Some political junkies who sought answers during the Impeachment Trial question time got frustrated on social media because the first day of question time seemed so choreographed, particularly by Democrats. Impeachment Manager Jerry Nadler (D-NY 10th) clearly was reading note cards when answering the supposedly spontaneous questions. There were many instances in which Impeachment Managers had graphic readily available to buttress their arguments.
This situation is a reminder to savvy civic observers that many political events are choreographed.
Astute impeachment observers have noted how the lessons of the Justice Kavanaugh confirmation appear to be echoed by those seeking to remove President Donald Trump from office. For a controversial hearing, anonymous allegations are made during the process, there is a call for additional witnesses without much vetting and organized protests on Capitol Hill. Coverage by the mainstream media is skewed that one party is hiding something and won't allow the truth to come out.
One presumes this is intended to create a groundswell to quash the target. People who don't prioritize following the news can be led down a primrose path to progressive conclusions.
This might lead one to believe that choreographed news is always objectionable. Populist supporters of President Trump might deride it as "Fake News". However, there are instances when it can be quite satisfying and iconic.
On January 31, 2020, The United Kingdom will finally be leaving the European Union, (a.k.a Brexit) upholding the wishes of British voters as expressed in a referendum in 2016. Nigel Farange is a Member of the European Parliament who was the vanguard of Brexit. Mr. Farange gave his final remarks speech before the European Parliament, in which he gave a barn burner speech reveling in Brexit and shaking off membership in the European Union.
As part of his schtick, Farange led the British contingent to wave the Union Jack flag and walk out of the chamber in Brussels. This not so fond farewell was certainly pre-planned and coordinated. Farange's views were not novel, but his choreographed send off was iconic.
This situation is a reminder to savvy civic observers that many political events are choreographed.
Astute impeachment observers have noted how the lessons of the Justice Kavanaugh confirmation appear to be echoed by those seeking to remove President Donald Trump from office. For a controversial hearing, anonymous allegations are made during the process, there is a call for additional witnesses without much vetting and organized protests on Capitol Hill. Coverage by the mainstream media is skewed that one party is hiding something and won't allow the truth to come out.
One presumes this is intended to create a groundswell to quash the target. People who don't prioritize following the news can be led down a primrose path to progressive conclusions.
This might lead one to believe that choreographed news is always objectionable. Populist supporters of President Trump might deride it as "Fake News". However, there are instances when it can be quite satisfying and iconic.
On January 31, 2020, The United Kingdom will finally be leaving the European Union, (a.k.a Brexit) upholding the wishes of British voters as expressed in a referendum in 2016. Nigel Farange is a Member of the European Parliament who was the vanguard of Brexit. Mr. Farange gave his final remarks speech before the European Parliament, in which he gave a barn burner speech reveling in Brexit and shaking off membership in the European Union.
As part of his schtick, Farange led the British contingent to wave the Union Jack flag and walk out of the chamber in Brussels. This not so fond farewell was certainly pre-planned and coordinated. Farange's views were not novel, but his choreographed send off was iconic.
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