The Washington Post's White House photographer, Jabin Botsford, captured a highly contentious photograph of U.S president, Donald Trump, in the midst of the COVID-19 chaos.
So often photographers play some role in political history, for better or worse. Sometimes those images are momentous, harrowing photographs of war or revolution, and sometimes they're more quiet and subtle. Botsford's image for the Washington Post is closer to the latter of those, though its impact likely far from momentous. The image is likely to become a strong talking point, however.
This week, Trump has come under fire at press conferences for referring to the coronavirus, COVID-19, as the "Chinese virus." Many questions were raised over whether this was racially motivated, with people coming to Trump's defense to say that the virus did indeed originate in China. Many were unconvinced and felt that it was a calculated move by Trump, and Botsford's image certainly points towards that being correct.
The image clearly shows that Trump's notes for his speech yesterday on COVID-19 originally had "Corona virus" written, which he had crossed out with a marker pen and replaced with "Chinese virus." This photograph will likely spark a lively debate on Trump's intention and call into question his motivations for that change. We are yet again shown the power of photography in even the most unlikely of moments.
CHI-NA ;)
Another politically motivated, intentionally provocative, and non-photography-related post by Robert Baggs. I used to enjoy his contributions, but something appears to have gone terribly wrong in his little world.
Question to all you orange lovers: how’s your 401K?
Mine is just fine. You see, I went conservative and don't get as much on the top end, however, I am GUARANTEED 6%. I made this decision before Trump was elected and I'll leave it at that.
The deep fake president designed by Russian hackers to make Americans look foolish.
I understand where he came from, Chinese Communist Party should be responsible for this global health and economic crisis, but using the word Chinese is seriously wrong, as there are many Chinese in the world aren't from China, and common Chinese civilizen should not be blamed or discriminated too.
I don't mind if he said CCP virus.
It's really funny watching you Americans fighting each other. He succeeded at that. Most of the time when shit hits the fan, people unite. You should too. I don't think there is a nation divided as you are.
Yes, this is a time to unite, spend time with family and play around and improve in our craft and businesses.
However, the MSM, CNN, MSDNC, they are the cause for the divide in the country, Not Trump!
It is on CNN you will find the propoganda to get rid of Trump (Project Veritas investigation) and their contributors and MSDNC contributors wishing the Corona on Melania, and their continuos slandering of Trump and his supporters (we are racists, cultists, nazis, you name it, we have been called it). Or how about the news in VA during the 2nd ammendment rally? The MSM spit hate and lies stating of Trump supporters with guns, dangerous precedent, riots and mass arrests were going to happen.
What happened? What did the proetesters, (Trump supporters) do after the protest? They cleaned the streets of litter and trash.
THAT sir, is where your divide comes from, the left and their severe TDS.
And I suppose you watch Faux News exclusively for their fair and biased coverage.
Yup. They have not been the #1 rated news station for nearly 50 months now because of their 'Faux' and 'Bias' news. No one on Fox calls for Melania Trump to be infected with the Corona. No one on Fox is investigated due to propaganda Coups, which stared 17 mins. after Trump was elected. I can continue, but this site has pushed it too far to waste anymore time here..
Just what kind of stupid are you?
Ratings don’t tell the whole picture. If you have 1 voice saying one thing and 10 voices saying something else; you need to look at the total viewership of the 10 vs the 1. Also just because one is louder doesn’t they’re right. They’re just popular.
Sorry mate but you should check your pulse. Trump is corrupt and playing with democratic institutions, stretching them to a breaking point. Many politicians may be corrupt but very few have been as inconsistent and indeed dangerous as Trump. That’s not propaganda or „fake news“. That’s just how it is. If you really WANT to believe the opposite then I‘m sorry for you. But remember: There is no shame in admitting one was wrong. By the way remember all this isn’t about you personally. He was impeached not because of you but because of actions he took. He was kept in power not because of you or because you were right, but because his party wants to remain in power and their line of defense is untenable if you compare with the impeachment of Clinton for example.
Just breath in, breath out. And think of which side in history you want to be on. The advantage of being a voter is that you can hold people to their responsibilities. If you don’t then really you aren’t any better. Yes that may mean you should swing quite a bit. Would Clinton deserve a third term (if there was one)? No. Indeed that may be the key reason why Bush won. Did Bush deserve a second term? No. Does Trump deserve a second term? Nope. Just look at the facts.
