Zkuq said:
OK, I rewatched the video with sounds on, and you do have a point. I still think he probably wasn't being hypocritical, but his priorities are way off. He's a showman and it really shows here. I think he was so focused on keeping the show going that he didn't even stop to think about the situation properly. That said, the whole kneeling thing sounds like somewhat of a show too; I doubt he's that patriotic, which is also half the explanation for what's happening here. |
I totally agree with your what you say. I would label Trump more of a salesman than showman. In the book Art of the Deal, a lot of the questionable practices he used in the book he also does in politics. He thinks like a salesman so when he came out against the NFL players it wasn't because they were kneeling, sitting or whatever, he figured he would score a few more points with his base. So when retreat was played at the military base, he totally forgot to stay in character and ignored how it would look when he did not stand for the ceremony. Being a West Point Graduate it looks even worst since he should know the traditions. I will say that Trump does understand that this type of stuff will just be pushed aside by his base as the liberals being snowflakes or whatever. I love going to pro Trump sites and reading the forums. This situation was totally blown away. I threw out a that Trump went to West Point and that he should recognize the ceremony but no one want to hear it. Its like they are afraid to ever hold him accountable for any actions he do.
