1. I watched Trump's full comments today at the CIA. You should, too.
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2. Trump is Trump. He boasts, talks about himself, and does shtick. Does this surprise anyone?
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3. His attacks on the media were truly concerning. That's an area where I agree with his critics.
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4. But I think a lot of the criticism is overwrought. He does shtick. It's humorous. A lot of Americans find it charming.
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5. Most of the media (& almost all of the Left) doesn't get this. They end up looking like scolds. Beware "Trump Derangement Syndrome"...
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This is the dichotomy they'd like, yes. But what's the fun schticky way to report on, say, POTUS suggesting we steal Iraqi oil?
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Sometimes there's objectively that much going on that merits serious reaction -- in fact, often
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I think the best way to undermine legitimate concerns is to reflexively oppose & unfairly scold. I fear that's happening.
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I just find the CIA speech an odd place to highlight the point. That was, by any standard, an unusual and significant event.
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I think this is an important & appropriate debate. We're wrestling with how to cover this unprecedented potus.
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and I do suspect Trump's critics are making mistakes by reinforcing stereotypes about the media, etc. that got him elected.
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what a lot of ppl are thinking at home just does not match your analysis.
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