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JD Vance Tells U.S. Air Force Grads They Can't Boo His Commencement Speech Because 'I'm the Vice President of the United States' (people.com)

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“You know, this is the only commencement speech that I’m giving this year and so I’ve watched a few highlights of graduation speeches where this or that corporate leader will discuss artificial intelligence, AI, and be met with literal boos,” Vance said as he wrapped up his remarks.

“Now, you can’t boo me. I’m the vice president of the United States,” he added, drawing laughs.

that's pretty cringe

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[–] Aatube@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

non-story, its obviously a joke. yes they’ve tasted waters with “haha just kidding” but 1. this is actually funny 2. they immediately laughed and he kept a straight face, while the testing waters ones laughed themselves 3. this isn’t drawing support compared to the other things

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's a trial balloon. Wait until the arrests happen for booing.

[–] Aatube@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago

not gonna happen if they laugh immediately without prompting

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Have you been paying attention to fascists for the past…200 or so years??? It always starts as “just a joke”.

[–] Aatube@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago

i mention that