jclalor 12 #1 September 8, 2016 Gary Johnsons response on "Morning Joe" as to what he would do in Aleppo. https://youtu.be/fOT_BoGpCn4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 186 #2 September 8, 2016 jclalorGary Johnsons response on "Morning Joe" as to what he would do in Aleppo. https://youtu.be/fOT_BoGpCn4 "Not a speck of cereal!" What? Disregard, that's 'Alpo." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #3 September 8, 2016 I'm going to give him a pass on not knowing. It's a city in Syria, but it's not like it's the capital. Would he have scored points if he knew what it was, minor, but I'm reasonably certain the question was designed and delivered as a gotcha.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #4 September 8, 2016 quadeI'm going to give him a pass on not knowing. It's a city in Syria, but it's not like it's the capital. Would he have scored points if he knew what it was, minor, but I'm reasonably certain the question was designed and delivered as a gotcha. agreed - what I really like about the gotcha segments, is that (once he's clarifies it's a question about Syria) they cut off the recording right when he starts to talk about what he'd do (ie. answer the question) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,912 #5 September 8, 2016 quadeI'm going to give him a pass on not knowing. It's a city in Syria, but it's not like it's the capital. Would he have scored points if he knew what it was, minor, but I'm reasonably certain the question was designed and delivered as a gotcha. I'm just a truck driver from Canada, not a potential POTUS. But I know that Aleppo is currently the scene of some of the greatest human misery going on in Syria and has been for well over a year. You can not listen to any news of international affairs and not know this. It definitely says something about the man that he does not pay attention to what is in the news.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #6 September 8, 2016 And there have been a number of documentaries about it with the "Aleppo" in the title for the last couple of years, which is probably why I remember it. That said, asked about the word out of context I can absolutely see where somebody might need a clue as to what the other person is getting at.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #7 September 8, 2016 quadeI'm going to give him a pass on not knowing. It's a city in Syria, but it's not like it's the capital. Would he have scored points if he knew what it was, minor, but I'm reasonably certain the question was designed and delivered as a gotcha. YOU know where Aleppo is, I know, I expect even rushmc and turtle know. And we aren't running for the job of leader of the free world. A candidate for POTUS should know stuff like this too, since it directly affects US foreign policy.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #8 September 8, 2016 Yeah, but let's get serious for a second. Johnson is a stoner who has no chance whatsoever of getting elected. I really can't get worked up over him. Ask Trump and I'm sure (previous to today) he'd also have no idea. I'm reasonably certain Hillary would though.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #9 September 8, 2016 quadeI'm going to give him a pass on not knowing. It's a city in Syria, but it's not like it's the capital. Would he have scored points if he knew what it was, minor, but I'm reasonably certain the question was designed and delivered as a gotcha. A gotcha question? Aleppo is the largest city in Syria and has seen more death and destruction than any other city in Syria. I'm not sure how it's possible to have never heard of it, it would almost require intentionally not listening or reading anything about Syria over the past 4 years. The little boy that was pulled out of the collapsed building in Aleppo this month will be one of the most iconic photos of the year. I haven't read a single piece that said this was a gotcha question. Perhaps you could provide a link where it's mentioned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #10 September 8, 2016 1) See my post just above your last. 2) Look on the reporter's face. Come on now.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,912 #11 September 8, 2016 quadeYeah, but let's get serious for a second. Johnson is a stoner who has no chance whatsoever of getting elected. I really can't get worked up over him. Ask Trump and I'm sure (previous to today) he'd also have no idea. I'm reasonably certain Hillary would though. I agree. I'm not outraged or anything. It's just hard to take someone so out of touch seriously.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #12 September 8, 2016 gowlerk***I'm going to give him a pass on not knowing. It's a city in Syria, but it's not like it's the capital. Would he have scored points if he knew what it was, minor, but I'm reasonably certain the question was designed and delivered as a gotcha. I'm just a truck driver from Canada, not a potential POTUS. But I know that Aleppo is currently the scene of some of the greatest human misery going on in Syria and has been for well over a year. You can not listen to any news of international affairs and not know this. It definitely says something about the man that he does not pay attention to what is in the news. I'm assuming he doesn't have the time to listen to the news as much as you do.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #13 September 8, 2016 kallend***I'm going to give him a pass on not knowing. It's a city in Syria, but it's not like it's the capital. Would he have scored points if he knew what it was, minor, but I'm reasonably certain the question was designed and delivered as a gotcha. YOU know where Aleppo is, I know, I expect even rushmc and turtle know. And we aren't running for the job of leader of the free world. A candidate for POTUS should know stuff like this too, since it directly affects US foreign policy. I'd be willing to bet, that even Obama wouldn't be able to point out the city on a map, without its name on it. But he has a whole cabinet full of advisers that are paid to do just that. How many people does the federal and government employee for Johnson to know these things for him.