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Description of Pictures: The Daily Show's award-winning Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library is coming to Washington, D.C. for one weekend only, June 14-16, after drawing huge crowds in Austin, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York City.
The pop-up exhibit showcases and analyzes the finest works from Trump's Twitter collection, his preferred vessel for "communicating" with the public.
Cast folks who were there while I was there included Desi Lydec, Roy Wood Jr., and Ronny Chieng.
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TWIT1_190614_011.JPG: The Daily Show Presents the Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
TWIT1_190614_012.JPG: "Many people have said I'm the world's greatest writer of 140 character sentences." -- Donald J. Trump, Twitter, 4:50pm - 21 Jul 2014
TWIT1_190614_042.JPG: The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
TWIT1_190614_090.JPG: Bruce Guthrie @ Donald J. Trump Twitter Library
TWIT1_190614_104.JPG: An 'extremely credible source' has called my office and told me that @BarackObama's birth certificate is a fraud. -- 4:23pm - 6 Aug 2012
TWIT1_190614_110.JPG: Since 1939, when Franklin D. Roosevelt decreed that his official papers be made available to all citizens, the presidential library has been an essential destination for school trips when the amusement park is too expensive. The Daily Show Presents: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library continues this grand tradition with a celebration of President Trump's most important documents: his tweets. Attendees will explore the history, science and art of Donald Trump's tweets - from his earliest attempts to put stubby fingers to phone, to his emergence as our era's preeminent social media revolutionary. #MakePresidentialLibrariesGreatAgain
TWIT1_190614_116.JPG: Masterworks from the Collection "BIRTH OF A BIRTHER" 6 AUG 2012 423 PM TWITTER WEB CLIENT 113 CHARACTERS Critics may disagree on the greatest of Trump's tweets but all cite Birth of a Birther as his first unquestionable masterpiece Taken as a standalone work one can marvel at the audacity of his creative imagination the delicacy of the halo of quotations encircling extremely credible Yet it is as a preface to Trump's most productive creative period that Birth of a Birther finds its true strength -achieving a metaphorical birthing of the artist's identity by questioning the literal birth of another Contradictory forces thus become complementary as Trump is clearly inspired by the harmonious interplay of yin and yang first described in ancient China a known currency manipulator.
TWIT1_190614_129.JPG: Baby hands
TWIT1_190614_138.JPG: I would like to extend my best wishes to all, even the haters and losers, on this special date, September 11th. -- 8:12pm - 11 Sep 2013
TWIT1_190614_141.JPG: "9/11 HATERS AND LOSERS" 11 SEP 2013 - 8:12 PM MEDIUM: TWITTER FOR ANDROID DIMENSIONS: 131 CHARACTERS Remembrance. Reverence. Defiance. These traits are on full display in this double-edged salutation that both honors and mocks Trump's critics on the twelfth anniversary of America's deadliest terror attack. A product of late Birther Era angst, the original 7:21 A.M. version of this tweet was deleted circa 2015 (Early Campaign Phase); yet this 8:12 P.M. manual self-retweet, which for some reason was not also deleted, allows the work to live on. These faux-naïf modifications only redouble the tweet's meaning: simultaneously an admission of impropriety and a bold provocation towards the very "haters and losers" he addresses. Though he continued to work in the "insult-comic statesman" genre on subsequent holidays, no other tweet matches the discursive complexity of this confrontational tour de force.
TWIT1_190614_144.JPG: Jeff Bozo
TWIT1_190614_146.JPG: Crazy Bernie
TWIT1_190614_148.JPG: Lyin' Ted
TWIT1_190614_151.JPG: Crooked Hillary
TWIT1_190614_154.JPG: My nickname: Liddle Bruce
TWIT1_190614_158.JPG: Little Rocket Man
TWIT1_190614_161.JPG: The drawings, BTW, were done by Boris Rasin, owner of Drawn Together NYC ( http://www.drawntogethernyc.com/ )
TWIT1_190614_162.JPG: Nickname Generator You're nobody until Donald Trump nicknames you. Get yours here!
TWIT1_190614_165.JPG: Cheatin' Obama
TWIT1_190614_168.JPG: Truly Weird Rand Paul
TWIT1_190614_172.JPG: Goofy Elizabeth Warren aka Pocahontas
TWIT1_190614_176.JPG: Little Marco
TWIT1_190614_181.JPG: Sloppy Steve
TWIT1_190614_186.JPG: In addition to winning the Electoral College in a landslide, I won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally -- 3:30pm - 27 Nov 2016
TWIT1_190614_190.JPG: "ILLEGAL VOTERS" 27 NOV 2016 - 3:30 PM MEDIUM: TWITTER FOR ANDROID DIMENSIONS: 140 CHARACTERS What is reality? That -- and nothing less -- is the question so urgently posed by "Illegal Voters," the first undisputed masterpiece of Trump's controversial "President of the United States" period. Here, concision masks a deceptively sophisticated structure. Trump first affirms conventional "facts" by citing his universally acknowledged electoral college victory. But already the trickster is tipping his hand: Note the sly subversion of "landslide" from its usual meaning to the exact opposite of that. This syntactic "error" quickly reveals itself as a rhetorical cliff's edge, off which Trump gleefully dives into an almost psychedelic fantasy world where he also won the popular vote, according to a hypothetical ("if you deduct the millions . . .") based on a known falsehood (about widespread voter fraud). Tasting freedom as though for the first time, Trump builds his White House castle not just on sand, but imaginary sand. The viewer is left to ponder "Illegal Voters"' destabilizing effect on the world's oldest democracy, nurse a migraine, and perhaps answer emails from the very real Commission on Voter Fraud, whose multi-million-dollar, eight-month, results-less inquiry this tweet necessitated.
TWIT1_190614_193.JPG: TERRIFIC HISTORY THE TRUMP TWITTER TIMELINE BEFORE TWITTER 1946–2008: 0 TWEETS Emerging from the primordial pre-Twitter ooze, Donald J. Trump, an aspiring real estate developer and minor tabloid celebrity, anticipates the coming medium with his own unique form of communication: commenting on things he doesn't like by scrawling his remarks in Sharpie and mailing them to people. THE BRONZER AGE 2009: 56 TWEETS 2010: 155 TWEETS Trump displays an early fascination with building walls "My persona will never be that of a wallflower - I'd rather build walls than cling to them" -- Donald J. Trump, 12 May 2009 Proof that Donald Trump once spent time with his wife Melania and I saw American Idiot on Broadway last night and it was great. An amazing theatrical experience! 21 April 2010 Trump congratulates his main daughter on her marriage to the real estate heir who will one day be tasked with brokering Mideast peace "Ivanka and Jared's wedding was spectacular, and they make a beautiful couple. I'm a very proud father." 27 Oct 2009 Trump's historic first tweet, likely written by his caddy/social media coordinator "Be sure to tune in and watch Donald Trump on Late Night with David Letterman as he presents the Top Ten List tonight!" 4 May 2009 The future 45th president stars in a groundbreaking Serta mattress web series Check out the last webisode in our 3 part series featuring me with Serta. Which one was your favorite? 12 Aug 2010 Trump decides not to run for president, disappointed nation begins a four-year wait This has been a very difficult decision regarding the Presidential run and I want to thank all my twitter fans for your fantastic support. 16 May 2011 Trump discovers a groundbreaking new form of therapy: cyberbullying. Confirms that he has yet to obtain professional psychiatric help. It makes me feel so good to hit "sleazebags" back -- much better than seeing a psychiatrist (which I never have!) 19 Nov 2012 Trump first devises ingenious shorthand for the many haters and losers in his life: "haters and losers" It's okay but why do the haters (& losers) want to follow me on twitter?? Get a life! 12 Feb 2013 "Be prepared, there is a small chance that our horrendous leadership could unknowingly lead us into World War III." 31 Aug 2013 THE CRANIUM EXPLOSION 2011: 963 TWEETS 2012: 4585 TWEETS 2013: 8731 TWEETS Trump begins friendship with Pulitzer-aware opinion journalist Sean Hannity Watched Sean Hannity last night -- a great guy. 29 Jul 2011 First attack on classless loser Rosie O'Donnell Please send a psychiatrist to help @Rosie, she's in a bad state. To @Rosie's girlfriend's parents--- get your daughter out of there before it's too late. 15 Dec 2011 The birth of mainstream birtherism An 'extremely credible source' has called my office and told me that @BarackObama's birth certificate is a fraud. 6 Aug 2012 First appearance of iconic catchphrase "Sad!" Our leaders are terrible. The government spends over $50B a day. It can't find cuts for less than 2 days of spending?! Sad! 25 Feb 2013 Spelling aside, he wasn't wrong @MileyCyrus is on a very triky and slippery path right now. The right moves will lead to greatness, the wrong moves to oblivion! GUIDANCE. 8 Oct 2013 Trump warns nation, wishes it luck It's almost like the United States has no President - we are a rudderless ship heading for a major disaster. Good luck everyone! 19 Mar 2014 "I am officially running for President of the United States. #MakeAmericaGreatAgain" 16 June 2015 TV star leads brave fight against "on-the-air" pollution Who is paying for that tedious Smokey Bear commercial that is on all the time—enough already! 8 Jan 2015 Some Mexicans relieved to hear they might be good people Today I officially declared my candidacy for President of the United States. Watch the video of my full speech- 16 Jun 2015 Nevertheless, he persisted I am having a really hard time watching @FoxNews. 21 Sep 2015 THE FEUDAL PERIOD 2014: 7029 TWEETS 2015: 9182 TWEETS A future leader reflects on his predecessor's legacy Sadly, because president Obama has done such a poor job as president, you won't see another black president for generations! 25 Nov 2014 First mention of "failing New York Times" Dummy Bill Maher did an advertisement for the failing New York Times where the picture of him is very sad-he looks pathetic, bloated & gone! 23 Dec 2014 Trump crafts sensitive response to the Charlie Hebdo killings in Paris If the morons who killed all of those people at Charlie Hebdo would have just waited, the magazine would have folded - no money, no success! 14 Jan 2015 Funk-pop aficionado DJT beta-tests famed "more lawyers" defense strategy Boy did Pharrell & Robin Thicke get screwed. The Marvin Gaye song sounds nothing like theirs. Get new lawyers fast! 13 Mar 2015 Trump gets it: everyone loves comedy about his tweets I am at the Saturday Night Live Studio - electricity all over the place. We will be doing a "tweeting" skit, so stay tuned! 