Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Reality Show
The Trump confrontation with Democrats in the Oval office was a reality show. By that, I mean it was an in-your-face argument meant for the entertainment of an audience. There were no chairs thrown, no fisticuffs, no mediator keeping parties apart but the video of the President of the United States berating Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer was what Trump wanted to energize his base. He got it but at the diminishment once again of civility. Debate in the US is not as pointed as it is in the UK where Question Time is an hour of insult and jeering. Although some feel there should be unfettered public discussion, it would be necessary for politicians to prepare the public for it. Trump's brashness only served to paint him more as a spoiled child who will bully anyone to get his way. It was a bad example of communications and it has almost certainly solidified Democrats against him.
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