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Even the National Archives felt intimidated by the Cult personality of trump (Original Post) tomhagen Jan 2020 OP
Yes, but WE won! hermetic Jan 2020 #1
they got caught fifty8bar Jan 2020 #3
I'll start with a complete explanation. Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #6
Those who pressbox69 Jan 2020 #2
Even since he's been president (sic), photos of Trump have been altered to enhance LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2020 #4
they got caught fifty8bar Jan 2020 #5

hermetic

(8,258 posts)
1. Yes, but WE won!
Sun Jan 19, 2020, 02:43 PM
Jan 2020

I, for one, sent them a message pointing out the error of their ways, and they apologized and changed it. This gives me hope.

fifty8bar

(14 posts)
3. they got caught
Sun Jan 19, 2020, 08:11 PM
Jan 2020

This was no mistake. Someone intentionally blurred the pictures to alter reality. Who was it? What happens next time. Apology not accepted until someone is fired.

Ms. Toad

(33,915 posts)
6. I'll start with a complete explanation.
Mon Jan 20, 2020, 01:42 PM
Jan 2020

Who made the decision. Why. Was it an internal decision - or was it acting on external order of pressure. Or was it a rogue editor, withhold checking their work.

I'll hold off on the call for heads to roll until I know more - I certainly would not role it out.

4. Even since he's been president (sic), photos of Trump have been altered to enhance
Sun Jan 19, 2020, 09:25 PM
Jan 2020

his appearance, making him look slimmer, more buff, and -- of course -- having larger hands than he actually has.

Here's an article in Slate that discusses this topic.

fifty8bar

(14 posts)
5. they got caught
Mon Jan 20, 2020, 10:52 AM
Jan 2020

attempting to alter the true reality. Sounds like Germany in the 40's during the rise of Hitler. I don't accept their apology.

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