linda~lou
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 2, 2016 22:57:16 GMT
This breaks my heart. How dare this despicable man accept that vet's hard earned Purple Heart. My heart breaks that this poor man somehow trusts Trump enough to give up his precious award. This upsets me to no end. Shame on Trump for accepting it, shame on him. Trump can't get much lower Trump: 'I always wanted to get the Purple Heart. This was much easier' Without setting foot on a battlefield, Donald Trump said he received a Purple Heart medal on Tuesday at his rally in Ashburn, Virginia, from a retired lieutenant colonel and supporter. “I said to him, 'Is that like the real one, or is that a copy?” the Republican nominee said moments after taking the stage at a local high school. Story Continued Below Trump recounted the exchange, remarking that the man, who he identified as retired Lt. Col. Louis Dorfman said, "That's my real Purple Heart. I have such confidence in you." "And I said, 'Man, that’s like big stuff. I always wanted to get the Purple Heart," Trump said. "This was much easier.” Trump then invited Dorfman to appear onstage with him on camera, as the two posed for photographs and Trump flashed a thumbs-up before placing the Purple Heart back in his suit jacket pocket. Trump then told his audience that he had asked Dorfman to speak, but that the man had told him, "No, sir. I’d just like you to keep saying what you’ve been saying.” The Republican nominee has been under fire in recent days for his attacks on the Gold Star family of a fallen Muslim U.S. Army captain who spoke at last week's Democratic National Convention to denounce Trump's comments on immigration. Following Trump's statement, NBC reporter Katy Tur tweeted that she had spoken with Dorfman and that he said the medal he gave to Trump was a copy of the one awarded to him. Dorfman was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in action in Iraq in 2007. Read more: www.politico.com/story/2016/08/trump-purple-heart-226565#ixzz4GDdLnC3z Follow us: @politico on Twitter | Politico on Facebook |
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Post by refugeepea on Aug 2, 2016 23:01:50 GMT
This breaks my heart. How dare this despicable man accept that vet's hard earned Purple Heart. My heart breaks that this poor man somehow trusts Trump enough to give up his precious award. This upsets me to no end. Shame on Trump for accepting it, shame on him. Hang on, wrong link popped up. Let me find correct one. Even without the link, I'm not doubting you. Nothing surprises me with him. I think he is trying hard to not get elected. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 2, 2016 23:24:38 GMT
I never post on these political threads on here, But Trump saying, "I've always wanted one." Like WTH? he always WANTED one. So why didn't he serve? what makes him even THINK, I want one? where would that even be a possibility?? It's the dumbest comment I have ever heard.
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linda~lou
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 2, 2016 23:28:44 GMT
I never post on these political threads on here, But Trump saying, "I've always wanted one." Like WTH? he always WANTED one. So why didn't he serve? what makes him even THINK, I want one? where would that even be a possibility?? It's the dumbest comment I have ever heard. But, but he had heel spurs! Can you imagine his pain wearing combat boots with heel spurs? The horror??? He is a certified POS! And I think his comment, "this was much easier" is horrifying. |
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Why
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Post by Why on Aug 2, 2016 23:59:13 GMT
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Post by freebird on Aug 3, 2016 0:03:22 GMT
I think it's weird to say you've always wanted one considering what you have to do to receive it. Having said that, the vet has a right to give his belongings to anyone he wishes. They're his to do with as he wishes. And I'd say the same thing if he gave them to Hillary - who also has not served. Nor did her husband.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 3, 2016 0:11:40 GMT
Yea, but I am PREeeeetty sure Hilary wouldn't say, "Gee! I always wanted one!!!". ha
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 0:23:43 GMT
I think the whole thing was a set up to counter the outcry following Trump's remarks about Capt Khan who was also posthumously the recipient of the same.
There are people out there that are brainwashed ( there's no other word to describe it) by what Trump says and by his action. His followers treat him like some kind of " god ". What's to say that the veteran who owned that Purple Heart isn't one of them and he was prepared to do whatever was asked of him, by one of Trump's campaign team because he, the veteran has been so taken in by him.