7 Nov 2015 Going above and beyond as usual, Trump not only orders a medical report, but also writes it himself As a presidential candidate, I have instructed my long-time doctor to issue, within two weeks, a full medical report-it will show perfection 3 Dec 2015 Trump wins election, immediately begins implementing hat-based agenda "TODAY WE MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" 8 Nov 2016 Candidate Trump bestows upon Hillary her formal nickname, coronating her as his forever-nemesis Crooked Hillary Clinton is spending a fortune on ads against me. I am the one person she doesn't want to run against. Will be such fun! 17 Apr 2016 Six months into 2017, Trump's 2016 campaign reaches a fever pitch Crooked H destroyed phones w/ hammer, 'bleached' emails, & had husband meet w/AG days before she was cleared- & they talk about obstruction? 15 Jun 2017 Donald Trump: Master of Interrogation I strongly pressed President Putin twice about Russian meddling in our election. He vehemently denied it. I've already given my opinion..... 9 Jul 2017 Definitely not a vacation Working in Bedminster, N.J., as long planned construction is being done at the White House. This is not a vacation - meetings and calls! 5 Aug 2017 President Trump launches a devastating nukename at Kim Jong-un Just heard Foreign Minister of North Korea speak at U.N. If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won't be around much longer! 23 Sept 2017 THE CAMPAIGN PHASE 2016: 5342 TWEETS Campaigning on the issues Did Crooked Hillary help disgusting (check out sex tape and past) Alicia M become a U.S. citizen so she could use her in the debate? 30 Sept 2016 Trump explains why sexual assault actually not that big a deal when you think about it I'm not proud of my lockerroom talk. But this world has serious problems. We need serious leaders. #debate #BigLeagueTruth 9 Oct 2016 The president-elect demands recount of election he won In addition to winning the Electoral College in a landslide, I won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally 27 Nov 2016 POTUS thanks advisers for his daily intelligence briefing Great reporting by @foxandfriends and so many others. Thank you! 9 Jul 2017 First instance of a president making military policy on Twitter, replacing traditional method of "contacting the Department of Defense" After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow...... ....Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming..... ....victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you 26 Jul 2017 Having fixed all of the problems plaguing the federal government, President Trump sets his sights on professional sports The NFL has all sorts of rules and regulations. The only way out for them is to set a rule that you can't kneel during our National Anthem! 26 Sept 2017 Sadly, few Puerto Ricans saw these tweets, because their electrical grid was being lazy ...Such poor leadership ability by the Mayor of San Juan, and others in Puerto Rico, who are not able to get their workers to help. They.... ...want everything to be done for them when it should be a community effort. 10,000 Federal workers now on Island doing a fantastic job. 30 Sep 2017 Trump makes clear: Under him, the U.S. will NEVER negotiate with journalists Time Magazine called to say that I was PROBABLY going to be named "Man (Person) of the Year," like last year, but I would have to agree to an interview and a major photo shoot. I said probably is no good and took a pass. Thanks anyway! 24 Nov 2017 Trump's "most-watched SotU in history" all the more impressive for having been watched by fewer people than SotU's by Obama, Clinton, and Bush Thank you for all of the nice compliments and reviews on the State of the Union speech. 45.6 million people watched, the highest number in history. @FoxNews beat every other Network, for the first time ever, with 11.7 million people tuning in. Delivered from the heart! 1 Feb 2018 Praising the NRA one day after publicly advocating strict new gun laws highlights POTUS's ability to listen to, strongly agree with, and also do nothing about both sides of an argument Good (Great) meeting in the Oval Office tonight with the NRA! 1 Mar 2018 Stable genius recognize stable genius Thank you Kanye, very cool! 25 Apr 2018 KANYE WEST @Kanyewest You don't have to agree with trump but the mob can't make me not love him. We are both dragon energy. He is my brother. I love everyone. I don't agree with everything anyone does. That's what makes us individuals. And we have the right to independent thought. COMMANDER-IN-TWEET 2017: 2594 TWEETS 2018: 2413 TWEETS (PROJECTED) Trump dislikes social media, according to his 22nd tweet of the week I use Social Media not because I like to, but because it is the only way to fight a VERY dishonest and unfair "press," now often referred to as Fake News Media. Phony and non-existent "sources" are being used more often than ever. Many stories & reports a pure fiction! 30 Dec 2017 President issues harshest indictment of Jay-Z since Lemonade Somebody please inform Jay-Z that because of my policies, Black Unemployment has just been reported to be at the LOWEST RATE EVER RECORDED! 28 Jan 2018 First use of Twitter to fire a cabinet secretary, which, like losing virginity, is always best done in public Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of State. He will do a fantastic job! Thank you to Rex Tillerson for his service! Gina Haspel will become the new Director of the CIA, and the first woman so chosen. Congratulations to all! 13 Mar 2018 President celebrates the only fire effectively put out during his administration Fire at Trump Tower is out. Very confined (well built building). Firemen (and women) did a great job. THANK YOU! 7 Apr 2018 POTUS's wife was sic, but fortunately got better Great to have our incredible First Lady back home in the White House. Melanie is feeling and doing really well. Thank you for all of your prayers and best wishes! 19 May 2018 "My use of social media is not Presidential - it's MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL. Make America Great Again!" 1 Jul 2017
TWIT1_190614_198.JPG: Birther of a Nation
TWIT1_190614_208.JPG: 2009-2010 The Bronzer Age
TWIT1_190614_210.JPG: Despite the constant negative press covfefe -- 12:06am - 31 May 2017
TWIT1_190614_215.JPG: "COVFEFE" 31 MAY 2017 - 12:06 AM (DELETED APPROXIMATELY 5:45 AM) MEDIUM: TWITTER FOR IPHONE DIMENSIONS: 43 CHARACTERS Here in his single-tweet Minimalist phase, the real subject is not Trump's wholly original non-word, but rather that which is not seen: the ghostly remainder of the sentence that would have followed. With confident reference to Gilbert Stuart's "Unfinished Portrait" of President Washington, President Trump compels viewers to a greater level of engagement, demanding that they fill the post-fragment negative space. Seeking guidance along this path not taken, we find ourselves shocked at how familiar we have become with his oeuvre—feeling, as a community, the unspoken "Sad!," the silent boast, the invisible #MAGA.
TWIT1_190614_219.JPG: 1946–2008 BT (Before Twitter) Emerging from the primordial pre-Twitter ooze, Donald J. Trump, an aspiring real estate developer and minor tabloid celebrity, anticipates the coming medium with his own unique form of communication: commenting on things he doesn't like by scrawling his remarks in Sharpie and mailing them to people.
TWIT1_190614_224.JPG: 1946-2008: 0 Tweets
TWIT1_190614_239.JPG: Trump displays an early fascination with building walls "My persona will never be that of a wallflower - I'd rather build walls than cling to them" 12 May 2009
TWIT1_190614_241.JPG: Proof that Donald Trump once spent time with his wife Melania and I saw American Idiot on Broadway last night and it was great. An amazing theatrical experience! 21 April 2010
TWIT1_190614_244.JPG: Trump congratulates his main daughter on her marriage to the real estate heir who will one day be tasked with brokering Mideast peace "Ivanka and Jared's wedding was spectacular, and they make a beautiful couple. I'm a very proud father." 27 Oct 2009
TWIT1_190614_248.JPG: The future 45th president stars in a groundbreaking Serta mattress web series Check out the last webisode in our 3 part series featuring me with Serta. Which one was your favorite? 12 Aug 2010
TWIT1_190614_251.JPG: "Ivanka is now on Twitter -- You can follow her @IvankaTrump -- Have a terrific weekend!" 14 Aug 2009 2009: 56 Tweets 2010: 155 Tweets
TWIT1_190614_253.JPG: 2011: 963 Tweets 2012: 4585 Tweets 2013: 8731 Tweets
TWIT1_190614_256.JPG: 2014: 7029 Tweets 2015: 9182 Tweets
TWIT1_190614_258.JPG: 2016: 5342 Tweets 2017: 2594 Tweets 2018: 3556 Tweets
TWIT1_190614_262.JPG: Trump's historic first tweet, likely written by his caddy/social media coordinator "Be sure to tune in and watch Donald Trump on Late Night with David Letterman as he presents the Top Ten List tonight!" 4 May 2009
TWIT1_190614_264.JPG: Trump decides not to run for president, disappointed nation begins a four-year wait This has been a very difficult decision regarding the Presidential run and I want to thank all my twitter fans for your fantastic support. 16 May 2011
TWIT1_190614_268.JPG: 2009-2010 The Bronzer Age 2011-2013 The Cranium Explosion 2014-2015 The Feudal Period
TWIT1_190614_269.JPG: Trump discovers a groundbreaking new form of therapy: cyberbullying. Confirms that he has yet to obtain professional psychiatric help. It makes me feel so good to hit "sleazebags" back -- much better than seeing a psychiatrist (which I never have!) 19 Nov 2012
TWIT1_190614_272.JPG: First attack on classless loser Rosie O'Donnell Please send a psychiatrist to help @Rosie, she's in a bad state. To @Rosie's girlfriend's parents--- get your daughter out of there before it's too late. 15 Dec 2011
TWIT1_190614_274.JPG: Trump begins friendship with Pulitzer-aware opinion journalist Sean Hannity Watched Sean Hannity last night -- a great guy. 29 Jul 2011
TWIT1_190614_278.JPG: The birth of mainstream birtherism An 'extremely credible source' has called my office and told me that @BarackObama's birth certificate is a fraud. 6 Aug 2012
TWIT1_190614_280.JPG: Trump first devises ingenious shorthand for the many haters and losers in his life: "haters and losers" It's okay but why do the haters (& losers) want to follow me on twitter?? Get a life! 12 Feb 2013
TWIT1_190614_283.JPG: "Be prepared, there is a small chance that our horrendous leadership could unknowingly lead us into World War III." 31 Aug 2013
TWIT1_190614_286.JPG: First appearance of iconic catchphrase "Sad!" Our leaders are terrible. The government spends over $50B a day. It can't find cuts for less than 2 days of spending?! Sad! 25 Feb 2013
TWIT1_190614_299.JPG: First mention of "failing New York Times" Dummy Bill Maher did an advertisement for the failing New York Times where the picture of him is very sad-he looks pathetic, bloated & gone! 23 Dec 2014
