Author Topic: Trump discussed continuing ‘Apprentice’ from White House (Read 2166 times)

ABX · « **on:** August 22, 2016, 02:42:54 pm »

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump reportedly discussed with an NBC executive continuing “The Apprentice” reality show from the White House if he were elected president, long before he launched his bid....

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/292166-report-trump-discussed-continuing-apprentice-from-white

ABX · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2016, 02:44:15 pm »

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“That is the main takeaway here is that Trump doesn’t distinguish between what an audience would be, that you can actually monetize, and what the political electorate is, that would actually go out and vote for someone.”

Oceander · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2016, 02:46:21 pm »

In other words, Trump believes that a national presidential election is nothing more than a reality TV show.

Wingnut · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2016, 02:46:25 pm »

Is Trump really that obtuse?

Suppressed · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2016, 02:47:13 pm »

All the 80s movies about this are coming true.

Bigun · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2016, 02:48:34 pm »

The only way Trump is ever going to be in the White House is if the President invites him there!

Cripplecreek · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2016, 02:49:01 pm »

Peak Idiocracy achieved.

Suppressed · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:00:15 pm »

Quote from: Cripplecreek on August 22, 2016, 02:49:01 pm

Peak Idiocracy achieved.

Yeah, it wasn't just 80s movies that predicted this.

aligncare · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:05:34 pm »

I didn't read the original post but I'm sure there are NeverTrumpers who believe headlines. They should consider buying a sense of humor.

ABX · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:15:19 pm »

...and we have audio...

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LISTEN: Donald Trump Allegedly Discussed Making the White House the New Set For “The Apprentice”

....Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump reportedly discussed with an NBC executive continuing “The Apprentice” reality show from the White House if he were elected president, long before he launched his bid.....

You can listen to the audio of Ellison discussing what supposedly went on behind the scenes here, from The Hill....

http://www.redstate.com/sweetie15/2016/08/22/listen-donald-trump-allegedly-discussed-making-white-house-new-set-apprentice/

mountaineer · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:17:17 pm »

Sounds like an unverified story to me. "Reportedly" plus some "supposed" hearsay.

aligncare · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:22:43 pm »

Quote from: mountaineer on August 22, 2016, 03:17:17 pm

Sounds like an unverified story to me. "Reportedly" plus some "supposed" hearsay.

That's how NeverTrump rolls...

mountaineer · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:36:00 pm »

I'm certainly not a Trump fan, not by a long shot. But it would be nice if the media would stick to facts and things that arguably are relevant. As a newspaper reporter, I'm appalled at what passes for journalism these days.

Oceander · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:39:08 pm »

Quote from: mountaineer on August 22, 2016, 03:17:17 pm

Sounds like an unverified story to me. "Reportedly" plus some "supposed" hearsay.

You mean just like Trump's "facts" about Cruz and his father? Trump and the Trumpkins have no place to complain when Trump's own tactics are used against him. To do otherwise is called hypocrisy.

mountaineer · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:42:36 pm »

Quote from: Oceander on August 22, 2016, 03:39:08 pm

You mean just like Trump's "facts" about Cruz and his father? Trump and the Trumpkins have no place to complain when Trump's own tactics are used against him. To do otherwise is called hypocrisy.

Exactly. ~~Both~~ All sides might try sticking to the facts and lay off the hyperbole. I know, wishful thinking on my part!

Oceander · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:46:59 pm »

Quote from: mountaineer on August 22, 2016, 03:42:36 pm

Exactly. ~~Both~~ All sides might try sticking to the facts and lay off the hyperbole. I know, wishful thinking on my part!

Talk to the Trumpkins.

catfish1957 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:48:22 pm »

Manfort admitted on the Sunday morning TV circuit that this was the greatest reality show ever produced.

Oceander · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:49:31 pm »

Quote from: catfish1957 on August 22, 2016, 03:48:22 pm

Manfort admitted on the Sunday morning TV circuit that this was the greatest reality show ever produced.

Exactly.

mountaineer · « **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:53:09 pm »

Quote from: catfish1957 on August 22, 2016, 03:48:22 pm

Manfort admitted on the Sunday morning TV circuit that this was the greatest reality show ever produced.

Maybe we should just have the judges from America's Got Talent or The Voice pick our next president. Could it be any worse?

montanajoe · « **Reply #19 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:53:29 pm »

Well it makes sense to me, he has been hiring and firing apprentice's to run his campaign

ABX · « **Reply #20 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:56:55 pm »

Quote from: mountaineer on August 22, 2016, 03:53:09 pm

Maybe we should just have the judges from America's Got Talent or The Voice pick our next president. Could it be any worse?

Ryan Seacrest as his press secretary and Mama June as the director of health and human services.

mountaineer · « **Reply #21 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:59:03 pm »

The possibilities are endless.

Frank Cannon · « **Reply #22 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:59:34 pm »

Looking at all the campaign staff Donny is going through, it is already the Apprentice in my view.

LottieDah · « **Reply #23 on:** August 22, 2016, 04:02:43 pm »

Quote from: Wingnut on August 22, 2016, 02:46:25 pm

Is Trump really that obtuse?

Yes. Yes he is.

XenaLee · « **Reply #24 on:** August 22, 2016, 04:22:55 pm »

Quote from: Wingnut on August 22, 2016, 02:46:25 pm

Is Trump really that obtuse?

Obtuse with a capital "O"....coupled with about the suckiest judgment I have ever observed coming from any human thus far when it comes to picking and choosing who to fire and who to keep. He really needs to distance himself from The Apprentice. Aside from rewarding bad behavior by hiring Amarosa....he also kept Geraldo and fired a guy that didn't do a damned thing wrong. That's what subs as "Trump Discernment" in spades. He can't even run a reality show correctly and he wants to run the entire nation? Not just no but HELL no!