Donald Trump has used worse attacks on his 16 or 17 MALE rivals during the primaries, so no it's not sexist, and Hillary using her sex organs as a defense is more sexist than anything Donald Trump has said about her, and I say that as a person who shares her sex.
Hillary Clinton's problems is Hillary Clinton's worldview, ethics, and most importantly the neoconservatives she has taken billions from, what they want in return (war with Iran), not Donald Trump. Until and unless she openly and LOUDLY denounces them she is going to lose because we the voters have no intention of letting neocons into any administration ever again. They hate Trump, they are the ones who have been fighting Trump since the start and that is the reason people are attracted to Trump.
The media's focus on trivialities instead of issues that matter to voters is the reason why this election season has turned into a circus. Now that Johnson had his Palin moment by demonstrating he doesn't even read newspapers, Trump's poll numbers will climb and Hillary is done.
The media should be focusing on why is it that we had over 20 lousy candidates from both sides running this election cycle, what that implies about the failure of elites of both major parties in this 'exceptional' nation, instead of giving us silly pieces about sexism.
Women or men, if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen and let those who can play.
Hillary Clinton's problems is Hillary Clinton's worldview, ethics, and most importantly the neoconservatives she has taken billions from, what they want in return (war with Iran), not Donald Trump. Until and unless she openly and LOUDLY denounces them she is going to lose because we the voters have no intention of letting neocons into any administration ever again. They hate Trump, they are the ones who have been fighting Trump since the start and that is the reason people are attracted to Trump.
The media's focus on trivialities instead of issues that matter to voters is the reason why this election season has turned into a circus. Now that Johnson had his Palin moment by demonstrating he doesn't even read newspapers, Trump's poll numbers will climb and Hillary is done.
The media should be focusing on why is it that we had over 20 lousy candidates from both sides running this election cycle, what that implies about the failure of elites of both major parties in this 'exceptional' nation, instead of giving us silly pieces about sexism.
Women or men, if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen and let those who can play.
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As a woman in her seventh decade, I do not need someone to analyze whether someone is sexist. Just as a minority gets racism, while we hear the usual mantra,"I didn't mean to be racist". Trump is a misogynist, sexist, not by his words alone, by his life. Insults to opponents wives, insults to women in general, his words regarding his daughter, and finally, his treatment and words regarding Hillary. Sure he insults his male opponents, but that does not have a thing to do with his obvious sexism. Women in droves will not vote for him. Why? We know.
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Trump is a skillful bully. He's got the passive aggressive, plausible deniability thing down to an art. But he sounds like a guy you'd have a beer with in a bar in Queens.
Clinton clearly doesn't like campaigning and she's not very good at it. Her voice is annoying and she sounds altogether too parsed.
I'm voting for her.
Clinton clearly doesn't like campaigning and she's not very good at it. Her voice is annoying and she sounds altogether too parsed.
I'm voting for her.
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While Collins writes that the subject of whether Trump is sexist towards Clinton deserves "a serious breakdown." Indeed it does. However, the column does not provide a serious breakdown. Of the 5 categories Collins sites, 2 of the examples are attributed not to Trump, but to Guiliani and Priebus. Surely there is plenty of evidence of Trump's sexism towards Clinton and - more broadly - towards women overall, that Priebus' tweet doesn't need to be brought in as evidence. It hardly needs stating that a man who calls women "fat pigs" and "dogs", who made money by objectifying and degrading women, who says women should be punished for having abortions, and who blames women for their own rapes in the military (among many examples) is sexist. How can sexism and misogyny that deep NOT carry over to Trump's attitude and behavior towards his presidential opponent?
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This argument furthers the ridiculous observations of unimportant things. It fails to state truths. Trump is a poor businessman. Trump consorts with mobsters and made money with mobsters and drug dealers. trump bilked people, carpenters, plumbers, construction workers out of millions and millions, 100 million dollars at the Taj alone. Trump is a tax cheat. Trump had RAPE charges by an ex wife, later dropped. Trump is a draft dodger type: four deferments, then "heel spurs". Trump was given a million dollars, then daddy co-signed everything, right up to and including Trump Tower, which was built with concrete , the concrete contractors mobsters.
This article makes me sick. It perpetuates the window dressing, and ignores fact. This article a disinformation by misdirection, and does not belong in the NYT.
This article makes me sick. It perpetuates the window dressing, and ignores fact. This article a disinformation by misdirection, and does not belong in the NYT.
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Let's hope the moderators of the debates apply some higher journalistic standards to the proceedings than the woefully inadequate Mr. Lauer did. Otherwise, if Trump is allowed to get away with his constant fabrications while Hillary is put through the ringer again over Benghazi and e-mails, Trump's supporters cries of wolf, that the mass media in in the pocket of the Clinton's pocket, will bear no resemblance to actual fact.
I remember a debate decades ago when Phil Donahue conducted it much the same way he employed on his show. He asked questions that were out of the ordinary, elicited random queries from the audience, rode the entire proceedings by the seat of his pants, keeping the candidates on their toes. It was one of the best debates I witnessed.
Phil Donahue may not have been a journalist but he was a provocateur, and thoughts are what should be provoked in these Reality TV staged events which is what the presidential debates have become.
I am a avid viewer of C-Span's "Questions to the Prime Minister"m where the British PM is queried with due diligence. It brings forth the best qualities of those whom we elected to think on their feet, often coming up with substantive answers while remaining cool under the pressure with an added pleasure of seeing a rapier wit come to the fore in their responses. Watching this show makes me sad. What have we lost?
DD
Manhattan
I remember a debate decades ago when Phil Donahue conducted it much the same way he employed on his show. He asked questions that were out of the ordinary, elicited random queries from the audience, rode the entire proceedings by the seat of his pants, keeping the candidates on their toes. It was one of the best debates I witnessed.
Phil Donahue may not have been a journalist but he was a provocateur, and thoughts are what should be provoked in these Reality TV staged events which is what the presidential debates have become.
I am a avid viewer of C-Span's "Questions to the Prime Minister"m where the British PM is queried with due diligence. It brings forth the best qualities of those whom we elected to think on their feet, often coming up with substantive answers while remaining cool under the pressure with an added pleasure of seeing a rapier wit come to the fore in their responses. Watching this show makes me sad. What have we lost?
DD
Manhattan
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Gail you fail, his biggest sexest comment come during the "summit" when he explained all the extreme number of rape cases in the military as a result of proximity by saying, what did these geniuses expect when you put men and women together. This is outrageous, we live in a society where, guess what, men and woman live together and in Trumps mind rape is expected. Oh yes, she doesn't look presidential like him because he went to Mexico and conned the Mexican President. If he dressed up like Doctor Oz and put a stethoscope around his heck would we consider him a brain surgeon, Ben Carson excluded?
Thank you for making an attempt at exposing him, or at least being honest about who he is.
Thank you for making an attempt at exposing him, or at least being honest about who he is.
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It's pretty simple if unpalatable. If Clinton wants to lead the US, she has to have enough wily know how to defeat a Trump. A stupid but very real challenge.
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My international friends are bombarding me with emails asking, "What is going on in the US?" To a person, they cannot understand how a blowhard slumlord from NYC can be even considered as a presidential candidate with no more political experience beyond that of being a former playboy and example of Madison Avenue bling.
Once again, the fabulous Ms. Collins boils Kid Comb-over's appeal down to its essence, he markets himself with all the glitz and gall of false advertising, which is the only talent he uses to flaunt his obvious sexism and racism.
To quote Zero Mostel as Max Bialystock in The Producers said, "When you got it, Baby, flaunt it."
Once again, the fabulous Ms. Collins boils Kid Comb-over's appeal down to its essence, he markets himself with all the glitz and gall of false advertising, which is the only talent he uses to flaunt his obvious sexism and racism.
To quote Zero Mostel as Max Bialystock in The Producers said, "When you got it, Baby, flaunt it."
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The Don is about as politically correct - or correct for that matter - as a post. Sexist is simply too mild a word to define his attitude toward women. He is a such a creep. Almost as bad as his sexual harassment king of lies friend, Roger Ailes. Yuk.
I was shocked when I saw the National Enquirer in the store yesterday. They had a front page with a hellacious photo of OUR next President - Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton - that made her look 100 years old and the headlines ranted about her poor health with outright lies. It is just shocking that some people believe the lies. Those of us who are outraged by it need to demand that they stop.
When President Obama was elected and the racist hate started I commented that I was glad Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton hadn't won because I could just imagine the terrible insults that she would have to endure as a mere woman. It's high time media people like Ms. Collins call out the women-haters and that the rest of us do the same.
I was shocked when I saw the National Enquirer in the store yesterday. They had a front page with a hellacious photo of OUR next President - Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton - that made her look 100 years old and the headlines ranted about her poor health with outright lies. It is just shocking that some people believe the lies. Those of us who are outraged by it need to demand that they stop.
When President Obama was elected and the racist hate started I commented that I was glad Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton hadn't won because I could just imagine the terrible insults that she would have to endure as a mere woman. It's high time media people like Ms. Collins call out the women-haters and that the rest of us do the same.
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GOP and Media have sure been forming public opinion against the Clintons
for so many years. That they've been able to withstand the constant barrage is
in itself amazing.
When she’s president, It’ll be certainly a challenge to see us stand together against the
"nattering nabobs of negativism”
for so many years. That they've been able to withstand the constant barrage is
in itself amazing.
When she’s president, It’ll be certainly a challenge to see us stand together against the
"nattering nabobs of negativism”
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Donald Trump has personality characteristics that would be downright dangerous in a President, whether or not they are sexist. He is impulsive. He is careless in his speech, He is abnormally sensitive to criticism. He thinks foreign policy is synonymous with being the biggest bully in the room. He thinks his gut feelings are every bit as valid as true expertise and facts. He listens only to people to agree with him. He demonstrates these traits again and again. Trump's personality characteristics are a valid issue in this campaign. How can anyone believe that this man would make a good President?
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"then flying home so he can sleep in his own bed every night."
Does he really? What a baby.
Does he really? What a baby.
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Reading this column and perusing the comments made me realize that having a woman as president is going to produce an even more intense period of self-critique by Americans than I had been thinking it would, a self-critique that is long overdue in my view.
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We need more statues of the emperor without his clothes. Small hands and a very small frontal cortex.
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Donald, when you've carried a baby to term and worked all or most of the way through, then you can really claim to be tough. Think about it.
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Let's go deeper, shall we? There's sexism - which is by now hard to miss and widely understood - and then there's its dark underbelly, misogyny. Misogyny is the reason Trump stands a chance. America cannot get its head around a powerful woman - she embodies all evils from dishonesty to greed, ugliness and criminality. The more powerful she becomes, the more heinous she is believed to be. This is really the flavor of today's political discourse, all the way to Matt Lauer and the peddlers of the mainstream 'news'.
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Trump is a male chauvinist. Everything he utters is sexist. Intelligent people understand this. Trump's supporters a rent reading TNYT though are they? So why bother with this. Attack him o. his obvious lack of qualifications. His sentence structure is so offputting I can't even listen to him for more than 3 minutes. Or better yet stop reporting about every breath he takes!!!
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For years, the joke ran, "if HRC runs for POTUS in 2016, all the folks who were horrible racists for eight years will suddenly become inveterate sexists."
