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Post by justkat on Oct 28, 2016 22:07:14 GMT
So his defense is that he's not mocking the disabled,he just acts like an ass and mocks everyone with weird hand gestures and making faces.
Wow guess I'll vote for him now. So ridiculous. It's kind of like no your honor I didn't rob that bank cause at the time I was carjacking someone else. Smh
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Oct 28, 2016 22:09:10 GMT
I bet he pulls that "involuntary hand movement" shit again. "Oops sorry Miss, I didn't grab your pussy, I just talk with my hands"
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Post by terri on Oct 28, 2016 22:19:11 GMT
Whatever helps you sleep at night. Actually it is a relief. The way the press has presented it is that he was mocking the disabled. Turns out he wasn't. I wish I could be with you on this because the idea of someone who makes fun of people with disabilities (and I am one of them) is deeply upsetting to me. However he knew the reporter and knew the reporter was disabled so I think Trump was doing exactly what it looked like. The things that really sucks is that way after this election is over, I will still be wondering if this is what people that voted for him secretly think of me. I can not imagine voting for someone like this no matter what their stand is on issues.
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Post by sassyangel on Oct 28, 2016 22:20:12 GMT
The man has mocked so many people we're supposed to be relieved there is one group of people he hasn't mocked? Yet.
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Post by sassyangel on Oct 28, 2016 22:29:52 GMT
The press didn't need to perform any gymnastics. I watched him speak and drew my own VERY OBVIOUS TO THE NAKED EYE AND FUNCTIONING BRAIN WITHOUT ANY THIRD PARTY INTERPRETATION NEEDED conclusions. Even though he used the exact same mannerisms to mock Ted Cruz? As someone who wants us to trust him that he can handle potentially complicated relations with foreign heads of state, that require diplomacy, restraint and tact, he shouldn't be mocking ANYONE. SMH. What is so hard to understand about that?
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Post by BeckyTech on Oct 28, 2016 22:32:24 GMT
Only people who agree with her thoughts. Only people who are interested in seeing what the press is trying to do.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 22:34:56 GMT
Only people who agree with her thoughts. Only people who are interested in seeing what the press is trying to do. So you think that people couldn't possibly draw their own conclusions by just watching him speak? That we could ONLY know what to make of it once the evil, anti-Trump MSM told us what to think? Ok, sure. So I guess you didn't know what to think until a pro-Trump site cobbled together some video and gave you something you could convince yourself exonerates him from this one specific instance of shitty behavior. Oh, you're able to make decisions on your own without someone telling you what to think? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Post by BeckyTech on Oct 28, 2016 22:35:52 GMT
YOU WERE DESCRIBING PANIC AND FRIGHT. HE WAS DESCRIBING A MAN WITH A DISABILITY.
Geezus, I don't know why I'm even bothering. I'm just dumbfounded. He was describing a man who was backpedaling away from a story he had written as fast as he could (panic) because the story revealed some truth to what Trump had said.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2016 22:42:01 GMT
I've totally lost all respect now. OMG, now I'm going to lose sleep! (not) I was waiting for your (predicted) response. While I'm sure that it means absolutely nothing to you, it did to me. It's really something sad (else) to see someone I once respected flame out on something like this, it's okay if you don't care, I don't respect your judgment anymore, so there's that!
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Post by elaine on Oct 28, 2016 22:42:41 GMT
And Becky, with your responses on this thread, in my mind you DO fit in with that group of Trump supporters in the basket of deplorables.
I'm sure you will come up with some "witty" comeback, but do me a favor and say it in the mirror to yourself, using Donald's tone of voice, and flailing your arms like someone who has spastic muscles; or better yet, go ahead and have your husband video it and put the clip up. I'm sure we will all see how sincere and not-mocking Trump was really being by your demonstration.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2016 22:46:05 GMT
Even though. Because you know what he looks like in all situations? EXACTLY like the jerks in middle school who would call people "retards" and make spastic motions. Even though the person they were mocking wasn't disabled in anyway, those jerks were undeniably mocking the disabled. That's exactly what Trump is doing here. Even if the reporter target weren't actually disabled, he is still undoubtedly making fun of the disabled like a clueless, mean, bully 12 year old. I just realized that these are the exact same hand movements I made yesterday when I was talking to someone, while I was conveying an expression of panic and fright. (OMG! How afraid he was! -- waving arms erratically) You (and others here) see the jerks in middle school, because that is exactly what you want to see. Surely you cannot be this stupid. You HEARD the words he was saying when he was imitating those movements. Heck-you officially sound like Trump. Do it. Say it. Deny it ever happened.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2016 22:49:24 GMT
The man has mocked so many people we're supposed to be relieved there is one group of people he hasn't mocked? Yet. Oh yes--you should absolutely believe it! Because he's untouchable.