Trump doesn't care about the honour of receiving one or the meaning of the Purple Heart.
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Judy26
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Post by Judy26 on Aug 3, 2016 0:27:06 GMT
The fact that he kept it is what totally boggles my mind. Not "thank you for honoring me in this way but you earned this medal through your sacrifice and bravery." He kept it! He is about the lowest form of human I have ever witnessed breathing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 0:27:12 GMT
I think it's weird to say you've always wanted one considering what you have to do to receive it. Having said that, the vet has a right to give his belongings to anyone he wishes. They're his to do with as he wishes. And I'd say the same thing if he gave them to Hillary - who also has not served. Nor did her husband. I agree -- the vet has the right to give his purple heart away to anyone, and he earned that right. You'd think the recipient of that gift would be a little more gracious, and thank him for his service and recognize what had to happen for him to receive it. I have absolutely no problem with any of the candidates or their spouses not serving in the military. But I believe that someone who has the opportunity to become the Commander in Chief should be respectful to those who have sacrificed for their country. Trump seemed so flippant about it. |
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Post by berty on Aug 3, 2016 0:29:04 GMT
Well, considering he doesn't have a real heart (or brain,for that matter) he must be so happy.
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Post by raindancer on Aug 3, 2016 0:29:31 GMT
I think it's weird to say you've always wanted one considering what you have to do to receive it. Having said that, the vet has a right to give his belongings to anyone he wishes. They're his to do with as he wishes. And I'd say the same thing if he gave them to Hillary - who also has not served. Nor did her husband. Come on. Wtf does speculation about what hillary might say have anything to do with anything. He has a right to give it to trump. No one said otherwise. He was a dick. This was a Dick response to an incredible gesture. |
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freebird
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Post by freebird on Aug 3, 2016 0:52:47 GMT
I think it's weird to say you've always wanted one considering what you have to do to receive it. Having said that, the vet has a right to give his belongings to anyone he wishes. They're his to do with as he wishes. And I'd say the same thing if he gave them to Hillary - who also has not served. Nor did her husband. Come on. Wtf does speculation about what hillary might say have anything to do with anything. He has a right to give it to trump. No one said otherwise. He was a dick. This was a Dick response to an incredible gesture. I'm confused, I didn't speculate what Hillary might say. Or were you referring to someone else's post? I'm not reading everything closely honestly. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 3, 2016 0:54:01 GMT
Well, considering he doesn't have a real heart (or brain,for that matter) he must be so happy. Can we wake up from the coma any time soon and it will all be over? Or does someone have to give him a brain and courage yet?? |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Aug 3, 2016 1:00:58 GMT
I keep seeing the various names that Trump supporters are called here and one of them that isn't mentioned is veterans. I don't agree with or support Trump, but it seems that many of our men and women in uniform (now or in the past) do. Of course he said something flippant and stupid, what else do people expect. What else would we have to post about each hour if not for the stupidity that comes out of his mouth  |
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Post by raindancer on Aug 3, 2016 1:01:33 GMT
Come on. Wtf does speculation about what hillary might say have anything to do with anything. He has a right to give it to trump. No one said otherwise. He was a dick. This was a Dick response to an incredible gesture. I'm confused, I didn't speculate what Hillary might say. Or were you referring to someone else's post? I'm not reading everything closely honestly. Oh. My bad. I misread your comment that you would say that as hillary would probably say that. Nm. Sorry! |
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Post by christine58 on Aug 3, 2016 1:02:12 GMT
He's a dick head. I cannot believe he said that.
