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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDr. Birx may not be back.
Link to tweet
This video clip is not the whole story. He actually asked her the same question (actually it was not a question just a rant about the press corp) twice and she would not answer.
From his expression you could tell Trumpie was furious at her.
OhNo-Really
(3,985 posts)FM123
(10,053 posts)I am counting the days until he shows up dressed in scrubs to say "I am not a doctor, but I play one on TV".
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,491 posts)Dr. Rudy, that is......... ...... .......
FM123
(10,053 posts)looks like he brought Dr. Bill Barr today
Grasswire2
(13,570 posts)I'm not kidding.
FM123
(10,053 posts)yonder
(9,666 posts)Arresting reporters on the spot?
FM123
(10,053 posts)Maybe trump is running out of people who will stand next to him...
Strelnikov_
(7,772 posts)greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)I hate him like poison.
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spanone
(135,839 posts)llmart
(15,540 posts)She is a very well-qualified expert and if she had any self-respect, she'd refuse to do these idiotic/unhelpful shows.
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)She has altruistic motives., that she cares about the public, unlike MF45.
llmart
(15,540 posts)her submissive demeanor doesn't inspire confidence since she gives the impression she agrees with the dufus with all her head bobbing, etc.
spanone
(135,839 posts)Buckeye_Democrat
(14,854 posts)That narcissistic asshole probably wants more people hanging on his idiotic words, even if theyre people he despises.
Skittles
(153,164 posts)WHY DO PEOPLE CONTINUE TO HUMILIATE THEMSELVES FOR THAT FASCIST BUFFOON......*****WHY*****?????
Niagara
(7,620 posts)I watched 6 different abusive manipulation tactics in this short clip, either towards Dr. Birx or towards the press.
Rage- Listen to his voice, that is absolute anger.
Projection-It wasn't me, it was you. I'm a nice guy but you made me hit you!
The Stare- Instance stare designed to scare the victim.
Twisting- Blame the victim for ones own actions.
Manipulation- Control tactic to get the victim to agree.
Victim Card- They're so mean to me. Blah, blah, blah. Designed to gain sympathy and further control behavior.
Why do we as a country have to deal with this B.S.?
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)Niagara
(7,620 posts)I didn't know the tactics used during my marriage. Since therapy, I now can recognize most of the tactics used and how to deal with it.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)It's a sad and tough way to get an education.
Be well.
Aquaria
(1,076 posts)That checks off 6 of the basics on this list:
https://thoughtcatalog.com/shahida-arabi/2016/06/20-diversion-tactics-highly-manipulative-narcissists-sociopaths-and-psychopaths-use-to-silence-you/
1. Gaslighting.
2. Projection.
3. Nonsensical conversations from hell.
4. Blanket statements and generalizations.
5. Deliberately misrepresenting your thoughts and feelings to the point of absurdity.
6. Nitpicking and moving the goal posts.
7. Changing the subject to evade accountability.
8. Covert and overt threats.
9. Name-calling.
10. Destructive conditioning (associating your strengths, interests, memories with pain and humiliation).
11. Smear campaigns and stalking.
12. Love-bombing and devaluation.
13. Preemptive defense (claiming to be nice and trustworthy when they're not).
14. Triangulation (dragging what other people say or think into the discussion to unsettle you).
15. Bait and feign innocence.
16. Boundary testing and hoovering (Hoovering is when the psychopath lures you back in with sweet promises s/he has zero intention of honoring).
17. Aggressive jabs disguised as jokes.
18. Condescending sarcasm and patronizing tone.
19. Shaming.
20. Control.
Ms. Toad
(34,074 posts)I don't see that the camera panned back to him after she started talking.
DURHAM D
(32,610 posts)but all that I have seen so far. Part of the problem is that all the networks and MSNBC and CNN cut away from the circus.
tblue37
(65,382 posts)Niagara
(7,620 posts)I couldn't find any transcripts for today's meeting.
Donald tRump talking to Dr. Birx:
So, we have a lot of angry media, all around this room...and they want one of these seats. But because of social distancing...we are...keeping them empty. And they are keeping them empty. Will there ever be a time when ALL of those really angry, angry people who don't like me much to start off with..but now they really don't like me ....will there ever be a time when these seats are full, like full to the brim like it use to be...where people are almost sitting on each others laps...And this whole row here is packed and now they're outside wanting to get in and very jealous....
I didn't write the rest of it down because I felt like my IQ dropped after writing down his idiotic word salad. Dr. Birx ignored his paranoid drug fueled question and went on to talk about our current crisis that he helped create.
tblue37
(65,382 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,009 posts)UTUSN
(70,700 posts)who has solid accomplishments, integrity, and is therefore superior to him.
Corgigal
(9,291 posts)in his mind, he is helping that little lady. Cause we dont think so well.
I gonna throw something at something, be back...
Turbineguy
(37,334 posts)There is no reason to broadcast the the briefing. Reporters can stay away.
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)Toadies are just so hard to come by these days!