The Head of State and the Free Press: So... there's this government which has these three separate branches, designed such that one branch can't make a move on power without being...

straightUp Loc: California

So... there's this government which has these three separate branches, designed such that one branch can't make a move on power without being checked by the other two. These of course are the executive, the legislative and the judicial branches. This particular government however, also has a constitution which includes a ban on any law inhibiting the freedom of speech.

As it turns out, the country governed by this government also has a top-notch media industry and what's amazing is the existence of such an open channel between the two (considering things like national security) that develops from that ban. They even have an association, established to function as a benefit for the correspondents that communicate between the government and the people.

Of course I am talking about the United States of America, and about the White House Correspondents' Association. And of course I'm going to get to Trump and how he is not going to attend the traditional celebration of the First Amendment with the president and the White House correspondents.

But first, my point.

The President of the United States of America is not just the head of government. He is also the head of state. The difference is easier to see in a constitutional monarchy like the U.K. so, the Prime Minister is the head of government. The Queen is head of state. A president is both, which means a president, as head of state, also needs to deal with symbolic gestures such as traditional protocols and well... manners. The Queen of England has manners... That's because she is a head of state. Every president I can remember at least had some manners, if not because they were true gentlemen, then because they at least understood what being a head of state means.

Trump is acting like he should really be in the legislative branch. He wants to roll up his sleeves and get to business. That's good for a congressman. Not for a president. A president needs to sit his ass down to dinner.

...Especially, when this symbolic gesture is a traditional celebration between the president and the agents of our free press... a cornerstone of our system and a beacon to the rest of the world.

Trump's tweet...

"I will not be attending the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!"

Dr.Dross

straightUp wrote:

So... there's this government which has these three separate branches, designed such that one branch can't make a move on power without being checked by the other two. These of course are the executive, the legislative and the judicial branches. This particular government however, also has a constitution which includes a ban on any law inhibiting the freedom of speech.

As it turns out, the country governed by this government also has a top-notch media industry and what's amazing is the existence of such an open channel between the two (considering things like national security) that develops from that ban. They even have an association, established to function as a benefit for the correspondents that communicate between the government and the people.

Of course I am talking about the United States of America, and about the White House Correspondents' Association. And of course I'm going to get to Trump and how he is not going to attend the traditional celebration of the First Amendment with the president and the White House correspondents.

But first, my point.

The President of the United States of America is not just the head of government. He is also the head of state. The difference is easier to see in a constitutional monarchy like the U.K. so, the Prime Minister is the head of government. The Queen is head of state. A president is both, which means a president, as head of state, also needs to deal with symbolic gestures such as traditional protocols and well... manners. The Queen of England has manners... That's because she is a head of state. Every president I can remember at least had some manners, if not because they were true gentlemen, then because they at least understood what being a head of state means.

Trump is acting like he should really be in the legislative branch. He wants to roll up his sleeves and get to business. That's good for a congressman. Not for a president. A president needs to sit his ass down to dinner.

...Especially, when this symbolic gesture is a traditional celebration between the president and the agents of our free press... a cornerstone of our system and a beacon to the rest of the world.

Trump's tweet...

"I will not be attending the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!"

So... there's this government which has these thre... (show quote)

Excellent post. Love making that distinction head of state and head of government: very important.

timofrock

straightUp wrote:

So... there's this government which has these three separate branches, designed such that one branch can't make a move on power without being checked by the other two. These of course are the executive, the legislative and the judicial branches. This particular government however, also has a constitution which includes a ban on any law inhibiting the freedom of speech.

As it turns out, the country governed by this government also has a top-notch media industry and what's amazing is the existence of such an open channel between the two (considering things like national security) that develops from that ban. They even have an association, established to function as a benefit for the correspondents that communicate between the government and the people.

Of course I am talking about the United States of America, and about the White House Correspondents' Association. And of course I'm going to get to Trump and how he is not going to attend the traditional celebration of the First Amendment with the president and the White House correspondents.

But first, my point.

The President of the United States of America is not just the head of government. He is also the head of state. The difference is easier to see in a constitutional monarchy like the U.K. so, the Prime Minister is the head of government. The Queen is head of state. A president is both, which means a president, as head of state, also needs to deal with symbolic gestures such as traditional protocols and well... manners. The Queen of England has manners... That's because she is a head of state. Every president I can remember at least had some manners, if not because they were true gentlemen, then because they at least understood what being a head of state means.

