In the summer of 2001, when we were all a little more innocent, I was fortunate enough to get a "backroom tour" through Canada's Parliament, from a former high school classmate who was then working as the official photographer of the House of Commons, and had as much security clearance as one might want. My tour ended with a visit to the Prime Minister's office, where he took my picture, sitting nervously at the PM's desk (the "boss" didn't come into the office on Fridays). The office itself is a modest-sized corner office, with nicely appointed wood siding, and several windows that provide a view of the Supreme Court, and several others that provide a view of the lawn,where demonstrations usually take place, and the building facing Parliament where the American embassy used to be located. Indeed, one could literally wave to someone at the U.S. embassy from that window. The following year, I saw a picture taken in that office, and the desk I had sat at was moved over, and was now at an odd angle, with anyone seated at it backed into a corner. At first I thought it was possibly to reduce glare, as the seasons change and the sun comes in from the west at an awkward angle. But then I was exchanging e-mail with an American friend, and the topic of post 09/11 security measures came up. And it suddenly clicked. The desk had not likely been moved to reduce glare. Rather, anyone so motivated could get into the now-vacant former U.S. embassy building, and have an unobstructed view of the back of the PM's head, seated at the previous location of the desk. I gather his security detail asked that the desk be moved over, such that the PM would not be visible through ANY window. The measures that security details of national leaders have to take to protect them, can often be the sorts of things that don't occur to us "regular" folks. Thankfully, they DO take those measures.
Absolutely. The best time to talk about gun violence is when it's fresh in people's minds. Well, that is if we think it's a problem. Those who don't think it's a problem, or think profits for the gun industry are paramount, never want to talk about gun violence.
I want to offer up the GQP response, "It is a fact of life", "Get over it", "Thoughts and Prayers", "Now is not the time to talk about gun control", "We need more good guys with guns", It is just a mental health issue", "The 2nd amendment is absolute", "Blah, Blah, Blah......" It is completely ineffective, but it works for both school shootings and assassinations.
The left wing narrative is not much better which is to blame the 2nd amendment. There is a sickness in American culture that is causing already unstable people to snap.
1.) Dems make note about Trump being a dictator because he literally said he wants to be a dictator, if only for a day. 2.) Dems say he’s an existential threat because historians and scholars who study fascism/authoritarian regimes say he is. The rhetoric between Dems and Trump are not the same.
I'll bet you believe he called neo-Nazis "very fine people" too, don't you. 🙄 You might want to look up these quotes you find so shocking and watch at LEAST a full minute of uncut context.
@@charlesduncan2051Kind of? I agree that it’s a bad take. But I also don’t think this analogy holds well, since showing skin is fine and engaging in violent rhetoric…isn’t
@@fieuline2536 it's victim blaming. There's no shortage of examples of Trump being compared to Hitler by his critics. Hitler was a mass murderer responsible for millions of deaths. So I don't want to hear another word about how Trump is engaged in violent rhetoric when he's being compared to a mass murderer. It's foolishness.
@@bcfortenberry I think that means people who are anti Trump have an irrational proclivity to compare him to Hitler, now that JD Vance is not anti-Trump, he no longer compares Trump to Hitler.
Glen's response lacked depth and perspective. We don't expect Trump to stop golfing because he is incapable of the slightest sacrifice or concession. He has been warned about how dangerous it is to gold, but he is willing to risk not only his life, but those of the Secret Service for his hobby. President Obama was forced to practically give up golfing, reducing his outings to very rare military golf course visits (and the GOP said HE golfed too much! 😅). This is just an extension of Trumo's narcissism: he cant be bothered to change his golfing habits and he certainly cant be bothered to not constantly stir up political hatred and violence! What an unserious man.