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Post by papersilly on Oct 28, 2016 22:49:59 GMT
you don't really believe that do you?
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Oct 28, 2016 22:56:19 GMT
Thanks for the lecture, but I get it. That's OK - from the one sentence you posted, I wasn't sure you really did. Have you read the whole thread? Next time I will add some sarcasm tags. Sometimes I forget that being facetious doesn't translate well fromy tiny island in the Ocean.
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Post by sassyangel on Oct 28, 2016 23:15:11 GMT
Only people who agree with her thoughts. Only people who are interested in seeing what the press is trying to do. The man is quite capable of coming off as a giant asshat to those of us who can think for ourselves, without any help from the media. :/ He is his own worst enemy.
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Post by lucyg on Oct 28, 2016 23:18:18 GMT
YOU WERE DESCRIBING PANIC AND FRIGHT. HE WAS DESCRIBING A MAN WITH A DISABILITY.
Geezus, I don't know why I'm even bothering. I'm just dumbfounded. He was describing a man who was backpedaling away from a story he had written as fast as he could (panic) because the story revealed some truth to what Trump had said. Okay, now THAT is complete BS. The reporter was NOT back pedaling in a panic. That's just Trump's lying, mocking interpretation of what actually happened. Please go back and read the actual reported news coverage, not the Trump CYA version of events. (And I, like virtually everyone who saw the incident, did not need any media interpretation to understand he was mocking a disabled person.) But carry on.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Oct 28, 2016 23:20:49 GMT
I just realized that these are the exact same hand movements I made yesterday when I was talking to someone, while I was conveying an expression of panic and fright. (OMG! How afraid he was! -- waving arms erratically) You (and others here) see the jerks in middle school, because that is exactly what you want to see. So now you've realized that you gesture exactly like Donald Trump? Cause this is some kind of universal one-size-fits-all nonverbal communication that is culturally acceptable in a host of situations, including someone describing people he disdains to a national audience? It is only US who see it as unprofessional, immature, insulting and specific because our biases prevent us from seeing the truth? You're employing backwards justification by comparing yourself to this man. Reminds me of when you just could not fathom how Melania Trump could NOT have used have the exact same topic order, sentence structure, and word-for-word sentences as Michelle Obama - cause, come to think of it, you couldn't imagine how YOU would ever do it without accidentally using so many of Mrs. Obama's words (phrases, sentences...). I ain't buying what you're selling, and I sure ain't buying your clairvoyant claims to both KNOW Mr. Trump's intentions and to KNOW that we all drew our conclusions because we were instructed by the wily press. (Irony alert.) Nothing has been proven, despite your claim. ETA: I generally avoid pile-ons, but it's like you sent us an engraved invitation and now you keep checking with us to make sure we're all going to attend the gala...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2016 0:05:43 GMT
Only people who agree with her thoughts. Only people who are interested in seeing what the press is trying to do. Would that include the world press? Funny how they would also disagree with your video and reported it exactly as mocking a disabled person. Mocking anyone is wrong but it's even worse when you mock a person with any form of disability. Trump needs to have a few lessons in body language and gestures because he's going to insult a number of different countries with, not just this incident but other gestures he makes....what might be totally acceptable in the US could be highly offensive in other parts of the world. Our body language and gestures often conveys more than the words we use.
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Post by freecharlie on Oct 29, 2016 0:22:59 GMT
So the fact that he uses a movement that even children know is used to mock or imitate a "retarded" person as a typical part of his conversation is just as horrible.
Most people are taught at a young age that it is not appropriate to do that.
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Post by freecharlie on Oct 29, 2016 0:23:55 GMT
OMG, LOOK, ONE OF HILLARY'S EMAILS WAS RECOVERED AND IT WAS ASKING A QUESTION ABOUT WHAT TO HAVE FOR DINNER!
THAT MUST MEAN ALL OF THOSE EMAILS ARE GOOD
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Post by anxiousmom on Oct 29, 2016 0:45:08 GMT
OMG, LOOK, ONE OF HILLARY'S EMAILS WAS RECOVERED AND IT WAS ASKING A QUESTION ABOUT WHAT TO HAVE FOR DINNER! THAT MUST MEAN ALL OF THOSE EMAILS ARE GOOD She should hit up the dinner thread. Pretty good ideas over there. 😂
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Post by moodyblue on Oct 29, 2016 0:48:57 GMT
It blows my mind that anyone could possibly buy the idea that Trump was NOT mocking the reporter with a disability. Wow - just WOW! Do you not have eyes and ears to see for yourself what he said and did? And the defense is that he uses those gestures while mocking others so it wasn't specifically about that reporter? How gullible or brain-washed does one have to be to accept this load of crap?