Doesn't this Jill-One-Note identity politics stuff get old after a while?
Doesn't this Jill-One-Note identity politics stuff get old after a while?
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It is not zero sum, donald can be a racist AND a misognist along with his follweres, all at the same time.
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Kipling wrote about the character of a true man, but it actually matches the character of any fine person who is persecuted as both President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton have been for years:
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise...
What people like Mr. Trump do not realize is that being strong or tough does not mean being handed everything on a gold platter your entire life or buying everything or bribing attorney generals to not investigate you.
True fortitude and strength of character mean moving forward and not being poisoned by eight years of unprecedented Republican obstruction in Congress or by decades of witch hunts against a highly qualified, competent, and experienced woman.
African Americans, minorities and women in this country have faced constant bigotry when they run for higher office that white men cannot imagine. But the United States is a much better place when there is true representation of all citizens in our government.
To paraphrase another writer, "women and men will not merely endure: they will prevail. ... because they have a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance." And no, sacrifice does not mean a business deal.
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise...
What people like Mr. Trump do not realize is that being strong or tough does not mean being handed everything on a gold platter your entire life or buying everything or bribing attorney generals to not investigate you.
True fortitude and strength of character mean moving forward and not being poisoned by eight years of unprecedented Republican obstruction in Congress or by decades of witch hunts against a highly qualified, competent, and experienced woman.
African Americans, minorities and women in this country have faced constant bigotry when they run for higher office that white men cannot imagine. But the United States is a much better place when there is true representation of all citizens in our government.
To paraphrase another writer, "women and men will not merely endure: they will prevail. ... because they have a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance." And no, sacrifice does not mean a business deal.
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After T rump goes down in flames in November. After he suffers the most humiliating defeat in the history of defeats. After Hillary mops up the Nation's problems with his combover. I'm telling you people his fall is going to be yuuuuge!
After that, can we make a pact? Can we never ever again say his name? Print his name. Show his picture. Hear his voice.
Can we just be done with this clown? Once and for all.
After that, can we make a pact? Can we never ever again say his name? Print his name. Show his picture. Hear his voice.
Can we just be done with this clown? Once and for all.
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Trump has trouble with women
The only person he doesn't have trouble with is himself.
It might be a good idea to stop wasting valuable time trying
to figure out this very disturbed individual. All we are doing is lending credence to his very disturbed and disorganized personality.
The only person he doesn't have trouble with is himself.
It might be a good idea to stop wasting valuable time trying
to figure out this very disturbed individual. All we are doing is lending credence to his very disturbed and disorganized personality.
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Gail, nothing better to waste time on?
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About this deconstructionism thing.
Who gets to deconstruct the deconstructionists?
Who gets to deconstruct the deconstructionists?
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Any woman who has been in the business world for long enough knows what the critiques of a woman's voice, facial expressions, health, and/or mannerisms are all about.
She is just not one of the guys. And never will be. All attempts at "fitting in" are laughed at.
When that realization hits home, the intelligent business woman just takes care of business while the businessmen spend too much of their valuable time on being one of the guys.
I'd like to think that Trump and Priebus are just the last of the dinosaurs - a dying breed of sexists. But listening to the media play along with "Why can't Hillary be just like one of the guys,?", I despair. This is 2016, not 1956.
She is just not one of the guys. And never will be. All attempts at "fitting in" are laughed at.
When that realization hits home, the intelligent business woman just takes care of business while the businessmen spend too much of their valuable time on being one of the guys.
I'd like to think that Trump and Priebus are just the last of the dinosaurs - a dying breed of sexists. But listening to the media play along with "Why can't Hillary be just like one of the guys,?", I despair. This is 2016, not 1956.
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I know that writing about Trump drives a lot of eyeballs, since a trainwreck attracts a lot of attention. But can we move the debate and coverage of the elections to the things that matter to us? Policies, ideas, and other things that used to have substance? Enough!
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Is Trump a sexist? Multible choice or not, that is a fearly easy question to an obvious answer or vice versa. Of cause he's a sexist. Is that the most problematic issue we're dealing with here? Of cause not, he's a birther. Could one still work wonderfully with him? Probably. But please save the world from Trump's minions: Rudy Guilliany and Chris Christie. (Did Trump go to Haiti, kneel to Ms. Wodoo and schrink the All American Mayor's head, marinate it and feed it to the Governor on the Bridge? Come to think of it I don't even wanna know.) And by the way, with all due respect, because you're old now, and I've watched a fair amount of your senate/congress prugelknaben on the sunday morning news shows and in the end they all seem quite all right to me...the best way to catch trout is to sink eggshells at easter to the river bossum, let the hood on your anorack cover the two inch hole in the ice...and if the ice breaks, swim towards the dark spot.
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"Smile more." Ugh.
We should counter with a message to Trump, "Offend less."
My advice to critics like pompous, misogynistic Donald: Take a good look at Hillary Clinton on November 9th: you'll be yelling, but her electric smile will be unmistakable.
We should counter with a message to Trump, "Offend less."
My advice to critics like pompous, misogynistic Donald: Take a good look at Hillary Clinton on November 9th: you'll be yelling, but her electric smile will be unmistakable.
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Does a bear do anything in the woods?
It's a bear and bears do what bears do.
What does a Donald Trump do?
Apparently there's nothing stinky this guy doesn't do. Disses women, Mexicans, Hispanics, African-Americans, etc etc.
Apparently the only people he likes are Putin's and His ilk.
It's a bear and bears do what bears do.
What does a Donald Trump do?
Apparently there's nothing stinky this guy doesn't do. Disses women, Mexicans, Hispanics, African-Americans, etc etc.
Apparently the only people he likes are Putin's and His ilk.
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I call it the "Trump paradox".
When he says"you can believe me" That really means that you can't
When he says"you can believe me" That really means that you can't
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Trump is a sexist jerk, no doubt, but it's not fair to pin him for Reince Priebus's comments. There are plenty of other examples to use without resorting to this sleight of hand.
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Donald Duck, sorry Donald Trump is Sexist. Period. We do not have to deconstruct Donald. He deconstructs and self-destructs all by himself. Besides, his being a sexist is only 1/100th of the man. He is a sexist, narcissist, bigot......you get my drift. If there is another facet of his personality to add to his repertoire, be sure he will do that in two sentences one after another. So please Gail, I want your humor. I wish Trump had a Seamus. But then again, Seamus would'nt survive a ride on the roof of Air Force Trump.
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Donny doesn't need a Seamus - he IS a Seamus.... Putin's Poodle.
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We already now that the Donald is a nasty, misogynist, homophobic, disgusting, vile, racist, loathsome, repugnant, offensive, obnoxious man... and my list could continue... It's huge! Believe me!
But what I find unbelievable and shocking is that "his followers" don't seem themselves as bigots like the man they seem to follow and cheer to...
But what I find unbelievable and shocking is that "his followers" don't seem themselves as bigots like the man they seem to follow and cheer to...
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Yup. It all reminds me of a bad garage band:
"Donny and The Deplorables".
"Donny and The Deplorables".
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Yelling-
I'm sorry to say that I think Ms. Collins assessment is whistling past the graveyard and is not acknowledging one of Clinton's great weaknesses, her astonishingly poor basic political skills. She does yell in a fashion that I find grating, and no, this is not sexist (in my case). Ever listen to Elizabeth Warren speak? Warren speaks loudly and strongly, but Warren has basic political skills and instincts and it is NOT offensive and grating. The problem is Clinton's very poor delivery skills.
Health
No question the republicans incestuous right wing media bubble is doing another Benghazi here and it is appalling and deplorable. Their suggestions that she is physically unfit is a good example of the consequences of living in an alternate reality universe. But have you noticed, Clinton often really does not look very healthy. I have often thought, man, they need to hire the woman a dietitian and get her a trainer to do a little exercise.
Failure to smile
Yep, sexist and offensive. But I sure have noticed Clintons angry eyes when I see her speak, and I find it grating.
FYI
I think Trump is beyond appalling and I do see him as a threat to our democracy. This election is not about liberal vs conservative, its about a sick and twisted person serving only his own warped internal psychology vs a woman who just has a stunning and jaw dropping lack of basic political skills.
I'm sorry to say that I think Ms. Collins assessment is whistling past the graveyard and is not acknowledging one of Clinton's great weaknesses, her astonishingly poor basic political skills. She does yell in a fashion that I find grating, and no, this is not sexist (in my case). Ever listen to Elizabeth Warren speak? Warren speaks loudly and strongly, but Warren has basic political skills and instincts and it is NOT offensive and grating. The problem is Clinton's very poor delivery skills.
Health
No question the republicans incestuous right wing media bubble is doing another Benghazi here and it is appalling and deplorable. Their suggestions that she is physically unfit is a good example of the consequences of living in an alternate reality universe. But have you noticed, Clinton often really does not look very healthy. I have often thought, man, they need to hire the woman a dietitian and get her a trainer to do a little exercise.
Failure to smile
Yep, sexist and offensive. But I sure have noticed Clintons angry eyes when I see her speak, and I find it grating.
FYI
I think Trump is beyond appalling and I do see him as a threat to our democracy. This election is not about liberal vs conservative, its about a sick and twisted person serving only his own warped internal psychology vs a woman who just has a stunning and jaw dropping lack of basic political skills.
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The worms have turned. It took the Washington Post to accuse the NYTimes of pushing the emails as scandal to the exclusion of all else. Yesterday, talking heads started accusing Trump surrogates of lying, today that are stating they are lying, and cutting them off. Perhaps now we will have a level playing field where misogyny, xenophobia, racism, and lies will be put under the media's microscope and exposed for the cut and paste ugliness it is.
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Trump's attacks on Clinton's health are viscous and ignorant. As biologists know, women at their ages are more vigorous than men. It is Trump who should prove he can keep up with her in thought and activity.
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That day is coming very soon... in the first debate.
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Do we have to deconstruct the Donald again? Really? As if he hasn't been analyzed enough by everyone but presumably the only people that could help him: a shrink.
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And Belgium is a city? I'm sorry, but this whole campaign makes no sense. Trump has no qualifications for the presidency. He is only a showman and a bully. If Clinton were a man, she'd be a shoe-in. She's smart and articulate. The attacks on her are scurrilous. There is just no reason for a serious person to support Donald Trump. Sexism here? OH, MY.
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He's too bold. She's too cold. And they're both too old.
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Donald Trump is likely not aware of what he is doing. We can all see how he "projects" on to Clinton his characteristics/afflictions and what he does. (like the yelling, his unnatural and sickly orange complexion).
But, the other thing that he does is likely lost on most people. He behaves like a domestic violence batterer. Let me explain. Domestic violence or battering encompasses a few distinct types of abuse: Physical, Sexual, Verbal/Emotional.
It is important to note that Physical & Sexual violence ALWAYS includes the Verbal/Emotional violence. Verbal/Emotional violence does not necessarily include the Physical & Sexual types. This also dovetails with the Projection tactic.
One nearly universal behavior of Verbal/Emotional batterers is to ATTACK those skills, characteristics, positive physical attributes and accomplishments of the victim.
