I typed out a long comment about just this point when this pic was stickied but deleted it because I was worried I was reaching. I am glad someone else sees it too.
The fact that military is even in the background is disturbing. You only see that when the speech is given at a military installation or honoring the military. The only other people that do this are dictators.
I might have a couple of family members who were in the Corps. I got hold of one and he said, in agreement with those here, that no Marine would stand like that.
Speculation was that the folded hands were hiding an extended middle finger (which would be awesome).
And if those men were not actual Marines - but were actors in costume, as some have speculated here - oh, boy, does that open up a gigantic can of worms. A "president" using fake Marines to stand with him while he gives a speech threatening U.S. citizens?
ohhh, wowzers - about as illegal as you can get, even for the Deep State
The MC silent drill team and band don’t necessary follow standard fleet protocol. So don’t read too much into it. They would normally stand at attention when the President passes and then stand at parade rest with hands behind back but basically here, it seems like some staff nco said to stand that way and they did. I see it as a sign of disrespect, to be honest, and that is appropriate. They should not have been used as props.
There’s a video of someone recording on a phone in the audience as FJB and his handler Dr. Jill approach the podium. No marines are visible on the phone screen.
Great observation. My question is, Are they really marines? Or are they pretend marines. They seemed standing relaxed as opposed to at attention. But I am not aware of military protocol or dress uniform to know if all was accurate.
I typed out a long comment about just this point when this pic was stickied but deleted it because I was worried I was reaching. I am glad someone else sees it too.
So did I
You probably were spot on.
Not just the hands, but the red background goes dark to light too.
The fact that military is even in the background is disturbing. You only see that when the speech is given at a military installation or honoring the military. The only other people that do this are dictators.
It is odd that his hands are almost glowing and the only thing lit up.
exactly ... as if illuminated
It’s poor camera adjustment but necessary to accommodate POTATUS at the podium.
I might have a couple of family members who were in the Corps. I got hold of one and he said, in agreement with those here, that no Marine would stand like that.
Speculation was that the folded hands were hiding an extended middle finger (which would be awesome).
And if those men were not actual Marines - but were actors in costume, as some have speculated here - oh, boy, does that open up a gigantic can of worms. A "president" using fake Marines to stand with him while he gives a speech threatening U.S. citizens?
ohhh, wowzers - about as illegal as you can get, even for the Deep State
Good observation!
The MC silent drill team and band don’t necessary follow standard fleet protocol. So don’t read too much into it. They would normally stand at attention when the President passes and then stand at parade rest with hands behind back but basically here, it seems like some staff nco said to stand that way and they did. I see it as a sign of disrespect, to be honest, and that is appropriate. They should not have been used as props.
Hm
There’s a video of someone recording on a phone in the audience as FJB and his handler Dr. Jill approach the podium. No marines are visible on the phone screen.
Yes. Sae the same thing. Bizarre world for sure.
I'll give you that, certainly looks like it.
noice!
Post should be pinned!
Did you see that CNN brightened the red lightning as the "speech" went on to a lovely magenta shade?
Great observation. My question is, Are they really marines? Or are they pretend marines. They seemed standing relaxed as opposed to at attention. But I am not aware of military protocol or dress uniform to know if all was accurate.
I had noticed that but wasn’t able to decipher it.
Obviously, who knows, but this is a good one!
FAKE MARINES. FAKE PRESIDENT. FAKE! FAKE! FAKE!
that seemed odd to me, too.
Watch for the flashes on the backside of the teleprompters as they’re walking out, slow it down if you need too, the images are very telling.