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Baitball Blogger

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16. Media doing what the media does best.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #15)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 09:13 AM

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Trump did say that we should bridge our differences. (which is never going to happen, because he's usually the one telling Republicans not to cooperate with Democrats) And the media shouldn't put words in either one's mouth. That's not their job.

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Barack Obama calls for unity after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting [View all] BumRushDaShow Monday OP

I'm united. QueerDuck Monday #1

A call for unity was not Obama's main message. gab13by13 Monday #2

Agree modrepub Monday #8

Exactly Farmer-Rick Monday #11

And Trump calls for a grand ballroom. Vinca Monday #3

Yes, reject violence Icanthinkformyself Monday #4

So true Farmer-Rick Monday #12

I miss him (and Michelle) so much! CTyankee Monday #5

I'm United to stop Trump and his fascist assholes through the law purr-rat beauty Monday #6

About 65% of those polled... kerouac2 Monday #7

I am against physical violence. BlueKota Monday #9

I agree with President Obama. Aussie105 Monday #10

I didn't see where he used the word unity. Baitball Blogger Monday #13

Several news outlets used that term to describe both Obama's and 45's remarks BumRushDaShow Monday #15

Media doing what the media does best. Baitball Blogger Monday #16

"Bridge"? Or did he say "ballroom"? Or "arch"? Or "reflecting pool"? Or "flagpole"? ColoringFool Monday #18

I expect he'll demand the under-construction Key Bridge in Baltimore, be renamed for him BumRushDaShow Monday #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Baitball Blogger Monday #14

He's Speaking To Trump, Right? ColoringFool Monday #17

This is what a real president does. SamuelAdams Monday #20

This was supposed to be about President Obama's comments, yet niyad Monday #21

Which unfortunately is typical of M$M BumRushDaShow Monday #22

There is no physical violence when it comes to shitstain dave99 Monday #23