Currently, there are two distinct factions within the Democratic Party. One group acknowledges the significant issues that have arisen over the past four years and seeks to address them, while the other is inclined to persist in making excuses and disparaging Donald Trump. Regrettably for their electoral future, the latter appears to be the more prevalent viewpoint.
In this context, CNN's roundtable discussions have increasingly veered into chaos, particularly following Kamala Harris's notable defeat by Donald Trump. Fortunately, for the sake of entertainment, one individual is steadfastly maintaining a rational perspective: Scott Jennings.
On Thursday evening, Jennings faced off against Pete Dominik, a comedian whose qualifications for political commentary are questionable, resulting in a highly charged exchange. Viewers should brace themselves for an intense confrontation.
"You're still campaigning. It's over, brother." Scott Jennings shuts down Pete Dominick's claims of Trump hating veterans. Tensions rise on CNN panel. #TDS pic.twitter.com/mpL0JhlrnN
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JENNINGS: If you look at the arc of the Biden presidency, he was in really good shape until August of 2021, he went under 40, she went under 40, and they really lived there until the end of the presidency. He's still there.
DOMINIK: Why? Why?!
JENNINGS: Because he ran, and he told us the adults were back in charge, and that was the opposite of that...
DOMINIK: And they were because Donald Trump is a child!
JENNINGS: ...And you know what else? You know what else? The fact that they wouldn't give these 13 servicemembers families the time of day...
DOMINIK: But Bull**** dude, Bull...I'm sorry, I'm sorry, (crosstalk) but Donald Trump hates veterans. He called them suckers and losers. He did. He absolutely despises...He has his whole life, he has his entire life.
JENNINGS: I know you're super emotional...
DOMINIK: Of course, I am, I'm terrified!
JENNINGS: I'm telling you the political reality is that when they made that decision...
DOMINIK: It doesn't matter! What you don't admit is that Donald Trump hates veterans! You don't admit it! You deny a man chief John Kelly, a marine, you deny, you say he lied
JENNINGS: You're still campaigning. It's over. You're still campaigning.
DOMINIK: It's not over, it'll never be over. It'll never be over! You wish!
It is important to clarify that the matter is indeed concluded. However, I must pause to address a significant misconception. John Kelly, often referred to as "chief," has never substantiated the claim regarding "suckers and losers." This assertion has gained traction in leftist circles, primarily due to a misrepresentation by CNN's Jake Tapper, who inaccurately stated that Kelly had confirmed it to him. A closer examination of Kelly's actual statement reveals that he merely echoed media headlines without asserting that he heard Donald Trump use those specific words. Furthermore, numerous former officials, including some who are now critical of Trump, have publicly stated that the incident did not occur. While Jennings attempts to articulate the political landscape of Joe Biden's administration, the individual in question resorts to perpetuating a discredited narrative originating from The Atlantic. The situation does not improve as another analyst, likely a Democrat, joins in to support Jennings' perspective.
JENNINGS: The political reality is when they made that decision, and everyone realized, oh my gosh, these aren't the competent adults that we were promised...
DOMINIK: Oh yeah, Donald Trump is. Right.
JENNINGS: And then when you pile on top of it the decisions that made inflation worse, it was a compounding interest of political crap over time that they could never get out of, and that's how she lost.
HUGHES: There was a bipartisan consensus to get out of Afghanistan. That wasn't the point.
DOMINIK: Yeah, yeah, yeah, it was Trump's decision to get out...
HUGHES: No, no, no, hold on. It was the implementation It was the fact that they took out our soldiers first instead of last, which you think would be common sense. Like you said, we thought the adults were back in the room. That's why people voted for Biden. A return to normalcy. A return to competence. He's a lifelong public servant. We thought we were going to get normal, we're gonna get competent...
DOMINIK: We did, (crosstalk), we did, and the veteran's community
HUGHES: Afghanistan doesn't signal that.
DOMINIK: The war in Afghanistan, the war in Iraq, the Republican policies that led to those wars, the idea that Joe Biden made the final difficult decision, and his administration, and his military leaders. I mean, you guys live on the tippy-top of bull**** mountain if you actually think that so many think that the pullout of Afghanistan was the pivot point. Are you kidding me?
JENNINGS: Well, I can read a chart, and I can read a poll. I guess you can't, but the reality is when he made that decision...
DOMINIK: Ugh, you're petty insults are so weak dude. Like, I don't even understand if you hear yourself talking. You can laugh all you want, but like, "I can't read a chart," it's so hacky, it's so uninteresting.
Dominik's indignation at the conclusion, where he accuses Jennings of hurling "petty insults" for pointing out his disregard for empirical data, is quite ironic, especially after he himself referred to Jennings and Hughes as residing on the "tippy-top of bull**** mountain." This tendency to project is a hallmark of left-wing discourse.
The withdrawal from Afghanistan undeniably marked a significant turning point for many Americans, reflecting a failure in leadership and competence that has severely impacted Biden's presidency. Dissenting views on this matter are perplexing. Furthermore, while Dominik attributes the decision to military leaders, various reports and congressional testimonies indicate that Biden disregarded their counsel, seemingly fixated on achieving a symbolic victory by completing the withdrawal on 9/11.
In conclusion, Scott Jennings would be an excellent choice for press secretary. His demeanor is well-suited for the role, and he has demonstrated his ability to engage effectively in debate. Liberals are particularly unsettled when confronted with calm and reasoned arguments, making Jennings an ideal candidate for the position.
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