TWIT1_190614_301.JPG: A future leader reflects on his predecessor's legacy Sadly, because president Obama has done such a poor job as president, you won't see another black president for generations! 25 Nov 2014
TWIT1_190614_305.JPG: TV star leads brave fight against "on-the-air" pollution Who is paying for that tedious Smokey Bear commercial that is on all the time—enough already! 8 Jan 2015
TWIT1_190614_307.JPG: Trump crafts sensitive response to the Charlie Hebdo killings in Paris If the morons who killed all of those people at Charlie Hebdo would have just waited, the magazine would have folded - no money, no success! 14 Jan 2015
TWIT1_190614_314.JPG: "I am officially running for President of the United States. #MakeAmericaGreatAgain" 16 June 2015
TWIT1_190614_316.JPG: Campaigning on the issues Did Crooked Hillary help disgusting (check out sex tape and past) Alicia M become a U.S. citizen so she could use her in the debate? 30 Sept 2016
TWIT1_190614_319.JPG: Trump explains why sexual assault actually not that big a deal when you think about it I'm not proud of my lockerroom talk. But this world has serious problems. We need serious leaders. #debate #BigLeagueTruth 9 Oct 2016
TWIT1_190614_322.JPG: The president-elect demands recount of election he won In addition to winning the Electoral College in a landslide, I won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally 27 Nov 2016
TWIT1_190614_325.JPG: Six months into 2017, Trump's 2016 campaign reaches a fever pitch Crooked H destroyed phones w/ hammer, 'bleached' emails, & had husband meet w/AG days before she was cleared- & they talk about obstruction? 15 Jun 2017
TWIT1_190614_329.JPG: "My use of social media is not Presidential - it's MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL. Make America Great Again!" 1 Jul 2017
TWIT1_190614_331.JPG: POTUS thanks advisers for his daily intelligence briefing Great reporting by @foxandfriends and so many others. Thank you! 9 Jul 2017
TWIT1_190614_333.JPG: President Trump launches a devastating nukename at Kim Jong-un Just heard Foreign Minister of North Korea speak at U.N. If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won't be around much longer! 23 Sept 2017
TWIT1_190614_336.JPG: President issues harshest indictment of Jay-Z since Lemonade Somebody please inform Jay-Z that because of my policies, Black Unemployment has just been reported to be at the LOWEST RATE EVER RECORDED! 28 Jan 2018
TWIT1_190614_338.JPG: Witch Hunt! 27 Feb 2018
TWIT1_190614_339.JPG: Praising the NRA one day after publicly advocating strict new gun laws highlights POTUS's ability to listen to, strongly agree with, and also do nothing about both sides of an argument Good (Great) meeting in the Oval Office tonight with the NRA! 1 Mar 2018
TWIT1_190614_342.JPG: Stable genius recognize stable genius Thank you Kanye, very cool! 25 Apr 2018 KANYE WEST @Kanyewest You don't have to agree with trump but the mob can't make me not love him. We are both dragon energy. He is my brother. I love everyone. I don't agree with everything anyone does. That's what makes us individuals. And we have the right to independent thought.
TWIT1_190614_345.JPG: What was Spygate again? SPYGATE could be one of the biggest political scandals in history! 23 May 2018
TWIT1_190614_352.JPG: Space Force all the way! 9 Aug 2018
TWIT1_190614_356.JPG: Birther movement leader conquers irony PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT! It should never be allowed to happen again! 7 Feb 2019
TWIT1_190614_359.JPG: President Trump welcomes 2020 opponent with class and grace Crazy Bernie has just entered the race. I wish him well! 20 Feb 2019
TWIT1_190614_362.JPG: POTUS declares victory after definitely reading entire Mueller report No Collusion -- No Obstruction! 18 Apr 2019
TWIT1_190614_375.JPG: The World According to Trump
TWIT1_190614_379.JPG: The World According to Trump Donald Trump's making places great again doesn't stop with America. See what Trump has tweeted about other countries to re-greaten them again, too. THE AMERICAS Canada has made business for our dairy farmers in Wisconsin and other border states very difficult. We will not stand for this. Watch! The Mexican legal system is corrupt, as is much of Mexico. Pay me the money that is owed me now - and stop sending criminals over our border If Cuba is unwilling to make a better deal for the Cuban people, the Cuban/American people and the U.S. as a whole, I will terminate deal. Can you believe it—the model who mysteriously disappeared from the ObamaCare website is not a US citizen—she's from Colombia. EUROPE Remember when I recently said that Brussels is a "hell hole" and a mess and the failing @nytimes wrote a critical article. I was so right! I told you @TIME Magazine would never pick me as person of the year despite being the big favorite They picked person who is ruining Germany Sad. Our food stamp rolls now surpass the entire population of Spain http://bit.ly/Y5PzX5 We must do better or we will be Greece. Top suspect in Paris massacre, Salah Abdeslam, who also knew of the Brussels attack, is no longer talking. Weak leaders, ridiculous laws! Everyone should boycott Italy if Amanda Knox is not freed---she is totally innocent. The United Kingdom is trying hard to disguise their massive Muslim problem. Everybody is wise to what is happening, very sad! Be honest. First Minister @AlexSalmond will be destroying the beauty of Scotland with his insane desire for bird killing wind turbines. Give the public a break - The FAKE NEWS media is trying to say that large scale immigration in Sweden is working out just beautifully. NOT! Do you think Putin will be going to The Miss Universe Pageant in November in Moscow - if so, will he become my new best friend? AFRICA Let's take a closer look at that birth certificate. @BarackObama was described in 2003 as being "born in Kenya." Obama won't send troops to fight jihadists, yet sends them to Liberia to contract Ebola. He is a delusional failure. I always said the people we fought for in Libya were bad news. Once again, I was right. As I have long been saying, South Africa is a total - and very dangerous - mess. Just watch the evening news (when not talking weather). ALL OF WEST AFRICA (and also sort of ISRAEL) President Obama, I have an idea! Pretend that West Africa is Israel and then you will be able to stop the Ebola area flights. MIDDLE EAST Afghanistan is a total disaster. We don't know what we are doing. They are, in addition to everything else, robbing us blind. Iran continues to delay the nuclear deal while doing many bad things behind our backs. Time to WALK and double the sanctions. Stop payments! Iraq in political turmoil one day after we leave---I told you so. With allies like Egypt and Libya, who needs enemies?! When will Pakistan apologize to us for providing safe sanctuary to Osama Bin Laden for 6 years?! Some "ally." Have you been watching how Saudi Arabia has been taunting our VERY dumb political leaders to protect them from ISIS. Why aren't they paying? If we are going to continue to be stupid and go into Syria (watch Russia), as they say in the movies, SHOOT FIRST AND TALK LATER! ASIA / PACIFIC Wake Up America -- China is eating our lunch. In debate, @MittRomney should ask Obama why autobiography states "born in Kenya, raised in Indonesia." Does President Obama ever discuss the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor while he's in Japan? Thousands of American lives lost. #MDW Crazy Dennis Rodman is saying I wanted to go to North Korea with him. Never discussed, no interest, last place on Earth I want to go to. China wouldn't provide a red carpet stairway from Air Force One and then Philippines President calls Obama "the son of a whore." Terrible! Do you believe it? The Obama Administration agreed to take thousands of illegal immigrants from Australia. Why? I will study this dumb deal!
TWIT1_190614_385.JPG: IN MEMORIAM ALTHOUGH ALL TRUMP TWEETS ARE PERFECT, SOME WERE TOO PERFECT TO LAST. HERE LIES A SELECTION OF TWEETS DELETED BEFORE THEIR TIME.
TWIT1_190614_400.JPG: The Commander-in-Tweet 1 crisis! 30 seconds to respond the only way a president can! Enter the Oval Office and sit on the presidential throne. You are... The Commander-in-Tweet!
TWIT1_190614_434.JPG: Fox News Personalities 124 Greta Van Susteren 110 Sean Hannity 90 Bill O'Reilly 54 Megyn Kelly 40 Lou Dobbs 28 Chris Wallace 26 Tucker Carlson 25 Neil Cavuto 22 Laura Ingraham 22 Bret Baier Number of Fox News personality mentions Note: Does not include retweets
TWIT1_190614_444.JPG: Nothing ever happened with any of these women. Totally made up nonsense to steal the election. Nobody has more respect for women than me! 2:29 pm - 15 Oct 2016
TWIT1_190614_447.JPG: "NOBODY HAS MORE RESPECT" 15 OCT 2016 - 2:29 PM MEDIUM: TWITTER FOR ANDROID DIMENSIONS: 137 CHARACTERS Beset on all sides by the Access Hollywood "Pussy Grab" tape and multiple accusations of sexual assault, Donald Trump is a candidate on the brink, pushed to the very limits of his character count. Forged during the darkest days of Trump's late Campaign Era, this tweet is a master parry intended to deny, deflect, and riposte—and it succeeds on all counts. As this tweet begins, America's concern is for his thirteen alleged victims, yet 137 characters later, there is concern for but one victim: Donald Trump. The true crime being committed is not sexual assault, but rather election theft. And then comes the ultimate denouement -- "Nobody has more respect for women than me!" -- a statement of climactic hyperbole that stuns the reader into submission. This is an artist who can, linguistically, do whatever he wants. "When you're a star, they let you do it." Indeed.
TWIT1_190614_455.JPG: Trump v. Trump Most politicians base their decisions on strongly held beliefs. President Trump's brain is so uniquely good (or great) that it can hold many different beliefs on the same subject. This is an amazing, beautiful gift. Or it isn't. Or it's both. An 'extremely credible source' has called my office and told me that @BarackObama's birth certificate is a fraud. 6 Aug 2012 Remember, don't believe "sources said" by the VERY dishonest media. If they don't name the sources, the sources don't exist. 30 Sep 2016
TWIT1_190614_471.JPG: Happy #CincoDeMayo! The best taco bowls are made in Trump Tower Grill. I love Hispanics! 5 May 2016
TWIT1_190614_474.JPG: "TACO BOWLS" 5 MAY 2016 - 2:57 PM MEDIUM: TWITTER FOR IPHONE DIMENSIONS: 88 CHARACTERS, 1024 X 1365 PHOTO A decidedly American artist, Trump rarely draws from other creative traditions. Yet here we see him showcasing pride in a Mesoamerican heritage that, for the artist's instant and effortless mastery of the form, may as well be his own. At the same time, the taco bowl's oblique symbolism embodies Trump's trademark patriotism: his is a crisp, crunchy nation, deep-fried and welcoming to all fixin's that yearn to dwell therein, provided they rise to his own Towering standards. Guac is extra.