Clinton has incredible stamina as we've seen while she was SOS. Trump attacks her by saying she is weak. Her foreign policy experience and skills he describes as inferior and wrong. She has a beautiful smile, his not so much. She stayed in her marriage & worked on it after a very public infidelity by Bill. Trump has been unfaithful and has been married how many times? Staying and working through is shows an honoring of the commitment she made to her God and spouse.
See how these things dovetail? But, there is always a strength of hers that he attacks. Classic batterer behavior.
Great column Gail. I enjoyed it very much!
But, the other thing that he does is likely lost on most people. He behaves like a domestic violence batterer. Let me explain. Domestic violence or battering encompasses a few distinct types of abuse: Physical, Sexual, Verbal/Emotional.
It is important to note that Physical & Sexual violence ALWAYS includes the Verbal/Emotional violence. Verbal/Emotional violence does not necessarily include the Physical & Sexual types. This also dovetails with the Projection tactic.
One nearly universal behavior of Verbal/Emotional batterers is to ATTACK those skills, characteristics, positive physical attributes and accomplishments of the victim.
Clinton has incredible stamina as we've seen while she was SOS. Trump attacks her by saying she is weak. Her foreign policy experience and skills he describes as inferior and wrong. She has a beautiful smile, his not so much. She stayed in her marriage & worked on it after a very public infidelity by Bill. Trump has been unfaithful and has been married how many times? Staying and working through is shows an honoring of the commitment she made to her God and spouse.
See how these things dovetail? But, there is always a strength of hers that he attacks. Classic batterer behavior.
Great column Gail. I enjoyed it very much!
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What will knock Trump into exasperation and off kilter is laughter. Not with him but AT him. This is the eternal Achilles heel of any bully. They never have a sense of humor and just cannot handle anyone mocking them and when it happens a gasket just blows.
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That's very insightful; hope someone(s) on the Clinton campaign saw your remark. She has to be careful directly mocking him as that could backfire, but taking his constant stream of nonsense and insults lightly and humorously is probably a good strategy. Dismiss him with a smile and a humorous remark delivered lightly.
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Does Trump look like a president, or more like Mussolini? Does Giuliani (often referred to as Il Duce when he was mayor) seem like his Mini-Me? I know what I think, but I won't say it because I want to be politically correct.
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It is moronic for the NYTimes to continue to give this amount of attention to Trump. Stop writing about him. You are part of the problem.
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It is fascinating that such a blatant con-artist can fool 40% of Americans 100% of the time.
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Now there's a reach, Ms Collins!
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There is nothing sexist in attacking Hillary's speech giving abilities, or lack of such. Yes - compared to Dubya - maybe OK; but isn't that a really poor comparative? She does yell - especially when in combative mode - and there is a shrillness to its delivery. In small conversation Hillary is quite articulate; she is silky smooth at stretching the truth and delivering a complete lie as truth; definitely among the best ever. So where is the justice for labeling those who believe she is woefully poor at speeches as sexist?
Folks - it's meant to distract and swallow criticism - particularly accurate observation - because her supporters don't want any lessening of her appeal as a candidate. So - they wield the "sexist" label. But our own South Carolina governor, Nikki Halley, is quite capable of delivering a forceful and combative speech without the dragging words and bulging eyes employed by Hillary. Clinto is not a comfortable speech giver - that should be obvious to even her most ardent fans.
Folks - it's meant to distract and swallow criticism - particularly accurate observation - because her supporters don't want any lessening of her appeal as a candidate. So - they wield the "sexist" label. But our own South Carolina governor, Nikki Halley, is quite capable of delivering a forceful and combative speech without the dragging words and bulging eyes employed by Hillary. Clinto is not a comfortable speech giver - that should be obvious to even her most ardent fans.
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Glad that Nikki can deliver an artful speech.
Too bad she hasn't a tenth of the qualifications that Clinton has.
Too bad she hasn't a tenth of the qualifications that Clinton has.
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When you are the center, not only of your universe, but of THE Universe, no-one else, even your own sainted progeny can possibly measure up and exist only to gratify your own need for praise, nay for adulation and adoration. Trump is greater even than sliced bread! He isn't insulting others, male and female, gay and straight, native born and foreign born, he is rendering his version of Solomonic wisdom and speaking what he truly believes is the truth -- at that instant in time.
Has anyone else noticed that Trump's favorite adjectives are "vicious," "disgusting," and "stupid" when talking about others? Many people have said this. Oh, well, great minds ...
Has anyone else noticed that Trump's favorite adjectives are "vicious," "disgusting," and "stupid" when talking about others? Many people have said this. Oh, well, great minds ...
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Donald Trump offers us a primer on what sexism looks like, in its most subtle and not so subtle and pervasive innuendos. Every time one is exposed in the light for what it is, I feel a moment of silent rage, which all women know. And then I take a moment to visualize Hillary Clinton taking the oath of office in January ad how that will feel.
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Donald Trump thinks his snarling face looks Presidential?
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Trump's attacks on everyone are exactly that. The actions of a bully in high school who was never given his comeuppance, a spoiled brat who was never spanked, never had to worry about working a day in his life, an uncouth know-it-all who "rose" to the top of an organization which bears his father's name at the age of 25. Yes indeed, there's someone who made it the hard way.
As the beloved Ann Richards said of George W. Bush, "He was born with a silver foot in his mouth. He was born on third base and thinks he's hit a triple". These apt descriptions Bush can share with Trump, only more so. For all his faults, George W. (Shrub) Bush by comparison boasted of his good fortune to a far lesser degree than the ultimate braggadocio Trump.
Is Trump a sexist? Of course he is, but like many male chauvinists, you'll never convince him. These guys don't get it, and never will. They'll claim that all they were doing was paying her a compliment, about certain parts of her body. Now, what could possibly by wrong with that? Any man who has to ask that is a male chauvinist personified. And ignorant to boot.
DD
Manhattan
As the beloved Ann Richards said of George W. Bush, "He was born with a silver foot in his mouth. He was born on third base and thinks he's hit a triple". These apt descriptions Bush can share with Trump, only more so. For all his faults, George W. (Shrub) Bush by comparison boasted of his good fortune to a far lesser degree than the ultimate braggadocio Trump.
Is Trump a sexist? Of course he is, but like many male chauvinists, you'll never convince him. These guys don't get it, and never will. They'll claim that all they were doing was paying her a compliment, about certain parts of her body. Now, what could possibly by wrong with that? Any man who has to ask that is a male chauvinist personified. And ignorant to boot.
DD
Manhattan
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I can't figure out how he contorts his mouth into that circle shape. It's not a smile, that's for sure.
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That circle shape is a sign he was weaned too soon.
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I keep thinking Donald the Blowfish, or Pufferfish -- toxic and bloated.
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There are good reasons for the all out campaign waged by the NY Times against Mr Trump who had far worst predecessors in seeking the Presidency of the USA including an exaddict who won in a way open to very grave doubts and multifarious speculations; that took th3 USA to an openly unwarranted savage, dis human war based on confessed lies and fabrications,who was reelected with NY Times support and endorsement .The USA is paying for that now and will pay more in times to come
Nothing convinces. Me that that is the w hole story nor of the presumed objectivity of the NY Times.
A fact stands out that imposes itself on events and opinion. Trump is the clear choice of millions of ordinary Americans fed up with the Establishment and its advocate!
As such he is denigrated daily in more corners than one for daring to challenge the Establishment ...seemingly an unforgivable sin for the elitist NY Times.
Nothing convinces. Me that that is the w hole story nor of the presumed objectivity of the NY Times.
A fact stands out that imposes itself on events and opinion. Trump is the clear choice of millions of ordinary Americans fed up with the Establishment and its advocate!
As such he is denigrated daily in more corners than one for daring to challenge the Establishment ...seemingly an unforgivable sin for the elitist NY Times.
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He's many things but the most important one to remember is this one: con man.
He's promised to bring manufacturing back to this country but all his companies that manufacture things manufacture them overseas.
He's promised to take on and defeat ISIS with a secret plan, just telling people, "trust me, believe me, you have my word". The same things he's told his investors for the six bankruptcies.
He's always claimed to support veterans' groups yet has no record of any donations, except earlier this year when he was criticized for lying about his donations.
He's always attacking the Clinton Foundation on their alleged pay for play schemes and yet his whole business career is marked by pay for play associations with politicians of both parties.
And on and on and on.
Con man.
He's promised to bring manufacturing back to this country but all his companies that manufacture things manufacture them overseas.
He's promised to take on and defeat ISIS with a secret plan, just telling people, "trust me, believe me, you have my word". The same things he's told his investors for the six bankruptcies.
He's always claimed to support veterans' groups yet has no record of any donations, except earlier this year when he was criticized for lying about his donations.
He's always attacking the Clinton Foundation on their alleged pay for play schemes and yet his whole business career is marked by pay for play associations with politicians of both parties.
And on and on and on.
Con man.
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I find it interesting that women in politics are constantly being told to smile more but women on fashion runways never do. What's up with that?
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The first would be told that to appear unthreatening and human; the second don't because they are display objects.
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Runway models should let the focus be on the clothes they're wearing and not their faces.
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As we saw yet again with Trump last week, his comments on women and men side by side in the military show he has zero regard for women. He can't imagine men and women having any sort of intercourse at all, unless it's sexual.
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This musing need go no further than Trump in his own words, ''You have to treat 'em like shxt." He said to Philip Johnson, who replied, ''You'd make a good Mafioso.'' To which Donald responded, ''One of the greatest.''
What a surprise to find Rudy Giuliani publicly flacking for Trump. Nothing like Rudy dumping his wife, Donna publicly in a City Hall Press Conference to establish your bona fides with Don Trump!
That either of these men, who are nothing but liars, cowards and bullies, should break from form and not consider women chattel and objects who compete with attention being paid to them, is not even worth the ink wasted in speculating on the subject. They are each damned misogynists locked into a homo-erotic narcissistic embrace since Rudy came out in his City Hall skit with Don the Con.
What a surprise to find Rudy Giuliani publicly flacking for Trump. Nothing like Rudy dumping his wife, Donna publicly in a City Hall Press Conference to establish your bona fides with Don Trump!
That either of these men, who are nothing but liars, cowards and bullies, should break from form and not consider women chattel and objects who compete with attention being paid to them, is not even worth the ink wasted in speculating on the subject. They are each damned misogynists locked into a homo-erotic narcissistic embrace since Rudy came out in his City Hall skit with Don the Con.
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"Do I look presidential?"
From a man who calls his supporters "fans".
From a man who calls his supporters "fans".
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When one Googles, as instructed by Rudy Giuliani, "Hillary Clinton illness," one finds a lot of hits of....
Giuliani talking about Clinton's illness.
Giuliani talking about Clinton's illness.
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Shirley Chisholm was both the first African-American and the first woman candidate for a major party for United States President ever in 1972.
She said later, "When I ran for the Congress, when I ran for President, I met more discrimination as a woman than for being black. Men are men"
When Donald Trump says she doesn't look Presidential, keep in mind his political campaign slogans and buttons compare her body to KFC chicken parts.
We don't need to deconstruct Donald Trump much.
He isn't that complicated.
She said later, "When I ran for the Congress, when I ran for President, I met more discrimination as a woman than for being black. Men are men"
When Donald Trump says she doesn't look Presidential, keep in mind his political campaign slogans and buttons compare her body to KFC chicken parts.