So to be clear, I'm European living in Europe. When "my guy" who I voted for does something wrong I call him out. You sir sound like somebody that will support his guy no matter what. Reason is obvious, you only watch your favorite channel and refuse to belive other media is saying even if you watch other media. You choose to belive that everybody is hating you. Maybe, just maybe you should take the helicopter view and objectively take a look at your views. I don't belive you will ever do that, just sayin'.
I originally come from Balkan area (look it up if you don't know where that is). In 1991 few nationalist leaders fed people with nationalism and played the blame game. How? Trough media which they controlled. Sounds familiar? This resulted in a bloody war. So dont tell me how it works. There was a particular group (nation, religion) of people who choose to kill my friends, family and others who were like me. You know the other side, the ones that got blame. I choose not to hate people that belong to that same religion or nation. They are not all killers after all. Today I have a lot of friends and even family who belong to the "other side". I don't play the blame game because I choose not to. It is not a right thing to do. Something for you to consider maybe?
It is people like you who make the healing possible. Bravo to you and my condolences for the losses you may have suffered in the process
A photography site is the last place I thought I would find or deal with TDS and politics 🤷♂️🤦♂️. How does this better the community and help improve us in our craft? Seriously?!
If you scroll through Fstoppers main page, there's little activity in the articles. They had to stir the pot a little. And, what's the best way, inject politics.
Well, it has been a fun ride Fstoppers....
Dont let the door hit ya...
Truth hurts sometimes doesn't it?
Have you ever seen the movie, "American History X"? It is about a young man (Derek) who turns into a neo-Nazi after his father is murdered. He goes to jail for killing two men. While he is in prison, he is attacked. While recovering, he receives a visit from his old high school english teacher (Dr. Sweeney). Derek is at a crossroads and doesn't know what to do. Sweeney asks him, "Has anything you've done made your life any better?" Derek realizes that it hasn't.
In the spirit of Dr. Sweeney, I would ask, "Has anything that you have written in this thread made you feel any better"?
Does this really need to be a battlefield?
Good point and very well said.
AHX is a tough movie to watch, and hits quite close to home for me. I hope I'm as objective and discerning as I think I am, and open to new information and ideas.
This thread really is misplaced here and distracts from the core principles of FStoppers (I hope), although I appreciate the origins of the article. I would more expect this type of discussion on Twitter, for example, but I'm also guilty of contributing an unpopular opinion that fanned the flames of this dumpster fire and for that I am not proud. I will not repeat my actions in the future - so I thank you for calling me (and everyone) out.
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."
Reverting to swear words for arguments. Pretty narrow if you ask me.
Sigh, there is none so blind as those with TDS.
Pay attention to the dates:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/21/cdc-to-announce-first-us-case-of-chinese...
https://newsvoice.com/i/4131533
https://globalnews.ca/news/6442361/coronavirus-china-first-us-case/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/nation-world/coronavirus-first-us-cas...
https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200121/first-us-case-of-china-coronavi...
Oh, what do we have here?
https://i.imgur.com/hDVhnqK.png
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Source from their own transcripts: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/2002/27/cnnt.02.html
You’re so excited about your biases that you’re incapable to read. It says Coronavirus from China, China Coronavirus etc. it’s still Coronavirus and China is the place of origin because at the time it was only in China.
Stop making a fool of yourself and go back to bed
LOL! Holy Shit! You're so blinded by your own stupidity. Well, duh, it originated from China that's why everyone was referring to it as "China" "Chinese" "Wuhan" Coronavirus. But, when Trump refers to it as such, all the sudden it's now a bad thing to say. Talk about bias.
The reactions to this post make plain one thing: there will be MAGA hat-wearing dudes in hospitals on respirators giving the thumbs up while shooing away their Indian doctors and black nurses. Negative partisanship > survival instinct.
The reactions to this post make plain one thing: there will be MAGA hat-wearing dudes in hospitals on respirators giving the thumbs up while shooing away their Indian doctors and black nurses. Negative partisanship > survival instinct.