Posted on 11/27/2015 2:56:21 PM PST by 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...
(Excerpt) Read more at redstate.com ...
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Trump has successfully softened his image with his TV show.
Prior to the show, he was not viewed well, but he has risen above it.
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It all keeps him visible; job well done.
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Howard Stern uses mentally challenged, and physically challenged subjects for humor all the time.
As would I. The Uniparty & its media arm have other ideas on that particular point...
Serge Kovaleski is rotted pond scum.
Worth repeating...
They’re at it again!
Could be, they are far from what most of us would call “Americans.”
Trump will fall far short in the primaries.
This is Cruz’ election to win or lose. That is why Trump has been injected into it.
Watch and enjoy.
Donald Trump is likeable. When will Libs acknowledge this. That is The Donald's secret weapon. His likeability numbers are off the charts. He wants to make the greatest country on earth Great Again! He wants to treat our Veterans the way they should be treated for serving our country.
Trump will always drive the narrative. He is brilliant, likable and he loves our country. He's authentic and he will likely win.
Am I to assume you were supporting trump until this 'incident'? Maybe you never supported Trump? Regardless, in my opinion, this election is more about what you oppose rather than what you support. It is from this perspective that I oppose ALL Leftists including RINOs and as long as it is not a RINO that gets the GOP nomination I will support and vote for them. I do not operate from a cult of personality perspective as you allude to with your derogatory "Trumpster" crap. I operate from a cult of principled opposition.
I will tell you, even IF Trump mocked the Leftist bastard liar from the NY Times, I will not abandon my principled opposition, and as such will not sacrifice a potential candidate on the altar of Leftist sensibility. This is war, the Left are intent on destroying the country, gimp reporters in the opposition be damned.
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>> “Serge Kovaleski is rotted pond scum.” <<
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Yes he is. - So are most of his comrades too.
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A lot of the TDSers do that. :)
I'm a Cruz supporter, as well as a Trumpswab. Cruz hasn't got The Big Stick, but I still love the guy.
I know. I remember Homeless Hollywood Squares.
But, but - the Concern Trolls are Concerned!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3365657/posts?page=1
Blahblahblah, is exactly right.
Trump was mimicking the reporter’s disability and acting out the way the reporter physically responded to Trump— not mocking him by making fun of it.
They just grasp at straws on this stuff—fortunately Trump’s supporters get it—and are just not going to be bullied into turning on him because of fabricated butt-hurt.
Coming attractions ...
Donald J. Trump in Sarasota
Sat, Nov 28, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Robarts Arena, Sarasota, FL
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donald-j-trump-in-sarasota-tickets-19642576475?aff=es2
Week over week, thousands of like Americans from all over the greatest nation on earth, support Donald Trump for President of the United States in 2016.
- As if the secular humanists aren’t constantly making disparaging remarks about Christians.
- And as if they aren’t lying all the time. Did all the major news networks miss that Ahmed Mohamed’s family is going to sue Irving, Tx, for $15 million? Is that how they managed not to mention it on their nightly newscasts, where they decide what news is vital to the whole country.
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