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[–] stanleytweedle@lemmy.world 100 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Really wish we'd stop reporting on this old man yelling at clouds. It would be more newsworthy if he'd referenced a law that did exist.

[–] 314r8@lemmy.world 51 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unfortunately ignoring this guy isn’t going to make him go away. There is a large crowd who follow him and we should be aware

However I agree with your sentiment, I wish we never heard of him again

[–] stanleytweedle@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

I didn't say ignore him. I said stop reporting on him yelling at clouds.

Reporting on a murder doesn't need to include every insane thing that comes out of the murderer's mouth. But in Trump's case that's what gets the clicks.

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

until the next election is over I don't think that's going to be possible.

[–] snooggums@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

Yeah, it won't stop then either as he will get media attention until a few decades after he dies at least. Like a shittier JFK.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

He's eligible for a 2nd term until he gets one or he dies. We're going to have to hear from him at least until 2028, maybe even 2032.

[–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

I believe we all feel that way.