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Post by melanell on Aug 3, 2016 1:03:54 GMT
I agree that it was certainly the vet's right to give the purple heart to trump, but Trumps' response was just disgusting. My own father, who has a purple heart of his own, already loathes Trump. He won't even leave the news on when they start talking about him. Good thing, because I can only imagine how much he would hate this story.  |
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Post by cade387 on Aug 3, 2016 1:06:00 GMT
I keep seeing the various names that Trump supporters are called here and one of them that isn't mentioned is veterans. I don't agree with or support Trump, but it seems that many of our men and women in uniform (now or in the past) do. Of course he said something flippant and stupid, what else do people expect. What else would we have to post about each hour if not for the stupidity that comes out of his mouth I don't know one single veteran in real life who supports him. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 3, 2016 1:07:59 GMT
I don't agree with or support Trump, but it seems that many of our men and women in uniform (now or in the past) do. WHERE in the heck did you get that from? Besides his media pictures? I don't think that is true at all. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 3, 2016 1:13:14 GMT
I keep seeing the various names that Trump supporters are called here and one of them that isn't mentioned is veterans. I don't agree with or support Trump, but it seems that many of our men and women in uniform (now or in the past) do. Of course he said something flippant and stupid, what else do people expect. What else would we have to post about each hour if not for the stupidity that comes out of his mouth I don't know one single veteran in real life who supports him. I don't know one single person, veteran or civilian, who supports him. |
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Post by cade387 on Aug 3, 2016 1:13:21 GMT
I don't agree with or support Trump, but it seems that many of our men and women in uniform (now or in the past) do. WHERE in the heck did you get that from? Besides his media pictures? I don't think that is true at all. I didn't say that!!!!!!! |
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Post by cade387 on Aug 3, 2016 1:14:54 GMT
I don't know one single veteran in real life who supports him. I don't know one single person, veteran or civilian, who supports him. Unfortunately I do  |
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Post by rodeomom on Aug 3, 2016 1:15:18 GMT
I don't agree with or support Trump, but it seems that many of our men and women in uniform (now or in the past) do. WHERE in the heck did you get that from? Besides his media pictures? I don't think that is true at all. Both my father & brother who are vets support Trump. Makes me sick! My husband who lost his brother in Viet Nam hates him. |
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Post by suzastampin on Aug 3, 2016 1:32:19 GMT
I keep seeing the various names that Trump supporters are called here and one of them that isn't mentioned is veterans. I don't agree with or support Trump, but it seems that many of our men and women in uniform (now or in the past) do. Of course he said something flippant and stupid, what else do people expect. What else would we have to post about each hour if not for the stupidity that comes out of his mouth I don't know one single veteran in real life who supports him. Unfortunately, I do. The guy putting our roof on and two of his currently serving sons do. UGH! |
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Post by jayfab on Aug 3, 2016 1:36:14 GMT
I don't know one single person, veteran or civilian, who supports him. Unfortunately I do Me too. Ugh. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 1:39:39 GMT
I keep seeing the various names that Trump supporters are called here and one of them that isn't mentioned is veterans. I don't agree with or support Trump, but it seems that many of our men and women in uniform (now or in the past) do. Of course he said something flippant and stupid, what else do people expect. What else would we have to post about each hour if not for the stupidity that comes out of his mouth I don't know one single veteran in real life who supports him. I know a few. They're mostly "anyone but Clinton" people though. One is a former classmate of mine. She despises Democrats. |
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 3, 2016 1:42:06 GMT
I don't agree with or support Trump, but it seems that many of our men and women in uniform (now or in the past) do. WHERE in the heck did you get that from? Besides his media pictures? I don't think that is true at all. I wish I could remember where I read it, but just recently I read something that said a recent poll of currently serving military showed that a higher percentage were supporting Mr. Trump. The analysis suggested that it was likely skewed in the direction because as a whole the military tends to traditionally vote more conservatively. But at the same time, there are a lot of pretty vocal veterans and veteran organizations that are against him, so maybe I don't know what I am talking about.  |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 3, 2016 1:48:15 GMT
There was a pea here the other day who said she was leaning towards Trump because he was going to help veterans and that is an issue that is important to her. I kept wondering what exactly he was going to do that would help veterans in any way, shape or form.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 3, 2016 1:48:37 GMT
I know this shouldn't matter, but do you think it's the whole idea of serving under a woman President?
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