rusty0604
I agree with you, but the folks at CNN don’t.

He pre-empted (and predicted) them with what I posted just above this comment. :)

23 posted on 02/16/2017 12:11:46 PM PST by Lazamataz (This is a "soft coup" conducted by Globalists and a press that lies outright.)
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To: Lazamataz

Trump!!!!!


24 posted on 02/16/2017 12:12:06 PM PST by dp0622 (The only thing an upper cbrust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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To: Smedley

Thanks for taking one for the team! I cannot stomach that place.

P.S. Make sure to delouse yourself and get up to date on your shots! *SHUDDER*


25 posted on 02/16/2017 12:12:17 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Lazamataz

Thanks man for the breakdoown. I’m on set with a couple of asshole libs who i cant stand but this is business. Cant watch the video presser at the moment..


26 posted on 02/16/2017 12:12:24 PM PST by max americana (For the 9th time FIRED LIBERALS from our company at this election, and every election since 2008)
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To: Lazamataz

I listened to a good portion of it, and that was fantastic.

“I’m not ranting and raving right now, but tomorrow the headlines will be ‘Donald Trump rants and raves at his press conference’ because you’re dishonest people.”


27 posted on 02/16/2017 12:12:45 PM PST by day10 (You'll get nothing and like it!)
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To: Lazamataz
I love that he is calling out the press for their dishonesty.

He even recognizes that he has a duty to do so!!!


28 posted on 02/16/2017 12:12:46 PM PST by DannyTN
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To: Lazamataz
I love that he is calling out the press for their dishonesty.

He even recognizes that he has a duty to do so!!!


29 posted on 02/16/2017 12:12:49 PM PST by DannyTN
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To: Lazamataz

ODNI called out the WSJ. - Office of the Director of National Intelligence.


30 posted on 02/16/2017 12:13:06 PM PST by KosmicKitty (Waiting for inspirations)
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To: 1Old Pro
Nice summation

I think it is a handy little synopsis. I forgot one or two things, like when the Jewish reporter accused him of anti-Semitism and racism. He was so dismissive of that charge, and noted it was a very good demonstration of the pure Anti-Trump bias so extant in the 'news' media.

31 posted on 02/16/2017 12:13:40 PM PST by Lazamataz (This is a "soft coup" conducted by Globalists and a press that lies outright.)
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To: Lazamataz
I like how he does not try to stay above the fray, instead he plows right into it.

32 posted on 02/16/2017 12:13:44 PM PST by BitWielder1 (I'd rather have Unequal Wealth than Equal Poverty.)
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To: Lazamataz

I enjoyed it too!!! NTOWY


33 posted on 02/16/2017 12:13:53 PM PST by proud2beconservativeinNJ ("In God We Trust")
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To: Lazamataz

The libs made Twitter blow up with their crazed commentary


34 posted on 02/16/2017 12:13:59 PM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the cloudsi)
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To: sargon
Shemp was pissing me off.

Someone needs flat out punch him square in the face.

35 posted on 02/16/2017 12:14:06 PM PST by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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36 posted on 02/16/2017 12:14:07 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Lazamataz

Thank you for the recap.


37 posted on 02/16/2017 12:14:09 PM PST by ratzoe (damn, I miss Barbara Olson)
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To: dp0622

This thread is going on tomorrow’s Win List. :)


38 posted on 02/16/2017 12:14:37 PM PST by Lazamataz (This is a "soft coup" conducted by Globalists and a press that lies outright.)
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To: Lazamataz

He’s kiskin’ @ss and taking names.


39 posted on 02/16/2017 12:15:11 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (****happy dance**** BIGLY!!!! Shadilay!)
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To: Lazamataz

He’s a master at this already. Knocking down the lies one by one, putting the focus back where it needs to be, on the fake news press and treasonous Obama loyalists lurking around the government.


40 posted on 02/16/2017 12:15:21 PM PST by Behind the Blue Wall
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