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Post by PLurker on Oct 29, 2016 0:52:34 GMT
He mocked the guy. He can and will mock and make fun anyone who disagrees or gets in the way of him and his thin skin.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Oct 29, 2016 0:58:20 GMT
Actually it is a relief. The way the press has presented it is that he was mocking the disabled. Turns out he wasn't. I wish I could be with you on this because the idea of someone who makes fun of people with disabilities (and I am one of them) is deeply upsetting to me. However he knew the reporter and knew the reporter was disabled so I think Trump was doing exactly what it looked like. The things that really sucks is that way after this election is over, I will still be wondering if this is what people that voted for him secretly think of me. I can not imagine voting for someone like this no matter what their stand is on issues. I am so sorry that you and any American have to even think about this.
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Post by jayfab on Oct 29, 2016 1:11:20 GMT
Actually it is a relief. The way the press has presented it is that he was mocking the disabled. Turns out he wasn't. I wish I could be with you on this because the idea of someone who makes fun of people with disabilities (and I am one of them) is deeply upsetting to me. However he knew the reporter and knew the reporter was disabled so I think Trump was doing exactly what it looked like. The things that really sucks is that way after this election is over, I will still be wondering if this is what people that voted for him secretly think of me. I can not imagine voting for someone like this no matter what their stand is on issues. I'm sorry terri. Your post makes me want to cry. Rest assured no one of importance would think of you that way! I'm just flabbergasted people are making excuses for his behavior. (((hugs))) SaveSave
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Post by StephDRebel on Oct 29, 2016 1:12:29 GMT
Thank goodness you cleared that up for us. He can totally grab me by the pussy now that I know he doesn't mock the disabled. Whew.
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Oct 29, 2016 1:13:10 GMT
Of course he's mocking them, but he did not mock the reporter's disability as has been stated time and again. If you really believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you. Me, too! How many bridges would you like? Or maybe you'd prefer a wall. I could sell you a wall. Maybe I could even find someone who would pay for that wall.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 29, 2016 1:16:51 GMT
Only people who agree with her thoughts. Only people who are interested in seeing what the press is trying to do. Nice try. Wrong.
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Oct 29, 2016 1:19:48 GMT
Tough shit....it's a public message board and if you get your ass handed to you because of ridiculous bullshit things you post, don't whine and say you didn't post it for everyone to comment. Read what I said. No whining here. I said I did not post it for the hard core Hillary supporters. I never said that people couldn't comment. I know that nothing is going to change the minds of the hard core Hillary supporters. The ones that gear up the outrage machine at every breath that Trump takes.
I wonder where the outrage about bullying was when Biden said he wanted to take Trump behind the gym? Oh, wait, that's okay as long as it was someone on the left making those comments. After all, it's a righteous cause. Where was the outrage when the Clinton campaign referred to "needy Latinos" and "taco bowl engagement"? Or how about discussing how they could use Eric Garner? His daughter is pretty ticked off over this discussion. Where was the outrage when they lamented that the San Bernardino shooter wasn't white?
Here's a favorite: How strengthening bribery laws so legislation can't be changed for political reasons. But, it's "REALLY dicey territory for HRC, right?" wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/17343#efmAFHAHJARzATdAeFAfj
I could go on and on, but there is never any outrage over anything connected to Hillary. C'est la vie
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Oct 29, 2016 1:20:15 GMT
Actually it is a relief. The way the press has presented it is that he was mocking the disabled. Turns out he wasn't. I wish I could be with you on this because the idea of someone who makes fun of people with disabilities (and I am one of them) is deeply upsetting to me. However he knew the reporter and knew the reporter was disabled so I think Trump was doing exactly what it looked like. The things that really sucks is that way after this election is over, I will still be wondering if this is what people that voted for him secretly think of me. I can not imagine voting for someone like this no matter what their stand is on issues. I hope this thread shows you that the bulk of us here think the mocking was abhorrent and absolutely wouldn't think anything different about you. I'm sure there are good people in your life that are the same. I'm sorry it even has to be an issue - to you and to other peas for whom this issue is very personal.
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