And now Trump glitches out

[Zaha Torte]

Are you aware of the topic of the OP? Perhaps you're lost?

I am aware of the topic.

You claimed that "someone suggested" that this video was some failed choreography.

I stated my skepticism of that idea by claiming that that sounds more like something Biden would do.

Then you said that "it was Trump" - when Trump didn't actually do any failed choreography.

You implied that it may have been some failed choreography based solely on a comment you saw.

You realize that just because someone suggests something - that doesn't make it true - right?

 

[The IbanezerScrooge]

I am aware of the topic.

You claimed that "someone suggested" that this video was some failed choreography.

I stated my skepticism of that idea by claiming that that sounds more like something Biden would do.

Then you said that "it was Trump" - when Trump didn't actually do any failed choreography.

You implied that it may have been some failed choreography based solely on a comment you saw.

You realize that just because someone suggests something - that doesn't make it true - right?

Okay, chief.

 

[Hans Blaster]

Nah, that does look like a teleprompter glitch or some other technical issues. It's not at all like McConell, who basically froze in place. I am surprised that Trump, who is known for going off script all the time, just waited and stared.

I'd also like to point out that the video is slowed down to make the pause appear seem even longer, which in itself is pretty dishonest.

Trump prefers to go "off prompter" in the middle of a written sentence. This probably threw off his "rhythm".

 

[Nithavela]

Trump prefers to go "off prompter" in the middle of a written sentence. This probably threw off his "rhythm".

I don't fault him. He's a way better public speaker than I could ever be, in his own, idiosyncratic way.

 

[jayem]

Is there other evidence Trump is unfit for presidency?

The evidence is crystal clear that Donald Trump has a malignant case of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The man thinks he is far above ordinary people and is never in the wrong. When in fact he’s a demagogue, a bully, and a would-be dictator. He is totally unfit to be President. The only world leaders who might identify with him are similar despots like Vlad Putin and Kim Jong Un. Not to mention that it’s likely he’ll lose his civil case and owe 6 figure damages to Ms Daniels.

I can think of only one federal government job for which Donald is suited. That would be to follow behind Commander, the Bidens’ German Shepard, with a pooper-scooper.

 

[iluvatar5150]

Nah, that does look like a teleprompter glitch or some other technical issues. It's not at all like McConell, who basically froze in place. I am surprised that Trump, who is known for going off script all the time, just waited and stared.

I'd also like to point out that the video is slowed down to make the pause appear seem even longer, which in itself is pretty dishonest.

The video isn't slowed down. It's just been re-converted a few times and X/Twitter makes everything look like garbage. CSPAN has the full speech. The relevant part is at 1:29:50:

https://www.c-span.org/video/?535734-1/fmr-pres-trump-speaks-nra-leadership-forum-dallas

He does pause for ~30 seconds or so, but I agree it looks like he's either waiting for the teleprompter or waiting for the (extremely misguided) music cue to finish. He did sound weaker and more tired than I'm used to hearing him, but aside from that, this is as much of a nothingburger as that Biden video from last week with all the jump cuts.

Speaking of the music, why on earth would you wrap up a speech with a 13-minute-long outro cue?

 

[durangodawood]

I don't fault him. He's a way better public speaker than I could ever be, in his own, idiosyncratic way.

Youd do fine if you were as completely full of yourself as he is.

 

[Nithavela]

The video isn't slowed down. It's just been re-converted a few times and X/Twitter makes everything look like garbage. CSPAN has the full speech. The relevant part is at 1:29:50:

https://www.c-span.org/video/?535734-1/fmr-pres-trump-speaks-nra-leadership-forum-dallas

He does pause for ~30 seconds or so, but I agree it looks like he's either waiting for the teleprompter or waiting for the (extremely misguided) music cue to finish. He did sound weaker and more tired than I'm used to hearing him, but aside from that, this is as much of a nothingburger as that Biden video from last week with all the jump cuts.

Speaking of the music, why on earth would you wrap up a speech with a 13-minute-long outro cue?

Okay, it isn't slowed down and just looks like light slomo because of quality issues. And yes, he's less energetic than I've seen him before.. probably because he's old and campaigning is hard work even for fit people half his age.

 

[AlexB23]

I agree on the age argument - but not those two choices.

Hey, at least we agree on 50% of things, even though the two choices of younger candidates do not work for you. Yeah, if most people retire before age 70, why should our presidents be around the age of 80?

 

[Pommer]

(Bookmarks thread for later enjoyment in 2030)

 

[Zaha Torte]

Okay, chief.

Are you upset?

 

[Zaha Torte]

Trump prefers to go "off prompter" in the middle of a written sentence. This probably threw off his "rhythm".

"You threw off the Emperor's groove." - Toss 'em out a window.

 

[Zaha Torte]

Hey, at least we agree on 50% of things, even though the two choices of younger candidates do not work for you. Yeah, if most people retire before age 70, why should our presidents be around the age of 80?

I agree with that - and you got my vote if you're running.

 

[Zaha Torte]

Okay, it isn't slowed down and just looks like light slomo because of quality issues. And yes, he's less energetic than I've seen him before.. probably because he's old and campaigning is hard work even for fit people half his age.

Don't forget all the court appearances.

 

[AlexB23]

I agree with that - and you got my vote if you're running.

Well, I do not want to be a politician (cos both parties have gone off the deep end), plus I was adopted from overseas, and US presidents must be born naturally in the US, according to the Constitution.

 

[Zaha Torte]

Well, I do not want to be a politician (cos both parties have gone off the deep end), plus I was adopted from overseas, and US presidents must be born naturally in the US, according to the Constitution.

If you had expressed a desire to run - I would have written you off anyway.

People that want to be politicians are the worst.

 

[AlexB23]

If you had expressed a desire to run - I would have written you off anyway.

People that want to be politicians are the worst.

I honestly agree. Politicians attract the demons of greed, fame and power.

 

[Hank77]

You can see the teleprompters and how Trump is staring at them - he does not appear lost or that he is losing focus.

He shakes his head like he is responding to someone on his earpiece (probably confirming to them that the teleprompters aren't working).

He looks a little impatient as if he is waiting for someone to fix them - then it looks as though he turns toward someone to his left.

I watched it three times and I agree with you even if it's not a teleprompter problem he definitely did not freeze or have some kind of mental lapse.

 

[Zaha Torte]

I honestly agree. Politicians attract the demons of greed, fame and power.

They must have all taken the orb when Shazam summoned them.

You're a true nerd if you get that reference.

 

[Hank77]

I didn't see the video as it's really not something I care that much about, but I saw someone suggest that it was choreographed for dramatic effect and was just really badly done. There was supposed to be some music playing or something and this was some kind of weird feigned reverence. I have no idea.

I wondered about that myself. It kinda felt like it was on purpose.