We don't need to deconstruct Donald Trump much.
He isn't that complicated.
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Carly Fiorina didn't look presidential to Trump either, remember? Gee, what could it be??
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Gail, you are the first (that I have read) to mention "Projection". I have been saying that all along.
"Projection" is where one takes their own faults and paints their opponent of having that problem. Trump does it all of the time. For example, Tump likes to call her "Lying Hillary" while he spews out lie after lie.
My favorite Trump lie (and theres so many to choose from, believe me folks) is, "I never talk about myself."
"Projection" is where one takes their own faults and paints their opponent of having that problem. Trump does it all of the time. For example, Tump likes to call her "Lying Hillary" while he spews out lie after lie.
My favorite Trump lie (and theres so many to choose from, believe me folks) is, "I never talk about myself."
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Hillary just made the ultimate gaffe. She said that half of Trump supporters are deplorable (racist, sexist, etc.), and the other half are those desperate for change, feeling that the government has let them down. She failed to mention the third half, those who are unwavering supporters of the Republican party and who strongly dislike Hillary. When the third group is told that Hillary says they must belong to one of the first two groups she defined, what do you believe their reaction will be? An immediate retraction by Hillary is needed.
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I've yet to meet or dialogue with someone who "strongly dislikes Hillary" who can say why with any gravitas or consistency. "she's a liar" is the most common response. But she's actually the least of the liars, and the most truth telling, of eery candidate who ran for president this year. And next to Trump, it makes that claim all the more absurd. Her husband's infidelities is another. I have no idea whatsoever what that has to do with her. she was the victim of that, yet so many blame her for it, which is pure sexism. Other than those two things, it's all just the gullibility of Americans having allowed the relentless assaults on her and her husband by the GOP be sunk into their psyches.
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Not quite as stupid as "clinging to bibles and guns" or "47% don't want to work." But pretty impolitic, and probably won't go down well with non-Republicans, too....
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Sure, her comment was inartful, although at least partly true. A great many Trump supporters are confederate flag waving racists (see the rallies), David Dike supporters and assorted white nationalist nutters. Can you let us know when Trump will apologize to the Obamas for his despicable birther smears? When will the Kahns get their apology? Mexicans? Muslims? You have to admit that his demands for an apology are rich, given he spews insults 24/7 and refuses ever to apologize.
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How are feminists like Israel?
If you criticize Israel, Likud's shills attack you as an anti-Semite.
If you criticize a certain kind of female politician, feminists attack you as a sexist.
If you criticize Israel, Likud's shills attack you as an anti-Semite.
If you criticize a certain kind of female politician, feminists attack you as a sexist.
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And what exactly is a "certain kind of female politician", pray tell?
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You sound like someone who could use a little self-awareness. "A certain kind of female politician"? Really? And what kind would that be? Sexist sounds about right, frankly.
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Criicism? Go nuts. But Trump isn't criticizing--he isn't actually capable of reasoned criticism--he's going after a woman because she's a woman and because he sees being a woman as a weakness, and he's doing it in terms that make it very, very clear that he's basically a sexist oinker.
And, I'd add, this tells you something about this guy's basic wiring. He thinks the world's all a matter of tough vs. girly.
That's dangerous, especially since these types always turn out to be cowards.
And, I'd add, this tells you something about this guy's basic wiring. He thinks the world's all a matter of tough vs. girly.
That's dangerous, especially since these types always turn out to be cowards.
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Every single time a man tells an intelligent, capable woman to "smile more," the whole of humanity loses a tiny shred of dignity. For shame, Reince Priebus. But thank you. Many, many, women will recognize your comment for the insult and sexism that it is, and vote accordingly.
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Donald Trump is the self-appointed commentator for everything that is senseless and asinine. Sure, perhaps many women's voices are a bit higher than most men't; but, I believe that it is the facts that he cannot follow. Any facts. Why doesn't he just wait and read the latest breaking news in Breitbart or the National Enquirer. That way, it'll be at a third-grade level.
And his concerns about Hillary's health. Always the gentleman, that Donald, he doesn't want that "i'l Lady fretting herself about going toe-to-toe with Putin or Xi. He'll shield her with his Bromance with them.
And, former KGB Colonel Vladimir Putin seems to be playing Trump like a fiddle. But, wait till Xi cuts in!
https://thetruthoncommonsense.com
And his concerns about Hillary's health. Always the gentleman, that Donald, he doesn't want that "i'l Lady fretting herself about going toe-to-toe with Putin or Xi. He'll shield her with his Bromance with them.
And, former KGB Colonel Vladimir Putin seems to be playing Trump like a fiddle. But, wait till Xi cuts in!
https://thetruthoncommonsense.com
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My fondest wish is that after November 8th, Trump and his name will disappear from the face of the Earth so that I never have to hear his name or see his ugly orange mug again.
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To be very honest, Trump's voice makes me cringe. He sounds like a poorly educated dullard.
Regarding Trump's health: What has been the effect of decades of hair dye and hair spray?
Trump's stamina & physical fitness: Can he muster enough strength & endurance to complete 18 holes at one of his own golf courses? How good he is at getting the ball in the hole is another question.
On looking presidential: Trump looks dumpy in those ill fitted suites he wears. Bernie Sanders looks like a fashion model by comparison. Then there is his hair, and that red face with the strange pale raccoon eyes - who does his make-up?
The smile: Trump looks like he is mugging for a role in a remake of "American Psycho."
Regarding Trump's health: What has been the effect of decades of hair dye and hair spray?
Trump's stamina & physical fitness: Can he muster enough strength & endurance to complete 18 holes at one of his own golf courses? How good he is at getting the ball in the hole is another question.
On looking presidential: Trump looks dumpy in those ill fitted suites he wears. Bernie Sanders looks like a fashion model by comparison. Then there is his hair, and that red face with the strange pale raccoon eyes - who does his make-up?
The smile: Trump looks like he is mugging for a role in a remake of "American Psycho."
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You know what we should do, other than give this creep any more air time than he or his presently chosen party deserves (which is none)?
Let's talk about all the good the Clinton Foundation has done.
Let's talk about all Hillary Clinton has done for children's health.
Let's talk about all the decisions the State Department has made under Hillary Clinton, which have kept us from nuclear war, and from plunging ourselves mindlessly into yet more Vietnam-like quagmires.
Are we going to hear any of that from the media during the remainder of this ugly campaign, which reminds me of nothing better than the food fight brawls that sometimes broke out in the elementary school cafeteria when I was a child, except those were a lot more fun and there was less name calling, and what there was of it was far more imaginative than the daily name calling the "press" now anxiously slurps up as if it were nectar from the gods?
I mean, really. This has not been entertaining. This has not been appealing. America is already embarrassment enough to the world, as it watches the GOP strangle "democracy" to death here while simultaneously letting us drown in the poison their corporate friends spew from their useless companies, to satiate their apparently infinite greed.
We do not need the media to provide so much ample further evidence on a daily basis of the utter, ludicrous failure our country now is. Stop broadcasting how bad we are. Try focusing on what little good there is left.
Let's talk about all the good the Clinton Foundation has done.
Let's talk about all Hillary Clinton has done for children's health.
Let's talk about all the decisions the State Department has made under Hillary Clinton, which have kept us from nuclear war, and from plunging ourselves mindlessly into yet more Vietnam-like quagmires.
Are we going to hear any of that from the media during the remainder of this ugly campaign, which reminds me of nothing better than the food fight brawls that sometimes broke out in the elementary school cafeteria when I was a child, except those were a lot more fun and there was less name calling, and what there was of it was far more imaginative than the daily name calling the "press" now anxiously slurps up as if it were nectar from the gods?
I mean, really. This has not been entertaining. This has not been appealing. America is already embarrassment enough to the world, as it watches the GOP strangle "democracy" to death here while simultaneously letting us drown in the poison their corporate friends spew from their useless companies, to satiate their apparently infinite greed.
We do not need the media to provide so much ample further evidence on a daily basis of the utter, ludicrous failure our country now is. Stop broadcasting how bad we are. Try focusing on what little good there is left.
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What's sexist is NOT that Trump says these things, but that serious news reporters repeat them and some people take them seriously.
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No MBR it is indeed sexist that Trump said those things and so many others. How low is that bar when someone would blame everyone else for the behavior of the donald.
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"But Trump is basically saying that only guys get to holler."
This is true. Bernie Sanders yelled most of the time, in fact he even lost his voice, but people said Clinton "shrieked" too much. And all Trump does is yell. Gail Collins is the only media representative to point this out. And the media is said to be in the tank for Clinton? With friends like the mainstream media Hillary Clinton doesn't need any enemies. I guess you could say they are best frenimies.
This is true. Bernie Sanders yelled most of the time, in fact he even lost his voice, but people said Clinton "shrieked" too much. And all Trump does is yell. Gail Collins is the only media representative to point this out. And the media is said to be in the tank for Clinton? With friends like the mainstream media Hillary Clinton doesn't need any enemies. I guess you could say they are best frenimies.
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Oh dear people it is even worse than you heard. That "believe me" which he adds to "great respect for women" isn't just a neutral intensifier. It's a wink-wink. It gives the context in which he respects women: he has sex with them. Consider what a constrained view of respect that represents. Who could possibly fail to clear a bar that low?
Help us, Gail. This is so embarrassing.
Help us, Gail. This is so embarrassing.
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The last refuge of scoundrels is patriotism... the last refuge of hypocrits may be grim solemnity invoking Political Correctness.
So, Hillary is not to be satirized or subjected to a bumpy ride because she is female? Se has always calculated which aspect to emphasize: Tugboat Annie or Shrinking Violet. Remember how she became faint, pretending to cower before Rick Lazio during the NY Senate Campaign Debate in 2000?
That hystrianic bit of acting was her most creative contribution to the Back Room fix that was always going to anoint her to replace Moynihan anyway.
Speaking of cutting the other way, Hillary recently disdainfully noted that she knows what to do when the "men go off the reservation". As if her critics and opponents are wayward boys.
Gail, we expected more integrity from the newspaper of record. Today's media is all in with the Establishment. Ready to do anything, say anything to protect the status quo of hereditary plutocracy, cronyism, dirty money, and incumbency for life.
So, Hillary is not to be satirized or subjected to a bumpy ride because she is female? Se has always calculated which aspect to emphasize: Tugboat Annie or Shrinking Violet. Remember how she became faint, pretending to cower before Rick Lazio during the NY Senate Campaign Debate in 2000?
That hystrianic bit of acting was her most creative contribution to the Back Room fix that was always going to anoint her to replace Moynihan anyway.
Speaking of cutting the other way, Hillary recently disdainfully noted that she knows what to do when the "men go off the reservation". As if her critics and opponents are wayward boys.
Gail, we expected more integrity from the newspaper of record. Today's media is all in with the Establishment. Ready to do anything, say anything to protect the status quo of hereditary plutocracy, cronyism, dirty money, and incumbency for life.
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How about this: If she weren't a woman and a democrat, she'd already be president.