Trump is acting like he should really be in the legislative branch. He wants to roll up his sleeves and get to business. That's good for a congressman. Not for a president. A president needs to sit his ass down to dinner.

...Especially, when this symbolic gesture is a traditional celebration between the president and the agents of our free press... a cornerstone of our system and a beacon to the rest of the world.

Trump's tweet...

"I will not be attending the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!"

So... there's this government which has these thre... (show quote)

Top notch media? Right...
Here's your symbolic gesture.

jack sequim wa Loc: Blanchard, Idaho

straightUp wrote:

So... there's this government which has these three separate branches, designed such that one branch can't make a move on power without being checked by the other two. These of course are the executive, the legislative and the judicial branches. This particular government however, also has a constitution which includes a ban on any law inhibiting the freedom of speech.

As it turns out, the country governed by this government also has a top-notch media industry and what's amazing is the existence of such an open channel between the two (considering things like national security) that develops from that ban. They even have an association, established to function as a benefit for the correspondents that communicate between the government and the people.

Of course I am talking about the United States of America, and about the White House Correspondents' Association. And of course I'm going to get to Trump and how he is not going to attend the traditional celebration of the First Amendment with the president and the White House correspondents.

But first, my point.

The President of the United States of America is not just the head of government. He is also the head of state. The difference is easier to see in a constitutional monarchy like the U.K. so, the Prime Minister is the head of government. The Queen is head of state. A president is both, which means a president, as head of state, also needs to deal with symbolic gestures such as traditional protocols and well... manners. The Queen of England has manners... That's because she is a head of state. Every president I can remember at least had some manners, if not because they were true gentlemen, then because they at least understood what being a head of state means.

Trump is acting like he should really be in the legislative branch. He wants to roll up his sleeves and get to business. That's good for a congressman. Not for a president. A president needs to sit his ass down to dinner.

...Especially, when this symbolic gesture is a traditional celebration between the president and the agents of our free press... a cornerstone of our system and a beacon to the rest of the world.

Trump's tweet...

"I will not be attending the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!"

So... there's this government which has these thre... (show quote)

Right and CNN who not not invited ( not a ban) was caght cold in their lie about Trump and Sweden, on both twitter and repeatedly network news. But no surprise they never whispered an apology or retraction. Enough fake and lying news!!!
Attacking Trump with facts is fair game, calling speculation news, Leaving out facts so the reader or listener draws a conclusion other thsn the truth.
No news was banned, but the alphabet liars "were not invited "

Just as your article "spins"the truth from not invited to "banned"

Do you know if you google Rachel Maddow caught lying, there are hundreds of documentation case of BOLD face lies, twisted truths, and blanton fabricated news stories.
During the last six months CNN and the alphabet crew have dozens upon dozens

jer48 Loc: perris ca

straightUp wrote:

So... there's this government which has these three separate branches, designed such that one branch can't make a move on power without being checked by the other two. These of course are the executive, the legislative and the judicial branches. This particular government however, also has a constitution which includes a ban on any law inhibiting the freedom of speech.

As it turns out, the country governed by this government also has a top-notch media industry and what's amazing is the existence of such an open channel between the two (considering things like national security) that develops from that ban. They even have an association, established to function as a benefit for the correspondents that communicate between the government and the people.

Of course I am talking about the United States of America, and about the White House Correspondents' Association. And of course I'm going to get to Trump and how he is not going to attend the traditional celebration of the First Amendment with the president and the White House correspondents.

But first, my point.

The President of the United States of America is not just the head of government. He is also the head of state. The difference is easier to see in a constitutional monarchy like the U.K. so, the Prime Minister is the head of government. The Queen is head of state. A president is both, which means a president, as head of state, also needs to deal with symbolic gestures such as traditional protocols and well... manners. The Queen of England has manners... That's because she is a head of state. Every president I can remember at least had some manners, if not because they were true gentlemen, then because they at least understood what being a head of state means.

Trump is acting like he should really be in the legislative branch. He wants to roll up his sleeves and get to business. That's good for a congressman. Not for a president. A president needs to sit his ass down to dinner.

...Especially, when this symbolic gesture is a traditional celebration between the president and the agents of our free press... a cornerstone of our system and a beacon to the rest of the world.

Trump's tweet...

"I will not be attending the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!"

So... there's this government which has these thre... (show quote)

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