TWIT1_190614_486.JPG: THE PROBLEM WITH THOSE PEOPLE Historically, the fields of professional American sports were tended by true patriots: Ruth, Mantle, Stockton, Havlicek, all the hockey guys . . . the list goes on. But in recent years a shadow fell over sports, as a small but vocal (not to say "mouthy") minority of belligerent, overpaid athletes tried to bring the nation to its knees. Yet these ungrateful sportsters were no match for America's Twitter Quarterback, number 45, Donald Trump. No longer would this particular group of degenerate jocks leave their black mark on America. Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating,therefore invitation is withdrawn! Marshawn Lynch of the NFL's Oakland Raiders stands for the Mexican Anthem and sits down to boos for our National Anthem. Great disrespect! Next time NFL should suspend him for remainder of season. Attendance and ratings way down. It wasn't the White House, it wasn't the State Department, it wasn't father LaVar's so-called people on the ground in China that got his son out of a long term prison sentence - IT WAS ME. Too bad! LaVar is just a poor man's version of Don King, but without the hair. Just think.. ...LaVar, you could have spent the next 5 to 10 years during Thanksgiving with your son in China, but no NBA contract to support you. But remember LaVar, shoplifting is NOT a little thing. It's a really big deal, especially in China. Ungrateful fool! At least 24 players kneeling this weekend at NFL stadiums that are now having a very hard time filling up. The American public is fed up with the disrespect the NFL is paying to our Country, our Flag and our National Anthem. Weak and out of control! Do you think the three UCLA Basketball Players will say thank you President Trump? They were headed for 10 years in jail!
TWIT1_190614_500.JPG: A Total P.R. Victory
TWIT1_190614_519.JPG: THE BUSHKRIEG One of Donald Trump's most decisive victories was over Jeb (Jeb!) Bush. Where some candidates may have seen an unobtrusive family man of basic decency whose poll numbers posed literally zero threat, Trump saw a menace whom he not only had to crush, but to destroy so thoroughly that the shattered fragments of his personality could never be put together again. Jeb Bush has a photoshopped photo for an ad which gives him a black left hand and much different looking body. Jeb just can't get it right! Jeb Bush never uses his last name on advertising, signage, materials etc. Is he ashamed of the name BUSH? A pretty sad situation. Go Jeb! Just watched Jeb's ad where he desperately needed mommy to help him. Jeb --- mom can't help you with ISIS, the Chinese or with Putin. Jeb failed as Jeb! He gave up and enlisted Mommy and his brother (who got us into the quicksand of Iraq). Spent $120 million.Weak-no chance! Jeb Bush just got contact lenses and got rid of the glasses. He wants to look cool, but it's far too late. 1% in Nevada! Low energy Jeb Bush just endorsed a man he truly hates, Lyin' Ted Cruz. Honestly, I can't blame Jeb in that I drove him into oblivion!
TWIT1_190614_523.JPG: THE WAR OF MASCULINE AGGRESSION No one respects women more than Donald Trump. That's why he has always fought against womankind's intrinsic tendency to make fools and/or sluts of themselves. Boldly challenging insurgent troublemakers like Rosie O'Donnell, Bette Midler, Cher, and victims of sexual assault in the military, Trump emerges from his battles with women proving time and again that his "great respect" will never blind him to their many physical and emotional flaws. .@ariannahuff is unattractive both inside and out. I fully understand why her former husband left her for a man- he made a good decision. .@BetteMidler talks about my hair but I'm not allowed to talk about her ugly face or body --- so I won't. Is this a double standard? .@cher--I don't wear a "rug"— it's mine. And I promise not to talk about your massive plastic surgeries that didn't work. 26,000 unreported sexual assults in the military-only 238 convictions. What did these geniuses expect when they put men & women together? Sorry, @Rosie is a mentally sick woman, a bully, a dummy and, above all, a loser. Other than that she is just wonderful! I refuse to call Megyn Kelly a bimbo, because that would not be politically correct. Instead I will only call her a lightweight reporter! The press is going out of their way to convince people that I do not like or respect women, when they know that it is just the opposite!
TWIT1_190614_534.JPG: THE BATTLE OF K-PATZ As a Twitter superpower, Donald Trump sometimes found himself forced to take sides in conflicts he seemingly had nothing to do with. Trump's greatest intervention was in the 2012 battle between actor Robert Pattinson and his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart. When Pattinson made the risky decision to forgive Stewart for cheating on him, the future President of the United States knew he had no choice but to take up arms, even where a less-confident leader might have considered the personal lives of two twentysomething screen actors none of his business. Robert Pattinson should not take back Kristen Stewart. She cheated on him like a dog & will do it again-- just watch. He can do much better! Lots of response to my Pattinson/Kristen Stewart reunion. She will cheat again--100 certain--am I ever wrong? Robert I'm getting a lot of heat for saying you should dump Kristen- but I'm right. If you saw the Miss Universe girls you would reconsider. So many tweets & stories on Stewart/Pattinson Look, it doesn't matter-- the relationship will never be the same. It is permanently broken. Everyone knows I am right that Robert Pattinson should dump Kristen Stewart. In a couple of years, he will thank me. Be smart, Robert. Everyone is asking me to speak more on Robert & Kristen.I don't have time except to say "Robert, drop her, she cheated on you & will again!" Miss Universe 2012 Pageant will be airing live on @nbc & @Telemundo december 19th. Open invite stands for Robert Pattinson. Robert Pattinson is putting on a good face for the release of Twilight. He took my advice on Kristen Stewart...I hope! After Friday's Twilight release, I hope Robert Pattinson will not be seen in public with Kristen--she will cheat on him again!
TWIT1_190614_541.JPG: GLOBAL WARRING Men can battle men, but only those who aspire to immortality, like Donald Trump, have the courage to take on the sky and air. In his war against the concept of climate change, Trump showed that massive barrages of peer-reviewed scientific research are no match for skillfully targeted tweets about occasional cold winter days. The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing noncompetitive. It's snowing & freezing in NYC. What the hell ever happened to global warming? It's 46º (really cold) and snowing in New York on Memorial Day - tell the so-called "scientists" that we want global warming right now! Ice storm rolls from Texas to Tennessee - I'm in Los Angeles and it's freezing. Global warming is a total, and very expensive, hoax! This very expensive GLOBAL WARMING bullshit has got to stop. Our planet is freezing, record low temps,and our GW scientists are stuck in ice It's late in July and it is really cold outside in New York. Where the hell is GLOBAL WARMING??? We need some fast! It's now CLIMATE CHANGE It's really cold outside, they are calling it a major freeze, weeks ahead of normal. Man, we could use a big fat dose of global warming! Be careful and try staying in your house. Large parts of the Country are suffering from tremendous amounts of snow and near record setting cold. Amazing how big this system is. Wouldn't be bad to have a little of that good old fashioned Global Warming right now!
TWIT1_190614_550.JPG: THE DIET COKE REBELLION Donald Trump's early skirmish with Diet Coke was instrumental in forging his theory of Twitter warfare. Here we track his battle with the "(soda)": from his opening salvo aimed at the drink's lack of appeal to thin people, to his penultimate tweet on the subject, in which Trump bravely admits that his true battle with Diet Coke . . . is in his own heart. I have never seen a thin person drinking Diet Coke. Lots of response to my comment on Diet Coke- let's face it, it doesn't work- just makes you hungry Diet Coke tweet had a monster response-- dammit, I wish the stuff worked. The Coca Cola company is not happy with me--that's okay, I'll still keep drinking that garbage. People are going crazy with my comments on Diet Coke (soda). Let's face it--this stuff just doesn't work. It makes you hungry.
TWIT1_190614_554.JPG: Are you allowed to impeach a president for gross incompetence? 4 Jun 2014
TWIT1_190614_558.JPG: "IMPEACH FOR GROSS INCOMPETENCE" 4 JUN 2014 - 6:23 AM MEDIUM: TWITTER FOR ANDROID DIMENSIONS: 62 CHARACTERS Heralded as one of private citizen Trump's most provocative works, "Impeach for Gross Incompetence" found initial inspiration in President Barack Obama's 2014 deal to repatriate a captured American soldier. In the ensuing years, however, this almost uncannily prescient rhetorical query has taken on a life of its own. Trump has transitioned from asking the question to becoming the question. Are you allowed to impeach a president for gross incompetence? America's citizens anxiously await the answer. This masterwork remains one of his most popular, garnering over 206K retweets.
TWIT1_190614_564.JPG: Every time I speak of the haters and losers I do so with great love and affection. They cannot help the fact that they were born fucked up! 28 Sep 2014
TWIT1_190614_568.JPG: "BORN FUCKED UP" 28 SEP 2014 - 8:21 PM MEDIUM: TWITTER FOR ANDROID DIMENSIONS: 139 CHARACTERS Arch, gratuitously profane, and clearly self-aware—okay, actually, this one's pretty funny. The man didn't become president for no reason. In 2014's "Born Fucked Up" we come across some of the Trumpiverse's most familiar characters—the "haters and losers"—to find that the Master of Fifth Avenue has compassionately reimagined what exactly their real problem is. A lesser man would attack such pathetic lowlife flecks of subhuman garbage, but Trump offers the scumbag degenerates only "love and affection," because that's how classy people handle jerks whose souls are bad.
TWIT1_190614_570.JPG: THE REAL RUSSIA INVESTIGATION
TWIT1_190614_587.JPG: WAR AND TWEETS: MELANIA TRUMP: TRYING TO HELP The First Lady plays an important role in any presidency, and this was certainly true in the Trump Twitter Administration. Melania Trump took on a quintessentially twenty-first-century crusade: to end cyberbullying. The phenomenon is well-known. Friendless losers with pitiable domination fantasies hide behind the safety of the screen to pick fights with people they would never have the courage to take on in real life, using personal attacks, threats of physical violence, and really dumb nicknames in a vain attempt to soothe their own insatiable insecurities. The following is just a sampling of the pandemic vulgarity that Mrs. Trump worked so hard to combat. NOTE: We have redacted the below perpetrators' identities, in the hope that they will change their ways in the future and not be forever linked to these regrettable tweets.
