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Donald Trump Says Transgender People Should Use the Bathroom They Want
New York Times ^ | 04/21/2016 | Ashley Parker

Posted on 04/21/2016 9:53:58 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Donald J. Trump said Thursday that transgender people should be allowed to use whatever bathroom they feel most comfortable with — including at Trump Tower in New York.

Dipping into a contentious issue by taking a stand many Republicans oppose, Mr. Trump told a town-hall-style event, hosted by NBC’s “Today” show at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, that when people go to the restroom, they should “use the bathroom they feel is appropriate.”

Mr. Trump, the Republican presidential front-runner, was responding to a question about a bill that North Carolina’s governor signed into law last month that bars individuals in the state from using public bathrooms that don’t correspond to their biological sex — the one listed on their birth certificate. Since then, there has been a backlash from businesses and celebrities opposed to the state’s action. And transgender issues have pitted social conservatives against business interests that traditionally have been part of the Republican coalition in the South and elsewhere.

“North Carolina did something — it was very strong — and they’re paying a big price,” Mr. Trump said. “And there’s a lot of problems. And I heard — one of the best answers I heard was from a commentator yesterday saying, leave it the way it is, right now.”

He added that before the law passed, there had been “very few problems” but now North Carolina is experiencing an exodus of businesses and “strife” from people on both sides of the issue.

“You leave it the way it is,” he said. “There have been very few complaints the way it is.”

North Carolina’s law, which also removed anti-discrimination protections for L.G.B.T. people, and the backlash to it, is now at the heart of the state’s hotly contested governor’s race.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


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To: SeekAndFind

Better yet which liberal judge would issue a search warrant to seize the camera?


61 posted on 04/21/2016 10:24:07 AM PDT by longfellowsmuse (last of the living nomads)
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To: SeekAndFind

This is why T**** is unqualified to be president. He is an intellectual idiot. In addition, he has the discipline and temperament of a five year old.


62 posted on 04/21/2016 10:24:24 AM PDT by Dave W
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To: Harpotoo

Nope.

If he is not a social conservative, he is definitely not conservative


63 posted on 04/21/2016 10:24:27 AM PDT by doldrumsforgop
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To: The Right wing Infidel

Every time Donald does something stupid, you Trumpsters start the thread out whining about how much it’s been posted already. That is when you aren’t defending his idiocy. Gets old having to constantly defend him though I’m sure.


64 posted on 04/21/2016 10:24:40 AM PDT by DrewsMum (If they wanted a conservative, they'd vote for one.)
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To: Harpotoo
"Pervs will be pervs no matter the law!"

But you don't have to make it easier, and LEGAL for them.

What do you think the legal ramifications would be if you grabbed that guy going into the bathroom after your daughter? You legally couldn't touch him.
Sure, no problem there....

65 posted on 04/21/2016 10:24:44 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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To: SeekAndFind

New York values.


66 posted on 04/21/2016 10:25:12 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: DesertRhino

My feeling exactly. I despise Kasich, have lost faith in Cruz, and never had much in Trump to start with, and this is the straw which breaks what faith I did have. All the people saying this is a “side issue” don’t understand that conservatism includes the social part, there isn’t conservatism without that part, and that this is much bigger than whether trannies can use a bathroom, although that matters too. For one thing, this enables perverts.

Sickening.


67 posted on 04/21/2016 10:25:24 AM PDT by mrsmel (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

You really shouldn’t be leaving your kids unattended in the first place.
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This is such an easy topic to turn on its head.. This is a women’s (and little girls) safety & privacy issue.. take it 100% away from the weirdo’s and their enablers..

Anyway - to your point.. My little girl is really too old to go into the boys room with me and too young to be left alone.. I usually wait outside the door for her - guess I’m going in now.. lol, likely not.. but if I do see some creep walk in I’m going in..


68 posted on 04/21/2016 10:25:52 AM PDT by acw011 (Great Goooogly Mooogly!)
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

And then there’s the difference between transvestites and transgenders. There was actually a homosexual pride parade last year where transgenders were mad at transvestites and wanted them banned - because the transvestites were either hetero or homosexual and openly such and stated they are just wearing the dress for kicks or shock value, while the transgenders are offended and want everyone to see them as REAL women while they wear the dresses.
In short, the transvestites were offensive because they didn’t join in the transgenders’ delusion, despite also wearing dresses.