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,912 #14 September 8, 2016 QuoteI'm assuming he doesn't have the time to listen to the news as much as you do. That's probably true. But you have to extend that to almost never in order to account for never hearing of Aleppo.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #15 September 8, 2016 gowlerkQuoteI'm assuming he doesn't have the time to listen to the news as much as you do. That's probably true. But you have to extend that to almost never in order to account for never hearing of Aleppo. I don't believe that was put in any context that was in the line of discussion. If I ask you a stream of questions on one topic, then just jump to Aleppo, might it be possible that it wouldn't be a something on the forefront of your mind? Have you ever had to be reminded of the name of a city, or an event? I am surprised that he didn't know. Disappointed that he stumbled. But he never could have won anyway.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #16 September 8, 2016 The serious part of this to me is that this looks to be his end, yet Trump can't even get anything even remotely right and it's simply ignored. It's just insane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #17 September 8, 2016 normiss The serious part of this to me is that this looks to be his end, yet Trump can't even get anything even remotely right and it's simply ignored. It's just insane. Trump uses a technique we frequently see here used by conspiracy posters and others; flood the channel with so much bullshit it's almost impossible to realistically debunk it. It's not that each individual point can't be debunked, in fact it's trivial, but the mountain of bullshit is overwhelming and by the time you've debunked myth one, he's on to lie #57. There was absolutely no better example of that than in the History and Trivia section and the "thread that must not be named."quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #18 September 8, 2016 >Trump uses a technique we frequently see here used by conspiracy posters and >others; flood the channel with so much bullshit it's almost impossible to >realistically debunk it. That's often referred to as the Gish Gallop, and was exemplified by Duane Gish, a young-earth creationist. Eugenie Scott, who was the executive director of the National Center for Science Education, described the gallop as a speech "where the creationist is allowed to run on for 45 minutes or an hour, spewing forth torrents of error that the evolutionist hasn't a prayer of refuting in the format of a debate." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #19 September 8, 2016 turtlespeed***QuoteI'm assuming he doesn't have the time to listen to the news as much as you do. That's probably true. But you have to extend that to almost never in order to account for never hearing of Aleppo. I don't believe that was put in any context that was in the line of discussion. If I ask you a stream of questions on one topic, then just jump to Aleppo, might it be possible that it wouldn't be a something on the forefront of your mind? Have you ever had to be reminded of the name of a city, or an event? I am surprised that he didn't know. Disappointed that he stumbled. But he never could have won anyway. If Johnson's campaign does go up in flames, it'll be interesting to see where his 8% goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #20 September 8, 2016 jclalorIf Johnson's campaign does go up in flames, it'll be interesting to see where his 8% goes. The medical "dispensary"?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,122 #21 September 8, 2016 turtlespeed******I'm going to give him a pass on not knowing. It's a city in Syria, but it's not like it's the capital. Would he have scored points if he knew what it was, minor, but I'm reasonably certain the question was designed and delivered as a gotcha. I'm just a truck driver from Canada, not a potential POTUS. But I know that Aleppo is currently the scene of some of the greatest human misery going on in Syria and has been for well over a year. You can not listen to any news of international affairs and not know this. It definitely says something about the man that he does not pay attention to what is in the news. I'm assuming he doesn't have the time to listen to the news as much as you do. Ex. God forbid a presidential candidate would follow international issues. That's what briefings and body language are for. Everybody knows that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #22 September 8, 2016 quade1) See my post just above your last. 2) Look on the reporter's face. Come on now. He still doesn't get it, he actually looks pretty buzzed. https://youtu.be/J3SNLPfVGt4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #23 September 8, 2016 The sixth Marx brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 126 #24 September 8, 2016 definitely a gaffe when it comes to presidential elections. Trump would have said "I love Aleppo - hell I built it! They love me there!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #25 September 8, 2016 tkhayesdefinitely a gaffe when it comes to presidential elections. Trump would have said "I love Aleppo - hell I built it! They love me there!" He appears to be very stoned in this, I think it's worst than on Morning Joe. https://youtu.be/J3SNLPfVGt4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