TWIT1_190614_591.JPG: Marco Rubio couldn't even respond properly to President Obama's State of the Union Speech without pouring sweat & chugging water. He choked! I promise you that I'm much smarter than Jonathan Leibowitz - I mean Jon Stewart @TheDailyShow. Who, by the way, is totally overrated.
TWIT1_190614_595.JPG: Crazy Joe Biden is trying to act like a tough guy. Actually, he is weak, both mentally and physically, and yet he threatens me, for the second time, with physical assault. He doesn't know me, but he would go down fast and hard, crying all the way. Don't threaten people Joe! George Conway, often referred to as Ms. Kellyanne Conway by those who know him, is VERY jealous of his wife's success & angry that I, with her help, didn't give him the job he so desperately wanted. I barely know him but just take a look, a stone cold LOSER & husband from hell!
TWIT1_190614_600.JPG: Does anybody like Lyin' Ted? Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn't easy to do. I like Mike!
TWIT1_190614_603.JPG: Finally, Liddle' Adam Schiff, the leakin' monster of no control, is now blaming the Obama Administration for Russian meddling in the 2016 Election. He is finally right about something. Obama was President, knew of the threat, and did nothing. Thank you Adam! Why would Kim Jong-un insult me by calling me "old," when I would NEVER call him "short and fat?" Oh well, I try so hard to be his friend - and maybe someday that will happen!
TWIT1_190614_609.JPG: THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP FOX & FRIENDS HELP THE PRESIDENT FORM HIS THOUGHTS Long before his big, unprecedented electoral college landslide victory, Donald Trump was a frequent Fox & Friends guest, and no wonder; the show's rigor, objectivity and fundamental decency exactly matched Trump's own. But once Mr. Trump became president, what had begun as friendly, pre-breakfast TV banter on racial purity and vaccines' link to autism evolved into his most important daily intelligence briefing. Fox & Friends's most potent tool was its lower-screen headline banner. Turn the panels to see how skilled President Trump was at watching TV, waiting a few minutes, and then tweeting out what he'd seen as if he had thought it up himself.
TWIT1_190614_613.JPG: 6:04am Ungrateful TRAITOR Chelsea Manning, who should never have been released from prison, is now calling President Obama a weak leader. Terrible!
TWIT1_190614_615.JPG: 5:50 am Ungrateful Traitor Chelsea manning Slams fmr Pres Obama
TWIT1_190614_616.JPG: TRUMPSTRADAMUS Gaze into the crystal ball as Donald Trump tweets his predictions of the future! Was he right or was he wrong? (HINT: He was right.)
TWIT1_190614_621.JPG: Mexico will pay for the wall!
TWIT1_190614_622.JPG: RIGHT! There is no wall, so technically, Mexico has covered all costs to date.
TWIT1_190614_625.JPG: I predicted Apple's stock fall based on their dumb refusal to give the option of a larger iPhone screen like Samsung. I sold my Apple stock
TWIT1_190614_628.JPG: RIGHT! This was a bold financial decision. By selling his Apple stock in early 2014, just before it more than doubled in value, Donald Trump avoided costly capital gains taxes. Plus, Apple did eventually take Mr. Trump's advice and offer a larger screen like Samsung. So you're welcome.
TWIT1_190614_631.JPG: Love making correct predictions. National Review is over. http://theweek.com/articles/451963/national- ...review-doomed
TWIT1_190614_633.JPG: RIGHT! This quote about the very much still-in-publication National Review is out of context. The president was of course saying, "The National Review is over . . . there on the newsstand." If Twitter had given him the extra characters he needed, you wouldn't have made that mistake.
TWIT1_190614_636.JPG: Eventually, but at a later date so we can get started early, Mexico will be paying, in some form, for the badly needed border wall.
TWIT1_190614_639.JPG: ENOUGH ALREADY. Of course Mexico will pay for the wall. The president has a comprehensive plan to confiscate all abandoned climbing and digging equipment used by Mexicans after they've gotten past the wall, and then sell those items on eBay to other Mexicans. We're actually billing them twice.
TWIT1_190614_642.JPG: Everyone should calm down. @BenAffleck is going to do a great job as Batman.
TWIT1_190614_645.JPG: RIGHT! Affleck's Batman did a great job introducing Wonder Woman, whom everyone loves.
TWIT1_190614_647.JPG: 11 MINUTES On November 2, 2017, at 6:49 P.M., ET, President Trump's Twitter account vanished. The mysterious deactivation lasted only until 7:00pm, but that was all it took to shatter a nation. The day had begun like any other. In our nation's capital, citizens walked briskly across the Mall, their collars pulled up against the cold autumn wind as they gazed into a pale blue sky. We assume it was pale and blue. We couldn't really figure out how to google what the weather was like that day. But the probable seasonally appropriate chill in the air mirrored a greater chill to come. As the news spread around the world, disbelief turned to confusion, then shock, then dinner. By the time @realDonaldTrump was reactivated at 7:00 P.M., a disoriented America had stumbled untethered to its president for the better part of a quarter-hour. We will never know for sure who or what caused Trump's account to go dark. One theory holds that a departing Twitter employee shut it down on his last day at work, since multiple sources identified him and he confirmed the story himself. But others suggest that we must look deeper, to man's aeons-old impulse to seek comfort in the shadows of ignorance. In this interpretation, we all are guilty, both in a moral sense and under all applicable state and federal laws. The lasting tragedy of the Great Deactivation is that we will never know the damage's true extent. What tweetable thoughts crossed Donald Trump's mind? What transformative ideas or hot, fresh insults might have changed the course of world affairs? That wisdom is lost forever, because the sad fact is, during those terrible 11 minutes, Trump could compose no tweets. None. #NoneEleven.
TWIT1_190614_650.JPG: Now that Russian collusion, after one year of intense study, has proven to be a total hoax on the American public, the Democrats and their lapdogs, the Fake News Mainstream Media, are taking out the old Ronald Reagan playbook and screaming mental stability and intelligence..... ....Actually, throughout my life, my two greatest assets have been mental stability and being, like, really smart. Crooked Hillary Clinton also played these cards very hard and, as everyone knows, went down in flames. I went from VERY successful businessman, to top T.V. Star..... ....to President of the United States (on my first try). I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius....and a very stable genius at that!
TWIT1_190614_658.JPG: "VERY STABLE GENIUS" 6 JAN 2018 - 7:19 AM, 7:27 AM, 7:30 AM MEDIUM: TWITTER FOR IPHONE DIMENSIONS: 414 CHARACTERS Among Western art's proudest traditions is the psychologically probing self-portrait. We think of Van Gogh's oils speaking deeper emotional truths than words ever could. We think of Rembrandt bearing humble witness to his, and our, tragic mortality. And now we think of Donald Trump, whose stunning Twitter triptych "Very Stable Genius" dared to express his truth, even when he had ample reason to think literally no one would believe him. Along with that 1970s hotel-bed bathrobe photo, it is Trump's bravest work of self-exposure. The work unfolds across three panels. The first comprises a brisk, classicist "hoax/lapdog/Fake News" dismissal narrative. Then Trump swivels to the cautionary tale of Crooked Hillary Clinton, whose impudent questioning of his, like, really smartness led to her fiery demise. The work now transfigures into almost pointillist autobiography, as powerful mogul metamorphosizes into world leader (on first try). But it is Trump's third-panel conclusion that still amazes -- a statement of self-identity so bold, so definitive, it has forever redefined the concepts of "stable," and "genius," and probably even "very."
TWIT1_190614_662.JPG: Verified Survivors Donald Trump repeatedly takes to Twitter to courageously berate those who dare criticize him. Listen to a few of these losers plead for forgiveness.
TWIT1_190614_672.JPG: Well, it happened. I'm Stephen King and Trump blocked me. I can no longer receive his thoughtful and incisive messages of love and inclusiveness. In short, I am an existential loser, waiting for Trump instead of Godot. I am, ladies and gentlemen, a Trump-less American. —STEPHEN KING https://www.washingtonpost.com/ news/ arts-andentertainment/wp/ 2017/ 06/ 13/trump-blockedstephenking-on-twitter-but-j-k-rowling-came-to-therescue/?utm_term=.29046f1c4357
TWIT1_190614_681.JPG: When I reflect on this moment, my biggest regret is that he didn't give me a fun nickname. His tweet was just "Kathy Griffin." No "Unfunny Kathy" or "Ginger Kathy" or "Disgusting Kathy" or "Kooky Kathy." Just . . . Kathy. I'm sorry, I just really wanted an extra adjective, you know? —KATHY GRIFFIN Kathy Griffin should be ashamed of herself. My children, especially my 11 year old son, Barron, are having a hard time with this. Sick!
TWIT1_190614_728.JPG: TRUMP CROSSING THE DELAWARE This iconic American masterpiece, painted in oil by Donald Trump himself, depicts his most loyal advisers following his detailed orders as they row across a river of liberal tears. As in life, Trump has surrounded himself with a diverse staff of loyal white people, each believing that he or she is the grownup keeping the boat from sinking. Vice President Mike Pence and Chief of Staff John Kelly are shown frantically trying to dislodge ice while the president ignores Kelly and stomps squarely on Pence's testicles. At the bow sits Trump's daughter Ivanka, always nearby so the president can indulge in a long, non-creepy stare. Jeff Sessions, whom the president clearly regrets bringing, is tasked with helping son-in-law Jared Kushner keep the American Flag warm. The foreign policy team -- Bolton, Mattis, Pompeo -- huddle astern, envious that adviser Stephen Miller somehow gets to hold the rudder. Records are unclear as to how Kellyanne Conway stuck around through so many revisions to the painting, but she's still there and that's worth something. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, meanwhile, has never been happier. Modern X-ray analysis has revealed that an earlier version of the work showed Vladimir Putin in the water, shirtless and singlehandedly tugging the boat wherever he wants it to go, but this was later covered up.