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I think with the poll numbers right now, it's time for we liberals to think about what we're going to do after November 7. What would America look like with a Trump presidency? He's not going to run the show, Paul Ryan will. We need to look at both the Republican Platform: https://gop.com/platform/ and Paul Ryan's putative budget: https://www.cbo.gov/publication/22085
This is what America will be, not to mention an extremely conservative Supreme Court for decades with 6-3 or even 7-2 dominance of conservatives. Despite what they think, even the most ardent Trump supporters won't like an America with no Social Security, Medicare, women and minorities back to the 1950s, virtually no public education, and elderly begging on the street. Look at Kansas as a predictive microcosm of America with a Trump presidency. Every voter needs to think about our future, not entertainment.
This is what America will be, not to mention an extremely conservative Supreme Court for decades with 6-3 or even 7-2 dominance of conservatives. Despite what they think, even the most ardent Trump supporters won't like an America with no Social Security, Medicare, women and minorities back to the 1950s, virtually no public education, and elderly begging on the street. Look at Kansas as a predictive microcosm of America with a Trump presidency. Every voter needs to think about our future, not entertainment.
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Steve Shackley, now you have touched on the crux of the issue: the SCOTUS nomination(s).
And I finally get why some people will vote for DT even if they cannot stand him
– because I would vote for ANYone at the top of the Dem ticket, even if it were Tweety Bird, just to prevent Repubs from choosing the next justice(s).
(though I do think Tweety Bird would still be the better candidate ;-))
And I finally get why some people will vote for DT even if they cannot stand him
– because I would vote for ANYone at the top of the Dem ticket, even if it were Tweety Bird, just to prevent Repubs from choosing the next justice(s).
(though I do think Tweety Bird would still be the better candidate ;-))
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I am saddened to think that so many of our fellow citizens actually will vote for the Donald.
We are watching the end of our Democracy done by a snake oil salesman .
The GOP has become the Barnum Bailey show. They really don't care, just keep in power.
If they think they can control him they are as dumb as his followers.
The people who support him do not realize he is laughing at them. They are the ones he considers idiots and sheep.
I strongly believe that a mental evaluation should be part of the vetting of a candidate for president.
We are watching the end of our Democracy done by a snake oil salesman .
The GOP has become the Barnum Bailey show. They really don't care, just keep in power.
If they think they can control him they are as dumb as his followers.
The people who support him do not realize he is laughing at them. They are the ones he considers idiots and sheep.
I strongly believe that a mental evaluation should be part of the vetting of a candidate for president.
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Ms. Collins, why are you even bothering with this buffoon?
He's not running for President; Donald J. Trump wants to join the clowns, and their little car, in the Ringling Bros., Barnum, and Bailey Circus.
No one who reads the NYT, I hope, or has an operating brain, will vote for this Court Jester.
I have concerns about Ms. Clinton, and I'd like to hear some detailed explanations, but I would vote for the Lowest-of-the-Low before I'd vote for Donald, "The-Donald", J. Trump.
How did we ever give birth to this abomination? It must have been a Male Creature, because no Female would carry such a Piece of Excrement to term.
He's not running for President; Donald J. Trump wants to join the clowns, and their little car, in the Ringling Bros., Barnum, and Bailey Circus.
No one who reads the NYT, I hope, or has an operating brain, will vote for this Court Jester.
I have concerns about Ms. Clinton, and I'd like to hear some detailed explanations, but I would vote for the Lowest-of-the-Low before I'd vote for Donald, "The-Donald", J. Trump.
How did we ever give birth to this abomination? It must have been a Male Creature, because no Female would carry such a Piece of Excrement to term.
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politics, especially presidential politics, and super especially presidential politics wherein at least one of the candidates is donald trump, are more fun with gail collins around. welcome back. you were missed.
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This is an utterly pathetic attempt at character assassination. Trump is a boar, no doubt. But he is an equal opportunity boar. Questioning her health, strength and voice are eminently fair.
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Stop insulting boars. Insult boors, instead. Nobody likes boors, except maybe another one. "Questioning her health, strength and voice are eminently fair." Perhaps in some alternate Bizarro world.
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He simply repeats unfounded rumors about her health because he has "heard" something.
And her voice?? She isn't auditioning for a singing show
And her voice?? She isn't auditioning for a singing show
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Fine.
Trump's fat, clearly wearing a wig, and sounds like he's got nodes on his vocal cords. I've met him (this is a lie, but why should I care?) and let's just say that some tips about personal hygeine are in order. He's also mentally unbalanced, with an ugly attitude towards women--including his own daughter.
That seem fair to you? We learned a lot about policy here, have we?
Trump's fat, clearly wearing a wig, and sounds like he's got nodes on his vocal cords. I've met him (this is a lie, but why should I care?) and let's just say that some tips about personal hygeine are in order. He's also mentally unbalanced, with an ugly attitude towards women--including his own daughter.
That seem fair to you? We learned a lot about policy here, have we?
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Well if so many in America want President Donald Trump, maybe they should get it. Maybe that is the way to get over this childish longing for a sugar daddy and all the deceptions that comes with it once and maybe for all.
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Suzy why would you allow this country to commit suicide and think its funny?
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Tump sexist?? Duhh...But I'm convinced the media is no better. I can't image a male candidate being crucified for this email mess. The whole 'we can't trust her' reeks of misogyny. She an uppity, hard-working, good looking lawyer who the media (especially the NYTimes) and Republicans have been trying to put in her place since she stood up for Bill in the 60 Minutes interview over Jennifer Flowers. Just get over it and talk about the issues. Syria, Korea, Income inequality. Black lives matter. This is what's important. Any that Trump is a corrupt fool.
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The notion that Hillary does not look presidential - but the Donald does - is laughable. This comes from a man who has a terrible comb-over held in place by an awful hat, badly needs a haircut, has a bad spray tan that makes him "Mr. Tangerine Man", and could definitely lose some weight. Is he so blind to think that HE looks presidential? Sexism (and narcissism) is alive and well.
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Trump is a hypocrite; how often do you see him smiling? He smirks a lot? Give me a break, smirking is a most stupid smile, if any; smirking is besmirching a smile, and that is what this vulgar bully does all the time. Trump, encompassing his main virtues of ignorance, arrogance, 'racism', xenophobia, misogyny and 'divide to conquer' unscrupulousness, is very deserving of being called the "ugly american". Donald sexist? Of course, always has been. Especially when he has to affirm constantly he is not.
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I would be embarased to call myself a newspaper based on your biased reporting. 7 or 8 articles attacking Trump and nothing on Hilary. You endorsed her and you are going to back and report everything possible to smear Trump. I am ashamed of our so called newspapers in the United States. NY times is a disgrace to news reporting.
Del, you should actually subscribe to the NYT. NYT has gored Clinton lots.
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"women should be punished for getting an abortion"no need to venture any further
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And their doctors "should be jailed", he went on to say.
I'm just not sure if that is before or after he fires all the Generals.
Maybe all of it is after he gives the nuclear codes to Putin as a love-offering.
I'm just not sure if that is before or after he fires all the Generals.
Maybe all of it is after he gives the nuclear codes to Putin as a love-offering.
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No, Trump's daddy would not have given his utter fool son permission to run for the US presidency. The poor old coot is blessed to be dead and not see the ridiculous spectacle.
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The fact that Trump and the Republican Party are inbred sexists, who do not respect women, is the least of their faults.
For all of their posturing, they do not respect the Constitution, do not respect American values, do not respect the American public. Trump is a travesty, an insidious, carcinogenic mole on the American psyche. He is the Blob which consumes everyone and everything around him. He is the slithering, slimy goo hatched from an egg laid by the Republican Party.
The Republican Party is the neo-Confederacy. The Republican Party, like the walking-dead, has been resurrecting the American South of 1860. They have been courting and stoking white power over the "darky"-- now adding Latino-Americans to African-Americans. The Republican Party has rebelled against political correctness to release itself from subtle racism. The Republican Party has produced a leader, an uber white supremacist with deviant orange skin.
Not only has the Republican Party rebelled against minority equality and political correctness, it has rebelled against reality. In the Republican world, Trump can call you a pig and end his sentence calling you a liar that he called you a pig--solid truth to Republicans. Welcome to the world of Republican values!
What matters sexism, when our very lives are threatened by the monstrosity of Trump? The Blob is on the loose consuming reality, leaving in its slimy path an 1860's South Carolinian version of America.
Vote NO to Republican blobs.
For all of their posturing, they do not respect the Constitution, do not respect American values, do not respect the American public. Trump is a travesty, an insidious, carcinogenic mole on the American psyche. He is the Blob which consumes everyone and everything around him. He is the slithering, slimy goo hatched from an egg laid by the Republican Party.
The Republican Party is the neo-Confederacy. The Republican Party, like the walking-dead, has been resurrecting the American South of 1860. They have been courting and stoking white power over the "darky"-- now adding Latino-Americans to African-Americans. The Republican Party has rebelled against political correctness to release itself from subtle racism. The Republican Party has produced a leader, an uber white supremacist with deviant orange skin.
Not only has the Republican Party rebelled against minority equality and political correctness, it has rebelled against reality. In the Republican world, Trump can call you a pig and end his sentence calling you a liar that he called you a pig--solid truth to Republicans. Welcome to the world of Republican values!
What matters sexism, when our very lives are threatened by the monstrosity of Trump? The Blob is on the loose consuming reality, leaving in its slimy path an 1860's South Carolinian version of America.
Vote NO to Republican blobs.
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Good grief JA, sexism, rascism, jingoism are at the heart of every single thing you mentioned. You left way too many code words in there to be credible
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Keep up with these kinds of articles and Hillary will lose. Please an article contrasting their positions on issues. Her tax plan, immigration plan, education position, military, foreign policy, supreme court choice, cabinet choices, health care, economyvs Mr Trump and the pros and cons of each. To much trouble, to little ratings? Sounds like Mr. Trump.wins by default, due to lack of interest and intelligent discussion. The NY Times seems to condemn low information voters, but fails to provide real information about the policies of the candidates. Then laments reality TV politics.
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This is not an article, it's an op Ed piece. You really need to understand the difference
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There will be few if any articles comparing policy. This would require intelligent reasoning and discussion on the part of the media and the readers. That sort of thing is anathema to US politics.
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Trump is a consummate misogynist. So is Matt Lauer. The Commander in Chief forum removed all doubt about that with regard to either of them. It is indeed tough to be a woman running for president.
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Remember how he accused her of playing the "woman card?" I don't recall HRC advocating people vote for her because she's a woman. A lot of people feel it will be a much needed and about-time role model to have a president who is a woman, but DT accused her of using the fact of her gender to attract votes. Naturally, DT is uncomfortable with facts. She's female and that's simply a fact, so if that means she's playing the "woman card," I say, go ahead and play it; win the hand.
To even question whether or not DT is sexist is silly. Yes, he is an equal-opportunity bully, but he is also misogynist. Remember his comment about his own daughter? Meghan Kelly? The question this week is not if DT is sexist, which he so clearly is, but how sexist was Matt Lauer during that interview when he interrupted HRC and turned attention yet again toward the non-scandal of her emails, told her to answer quickly, and so on. DT's sexism has emboldened others to treat HRC with disrespect, the exact disrespect that so many men level at women generally.
