webfact Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Trump struggles to add star power to his moment of glory, faces boycott Robert Hackwill WASHINGTON: -- The inauguration of the president of the United States will bring eight hundred thousand supporters of Donald John Trump together in triumph. Yet the occasions’s federating patriotism appears weakened, marked more by what is missing than is present and on display. The stage is set for an historic moment. The rehearsals are done and all is ready to go but the occasion’s gloss may be fatally cracked by a surge in boycotts. Civil rights leader and Democrat congressman from Georgia John Lewis says he will stay away for the first time in 30 years. Trump is “illegitimate” because Russia’s intervention renders the election null and void. Trump told him to look after, in his words, “his crime infested district” instead of talking. That sparked a chain reaction and now at least 60 of his Democrat colleagues have joined him. Beyond backing Lewis others have added other criticisms of their own. Some have said they would just rather stay at home. Others are joining the Women’s march the following day. The great showman and TV star must surely be a little miffed showbiz has, for the most part, politely declined his invitation, some more than others. Few artists allowed him to use their music while campaigning. Now it seems few want to share the greatest stage of all with the property and casino tycoon. The Donald has at times cast his net far and wide, going to Italy for Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion from Canada, or Britain’s Elton John. Barring last minute surprises, America’s biggest names have declined to appear. Some have even pulled out after saying yes and horrifying their fans. Only in December Trump had tweeted artists and celebrities were queuing up to come to his inauguration events, but the winner also grudgingly recognised the vast majority of the glitterati had supported his rival Hillary Clinton. As have three million more Americans. Friday’s show will be like a family party without a vital member, a reflection of the divided nature of post-election America. -- © Copyright Euronews 2017-01-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_brownstone Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 This is a ceremony to inaugurate the President of the Leader of the worlds' most powerful Democracy; it's not half time at the Superbowl. OK, some Politicians and "Activists" will sulk and not turn up - their choice - but why beg Actors and Singers to contribute to the occasion, and give them the opportunity to showcase their Community College inculcated "political opinions" by accepting or refusing? I'd admire any President who simply took the Oath of Office then turned around and went into the White House to begin doing the job for which he was elected. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 This is a ceremony to inaugurate the President of the Leader of the worlds' most powerful Democracy; it's not half time at the Superbowl. OK, some Politicians and "Activists" will sulk and not turn up - their choice - but why beg Actors and Singers to contribute to the occasion, and give them the opportunity to showcase their Community College inculcated "political opinions" by accepting or refusing? I'd admire any President who simply took the Oath of Office then turned around and went into the White House to begin doing the job for which he was elected. Patrick And of course you would not be singing a different tune, if it were the other way around?!Pathetic!Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevkev1888 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, webfact said: Civil rights leader and Democrat congressman from Georgia John Lewis says he will stay away for the first time in 30 years. Well apart from the last time he didn't attend. But he forgot that he didn't attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thakkar Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 43 minutes ago, p_brownstone said: why beg Actors and Singers to contribute to the occasion, and give them the opportunity to showcase their Community College inculcated "political opinions" by accepting or refusing? Uh, yeah. Tell that to Trump. He was the one most worked up about it, till he changed tack to say he didn't want any of the glitter anyway. 46 minutes ago, p_brownstone said: I'd admire any President who simply took the Oath of Office then turned around and went into the White House to begin doing the job for which he was elected. Yeah. Tell that toTtrump as well: “…[D]ay one – which I will consider to be Monday as opposed to Friday or Saturday. Right? I mean my day one is gonna be Monday because I don’t want to be signing and get it mixed up with lots of celebration,” From Times of of London interview:http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/full-transcript-of-interview-with-donald-trump-5d39sr09d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Struggle to add 'star power'? Trump is the only Star that counts at the inauguration. Any others are superfluous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_brownstone Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 33 minutes ago, DM07 said: And of course you would not be singing a different tune, if it were the other way around?! Pathetic! Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Please read the last sentence of my Post: " I'd admire any President who simply took the Oath of Office then turned around and went into the White House to begin doing the job for which he was elected. " (emphasis added to assist you). Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thakkar Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Seeing as so many musicians had warned the Trump campaign not to use their music during his rallies and the fact that so many had criticized Trump publicl during the election,, it's surprising that Trump and his entire team of geniuses hadn't anticipated this problem and planned a different kind of inauguration from the get go to avoid this embarrassment. I thought he had a "very good brain" This lack of forethought doesn't bode well for his future performance at a job that requires a lot of forethought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_brownstone Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 15 minutes ago, Thakkar said: Uh, yeah. Tell that to Trump. He was the one most worked up about it, till he changed tack to say he didn't want any of the glitter anyway. Yeah. Tell that toTtrump as well: “…[D]ay one – which I will consider to be Monday as opposed to Friday or Saturday. Right? I mean my day one is gonna be Monday because I don’t want to be signing and get it mixed up with lots of celebration,” From Times of of London interview:http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/full-transcript-of-interview-with-donald-trump-5d39sr09d Nothing in my Post is "Trump specific", I'm referring to what I consider the unnecessary and, to me, rather undignified spectacle which ALL inaugurations now appear to deem essential. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_brownstone Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Thakkar said: Seeing as so many musicians had warned the Trump campaign not to use their music during his rallies and the fact that so many had criticized Trump publicl during the election,, it's surprising that Trump and his entire team of geniuses hadn't anticipated this problem and planned a different kind of inauguration from the get go to avoid this embarrassment. I absolutely agree with you there. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaywardWind Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, Boon Mee said: Struggle to add 'star power'? Trump is the only Star that counts at the inauguration. Any others are superfluous. Yeah, he's a star all right - even told us so himself: "When you're a star, they'll let you do anything, even grab them right by the pu$$y." Wonder if he'll exercise his star power on the steps of the Capitol right after he takes the oath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, Boon Mee said: Struggle to add 'star power'? Trump is the only Star that counts at the inauguration. Any others are superfluous. Obviously not: Quote Only in December Trump had tweeted artists and celebrities were queuing up to come to his inauguration events, but the winner also grudgingly recognised the vast majority of the glitterati had supported his rival Hillary Clinton. Seems Trumps "star power" is fading also. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 who cares if some moron sings at his inauguration or not. I would have made it a private ceremony, no waste of taxpayer monies. Get back to work and make america great again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 25 minutes ago, Boon Mee said: Struggle to add 'star power'? Trump is the only Star that counts at the inauguration. Any others are superfluous. Does a black hole qualify as a star? Stars get too close to him in danger of being sucked into oblivion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Just like Trumps Hollywood Walk of Fame Star that was vandalized and then restored, The Donald's 'star' power will only improve as he MAGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLouisBlues Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I suggest that an alternative to watching the Inauguration is binge-watching the entire West Wing series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLouisBlues Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 15 minutes ago, Boon Mee said: The Donald's 'star' power will only improve as he MAGA Makes America Grate Again? I do so agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Perhaps comrade Seagal will do some martial arts for the headline act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Wow, seems there's a real snowflake problem in the US right now. Although I think he would fair better if he were back in his eloquent 40s again (and stayed off Twitter!), people would be better off just accepting the vote or blame the system if they don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 2 hours ago, p_brownstone said: This is a ceremony to inaugurate the President of the Leader of the worlds' most powerful Democracy; it's not half time at the Superbowl. OK, some Politicians and "Activists" will sulk and not turn up - their choice - but why beg Actors and Singers to contribute to the occasion, and give them the opportunity to showcase their Community College inculcated "political opinions" by accepting or refusing? I'd admire any President who simply took the Oath of Office then turned around and went into the White House to begin doing the job for which he was elected. Patrick I would embrace your point if the political partiies and the vested interest groups did not turn this into an extravaganza of waste. Tens of millions of dollars are wasted on frivolity. The appropriate approach to swearing in a new boss is to follow the approach of the rest of the developed world, e.g. Japan, Australia, Austria, Canada etc.: A public ceremony with decorum and civility, followed by a short reception. The US approach has more in common with 3rd world despots and depraved ancient Roman Emperors than it does with the civilized world. In fairness to Trump, he wanted to just have the swearing in and a quick lunch. His party and its Congressional delegation insisted on the waste of money on self congratulatory celebrations. Nothing will change and Trump will drown in the cesspool of filth that is national government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silurian Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Well, I would go if I didn't already have the following planned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, craigt3365 said: Obviously not: Seems Trumps "star power" is fading also. LOL I'm sure he is loosing sleep over the "star power" fading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thakkar Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, p_brownstone said: Nothing in my Post is "Trump specific", I'm referring to what I consider the unnecessary and, to me, rather undignified spectacle which ALL inaugurations now appear to deem essential. Patrick I actually agree with you. There is no gravitas to what are necessarily historic moments like presidential inaugurations. The rush to "celebritize" such events is a natural consequence of decades of buildup of celerity culture, a culture that has now culminated in the first Celebrity President. Another glass ceiling has been shattered. Next president could be Kanye West! Or Spungebob Squarepants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thakkar Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, SaintLouisBlues said: I suggest that an alternative to watching the Inauguration is binge-watching the entire West Wing series Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take any excuse to watch The West Wing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Thakkar said: it's surprising that Trump and his entire team of geniuses hadn't anticipated this problem and planned a different kind of inauguration from the get go to avoid this embarrassment. Leftists naturally try to exaggerate the "struggle" and "impact" but it actually isn't a problem and in some ways is a good thing. Trump & supporters don't consider it an "embarrassment." Nor can you take everything Trump says literally (just as you couldn't w/ Obama & others). 40 minutes ago, geriatrickid said: In fairness to Trump, he wanted to just have the swearing in and a quick lunch. His party and its Congressional delegation insisted on the waste of money on self congratulatory celebrations. Nothing will change and Trump will drown in the cesspool of filth that is national government. Not quite fair enough in the rush to curmudgeonly prophecy. It's actually a relatively modest affair compared to, say, Clinton's or Obama's, so that's a change already. Trump’s Celebrity-Free Inauguration Is Great for America A modest inauguration is much more in keeping with our democratic form of government. --http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443855/trump-inauguration-celebrities-absent I say, give the man a chance. Edited January 19, 2017 by JSixpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandrabbit Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, JSixpack said: Nor can you take everything Trump says literally (just as you couldn't w/ Obama & others). That's an understatement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silurian Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Well, now here is some real "Star Power"! Maybe we can all "knock twice on the pipe"... Tony Orlando to Perform at Trump Inaugural Ball http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/18/tony-orlando-perform-donald-trump-inaugural-ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 This is gonna be the biggest bestest inauguration ever. The ratings will yuge. I'd admire any President who simply took the Oath of Office then turned around and went into the White House to begin doing the job for which he was elected. Trump plans to party Sat and Sun, then start "work" on Monday, so any admiration will likely be misspent on this president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger1951 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I am perplexed that showbiz people are mourning the demise of a President who has tripled the national debt , introduced a half-baked health-care system which is failing etc etc. Enter: Donald Trump who is bringing jobs back to America and will MAGA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, JHolmesJr said: who cares if some moron sings at his inauguration or not. I would have made it a private ceremony, no waste of taxpayer monies. Get back to work and make america great again. Looking at his efforts to get stars, Trump cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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