TWIT1_190614_759.JPG: Donald J. Trump Inauguration Cake
TWIT2_190614_027.JPG: Desi Lydec @ Daily Show's Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
TWIT2_190614_028.JPG: Ronny Chieng @ Daily Show's Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
TWIT2_190614_035.JPG: Roy Wood Jr. and Bruce Guthrie @ Daily Show's Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
TWIT2_190614_039.JPG: Bruce Guthrie and Ronny Chieng @ Daily Show's Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
TWIT2_190614_074.JPG: Desi Lydec, Ronny Chieng, and Roy Wood Jr. chat with kids @ Daily Show's Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
TWIT2_190614_170.JPG: Bruce Guthrie and Desi Lydec @ Daily Show's Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
TWIT2_190614_179.JPG: Desi Lydec, Ronny Chieng and Roy Wood Jr. pose with some kids @ Daily Show's Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
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The Ethic of Care: a moral compass for Canadian nursing practice
Author(s) : Kathleen Stephany
Editor(s) : Piotr Majkowski
Kathleen Stephany Piotr Majkowski , " The Ethic of Care: a moral compass for Canadian nursing practice ", Bentham Science Publishers (2012). https://doi.org/10.2174/97816080530491120101
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The Ethic of care: Our moral compass
The ethic of care or the moral imperative to act justly is offered as an ethical compass to guide nurses. Nurses are inspired to adopt the ethic of care into their practice and into their everyday lives as a lived virtue. A connection is drawn between the theoretical premises of feminism, humanism, phenomenology and the ethic of care, because they each pay attention to the contextual features of people's lives. Critics of the ethic of care are respectfully challenged. A convincing argument is made that sensing the needs of others is as important as being able to use universal maxims to deal with moral issues. Something new is proposed that goes beyond what was previously believed to be central to this important subject matter. It is recommended that the practice of the ethic of care be informed by knowledge derived from additional sources. For example, the multi-faceted components of care, sound moral principles and the values and ethical responsibilities as laid out by the Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Code of Ethics, are all considered as crucial and relevant to ethical decision making. Special attention is paid to the notions of compassion, generosity, unconditional positive regard and presencing and a heartfelt narrative is used to illustrate the lived practice of compassion. The chapter ends with a case study where a student nurse is assigned the challenge of caring for a client diagnosed with a catatonic type of schizophrenia. Critical thinking questions are posed in relation to this real life story.
WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF RELATIONSHIP: Integrating sound moral principles into care
The relationship between sound moral principles and care is presented. Although the ethic of care is relational, contextual and empathetic it also draws upon existing knowledge to inform decision-making. Additional tools such as the moral principles of integrity, veracity, fidelity, respect for selfworth, beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy and courage are utilized in conjunction with the ethic of care. In this manner ethical action occurs in the context of nurturing the human being who is experiencing the problem within the framework of all that is going on. Integrity is proposed as the standard that guarantees all other values. Moral courage is portrayed as the ability to adhere to the fundamental law of integrity, ethics and perseverance even in the face of rejection or opposition. Client advocacy is deemed to be closely associated with the practice of moral courage. Not only are nurses encouraged to incorporate moral principles of high virtue into their way of being, they are also directed to strive to see the inherent good in every person, regardless of the circumstances. In this manner nurses are ethically obligated to offer competent and compassionate care even in the presence of less than desirable client behaviour. It is pointed out that this edict may sometimes present itself as a profound ethical test. Narratives are used to help illuminate the notions of morality in the context of a person's story and the case study at the end of the chapter is particularly challenging when nurses are asked to care for a person who is accused of the brutal murder of a child.
The cNA Code of Ethics: IMPLEMENTING NURSING ETHICAL VALUES & RESPONSIBILITIES INTO CARE
Key aspects of the role of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) are presented as well as the purpose of the CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses (RNs). Nurses are made aware that the ethical values and responsibilities as laid out in the CNA Code of Ethics are not discretionary but must be followed by all practicing nurses. Each value is discussed in terms of how they are played out in actual practice and narratives are used to emphasize important points. The role of Canadian law is explained because nurses who have a working knowledge of the Canadian legal system are better equipped to deal with legal issues that may arise, especially in trying situations. A brief overview of The Canadian Constitution and The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is also undertaken for similar reasons. Nurses are informed that although some laws are derived from ethics this is not necessarily consistently the case and the law always supersedes ethics. The commonalities between the ethic of care and the CNA Code of Ethics is presented. Other valid topics that directly relate to the CNA Code Ethics Part I include: the safety of research participants; the duty to report unsafe practice; the importance of ensuring informed consent for treatment, the role of advance directives and safe guarding the confidentiality of all client information. The chapter ends with an actual Coroner's case where a nurse deliberately covers up a mistake that costs a client their life.
VALUES CLARIFICATION: IDENTIFYING WHAT MATTERS TO NURSES AND CLIENTS & RESPECTING THE DIFFERENCES
To facilitate respect for differences in opinions, the "how to" of the values clarification process is clearly articulated. People are often unaware of what some of their values consist of because values are so entrenched into how a person thinks and behaves. Subsequently, values are frequently acted upon in an automatic fashion. When a nurse is not aware of their values, especially when it comes to precarious subject matter, they may inadvertently impose their point of view onto others. From an ethical perspective, this type of response can be extremely problematic. The association and difference between moral agency, moral residue and moral disengagement is made evident as well as what to do when they occur. Nurses are advised of the importance of getting help when moral residue leads to moral disengagement. An effective strategy is suggested as a way for nurses to own their personal and professional strengths as a means to deal with moral issues in practice. A case study portrays how the client's right to choose not to receive treatment, ends in moral residue for the nurse. An additional exercise is presented as a way for nurses to enhance their awareness of their personal opinions on heated issues like: abortion; stem cell research; in-vitrofertilization; organ donation; euthanasia; and capital punishment. In order to gain a better understanding of values that collide with their own, nurses are prompted to intentionally debate the opposite side of each argument.
THE MOSAIC MODEL FOR ETHICAL DECISIONS: HOW WE DECIDE WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH MORAL ISSUES IN PRACTICE
A new ethical model that stems from an ethic of care is introduced that is called, The Mosaic Model for Ethical Decisions. The goal of this ethical tool is to ensure that during the process of moral reasoning nothing essential gets left out, especially what is crucially important to the individual who is at the centre. Even though this model utilizes caring notions as a guide, it also takes into account the law; sound moral principles; the CNA Code of Ethics values and responsibilities; and any additional knowledge as deemed appropriate. Due to the fact that issues in practice often differ, not every segment of the model is needed in all settings. Therefore, strategies for decisionmaking are carefully designed as five key components with subcategories that are presented in an algorithm form. Each segment is supported by rational. The aim of Part I is to identify what matters to the client and others who have a stake in the case. Part II focuses on determining the key ethical and/or legal issues. Part III draws from other sources of knowledge for support. Part IV considers any possible course of action that may be taken, as well as the associated risks that may arise. Part V deals with additional considerations, like problems for the client's family and healthcare professionals, in addition to relevant societal issues of concern. Exciting features of this model is that it is user friendly and applicable in diverse situations. Nurses are encouraged to carry the condensed version with them in the clinical setting.
Professionalism: A CALL TO CARE
Professional behaviours and values that are associated with ethical nursing practice are carefully articulated in this chapter. Society grants a profession a monopoly over their area of expertise because the implicit assumption is that these people can meet the needs of the public better than any other group. In order for any set of individuals to refer to themselves as a profession four standards must be present: they must possess a specialized body of knowledge; they have to be accountable; they are required to be selfgoverning; and they are obligated to abide by a code of ethics. Because the profession of nursing requires more of their members than just the basic criteria, specific responsibilities are clearly presented. Crucial components of the profession of nursing include, but are not limited to: accountability; competent applicant of knowledge; provision of services; setting professional boundaries; and the role of nursing leadership. Nurses are encouraged to look for creative ways to impart their knowledge to others in the form of: attending conferences and educational forums; being published in nursing journals; as well as becoming involved in research clubs and communities of practice. Although skills, knowledge and accountability are important aspects of the profession of nursing, other components are equally as valid. The discussion, therefore, concludes with specific suggestions for how a nursing career can be lived as a call to care. The case study that is presented at the closing of the chapter is derived from an actual Coroner's case and reveals how the intention to cover-up a mistake is discovered.
ACCOUNTABILITY: INSPIRING NURSES TO ACT RESPONSIBLY
Nursing accountability involves being responsible and answerable to someone outside of ourselves for what we do. Nurses are not only accountable to their clients, they are also answerable to their client's families, their communities, and society at large. This discussion demonstrates how accountability aligns nicely with the ethic of care because they each embrace caring action; responsibility for others; universal connectedness; and the protection of vulnerable people. The assertion is made that nursing accountability is grounded in the following four moral principles: fidelity, respect for dignity, respect for worth and respect for self-determination of clients. The specific way that each of these constructs are played out in the clinical setting is clearly articulated. A crucial order of priorities in nursing accountability is proposed and the argument is made that a client's welfare supersedes all other responsibilities. Nurses are also responsible to the profession of nursing. The expectation is that nurses strive to maintain competency to practice, and that their practice will be guided by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics and practice standards as dictated by their specific regulatory body. If an institution's policies violates nursing values and ethical responsibilities as laid out in the CNA Code of Ethics, the delivery of safe, competent, compassionate and ethical care comes first. Explicit strategies are suggested for nurses to follow when they encounter an ethical conflict with institutional policy. The case study at the end of the chapter reveals how a nurse becomes morally distressed when she is asked to withhold crucial information from her clients that will potentially result in serious harm.
ADVOCACY: THE HEART OF NURSING
Nursing advocacy entails taking action on behalf of others. The current discussion promotes advocacy as the driving force of nursing. The ethic of care relates well to the role of advocacy because it is concerned with taking responsibility for what happens to us and to other people. Advocacy can occur in the form of acting as a voice for an individual or by taking action in support of a larger issue. Both are closely aligned with nursing leadership. The expectation is that nurses act individually and collectively to eliminate social inequities. Whistle-blowing is a more drastic form of advocacy and should only be used as a last resort. A narrative is presented that carefully demonstrates how in one actual incident, whistle blowing became the only option left to ensure client safety. The discussion also quite poignantly points out that, nurses are not likely to advocate for a person or group of people that they have a bias toward. A review of the literature reveals the stark truth that nurses, as a general group, harbour stereotypical biases toward the mentally ill. Affirmative action is recommended to help to end discrimination. The greatest threat to the nurse who dares to do what they feel is right, is that of being morally silenced. Nurses are inspired to be as courageous as possible but to ensure that they are well supported before acting. The chapter ends with a compelling story of how a newly graduated psychiatric nurse advocates for her client who cannot speak English and who has been misdiagnosed.