To even question whether or not DT is sexist is silly. Yes, he is an equal-opportunity bully, but he is also misogynist. Remember his comment about his own daughter? Meghan Kelly? The question this week is not if DT is sexist, which he so clearly is, but how sexist was Matt Lauer during that interview when he interrupted HRC and turned attention yet again toward the non-scandal of her emails, told her to answer quickly, and so on. DT's sexism has emboldened others to treat HRC with disrespect, the exact disrespect that so many men level at women generally.
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Many of the things he accuses Hillary of are characteristics in which he not only possesses but displays quite openly. He not only stretches the truth which is expected from a political candidate but he downright lies. He yells constantly! Has a candidate ever put down so many people ever before and I'm talking about groups as well? He is unhealthy looking as well.
How can anyone disagree that he lacks knowledge when it comes to world events? Imagine if a Democrat stated that he admired "the grip Putin has on his people." This is crazy talk!
A pox on America if they elect him! I really don't mean that, but I believe most of the rest of the world who looks to America will believe that.
How can anyone disagree that he lacks knowledge when it comes to world events? Imagine if a Democrat stated that he admired "the grip Putin has on his people." This is crazy talk!
A pox on America if they elect him! I really don't mean that, but I believe most of the rest of the world who looks to America will believe that.
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I'm good with that deconstruct plan, Gail. But while we're at it, how about reconstruct Hillary.
She may not be as bad as you know who, but she's far, far from good enough to be our president. And I'm not talking about her smile.
She may not be as bad as you know who, but she's far, far from good enough to be our president. And I'm not talking about her smile.
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Alex Petri over at the Washington Post cracked me up with her 44 ways for Hillary to get the "presidential look", starting with a John Adams' style Princess Leia look gone horribly awry...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/wp/2016/09/07/how-hillary-c...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/wp/2016/09/07/how-hillary-c...
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Stand way back and ask yourself if you have viewed a single instance in which Donald Trump has been in an extended, on camera, one-on-one conversation about politics, foreign affairs and governance with an intelligent and informed person. I haven't. All I have seen is a frightened guy on the defensive, shooting his mouth off all of the time. He attacks to avoid thinking. The prospect that he will ever have to stand-and-deliver is his greatest fear. It drives his whole, abusive scam but he is going to have to face Hillary Clinton. He's scared to death of her and she knows it. Anyone would, really. Bully big mouths are a dime a dozen. No ear buds, laptop or video teleprompter telling him what to say. On his own, person-to-person. Terrified.
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This is one of those “preaching to the choir” columns the Times’ columnists love to write. “Is Trump sexist and racist?” is a rhetorical question to liberals and any other intelligent individual, so why waste our time, Ms. Collins. Better to write about what the candidates' policies will mean for people struggling in today’s economy.
Of the many divides in our country the most significant to this election seems to be the one between educated and non-educated people. Educated people are wealthy enough to spend time worrying about words and what sounds sexist and racist. Uneducated people worry about paying the rent at the end of the month.
If Liberals spent more time worrying about people who have trouble paying the rent and less about words than we wouldn’t have to worry about people like Donald Trump becoming President.
Of the many divides in our country the most significant to this election seems to be the one between educated and non-educated people. Educated people are wealthy enough to spend time worrying about words and what sounds sexist and racist. Uneducated people worry about paying the rent at the end of the month.
If Liberals spent more time worrying about people who have trouble paying the rent and less about words than we wouldn’t have to worry about people like Donald Trump becoming President.
More important, are journalists sexists? Did Matt Lauer behave differently toward the candidates? Do journalists act as sexists as a characteristic of journalism. Have they "bought" the narrative of our culture? The recent changes of religious power and the continued exclusion of women in the priesthood/pastors of Catholicism and other Christians, and the subservient role of Muslims and Jewish sects enforce sexism. Are women sexists toward women?
No excuse for Trump. He exploits all weaknesses and vices as any salesmen does. Trump will be as sexist as possible because most of his support is male, religious oppressors, and anti female women. Should women lead? Why? The answer is clear: because they are less emotionally compelled. Clinton can demonstrate that she is impervious to Trump's vulgar assaults. Clinton has demonstrated her capacity to deal with tyrants, with Muslim fanatics, with Putin, with McConnell. Trump may be a push over. He's got a lot of buttons to push.
No excuse for Trump. He exploits all weaknesses and vices as any salesmen does. Trump will be as sexist as possible because most of his support is male, religious oppressors, and anti female women. Should women lead? Why? The answer is clear: because they are less emotionally compelled. Clinton can demonstrate that she is impervious to Trump's vulgar assaults. Clinton has demonstrated her capacity to deal with tyrants, with Muslim fanatics, with Putin, with McConnell. Trump may be a push over. He's got a lot of buttons to push.
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So a woman and her corrupt ex president husband buys a major party nomination and the NY Times gets all worried and begins to hand wring because the opponent - Donald Trump - doesn't play nice:
So when Hillary:
1. Lies that no one got hurt in Libya: Trump is a sexist;
2. Lies about pay for play with the Clinton Foundation: Trump is a Misogynist;
3. Lies about her e-mail disaster that was so sloppy the director of the FBI said he questioned if she should even be trusted with sensitive information: Trump is a woman hater;
4. Doesn't look Presidential because she's having a coughing fit: Trump isn't Chivalrous;
And 5. When she was more worried about pleasing her rich NY Corporate donors and sold out to the big banks instead of worrying about the economically devastated people of America on main street during the crisis [ point in fact - Elizabeth Warren's book about Clinton's 180 degree change on reforming the bankruptcy code once she became US Senator from NY and was obligated to the big banks ]: Trump is just mean to all women;
Look: you're running to be President of the United States. Trump isn't supposed to pull any punches and if he hurts her feelings and few others than so be it. It's one of the toughest jobs on earth. Evita Peron and Imelda Marcos - two other wives who became Presidents married to corrupt ex Presidents husbands - didn't seem to worry too much about sexism and they did just fine.
Relax, your Politically Correct help isn't needed.
So when Hillary:
1. Lies that no one got hurt in Libya: Trump is a sexist;
2. Lies about pay for play with the Clinton Foundation: Trump is a Misogynist;
3. Lies about her e-mail disaster that was so sloppy the director of the FBI said he questioned if she should even be trusted with sensitive information: Trump is a woman hater;
4. Doesn't look Presidential because she's having a coughing fit: Trump isn't Chivalrous;
And 5. When she was more worried about pleasing her rich NY Corporate donors and sold out to the big banks instead of worrying about the economically devastated people of America on main street during the crisis [ point in fact - Elizabeth Warren's book about Clinton's 180 degree change on reforming the bankruptcy code once she became US Senator from NY and was obligated to the big banks ]: Trump is just mean to all women;
Look: you're running to be President of the United States. Trump isn't supposed to pull any punches and if he hurts her feelings and few others than so be it. It's one of the toughest jobs on earth. Evita Peron and Imelda Marcos - two other wives who became Presidents married to corrupt ex Presidents husbands - didn't seem to worry too much about sexism and they did just fine.
Relax, your Politically Correct help isn't needed.
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Trump IS a sexist - unfortunately he is a windbag liar as well beginning with his wacko birther stuff - that is/was a deal breaker. His bone spur myth and McCain diss finished him off long ago and now the guy loves Dictator Putin. Sorry- there is no rationale for Trump as POTUS.
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Get up to speed, Jay.
In case you haven't noticed the "emails" and "Clinton Foundation" are done stories. There was nothing there.
It's "Pay for Play Bondi" and the "Trump Foundation" that is being examined now as we all await Donny's tax returns.
Odd, how you can be rabid on "emails" and yet dead silent on Trump's refusal to reveal his tax-returns. So, consider this: The theory I heard about the "tax-returns" is that Donny doesn't want to release them because they will reveal just how in hock he is to the Russians.
His refusal finally makes sense to me.
How about you?
In case you haven't noticed the "emails" and "Clinton Foundation" are done stories. There was nothing there.
It's "Pay for Play Bondi" and the "Trump Foundation" that is being examined now as we all await Donny's tax returns.
Odd, how you can be rabid on "emails" and yet dead silent on Trump's refusal to reveal his tax-returns. So, consider this: The theory I heard about the "tax-returns" is that Donny doesn't want to release them because they will reveal just how in hock he is to the Russians.
His refusal finally makes sense to me.
How about you?
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Yes, of course. To be fair, he's also every other "...ist" there is (including evangelist) as long as that serves his selfish purposes. What's the point? He can't change. But we know all this, right?
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Very very interesting article. It seems that men can say anything they want about women, but women cannot say anything about men. "Masculinity" is a very important treasure for men. They will defend it at all cost. It is an issue of power,strength,control and command. The opposite of "masculinity," if we were to deconstruct these ideas, has been "femininity." The woman,as woman, brings with her the "feminine," attributes which have been defined as the opposite of "masculine." If one were to say about a woman: "She is commanding,controlling,strong,powerful" she would be seen as having masculine attributes, that she is pretending to be a man. As a man, Trump has the advantage here because he is permitted to act like a "real man", all assertive,blustering,powerful,even aggressive and commanding. The phrase "real woman" is not the opposite of "real man." When a woman "acts like a man" she is seen as pretending to be a man and at the same time abandoning her "femininity." Hillary was maligned a few years ago for saying she didn't just want to stay home and bake cookies. She was saying she didn't just want to be a mother. If a man had said that, he would be lauded because "baking cookies" for a man is seen as trivial and feminizing and weak. The most terrifying thought for men would be that a women could do their job, that the term "masculine" would become obsolete, like VHS. The very meaning of the word "President" would have to change, and what it means to be "presidential."
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Oh, no! Are you saying that Putin is really just a dodge??? That Donny really is in love with that commanding and majestic Hillary and that Pooty-Poot isn't his very-true, very-own secret desire??? Oh, say it ain't so -!!!
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Has there ever been a more ignorant buffoon in American public life?
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'Has there ever been a more ignorant buffoon in American public life?'
Yes, all too often. American democracy has spat up some real hairballs. It's the downside of the system, which rests on the assumption that the average voter - a guy you wouldn't trust to feed your goldfish if you had to be away for a weekend - if you aggregate enough of him, will, by some miracle, manifest sufficient intellectual competence and education to choose the leader of the free world.
Quite a few ignorant buffoons have made it to Congress and statehouses. But I don't think we've ever had a major party nominate anyone quite like Trump for the presidency. He's sui generis.
Yes, all too often. American democracy has spat up some real hairballs. It's the downside of the system, which rests on the assumption that the average voter - a guy you wouldn't trust to feed your goldfish if you had to be away for a weekend - if you aggregate enough of him, will, by some miracle, manifest sufficient intellectual competence and education to choose the leader of the free world.
Quite a few ignorant buffoons have made it to Congress and statehouses. But I don't think we've ever had a major party nominate anyone quite like Trump for the presidency. He's sui generis.
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Priebus said that she was angry and defensive (she was) and didn't smile ... he didn't say HRC needed to smile more ... another Clintonian lie ...
Hillary's version of "looking presidential" is to assume a condescending preachy air ... like she was explaining why broccoli is good for you to 6 year olds (and I believe that's exactly what she thinks of the electorate) ... with a sort of bored ennui, as in "do I really have to go through this, why don't you just hand me the crown now, seriously ... !"
Hillary's version of "looking presidential" is to assume a condescending preachy air ... like she was explaining why broccoli is good for you to 6 year olds (and I believe that's exactly what she thinks of the electorate) ... with a sort of bored ennui, as in "do I really have to go through this, why don't you just hand me the crown now, seriously ... !"
