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 ...
Perhaps not but it can certainly be ignored. Build the Wall.
Trump obituary number 2,729. . .and counting.
Here is a link to one article about past interactions between Trump and Serge.
I think his point is that this country has become too wrapped up in political correctness and that there should be more tolerance for people who make fun of disabled people. I think his fans understand what he is trying to do (”Loosen up, people!”) and the stories about not meaning to do it are for the people who just are not ready to give up political correctness yet. It could not have been an accident.
I honestly don’t care that he was mimicking a retard. You have to be a retard to be democRAT anyway
Another articulate argument from a Trump supporter (sarc.) His crude insulting type of discourse seems to have rubbed off on you too.
Sadly Leon, it is not possible to commit an offense against a New York Slime reporter, ... or a Red State kneepad.
This guy has a brain more twisted than his bod. I really don’t care about this rotten libtard. Disability doesn’t get you brownie points when acting like a lying assho.
Truth is, Erick Erickson and is RedState posse prefer Hillary to Trump or Cruz.
This opinion brought to us by a blind follower of the absolute nut-case, Ron Paul? Someone who even named themselves after him as a Free Republic moniker?
LOL!
From 1989? That's 26 years ago. Plenty of time to forget a guy who dresses like a flaming homo whose only memorable feature is a hook-hand.
I hope somebody didn't tell you the Delphi Technique would actually fly here...
You are clearly a supporter of Political Correctness. Maybe you are posting on the wrong forum. Maybe you need a “safe space” to post your stupid opinions.
Do you support Trump lying about what he was doing then. Because it seems like you either have to believe Trumps current story or admit that Trump. 1) Is a bully who mocked a disabled man for his disability. 2) Is a coward who isn’t willing to stand behind what he did. And 3) Is a liar since he is now claiming that he didn’t intend to mock the mans disability.
Your defense of Megyn Kelly is despicable. What a pathetic excuse of a voter you are. You think you own this narrative, but are sadly delusional.
I have noticed post after post of non-sequiturs, personal insults, and hand-waving by what are best called ‘Trump haters’ on threads.
It doesn’t make me wonder- I attribute it to sour grapes. It’s early primary season after all.
You have one from me too. :)
“So congrats to you Trump followers: there is that.”
“there is that”?
You reeled off a list of imaginary actions that would be impossible for Trump to accomplish, then react as if he really did both. You have mental problems.
Did you actually fact-check the article Captain Hook uses to prove he knows Donald Trump on a "first name" basis? Apparently Mr. Queer Hook Esq. was just one of many reporters that interviewed Trump in 1989. This brought to my attention from your buddy Mr. Closet Queer.
Is this the best you guys got?
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