Can Donald Trump's Mockery of a Disabled Reporter be Defended?

RedState ^ | November 27, 2015 | Leon H. Wolf

[EveningStar]

...Mocking a disabled person for their disability has been universally passe since at least the 1950s, and so some of his supporters have been out on twitter over the last couple of days offering various defenses for Trump's behavior on this video. It is important to note that Trump himself has (as far as I know) offered only this by way of "explanation" for his actions:

Defense 1. Trump didn't know Koveleski was disabled...

So, to believe that Trump had no idea what Koveleski looked like or the particulars of his disability, you would have to believe a) that the entire written record of their numerous interactions is fabricated, and Koveleski in particular (the very person on whose word Trump is staking his 9/11 claims) is flat out lying b) that he said "the poor guy" when referring to Koveleski because... well, I have no idea what the "because" is even supposed to be on that one and c) Trump was able to pull off an imitation of Koveleski's specific physical deformity purely by chance...

2. "The Media" mocked Trig Palin for having Down's Syndrome, so they are fair game.

...if Tom Brokaw insulted Dick Cheney, that would not give Rick Santorum free license to punch Jake Tapper in the face.  That's more or less exactly the defense that is being raised by Trump supporters, though.

3. No one is above mockery...

The problem comes when people are mocked, not for the things they've done, but for the physical conditions over which they have no control...

Trump has demonstrated time and time again that he simply is not suited for the office either by temperament or by judgment...

[VideoDoctor]

I’m waiting for an inquiry into whether Trumps rides around Manhattan with his dog on top of the car. /s

[E20erer]

Many people want Donald Trump to be the next President. Trump appeal to many independent voters. Trump's reach is far and wide. Trumps base = all 50 states. Trump is in it to win it, and he is able to swat the Lame Stream media in nano seconds. He doesn't let up and the majority love how he scolds the lame steam media types when it's warranted. He just expects to be treated fairly and isn't afraid to call them out when they are showing their liberal bias.

Do you think Trump would win New York in the general election? Wouldn't that be an amazing triumph if he did?

[dschapin]

I have watched the whole video.

[editor-surveyor]

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>> “All mainstream media people are disabled.” <<

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Yes, I would characterize that ‘disability’ as Spiritual for the most part.
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[E20erer]

Cruz will likely be Trump’s running mate.

Dream ticket.

[editor-surveyor]

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>> “He appears to be immune when attacking members of the press.” <<

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Of course he is. The job of the MSM WRT Trump is to keep him visible, his name in lights for disagreements with them, until he has completed his demolition of the conservative wing of the GOP.
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[editor-surveyor]

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The Globalist socialist Billionaire card should be sufficient.
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[SunkenCiv]

On SNL years ago, Chris Rock referred to Bush as "a retarded president" in answer to a self-posed question (and straw man) "can we elect a black president" (that's still unknown btw; what is known is, the racists in our society will vote for anyone 'black', transracial or not, if they're from the Demagogic Party). I don't remember anyone getting all hotwired about that.

[equaviator]

What he did was an example of what it looks like when racism is not as bad.

[SunkenCiv]

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[higgmeister]

Mocking a disabled person for their disability has been universally passe since at least the 1950s...

This is revisionist claptrap. We still sang "The Crazy Bowlegged Chinese" song long after the 1950's. In the Sixties and Seventies kids stilled called each other retarded and spastic. I think it was still done in the Eighties and Nineties but I wouldn't ask the NYT or the Wash. Post to search that.

[E20erer]

LOL

[editor-surveyor]

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>> “There are much better candidates running.” <<

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Understatement of the year!
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[higgmeister]

Good article. Seriously you Trumpers need to read this and get a wake up call about the guy you are supporting. Its getting crazier and crazier and ya’ll are better than this.

Blah blah blah. You should be better than this. That a$$ Erick Erickson in in the GOPe tank and you recommend a RedState hit piece. Shame on you!

[miss marmelstein]

Yes, I would.

And how stupid are you? What’s with all you anti-Trump people suddenly overrunning the place? I guess you want Rubio or Jeb as your candidate - because the same people trying to take out Trump are going to take out Cruz. But maybe you’re too stupid to know that?

[editor-surveyor]

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>> “And Rush “mocking” Michael J. Fox.” <<

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Rush was mocking michael J. Fox’ mocking of his own condition.
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[HoosierDammit]

But, but...Donald said he never met the guy! /s

You know, upthread someone said, in essence, that they didn’t care that Donald made fun of the guy, because it should be a-ok to ridicule people for their physical appearance. (Apparently that is this person’s grand cru mark of a truly advanced civilization.) And as despicable a human being as this person is, at least I can grudgingly respect the fact that they’re either honest enough or wordly enough to admit the farce. Those who stick with the “but he didn’t mean it that way, honest!” narrative, in light of all of the evidence, are truly pitiful souls.

[editor-surveyor]

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Trump is in no position to ‘help’ this country.
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[E20erer]

Anti-Trump critics think this is their gotchya moment. That is how out of touch they are with Trump’s base.

Trumps base is hUUUUUge. Trump’s appeal crosses normal status quo political boundaries and it’s a work of art. Critics are clinging that this non-issue is going to take Trump down.

Meanwhile, Trump will start booking events into 2016 and as always, standing room only.

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[kiryandil]

I guess you want Rubio or Jeb as your candidate - because the same people trying to take out Trump are going to take out Cruz. But maybe you're too stupid to know that?

LOL!

THAT'S gonna leave a mark...