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Looking presidential means what? President are there to do terrible things. They all seem very capable in that regard.
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Dear R. Roth:
I never quite liked the cut of Lincoln's jib if you ask me. Can't see that tall gaunt screechy guy making it far as president.
And in my lifetime, did you know that FDR spent his entire presidency governing from a wheelchair? What ever became of him?
DD
Manhattan
I never quite liked the cut of Lincoln's jib if you ask me. Can't see that tall gaunt screechy guy making it far as president.
And in my lifetime, did you know that FDR spent his entire presidency governing from a wheelchair? What ever became of him?
DD
Manhattan
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She's lost momentum and is going to lose to a charlatan, because she feels even more entitled than he does.
Dear L. Visconti:
No worries, mate, Hillary has been here before. She knows what to do to win. President Obama was a rare bird, one actually as smart as Hill and her equivalent as a sharp political operator.
When it comes the ground game, where all elections, no matter the size, are won, Hillary has got Trump beat by a nautical mile. Those 800 plus staffers who have workers strategically placed for the past year in critical swing states are the ones who do the grunt work of getting out the vote.
You may surmise Trump's supporters will come out on their own volition with little prompting. Many will, but like Sanders supporters, many of them unaccustomed to voting on a regular basis are often woefully ignorant of the election rules of their own state, each one with its particular quirks. Some states have already passed the deadline for registering, some requirements will not be known until the voter gets to their polling place and realize they've been shut out.
Why do you think all these states, Democratic and Republican, try to rig, meaning suppress, the vote? They want to reduce the chances that new or rare voters get it right, and take the initiative to make sure their right to vote is secure.
If this sounds like dirty business it is. It is Politics in a nutshell. All its horrors will be exposed on November 8th, and when Trumpists wonder what happened it will be dear in the headlights time for them. Then it'll be lights out.
DD
Manhattan
No worries, mate, Hillary has been here before. She knows what to do to win. President Obama was a rare bird, one actually as smart as Hill and her equivalent as a sharp political operator.
When it comes the ground game, where all elections, no matter the size, are won, Hillary has got Trump beat by a nautical mile. Those 800 plus staffers who have workers strategically placed for the past year in critical swing states are the ones who do the grunt work of getting out the vote.
You may surmise Trump's supporters will come out on their own volition with little prompting. Many will, but like Sanders supporters, many of them unaccustomed to voting on a regular basis are often woefully ignorant of the election rules of their own state, each one with its particular quirks. Some states have already passed the deadline for registering, some requirements will not be known until the voter gets to their polling place and realize they've been shut out.
Why do you think all these states, Democratic and Republican, try to rig, meaning suppress, the vote? They want to reduce the chances that new or rare voters get it right, and take the initiative to make sure their right to vote is secure.
If this sounds like dirty business it is. It is Politics in a nutshell. All its horrors will be exposed on November 8th, and when Trumpists wonder what happened it will be dear in the headlights time for them. Then it'll be lights out.
DD
Manhattan
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I can't even.
What was worse was David Brooks on NPR saying Hillary was "ungracious". And he's sane.
Same old same old. Women make men uncomfortable.
What was worse was David Brooks on NPR saying Hillary was "ungracious". And he's sane.
Same old same old. Women make men uncomfortable.
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Let's look at Trump's health. The problems can be diagnosed by anyone, and it is incurable.
He has diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain.
He has diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain.
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Correction Gail, I say let Trump self deconstruct.
There hasn't been one journalist who can hold the candidate or any of his surrogates feet to the fire on any issue. They dodge and deflect.
The best way to allow Trump to deconstruct Trump is during the up coming debates.
More than likely Trump won't answer the questions directly asked of him, deflecting it on to either Hillary or the president and what a "disaster" they are.
The best way to watch Trump self-deconstruct is for Hillary NOT to reply to his attack but rather stay on message answering the question as it was asked. Even when given an opportunity to 'rebut' by the so called moderators. By Hillary not defending against Trumps attacks and sticking to the point or issues he will crumble like a bar of halavah.
I would love to hear Hillary say, " you know...I am not interested in spending any more time defending attacks, the fact checkers can look up the truth. With just a few weeks away from this very important presidential election I want to stick with the issues that will help move this country forward and keep our country safe".
There hasn't been one journalist who can hold the candidate or any of his surrogates feet to the fire on any issue. They dodge and deflect.
The best way to allow Trump to deconstruct Trump is during the up coming debates.
More than likely Trump won't answer the questions directly asked of him, deflecting it on to either Hillary or the president and what a "disaster" they are.
The best way to watch Trump self-deconstruct is for Hillary NOT to reply to his attack but rather stay on message answering the question as it was asked. Even when given an opportunity to 'rebut' by the so called moderators. By Hillary not defending against Trumps attacks and sticking to the point or issues he will crumble like a bar of halavah.
I would love to hear Hillary say, " you know...I am not interested in spending any more time defending attacks, the fact checkers can look up the truth. With just a few weeks away from this very important presidential election I want to stick with the issues that will help move this country forward and keep our country safe".
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Trump is a 70 year old conservative white guy. He's your feisty grandfather. Anyone struggling with the question of whether he is a sexist has missed the boat. If he's a smart and likable sort, he'll figure out how to be comfortable with women in power. If he's rigid and negative, then he's hopeless. Ms. Collins has chosen to measure Trump the way you might measure your daughter's boyfriend, looking at his words as an indication of what is in his soul. All guys like Trump fail the boyfriend test. Their words are hopelessly unacceptable. The grandfather test is what counts here. Trump is a lousy grandfather but because he's rigid and negative, not because he doesn't say politically correct things. When you take the measure of a man, you look at what he does, not what he says. Trump does all the wrong things.
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It's sad to think of the kind of grandfather you must have had.
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A president has to be responsible for words and deeds. That role is a communicator role. I'm sick of his reckless, careless, clueless words being called politically imcorrect. That gives politically correct speech an undeserved kick in the pants.
That said, his deeds are worse I agree.
That said, his deeds are worse I agree.
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Yes, it would help if HRC showed more of her vaunted sense of humor, and looked once in a while as if she enjoyed campaigning. We did elect Calvin, who never smiled and hated his job. How did that work out?
Really folks, I'm getting tired of Trump stories; Trump did this, Trump said that. There are two major candidates in this race, but you would think from the media, Times included, that there is one guy running against himself. Let's hear about policy positions, what each candidate might do about certain situations.
The reason, of course, that all stories are about Trump is that they write themselves. Reporters and editors don't have to work. Times' editors, let's get back to work!
Really folks, I'm getting tired of Trump stories; Trump did this, Trump said that. There are two major candidates in this race, but you would think from the media, Times included, that there is one guy running against himself. Let's hear about policy positions, what each candidate might do about certain situations.
The reason, of course, that all stories are about Trump is that they write themselves. Reporters and editors don't have to work. Times' editors, let's get back to work!
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In spite of it all, Hillary Clinton handles it with Intelligence, dignity and grace, she even has a sense of humor about it...
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Trump is right. Hillary and her supporters are stupid, weak and sick. Democratism is the new Communism.
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Interesting comment, considering Bush veered away from going after OBL to invade Iraq, a country not involved with 9/11 but which coincidentally Bush had expressed a desire to go to war with long before 9/11, and "weak, sick, and stupid" Obama and Clinton had a bullet put into Obl's head.
"Weak, stupid and sick": Referring to your supporters as "fans".
"Weak, stupid and sick": Referring to your supporters as "fans".
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Dear Bruce:
Thanks for exhibiting your brilliance here in the vaunted Times. We are all the wiser for astute political analysis. Wherever you hail in the U. S. of A. one hopes you gird your loins for the dreaded Red Menace coming your way. Clinging to your guns and religion I presume.
DD
Manhattan
Thanks for exhibiting your brilliance here in the vaunted Times. We are all the wiser for astute political analysis. Wherever you hail in the U. S. of A. one hopes you gird your loins for the dreaded Red Menace coming your way. Clinging to your guns and religion I presume.
DD
Manhattan
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he's a pig.... with apologies to any pigs I've inadvertently offended...
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Sexist? Ageist? Bullyist? Trump is an equal-opportunity offender. No one is immune. His behavior needs a new word, and it can be used to describe anyone who comes close: trumpist (little t goes with the little hands).
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A bit illogical. If Trump is sexist -- something progressives mouth repeatedly but have no evidence for -- then? Does that mean by default we should vote for a lying, avaricious, incompetent? I wouldn't vote for HRC under any circumstances. And that has nothing to do with sexism (although her voice is annoying -- but there are men who have annoying voices as well and many women with great voices). There are 3 reasons why Hillary will never get my vote
First -- although she has had ample opportunity she has not demonstrated competence. She is not politically adept (tone deaf) and her major initiatives as SofS have been disasters. Libya, the Russian reset, the entire ME. As first lady, she headed the healthcare initiative -- which was a huge, I mean huge, disaster. Essentially, she's ridden Bill's political coattails, but does not have his chops or charisma.
Second -- she is corrupt. We know about the linkages between the Clinton foundation and her state department. We know about Bill's speeches while she was SofS -- and her speeches for huge fees when it was well known she was running for high office. But her adventures in Arkansas -- the cattle futures trades and whitewater -- show irrefutably that she is corrupt.
Third -- as an office holder -- she has repeatedly lied. The reason for the Benghazi attacks and everything about her e-mail server.
Finally Gail -- what about HRC's attacks on Bill's play things. Aren't those a bit sexist?
First -- although she has had ample opportunity she has not demonstrated competence. She is not politically adept (tone deaf) and her major initiatives as SofS have been disasters. Libya, the Russian reset, the entire ME. As first lady, she headed the healthcare initiative -- which was a huge, I mean huge, disaster. Essentially, she's ridden Bill's political coattails, but does not have his chops or charisma.
Second -- she is corrupt. We know about the linkages between the Clinton foundation and her state department. We know about Bill's speeches while she was SofS -- and her speeches for huge fees when it was well known she was running for high office. But her adventures in Arkansas -- the cattle futures trades and whitewater -- show irrefutably that she is corrupt.
Third -- as an office holder -- she has repeatedly lied. The reason for the Benghazi attacks and everything about her e-mail server.
Finally Gail -- what about HRC's attacks on Bill's play things. Aren't those a bit sexist?
Trump has consistently insulted, belittled, sexualized and stereotyped women. That is sexism. You dont want to vote for HRC, fine, but when you run a casino, yes a casino! And other businesses into bankruptcies, it is way disingenuous to call HRC incompetent. Next time don't forget your meds...
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ROcko -- you must live on another planet. Trump has been a private citizen, not an elected politician, and he has committed no crimes (you might check, casinos are legal in atlantic city, bankruptcy is legal as well).
I noticed David Brooks following the Trump personality critique of Clinton on the News Hour. Brooks repeats the emotional criticisms about how Hillary makes him feel.
This column repeats all of those criticisms, giving them voice although disagreeing with them. A poor strategy for dangerous times.
There is time. Please write about policy. The comparisons there can also be funny. But that is the right focus.
This column repeats all of those criticisms, giving them voice although disagreeing with them. A poor strategy for dangerous times.