TECHNOLOGICAL UTILITY : HOW IT SOMETIMES INTERFERES WITH CARING PRACTICE
The current discussion demonstrates how technological utility sometimes interferes with the moral sense of care and what to do about it. Caring as technology is viewed as the meaning of caring in relationship to technology. The virtual community, machines that support life, computers and robotics are included in this definition. It is pointed out that in modern health practices the nurturing aspects of caring for the ill or aged is increasingly viewed by some institutional bodies as less important than other more mechanistic aspects of service. Modern advances of science have also somewhat blurred the boundaries of when life begins and when it ends. When it comes to caring for premature babies, what was portrayed as most disturbing for nurses is the overuse of technology to try and save a life that cannot be saved. Another example of carrying out treatment that is destined to fail occurs when we use invasive procedures to save a life when death is imminent, like performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on someone suffering from the end stages of a terminal diagnosis. No matter how many technological advances are developed, the challenge to the profession of nursing is not to lose its caring capacity. At the end of the chapter mindful listening is taught as a means for nurses to refocus mental energy back onto their clients. A narrative based on a real life case is shared by a distraught family member who felt left in the dark about the imminent death of her loved one.
EMBRACING DIVERSITY : TOWARD A MORALLY INCLUSIVE PRACTICE
The primary goal of this chapter is to assist nurses to engage in a morally inclusive practice. A morally inclusive practice celebrates what people have in common as well as their differences and involves the action of whole heartedly embracing diversity. Diversity reflects variations in belief systems and ways of living and includes many things such as: ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, religious and spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic position and health status. Culture is more that ethnicity and permeates everything that we do. Bullying is a negative but harsh reality of the culture of nursing. Witnesses of bullying are asked to intervene and not to participate in gossip. Returning kindness when confronted by aggression and standing up for oneself are presented as positive ways to combat vertical violence in the profession. Cultural competence is promoted as a way to help nurses when they are confronted with cultural issues. Rigid world views and ethnocentrism, or the view that one's belief system or culture's way of doing things is the right and natural way, are identified as barriers to implementing cultural competence into practice. Canadian residential schools are presented as a historical result of ethnocentrism that negatively impacted hundreds of Aboriginals. Cultural relativism is put forward as the polar opposite to ethnocentrism and is akin to building bridges rather than barriers. It is the attitude that other ways of doing things are different but equally valid. The practice of the ethic of care aligns closely with cultural relativism.
GENDER & SEXUAL ORIENTATION: MOVING BEYOND TOLERANCE TO ACCEPTANCE
THE ROLE OF RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY IN NURSING : RESPECTING WHAT THE CLIENT BELIEVES
The aim of this chapter is to encourage nurses to work with their clients' religious and spiritual values and not to discriminate when they differ from their own. The desire to believe in God or something beyond the physical is deemed to be universal. Theology, religion and spirituality are integral parts of the search for something more, yet even though they have much in common they are not one and the same. What most religious and spiritual beliefs share is the notion that there is more to life than physical existence. The profession of nursing has a long and enduring history of a close association with spirituality and nursing has often been referred to as a mission or calling. It is argued that religious practices are still valid for present day nursing. The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) supports this stand and recognizes parish nursing as valid. Religion and spirituality align well with the ethic of care and the emphasis on the relationships between people and all that exists. What is a nurse expected to do when their client does not believe in anything or is an atheist? The rule of thumb is that you must work with your client's belief system. This directive applies because nurses are mandated by the CNA not to discriminate for any reason. It is also relevant because it is the caring, compassionate approach to what really matters to the client.
PUBLIC ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE & THE ROLE OF THE NURSE
In this current discussion nurses are persuaded to take the lead toward preserving public health care for all people. This action is mandated by Part II of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses. Canadians often site increased wait times for surgeries; not being able to have a family doctor; or long hours spent in the Emergency Room; as criticisms of our publicly funded health care. Many of these assessments are justified. However, even though our present system bears room for enhancement that does not mean that it is no longer working or that it should be abolished altogether. We need to be cognizant of the fact that everyone in this country can access basic health care without paying for it from their own pocket. In comparison to Canadians, millions of Americans don't have any medical coverage, especially the poor, and so many more lose their coverage just because they get sick or go without medical care because of a preexisting medical ailment. But how do nurses begin to advocate for better access to health care services? They need to become involved. The following suggestions are recommended by the CNA: a greater emphasis on health prevention, health promotion and chronic disease prevention; earlier intervention in the treatment of chronic diseases; improving the social economic determinants of health; redirecting people who normally access Emergency Room (ER) services for non-urgent care, to out-patient clinics; and addressing the issue of bed blockers by better bed allocation planning.
THE CNA CODE OF ETHICS PART II: NURSES WORKING TOWARD ENDING SOCIAL INEQUITIES
Nurses as a group have the knowledge and possess the compassion that is needed to improve the lives of the underprivileged. As mandated by the (CNA) Code of Ethics Part II, thirteen specific ways to eliminate social inequities are presented as a means of addressing and/or eliminating social inequities. Poverty is a worldwide problem that has been growing instead of subsiding and has a negative impact on people's health. Because socioeconomic determinants of health are closely tied to health outcomes, the poor use additional and more expensive health services. In order to positively impact populations that are suffering, one effective way to get the attention of policy makers is to build a business case that demonstrates cost saving measures. Homelessness is on the increase in Canada. The perception is that it is too expensive to provide housing and treatment for people who suffer from addictions and/or mental illness is not necessarily supported by fact. A review of a recent study commissioned by government provides evidence that a substantial amount of money could be saved if housing and treatment was made available for these people. Ideas are suggested that may help nurses to instigate other positive changes in the lives of others, not just for some people but for everyone.
The Ethic of Care: A Moral Compass for Canadian Nursing Practice is unique from other nursing ethics textbooks in several key ways. The book adds a heightened dimension to the already rich knowledge in the field of applied nursing ethics and the ethic of care. The author argues that the ethic of care, or the moral imperative to act justly, be the guiding compass for everything that nurses do. It is with passion and conviction that nurses are encouraged to embody the ethic of care as a "lived virtue." Nurses are also inspired to be the leaders of tomorrow by working toward achieving accountability and sustainability in the Canadian publicly funded health care system and by effectively addressing social inequities. At the end of each chapter the author conveys real life case studies, as derived from her experiences as a critical care nurse, psychiatric nurse clinician and former Coroner. These vignettes bring the subject to life and serve as a means for applying newly acquired ethical knowledge.
Cultivating Empathy: Inspiring Health Professionals to Communicate More Effectively (Revised Edition)
Cultural Competence In Assessment And Intervention With Ethnic Minorities: Some Perspectives From Psychology and Social Work
Outcomes Assessment in End - Stage Kidney Disease - Measurements and Applications in Clinical Practice
The Ethic of Care: A Moral Compass for Canadian Nursing Practice (Revised Edition)


Is your Software too Secure, or not Secure Enough?
Last week, it was reported that a significant software vulnerability exists on many computing and communication devices around the world. The problem, called "Shell Shock", is associated with software originally written in 1987 and is today a part of variations of the UNIX operating system, including Apple's operating system for desktop and laptop computers, smart phones using Google's Android and many Internet web servers. A U.S. Department of Homeland Security alert said the vulnerability was rated as "High" on impact (scoring 10 out of 10) and "Low" on complexity, which means hackers can easily take advantage of the problem and control a computer. Note: the problem does not affect Apple's iOS on the iPhone and iPad, or systems running Microsoft Windows.
Separately, FBI Director James B. Comey is concerned about Apple's and Google's recent efforts to provide encryption technology on their smart phones that will increase the difficulty of accessing data. He said "I like and believe very much that we should have to obtain a warrant from an independent judge to be able to take the content of anyone's closet or their smart phone," but "The notion that someone would market a closet that could never be opened — even if it involves a case involving a child kidnapper and a court order — to me does not make any sense."
Regarding "Shell Shock" - because the vulnerability has been in the market for over 20 years, it is likely that there has already been damage. However, many technology savvy organizations will address this problem quickly, but it is likely many devices and systems subject to less stringent security oversight will remain vulnerable to hacker attaches for years to come.
Regarding Comey's comments – As law enforcement groups continue to face the increased lack of trust resulting from the NSA's aggressive data gathering efforts, it is likely that the use of encryption technology will expand across many forms of computing infrastructures in the future.
Jack Ma, a former English teacher, founded Alibaba Group Holding with a $60,000 investment in 1999 and started out in his one bedroom Hangzhou apartment . Today, Alibaba is the world's largest e-commerce company. After a global road show to share the firm's story with investors, the company priced its shares in an initial public offering (IPO) at $68 this past Thursday. On Friday, the shares began trading on the New York Stock exchange at $92.70, and closed up 38% for the day. The price values the company at $231 billion and made Jack Ma, the richest person in China, worth about $17 billion.
Alibaba's on-line retail sites Taobao Marketplace, Tmall, and Juhuasuan account for about 83% of revenue. Other services include Alibaba.com, China's largest global online wholesale marketplace and AliExpress, a global consumer marketplace that provides cloud-computing services.
With the upside for the Alibaba story dependent on expansion both within China, (Internet penetration within the country is less than 50%) and abroad, it is likely that some of that potential is factored into Friday's 38% price increase.
At the same time, the firm's global aspirations will likely increase completion with smaller players such as Amazon, Baidu, EBay and Tencent.
The most significant risk for the firm is likely that economic growth in China slows down.
Bottom Line: In addition to building the world's largest internet franchise, Jack Ma may also turn out to be one of the best market-timers of all time as well.
As online transportation company Uber expands globally, conflicts with some regulators, competitors, unionized workers and drivers have increased. Concerns include: 1) Uber is operating without the same licensing and insurance as traditional taxis services, 2) it is trying to lure drivers away from alternative services, such as Lyft, 3) it is changing the terms for drivers operating on its platform and 4) it is placing and then canceling pick-up requests with competitors to disrupt their service.
