Acosta gets his press pass back: Judgement (tasers, claims, constitutional)

[Mikala43]

Originally Posted by uggabugga

right. that's why the ersatz shrieks of rage re: acosta's hard pass being revoked are so amusing.

I'm not really "up" on the ramifications and legalities of revoking the pass, so there may be greater implications than what I know. I can only research so much stuff, and this one isn't going to make the cut.

My response is based upon my limited view and knowledge. I think Acosta behaved poorly, and it seems to me the WH should have the right to tell CNN to send someone else on that basis.

This is one issue I'm willing to just wait and see what the outcome is.

[workingclasshero]

Originally Posted by NeutralParty

Acosta is already back INSIDE the White House, reporting live.

Imagine Trump's fury right now

reporting... or making rude accusations???... that is the real question, as he has not shown that he is a reporter, but a political grandstander

[VexedAndSolitary]

Originally Posted by Listener2307

You said Trump.
I'm sure you meant to say Obama.


Acosta was removed the same as any other protestor.

I attended the Trump rally here in Fort Wayne earlier this month; a protestor (heckler) was removed at his request. The kid was in the middle of the floor and far from the podium, I am amazed Trump saw/heard him, I didn't and I was a lot closer to where the kid was.

I'm apolitical, by the way, I went for s&g, and he really is a charismatic, fun speaker to listen to; the vibe in the place (packed to the ceiling and standing room only) was positive and fun.

I loathe and distrust all politicians equally *disclaimer*.

Being rude and obnoxious is common in journalism and I detest reporters too for that very reason; so crass and aggressive.

[ClaraC]

So this isn't that hard to solve. Have two microphones in the room, and a technician who can turn one "off" and the other "on" remotely.

Have someone (maybe press secretary?) put all the names of the reporters who would like to ask a question in a box. Draw one out, hand the card to Trump, and he'll call on the reporter. That reporter will be given the microphone. The reporter has 10 seconds to ask the question (or thereabouts) and then the President can answer, at any length he chooses to answer. The reporter gets one 10 second clarification, the President can answer at length, or say "let's move on". Then, the mike is turned off and the other mike is "hot", and another reporter's name is drawn at random and he's given the microphone.

Anyone shouting loudly who is not holding a "hot" mike will be escorted off for disturbing the peace.

Not so hard. And it's needed, in this current climate of the Emperor. This system would encourage civility and avoid that ridiculous exchange where they both looked like ***holes.

[workingclasshero]

Originally Posted by Mikala43

I'm not really "up" on the ramifications and legalities of revoking the pass, so there may be greater implications than what I know. I can only research so much stuff, and this one isn't going to make the cut.

My response is based upon my limited view and knowledge. I think Acosta behaved poorly, and it seems to me the WH should have the right to tell CNN to send someone else on that basis.

This is one issue I'm willing to just wait and see what the outcome is.

correct, there are plenty of reporters at CNN who would love the opportunity to be able to report form the Whitehouse, Acosta should re-learn his job, and understand that he showed poor press conference etiquette

[Vacanegro]

Originally Posted by uggabugga

right. that's why the ersatz shrieks of rage re: acosta's hard pass being revoked are so amusing.

As are the genuine shrieks of outrage about the alleged assault on a female WH intern and the accompanying GENUINE video (repeatedly posted) purporting to show said assault.

[skeddy]

the press should sit quietly and raise their hands if they want to ask a question.

No more decorum huh? What's next a junta?

[TEPLimey]

Originally Posted by oceangaia

The Consitution gives the judicial branch no enforcement powers over executive and legislative branches. They can issue their opinion.

So you're advocating for the executive to breach their Constitutional duties by ignoring the judiciary?

Sorry, but "make me" in the context of the interplay between Governmental branches is childish, if not dangerously naive. Do you want the next executive to take a "make me" position whenever confronted with decisions with which it disagrees or do you think it ought to abide by its Constitutional duty? Let's say, for example, the next administration believed that Heller was wrongly decided and decided to ignore it. How would you react if the White House issued an executive order directing the military to seize all firearms not held by a member of a militia? After all, the judiciary has no enforcement powers to ensure its opinion in Heller stands either.

The judiciary is there for a reason - to interpret the laws. If the executive refuses to enforce the laws as interpreted by the judiciary we have bigger problems that Acosta holding on to the mic too long. It shocks me that some people are so willing to throw the Constitution in the trash to further short term political gains.

[i_love_autumn]

Originally Posted by ClaraC

Well, it could be said that the judge who gave Acosta back his rights was appointed by Trump also.

So although he may think he has them "in his pocket", turns out he doesn't.

Thank God.

A-M-E-N..... that disgusting, PATHOLOGICAL-LYING,EVIL,VILE,SUBHUMAN-NO-IQ-THUG, should be called out by EVERY reporter, on every single lie that leaves his lips, insist on evidence which will show what a fool he is...….or even better every media outlet should totally ignore and boycott that piece of garbage!

[ColoradoOnMyMind]

Answer Jim’s questions with “Thanks Jim, next question”.