Discussion: From A Distance, Bill Shine Is Quietly Making His Mark On The West Wing

I wonder if “she’s a low life” was scripted. The stench of Trump will get on him too, it just may take longer.

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Onward and downward. More antagonism with the media and a culture of looking the other way in an abusive workplace. He’ll fit right in. And yet somehow it seems unwise, like straight out of Greek tragedy unwise, to allow your own worst qualities and basest instincts to run wild. In the end it didn’t work out at FOX, and maybe it won’t work out in the White House either. Just saying.

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“After years working with and managing cable news stars with outsized egos, Shine understands how to work with someone like the president, including the most effective ways to offer guidance or pushback.”

Because, he is nothing but a former reality TV host.

“So far, Shine has focused on his expertise, working quietly behind the scenes to improve the production quality of Trump’s made-for-TV events.”

All problems solved.

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improving the production quality of White House events

Outdoor events now have a designated private area, for members of Congress to call their families.
Members like to be able to stay in touch during the busy congressional term.

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The White House is being run more like a cable news network. I feel so much better now.

“to be trusted by a president who is uniquely obsessed with his image and coverage.”

from the archives:
BERLIN {AP} Germans have just elected Adolph Hitler as chancellor. Herr Hitler is uniquely obsessed with Jewish history and culture.

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AP beat sweetener. At least they had the taste to leave out the unicorns.

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