Some background - Uber started in San Francisco during 2009 to provide an alternative to the city's mediocre taxi service. Unlike many taxi services, Uber does not own any vehicles. Its platform includes a smartphone app to connect users with drivers, a navigation system and a fare collection and payment system. Passengers payUber, and Uber pays its drivers about 80% of the fare (there is no requirement to tip the driver). Drivers must pass a background check, provide their own vehicle and comply with service commitment levels, such as the minimum hours per week that they will drive. Estimates vary about the firm's net revenue (possibly greater than $1 billion), but CEO Travis Kalanick said revenue is doubling every 6 months.
Uber, and similar services, provide a refreshing alternative to many mainstream taxi offerings.
Its positive business momentum and investor support, has allowed the firm to broaden its services and establish partnerships with organizations such as OpenTable, United Airlines, Starbucks,TripAdvisor, and Hyatt Hotels.
With regulatory oversight increasing, compliance with new rules is becoming a business requirement. Also, the interaction with unions (in the U.S. the Teamsters and AFL-CIO are becoming more involved), will likely affect the cost structure of these services.
While Uber's growth may slow and conflicts with drivers may increase, passengers will likely continue to benefit from this disruptive business model.


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Choreographer - Director - Visual Artist - Writer
Andrea K. Schlehwein
Visual + Text
Artistic Direction
Festival + Formats
Light On - Light Off N°7
"Regeneration emerges when apparent opposites and incongruity meet each other in open discussion.
There is nothing to be said against an event organizer, curator or producer presenting contemporary art of international status in the countryside.
And it is commendable for an artist in the countryside to debate current themes in contemporary art, to carry the result of these explorations out into the world, and to realize that as a collective of artists, we can experience inspiring conversations everywhere - whether it is with an audience in Indonesia, Argentina, Germany, Korea or Carinthia … "
- AKS
LIGHT ON – LIGHT OFF began early in 2013 as a guest artist series with a festival-like character – the result of a desire to offer Carinthian audiences the opportunity to enjoy high-quality contemporary dance-art in an intimate setting multiple times a year.
Preceding LIGHT ON - LIGHT OFF, the büro für tanz | theater | productionen had already curated POSITIONS - Discourse and Dialogue in Contemporary Dance Carinthia (2009, 2011), a program that inspired a hunger for more access to contemporary dance in the region.
During recent years the büro für tanz | theater | produktionen curated contemporary dance works from across Carinthia at venues including:
art in stift / Stift Millstatt
Theater Hall 11 Klagenfurt
water empire 2009
Museum for Modern Art Carinthia)
... with and by, among others:
cieLaroque / Helene Weinzierl (Austria)
Mateja Bucar (Slovenia)
Vadim Fishkin (Slovenia)
Silvio Grand (Argentina)
Leonie Humitsch (Austria)
Anna Konjetzky (Germany)
Tamara Kronheim (Austria)
Fang Yun Lo (Taiwan)
NETZWERK AKS (Austria)
The seventh installment of the internationally-oriented dance performance series LIGHT ON – LIGHT OFF featured an international already multiple prize-winning program in its Austrian premiere, presented in cooperation with the büro für tanz | theater | productionen, FORUM KUNST and also in special collaboration with the renowned Seoul International Dance Festival, and supported by the cultural department of the province of Carinthia.
The Young Korean Choreographers program spanned a wide spectrum, featuring artists who gave themselves joyfully and thoughtfully to the highest level of contemporary dance, musing over life and death, humorously questioning grotesque human interactions, shedding light on the intellectual process of choreography and illuminating memories.
Read a review on the NETZWERK AKS Blog.
Carlos Osatinsky (Argentina)
Fernando Nicolás Pelliccioli (Argentina)
Robert Pfaller (Austria)
Silvia Salzmann (Austria)
Igor Sviderski (Slovenia)
Marco Torrice (Italy)
Susanne Traub (Germany)
Rosalie Wanka (Germany)
Bodhi Project / Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance (Austria)
Matan Levkovich (Israel)
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Dr. Peter Kaiser
Governor of Carinthia
"Dear friends of contemporary dance!
Dance is many things: ritual, tradition, genre of performance art, profession, sport, therapy, social phenomenon or simple expression. Under the broad term "contemporary dance," the artistic dance of the present ranges a wide aesthetic spectrum of abstract and narrative dance as art. Works of current social relevance grow out of the creative processes of contemporary choreographers. Lovers of contemporary dance can experience exactly this, up close and personal, at the Stift Millstatt.
For two years, the office for dance | theater | productions has hosted the internationally cast guest artist series "Light on – Light off" with the goal of exploring tendencies and currents in the overlapping areas of new media, music, film, literature and art installations. This festival-like performance series brings internationally recognized dance artists together in the Carinthian mountains and offers interested persons a platform for discussion, inspiration and lively inter-cultural exchange. The festival format has an important function: it can easily highlight the interrelated themes trending in today's performing arts scene. Because dance usually communicates literally, its narratives often immediately penetrates our perceptive region that lies deeper than intellectual reason can reach; countless dance viewers experience this sensation again and again. The unique, atmospheric ambiance of Stift Millstatt contributes to this effect. Located in the Austrian region bordering Slovenia and Italy, the old benedictine cloister now continues a long tradition of serving Carinthia as an intellectual and cultural center, ideal for contemplation, focus, dialogue and evolving ideology.
The committed management team Andrea K. Schlehwein and Eleonore Schäfer, together with the renowned Seoul International Dance Festival, have achieved heightened success at the climax of this year's season: bringing the best contemporary choreographers in Korea to Carinthia for the Austrian premiere of an international, multiple prize-winning program. In the name of Carinthia, I thank these women for this, and for their years of outstanding engagement. I look forward to this spectacular event, and wish the festival continued success and the public inspired days of experimental dance works of highest international caliber."
Christian Benger
Head of the
Department of Arts and Culture, Carinthia
"Honored creative artists,
dear culture lovers,
As head of the Department of Arts and Culture for the province of Carinthia, my heart beats for the arts ranging from the independent scene to folk culture. In Carinthia, I see a culturally open land – without limits and without barriers. I believe diversity is noteworthy, and expect transparency and accountability.
Thanks to the persistent energy of those responsible for launching the exceptional dance-theater productions in LIGHT ON – LIGHT OFF, a high-quality cultural scene has been established outside a metropolitan area. While a flourishing culture scene is not dependent on a metropolitan location, only those who work to instigate artistic activities in more remote regions understand the challenges associated with producing and presenting art in the countryside.
For this reason, I, as head of the Department of Arts and Culture, thank everyone that brought this exciting, international program to Millstatt, thereby strengthening culture in the province of Carintha."
Head of Cultural-Policy Section of the Federal Government for Europe,
Integration and Foreign
"In recent years a noteworthy collaboration between dance and performance sectors of Austria and the Republic of Korea has developed that can be traced back to the engagement and activities of Andrea K. Schlehwein.
The cultural policy department of the Austrian foreign ministry named the sectoral emphasis for 2011 through 2014 as the respective fields of dance architecture. It is a special pleasure for me to announce that concrete and high-quality projects have and continue to support the emphasis on dance in the relations between Austria and the Republic of Korea. In the past year Austrian artists have participated in dance projects in Korea, and Austrian dance has been presented in performances for large Korean audiences, a continuation of which will be demonstrated by the performance of the dance-theater production wozzeck_woyzeck_reloaded at the Seoul International Dance Festival in October of this year.
Art and artistic exchange, however, are not a one-way street. The Republic of Korea prevails in the times of K-Pop as a newcomer and trendsetter of modern dance. Thanks to the initiative of "office for dance | theater | productions" in cooperation with FORUM ART and the Seoul International Dance Festival Korea, Millstatt will enjoy the Austrian premiere of the Young Korean Choreographers at "Light on light off no. 7" on September third and fourth of this year.
I wish the event much success, and the audience an interesting discussion with modern dance 'made in Korea.'"


Fraud is on the rise as the economic gloom deepens, Airmic members have been warned at a joint briefing organised by RSA and Crawford & Company.
During the economic slowdown of the 1980s motor fraud increased exponentially. The same trends were emerging this time, she said.
Redundancy was one factor that could trigger increased employers' liability claims, she said, as employees express dissatisfaction with the economic slowdown.
Signs of spurious injury could include a sudden unexplained rise in claims at one location, refusal to entertain non-financial compensation such as rehabilitation, and repeat claimants.
Brit Insurance has reported a 10.5% rise in gross written premium (GWP) to £1.12bn for the first nine months of this year.
Brit UK recorded GWP of £262.1m over the period, up 14.9%.
Brit UK said its motor premiums had risen because of growth in private motor and rate increases.
The group estimated claims arising from hurricanes Gustav and Ike at $17m (£9m) and $81m respectively, net of reinsurance recoveries and reinstatement premiums.


We live life in one busy corner of the world here in our little, happy home. When you combine the daily hustle and bustle of two careers, keeping the kids on track at school, dance, violin, and life—and dealing with our less than cooperative Central Ohio weather blahs—things sometimes become a little stressful. While I am pretty scent-sensitive—there are a few scents that I love and take advantage of when behind closed (and locked) bathroom doors. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a coconut relaxation kit (complete with Softsoap Coconut Island Quench, a yummy coconut candle, a new bath loofa sponge, and a massager) to help me create my Softsoap Coconut Island Quench Moisturizing Body Wash review. What did I think of Softsoap Coconut Island Quench Moisturizing Body Wash?
Softsoap Coconut Island Quench performs well in the shower/bath. I often find scented bath and body washes drying—this one actually left me feeling less dry and tight-skinned than other scented washes I've tried. It lathers well—even well enough to shave without additional shave gel—rinses cleanly and leaves my skin feeling fresh.
Would I recommend Softsoap Coconut Island Quench moisturizing body wash? Obviously, this is not an all-natural cleanser—so those of you who prefer those should move on to healthier options. For those of you who enjoy mildly scented body washes—especially those of the relaxing, tropical variety—this wash is mild enough for daily use and lightly scented enough that those of us with scent-sensitivities may be satisfied.
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