Why end the interview on the editorial of "it would tear us apart"? No data presented to suggest that conclusion, prioritizes sensationalism over information - not something I'm interested in giving my time to.
no one says it out loud , but the truth is that he kinda brings this on himself. his brand of politics is anger, vitriol and division. that said, God def loves this man
The 1st guy being interviewed is more like a narrator. The host could have just read his statement instead of an interview. I would have immediately ask where he was getting the money for all these things he was involved with. Had that reporter looked into that? Seems like the 1st thing I’d ask if I was either of them. And how did the guy know Trump would be there at that time?
Oh please don’t make it sound like this is abnormal. Similar behavior has happened in the past. And this guy didn’t even take a shot. Yeah, SS fired in the direction of the gun. That was safe. 😢 Holy cow.
I am glad that Trump wasn't hurt, again. I am also glad to imagine him not getting to feel truly safe at work or at play, always on guard to some degree like so many Americans feel, Americans that he could not give one flying flip about.
Many, many years ago I had the opportunity to work for the Secret Service. The pay was not what I was looking for so I passed. Now I feel guilty. I don't suppose they want an old guy at this point in time . . .
In the summer of 2001, when we were all a little more innocent, I was fortunate enough to get a "backroom tour" through Canada's Parliament, from a former high school classmate who was then working as the official photographer of the House of Commons, and had as much security clearance as one might want. My tour ended with a visit to the Prime Minister's office, where he took my picture, sitting nervously at the PM's desk (the "boss" didn't come into the office on Fridays). The office itself is a modest-sized corner office, with nicely appointed wood siding, and several windows that provide a view of the Supreme Court, and several others that provide a view of the lawn,where demonstrations usually take place, and the building facing Parliament where the American embassy used to be located. Indeed, one could literally wave to someone at the U.S. embassy from that window.
The following year, I saw a picture taken in that office, and the desk I had sat at was moved over, and was now at an odd angle, with anyone seated at it backed into a corner. At first I thought it was possibly to reduce glare, as the seasons change and the sun comes in from the west at an awkward angle. But then I was exchanging e-mail with an American friend, and the topic of post 09/11 security measures came up. And it suddenly clicked. The desk had not likely been moved to reduce glare. Rather, anyone so motivated could get into the now-vacant former U.S. embassy building, and have an unobstructed view of the back of the PM's head, seated at the previous location of the desk. I gather his security detail asked that the desk be moved over, such that the PM would not be visible through ANY window.
The measures that security details of national leaders have to take to protect them, can often be the sorts of things that don't occur to us "regular" folks. Thankfully, they DO take those measures.
I wonder if he will apologize to Paul Pelosi now? the irony
There were two attempts on Gerald Ford. After that he wore a bulletproof vest.
Most seem to forget that with Ford. It’s wild
Yeah but the frequency looks like the US debt…
I never knew that. Was the motivation his pardoning of Nixon?
Thoughts and prayers- but this just isn’t the right time to talk about gun violence.
I’m told these things are just a fact of life.
Sound about right?
We’re also told to “get over it” when the victims are children, but there’s a big difference when it’s Trump, the perpetual victim.
Absolutely. The best time to talk about gun violence is when it's fresh in people's minds. Well, that is if we think it's a problem. Those who don't think it's a problem, or think profits for the gun industry are paramount, never want to talk about gun violence.
Would a surgeon ever let another surgeon surge their spouse?
I want to offer up the GQP response, "It is a fact of life", "Get over it", "Thoughts and Prayers", "Now is not the time to talk about gun control", "We need more good guys with guns", It is just a mental health issue", "The 2nd amendment is absolute", "Blah, Blah, Blah......" It is completely ineffective, but it works for both school shootings and assassinations.
The left wing narrative is not much better which is to blame the 2nd amendment.
There is a sickness in American culture that is causing already unstable people to snap.
1.) Dems make note about Trump being a dictator because he literally said he wants to be a dictator, if only for a day.
2.) Dems say he’s an existential threat because historians and scholars who study fascism/authoritarian regimes say he is.