Cis Drag Queens Banned from Pride Event Because They Might Offend Trans People

Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/421402/cis-drag-queens-banned-pride-event-because-they-might-offend-trans-people-katherine

or
A Pride event in Scotland has banned all drag queens from performing – in case they are “offensive” to trans people.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/07/20/pride-event-bans-drag-queens-in-case-they-are-offensive/


69 posted on 04/21/2016 10:25:58 AM PDT by tbw2
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To: SeekAndFind

I think this whole thing is being blown out of proportion on FR. If you look at the main news sites (incl Fox), it’s hardly being discussed. Let me be frank: I don’t agree with Trump on this, but it’s hardly the most important issue facing America. My guess is that this ‘controversy’ will blow over soon - if there is anything to blow over at all.


70 posted on 04/21/2016 10:25:59 AM PDT by No Dems 2016
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To: The Right wing Infidel
Actually, it is T**** getting out of hand. It is T**** as we will see him govern - as a liberal.

Anyone who pretends T**** is a conservative, please disabuse you of that notion.

T**** is also pro abortion.

71 posted on 04/21/2016 10:26:40 AM PDT by Dave W
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To: DesertRhino

Prince of Jordan not eligible. Stop spreading the nonsense.


72 posted on 04/21/2016 10:26:50 AM PDT by DrewsMum (If they wanted a conservative, they'd vote for one.)
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To: magna carta
I support Trump because we have to win on TPP and the immi issue. This is a depressing day for Trump supporters who are conservative. He is no doubt thinking strategically here to gather up a few discontented Democrats and bolster his appeal. This is sadly what it may take to win the general. He must however stand firm on sovereignty issues.

Good luck with that wish. He is what he is. He will say whatever it takes to get elected. No one has any idea how he will govern. Not even Trump.

73 posted on 04/21/2016 10:26:50 AM PDT by builder (I don't want a piece of someone else's pie)
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To: austingirl

“Deceptive Donald’s mask has slipped and his liberal NY values exposed. It was only a matter of time. He called Bruce Jenner “Caitlyn” and referred to him as “she.”


Ah, but he’s being “pragmatic,” don’tcha know.


74 posted on 04/21/2016 10:27:09 AM PDT by ScottinVA
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To: DesertRhino
Its different. Right now if I saw a Mexican tranny walk into the girls room behind an 11 year old daughter, I could beat the snot out of him. A cop could slam and cuff him. This law means he has a right to be there.

First of all, I am not aware of any law on the books that says Mexican trannies were already outlawed from using the women's restroom. In fact, I think they've been using the women's restroom for ages already. You just don't see them since they either paid lots of money for the operation or because their are only 750,000 trannies in the whole entire country. And as for beating him up, you could do that anyway since assault would be against the law in either case, which won't stop you. Also the odds of you actually seeing a bonafide Mexican tranny is about the same as Yellowstone erupting-- 1 in 75,000.

And you are delusional if you think an 11 year old, or a 13 year old is under a parents supervision at every moment.

But notice the only thing this law would accomplish would be-- well, nothing, since anyone willing to rape or expose themselves or take photos in the first place will probably break the law anyway. But, hypothetically, though not realistically, it would only be protecting little girls.

Your son would still be vulnerable to the tranny who must now go into the men's restroom, and bonafide trannies are probably going to prefer men to girls.

75 posted on 04/21/2016 10:27:48 AM PDT by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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To: austingirl

Nothing is more liberal then Cruz’s Globalist votes and agenda. Nor does Hypocrite Cruz have any room to talk on the gay issue with his gay long-term mega Donors.

https://www.texastribune.org/2012/07/03/ted-cruzs-gay-billionaire-donor-draws-criticism/

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/us/politics/at-new-york-reception-ted-cruz-is-said-to-strike-different-tone-toward-gays.html


76 posted on 04/21/2016 10:27:58 AM PDT by Mechanicos (Trump is for America First. Cruz is for America Last. It's that simple.)
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To: The Right wing Infidel

It is fascinating to me that someone who calls himself a right wing infidel, supports someone who advocates a man going to the bathroom with a little girl.


77 posted on 04/21/2016 10:28:05 AM PDT by Dave W
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
New York values

No, liberal/progressive/democrat values!


78 posted on 04/21/2016 10:28:48 AM PDT by yoe ( The road of life is paved with flat squirrels that couldn't make a decisionÂ….)
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To: Agnes Heep

You forgot the sarcasm tag


79 posted on 04/21/2016 10:29:14 AM PDT by DrewsMum (If they wanted a conservative, they'd vote for one.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Funny stuff, this potty story is in no less than 3 breaking stories in the breaking news section.

The potty issue is big news...lol

Do yourself a big favor folks, for numerous reasons, avoid public restrooms at all cost. Trust me here.


80 posted on 04/21/2016 10:29:41 AM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceite)
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