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Theresa May & Trump, why the negative slant ?

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Bridgeit Fri 13-Jul-18 18:22:48

Am I alone in thinking that Reporters & Journalists seemed hell bent on reporting the meeting of DT & TM in a particularly negative way,despite the fact that both of them were obviously making positive efforts & remarks in a civilised & mature manner?

patriciageegee Sun 15-Jul-18 16:02:49

This is a man who, amongst many many other examples of his disgraceful behaviour, physically ridiculed a disabled reporter. He's repulsive.

NannyC2 Sun 15-Jul-18 15:15:15

Simple answer to question is.....YES

Kim19 Sun 15-Jul-18 13:45:07

Can't get worked up about this subject but I have heard Mr Trump say 'America first' and he seems to be practising it. How I wish I could see evidence of even one British MP showing signs of 'Britain first' in these turbulent times.

MawBroon Sun 15-Jul-18 13:26:46

My post of 15.30 ish yesterday was taken as a serious incitement to assassaination. ???
See today’s at 11.12
grin

Jalima1108 Sun 15-Jul-18 13:15:08

MawBroon shock
I missed that!!

NfkDumpling Sun 15-Jul-18 13:07:52

I’m an optimist sara. Can’t help it. Next time will be better.

sarahellenwhitney Sun 15-Jul-18 13:02:47

NfkDumpling So what makes you think we can then breathe a sigh of relief.? 'Won't be there' is the part that you should be concerned about
Better the devil you know?.
So, who next could be sitting in the vacant WH chair.?Another war monger who was responsible for the demise of thousands of innocent people or a another 'Back ' of the queue. The latter who did not disguise his feelings for the British that he held from the past and made obvious by his actions when installed in the WH.

MawBroon Sun 15-Jul-18 12:49:23

It was deleted maryeve because it was an entirely slanderous accusation that I wanted a murder to be committed.
Thank goodness GNHQ has the common sense to distinguish between a light hearted remark and incitement to murder.
Sorry you were unable to do likewise.

maryeve Sun 15-Jul-18 12:43:23

I agree Quizqueen ...and good for you speaking out shame your comment deleted...what happened to free speech everyone else has it on here apparently!!!!!!

Jalima1108 Sun 15-Jul-18 12:36:14

Thank goodness you were referring to Prince Phillip not Trump
I hope no-one thought otherwise Jane43!!

Jalima1108 Sun 15-Jul-18 12:35:00

where is this left wing biased media?
I think trisher explained it very well, paddyann

Jane43 Sun 15-Jul-18 12:34:22

Jalima1108. Thank goodness you were referring to Prince Phillip not Trump. I agree, Prince Phillip resembled a Greek God in his youth and he is still a fine figure of a man. I also thought it was amazing how he walked without a stick at the wedding of Prince Harry and Megan.

Jalima1108 Sun 15-Jul-18 12:32:44

^ Here's to a second term for Donald; he hasn't started that wall yet.^
I thought that was a typo quizqueen and that you meant he hasn't started that well yet

then I realised what you meant.
Please, please, no.

Jane43 Sun 15-Jul-18 12:28:02

It is a two way street and he is treated by the press in the way that he deserves. There is a programme on BBC about his first year in office and it features The New York Times journalists. The way he berated the press in attendance reporting one of his rallies was appalling. He turned the audience into a baying mob against the press.

paddyann Sun 15-Jul-18 11:51:41

Good grief ..where is this left wing biased media? Its not on any "British" TV channel or newspaper ,even the Scottish ones appear to support the tories.
I must go out and scour the newspaper stands and see if I can find ANY evidence of left wing interest ...never mind bias.Actually ... left wing bias ... thats laughable its so wrong .

Bridgeit Sun 15-Jul-18 11:45:36

I’m no advocate of DT, but on this occasion I thought he made an effort to be ‘less bullish’

MawBroon Sun 15-Jul-18 11:12:52

*MawBroon*, you're advocating a potential murder and you think Trump has a bad attitude. Take a look in the mirror
WTF are you talking about?
I was thinking of a gentle poke in the buttocks as it happens but you clearly view things differently.
Good grief, SOH? No chance!
Pots, Kettles, , Black.

GoldenAge Sun 15-Jul-18 10:58:23

Sorry Bridgeit but there's no way anybody can observe Trump's behaviour and call him civilised - really?! Did you see how he responded to the Queen? Are we actually going to say that he simply couldn't follow the protocol and walked right in front of her? If so, then he should be nowhere near the nuclear button. No, the truth is that he's a misogynist and every woman in the world should recognise this for the sake of the millions of younger women whose lives will be negatively affected by his policies - so he's not conducting anything in a civilised way and the reporting if anything, is giving him the benefit of the doubt rather than painting a poorer picture of him than is the reality.

coast35 Sun 15-Jul-18 10:47:42

I agree with the comments about the truly awful Mr Trump but I do think we somehow need to keep him on side because he could be a very difficult and horrible enemy. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

trisher Sun 15-Jul-18 10:44:47

quizqueen I was going to ask you which media producers you thought were left -wing biased. Then I re-read and realised you are a supporter of JRM and your last sentence says it all. Our right wing media is far to the left of you. That doesn't make it left wing. It means you are endorsing the policies of a racist mysogynist who borderson fascism and certainly gives credence to fascist ideas for many.

quizqueen Sun 15-Jul-18 10:36:03

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quizqueen Sun 15-Jul-18 10:13:28

The media is heavily biased towards the left so is naturally against anything to the right i.e. Brexit, Trump, Jacob Rees-Mogg. However, in spite of that people voted for Brexit, Trump and, hopefully, Mr Rees-Mogg will be Prime Minister one day.
I wonder how much publicity the BBC will give to the Sadiq Kahn baby balloon which someone has crowd-funded to raise over £50,000 for ( more than was raised for the Trump one). Mr Trump feels that the EU is bullying Mrs May into a weak position so why shouldn't he say it. You must all prefer politicians who lie and are weak. Here's to a second term for Donald; he hasn't started that wall yet.

Jalima1108 Sun 15-Jul-18 09:55:35

and - just to clarify as well - I am not a Royal Lover. He's too old for me.

Jalima1108 Sun 15-Jul-18 09:54:56

Just to clarify - I did mean Prince Philip and not Trump
grin

Yearoff Sun 15-Jul-18 09:49:11

He is the most arrogant man I’ve ever seen. Walking in front of the queen! Whether your a royal lover or not he broke protocol. I bet he did it on purpose.