The rhetoric between Dems and Trump are not the same.
It shows the difference between the voters of both parties. Republicans don't care about evidence; Democrats do.
I'll bet you believe he called neo-Nazis "very fine people" too, don't you. 🙄
You might want to look up these quotes you find so shocking and watch at LEAST a full minute of uncut context.
Rump normalized the violent and hateful rhetoric. He does not deserve any sympathy
^^Political version of "well what was she wearing?"
@@charlesduncan2051Kind of? I agree that it’s a bad take. But I also don’t think this analogy holds well, since showing skin is fine and engaging in violent rhetoric…isn’t
@@fieuline2536 it's victim blaming. There's no shortage of examples of Trump being compared to Hitler by his critics. Hitler was a mass murderer responsible for millions of deaths. So I don't want to hear another word about how Trump is engaged in violent rhetoric when he's being compared to a mass murderer. It's foolishness.
@@charlesduncan2051Heck, JD Vance has compared him to Hitler.
Why do you think that is?
@@bcfortenberry I think that means people who are anti Trump have an irrational proclivity to compare him to Hitler, now that JD Vance is not anti-Trump, he no longer compares Trump to Hitler.
Glen's response lacked depth and perspective.
We don't expect Trump to stop golfing because he is incapable of the slightest sacrifice or concession. He has been warned about how dangerous it is to gold, but he is willing to risk not only his life, but those of the Secret Service for his hobby.
President Obama was forced to practically give up golfing, reducing his outings to very rare military golf course visits (and the GOP said HE golfed too much! 😅).
This is just an extension of Trumo's narcissism: he cant be bothered to change his golfing habits and he certainly cant be bothered to not constantly stir up political hatred and violence!
What an unserious man.
Get some exhaustive measures of gun controls and some mental health measures.
You reap what you sow.
He didn't quite reap it yet..third times a charm?
Classy. don’t forget the “you” here includes you.
@@theGefilteFist As one of my people you should be a lot wiser, not sound like a karen on steroids. What's happened to us, we used to be men.
Why end the interview on the editorial of "it would tear us apart"? No data presented to suggest that conclusion, prioritizes sensationalism over information - not something I'm interested in giving my time to.
no one says it out loud , but the truth is that he kinda brings this on himself. his brand of politics is anger, vitriol and division. that said, God def loves this man
Funny. That seems to be all the mainstream media is saying this time. Minus the last part. 90% sure they don't believe in God.
The 1st guy being interviewed is more like a narrator. The host could have just read his statement instead of an interview. I would have immediately ask where he was getting the money for all these things he was involved with. Had that reporter looked into that? Seems like the 1st thing I’d ask if I was either of them. And how did the guy know Trump would be there at that time?
But the SS is regarded as part of the Administration.
Oh please don’t make it sound like this is abnormal. Similar behavior has happened in the past. And this guy didn’t even take a shot. Yeah, SS fired in the direction of the gun. That was safe. 😢 Holy cow.
No. One. Cares.
all yall are goofy. the one man army, the man calling himself tm, and the interviewer who makes weird as noises
Nope just Trump.
I am glad that Trump wasn't hurt, again. I am also glad to imagine him not getting to feel truly safe at work or at play, always on guard to some degree like so many Americans feel, Americans that he could not give one flying flip about.
Many, many years ago I had the opportunity to work for the Secret Service. The pay was not what I was looking for so I passed. Now I feel guilty. I don't suppose they want an old guy at this point in time . . .
Secret Service can’t officially use meat waves, so try to form your own army 😅
Both republicans
Is this an AI voice? The intonation and syntax is completely baffling
The victim blaming here is very, very sad, but emblematic of the fall of corporate “journalism”.
I love how they are using "allegedly attempted to assassinate".
CIa affiliation. 🧨🦊
third time's the charm :)
Don’t be gross
Fingers crossed.
@@elmomierz It's really hard not to.
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