There is time. Please write about policy. The comparisons there can also be funny. But that is the right focus.
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Clinton and the Democrats will lose unless they stand up and fight. Where is she? Trump must be called out on every single ugly inanity. Instead all we got is silence and civility. She should be 30 points ahead instead of neck and neck. Why are the Democrats forfeiting this election, which should be a slam dunk?
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Women have to fight carefully and differently. There's a lot of sexism out there.
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"To be fair...". Really? One can be fair with regard to Trump? Really? Does this mean not being too harsh? Does it mean not favoring his opponent? Does it mean being objective? I don't think any of these are possible. Simply reporting what Trump does means one cannot be fair. One cannot report it without condemning it. Has the demise of the "Fairness Doctrine" paradoxically led to this?
OK, you do condemn him. But it shouldn't take so long to do it. Nor should it require rhetorical ploys. The guy's a jerk and with respect to our political life he's destructive and dangerous--and that's a fair thing to say.p
OK, you do condemn him. But it shouldn't take so long to do it. Nor should it require rhetorical ploys. The guy's a jerk and with respect to our political life he's destructive and dangerous--and that's a fair thing to say.p
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Sexist? Perhaps. But the bigger issue is whether anyone should try to control what anyone else says that is protected, non-violent speech.
Identity politics and political correctness are eroding the First Amendment and columns like this contribute to its demise.
Identity politics and political correctness are eroding the First Amendment and columns like this contribute to its demise.
1) No one is preventing Trump's free speech, nor yours.
2) If "political correctness" is a big issue for you, be happy - you don't have real problems.
2) If "political correctness" is a big issue for you, be happy - you don't have real problems.
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Like a great many people who toss around 'freedom of speech' and 'First Amendment,' you do not understand the First Amendment.
The amendment applies only to the government suppressing speech. No private entity is obliged to give Trump or anyone else a platform - though heaven knows the media have more than enabled him.
Second, and even more important; no one is obliged to agree, or to refrain from disagreeing, The First Amendment does not exempt Trump or anyone else from criticism. It in no way infringes on anyone's rights to rebut, criticise, or even mock them.
I loathe 'identity politics and political correctness,' but I've re-read the column and I'm hard put to see either one, much less any suggestion that the government should silence Trump or prevent him from airing his views.
You certainly have a right to disagree with the column. However, you should argue with what Ms Collins actually wrote, rather than setting her up as a straw woman to whack at.
The amendment applies only to the government suppressing speech. No private entity is obliged to give Trump or anyone else a platform - though heaven knows the media have more than enabled him.
Second, and even more important; no one is obliged to agree, or to refrain from disagreeing, The First Amendment does not exempt Trump or anyone else from criticism. It in no way infringes on anyone's rights to rebut, criticise, or even mock them.
I loathe 'identity politics and political correctness,' but I've re-read the column and I'm hard put to see either one, much less any suggestion that the government should silence Trump or prevent him from airing his views.
You certainly have a right to disagree with the column. However, you should argue with what Ms Collins actually wrote, rather than setting her up as a straw woman to whack at.
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Who is trying to control speech here, conservative Democrat? Exactly nobody. Newsflash: if you mount the public stage and open your mouth, your words are subject to public discussion. That's how it works.
By the way, your handle made me chuckle. Can you imagine anyone adopting the handle "liberal Republican" today?
By the way, your handle made me chuckle. Can you imagine anyone adopting the handle "liberal Republican" today?
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I just searched Google for "aliens among us" and Trump's picture immediately appeared. That explains a lot. No wonder he claims to be "out of this world."
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Regarding the guy who hollers all the time accusing his opponent of hollering; and the guy with the cushy life accusing the one who works her brains out as "weak' . . . Clinton's communications director is right; his projecting HIS own weaknesses onto her. And we can look it up on the internet that "projection" is a classic trait of Narcissistic Personality Disorder . . . "gaslighting" too . . . That's insisting something is true even when it's been definitively proven it is not. And those are just the start. This is one scary guy.
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Why is a Donald Trump even tolerated? He's an abysmal, obnoxious fool who in normal circumstances would simply be ignored or dismissed, would never be invited or hired by anyone. Philip & Nancy Currier off to Paris.
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whether he's sexist or not, the worse he is the more support he seems to accrue. can anyone on the planet not have made their minds up about this horrible man at this point? let's have the election tomorrow and spare us all a very unpleasant next two months.
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Trump recently offered to release all his medical records if Hillary did likewise. Within moments, Hillary's representative refused the offer. That raises red flags. McCain was compelled to release over a thousand pages of medical records because of questions about his health. Hillary had a major concussion upon collapsing and, according to Bill, took six months to 'recuperate'. Yet, there never was a release of medical records from that serious health incident, which again raises red flags. But to the likes of Collins, asking Hillary and Trump to release not a note, but complete medical records, given that both are elderly, is sexist because, gosh darn it, Hillary's a woman and, you know, asking a woman about her health, age, or pretty much anything is 'gasp' unthinkable. Except to rational, fact based folk, that is.
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Trump released a "doctor's note" saying he was the healthiest man on the planet although he exists on fried chicken and burgers so that is laughable.
Where are the records for his health and his taxes. Clinton has released both .
Where are the records for his health and his taxes. Clinton has released both .
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Oh yea, provide a cite other than what you heard on fox news in your mom's basement. That is pure balderdash, absolute falsehood, an outright Fox news cow patty.
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Ironic, isn't it, that one reason for Trump's popularity is resentment of political correctness as espoused by columnists like Ms. Collins.
I believe the rise of Trump is a disaster for America. But his rise has been enabled, in part, by the excesses of presumably well-meaning people who are very quick to judge others as racist, sexist, and so on.
I believe the rise of Trump is a disaster for America. But his rise has been enabled, in part, by the excesses of presumably well-meaning people who are very quick to judge others as racist, sexist, and so on.
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Sorry I am a bit confused. When people say sexist ignorant bigoted things, doesn't that make them sexist, ignorant bigots?
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Does anyone besides me think that even his choice of the word "stamina" is sexist? Coming from most people it's an ok word but coming from Trump, a blatant sexist, whose insults against women are graphic, that word has hidden meaning. I'm sure he thinks his "stamina" is off the chart. Whatever. More Trump pomposity. I'm retching.
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Ironically, men and women are indeed physiologically different, but it's women who have stamina. Men are built for short bursts of energy, as evolution designed them for the hunt - running, upper body strength to hurl rocks and sharp sticks at prey. Women are designed for prolonged exertion - gathering, and of course childbirth. One wonders how many males could endure several hours of labour. (With regard to sex, I also read some time back that a man's peak of sexual performance is age 17, whereas a woman's is around 35; and with regard to stamina, ask however many women who are glumly whiling away the minutes watching late-night reruns of Star Trek, muttering, 'already?' while their mate has long since turned over, snoring. All too often, the woman's hardly out of the starting gate and the man's crossed the finish line.)
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Thanks, Gail. It's a fun read, but the sexism arguments -- (actually, there's no argument; Trump's a world class sexist pig) -- are meaningless to Trump supporters. They already know that he's a rich, racist, anti-feminist bigot who cares very little about boring stuff like "policy" or "fact-checking". They crave the phony smile and the slogan-packed stump speech.
It's the most depressing spectacle I've witnessed in my political lifetime. (I was too young for McCarthy.)
It's the most depressing spectacle I've witnessed in my political lifetime. (I was too young for McCarthy.)
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Sorry, Gail, we just can't laugh any more at a mentally disordered
reality TV guy actually having followers after he duped
gullible GOP primary voters.
This U.S. election spectacle will only hit the very bottom if Trump's
sick ego has actual authority.
It should be door-to-door pleading time for Democrats to
show Trump supporters what they are letting him do to
their country.
reality TV guy actually having followers after he duped
gullible GOP primary voters.
This U.S. election spectacle will only hit the very bottom if Trump's
sick ego has actual authority.
It should be door-to-door pleading time for Democrats to
show Trump supporters what they are letting him do to
their country.
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FACT: Trump is the ugliest person to ever run for President.
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The real ugliness resides in his soul and heart.
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Withdrawel from Trump calls for a 20 day rehab stay at Trump's Addication Clinic in Moscow. Big walls there. No refunds given.
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Belittling female politicians' appearance is an old trick. Remember when the Soviets made comments about Tory party leader Margaret Thatcher? Her response was classic! And, regardless of your opinion of her politics, she was an effective leader for her agenda. Angela Merkel in Germany has never been described as a beauty, but, other than the last year or two, has been a strong, effective leader of the richest nation in Europe, agree with her or not. And what of Golda Meir, who looked like everyone's grandma (at least like my grandmother did in her 80's)?
A guy with a fake tan, a dyed atrocious comb-over, a florid complexion, overweight, who looked exhausted and complained that a 2 hour primary debate was 'way too long, has no business saying ANYONE doesn't look "Presidential". In fact, to be totally superficial, Donald Trump looks about as much like a head of state as Kim Jong Un does. And even less like one than George W. Bush did.
A guy with a fake tan, a dyed atrocious comb-over, a florid complexion, overweight, who looked exhausted and complained that a 2 hour primary debate was 'way too long, has no business saying ANYONE doesn't look "Presidential". In fact, to be totally superficial, Donald Trump looks about as much like a head of state as Kim Jong Un does. And even less like one than George W. Bush did.
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Actually, if this was a movie, about ten minutes in every time he or the majority of his surrogates opened their mouths the audience would be laughing hard at the group conspiracy think, the cliches, the lies, "political correctness" (meaning in this case, civility, manners and a conscience) and most important, the projection; almost every thing trump says could be labeled "projection", including "liar", "not looking presidential", "liar" et al.
Giuliani would be particularly rib tickling with the illness conspiracy, as these days he looks like someone in the midst of a manic episode -- the bugged and I think botoxed eyes, the raised eyebrows, the crazy grins or grimaces -- about to be hauled off to Bellevue for immediate care.
Except, of course, it's not a movie, so it's not amusing or even tedious, even though I have to hit mute every time the shambling, sputtering candidate lurches around the stage. Oy.
Is trump a sexist? Is the Pope yet another person he managed to insult in his usual grandiose manner? Of course.
Giuliani would be particularly rib tickling with the illness conspiracy, as these days he looks like someone in the midst of a manic episode -- the bugged and I think botoxed eyes, the raised eyebrows, the crazy grins or grimaces -- about to be hauled off to Bellevue for immediate care.
Except, of course, it's not a movie, so it's not amusing or even tedious, even though I have to hit mute every time the shambling, sputtering candidate lurches around the stage. Oy.
Is trump a sexist? Is the Pope yet another person he managed to insult in his usual grandiose manner? Of course.
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Your first paragraph is correct. The rest should be analyzed in the context of the person running. Is it fair game to call Jeb "low energy" or Rubio "little Marco" etc.? Yes. Trump is an equal opportunity jerk. We do ourselves no favors as women to keep playing the sexist victim card.
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We as women, many with daughters and granddaughters, a greatgranddaughter or two, will continue to call out the sexism that has hobbled us. Unless you have been in a profession, or a C-suite, the everyday slights, casual misogyny may not be so evident although I doubt that (media). Racism in ingrained in our culture too. Has it helped glossing over that cancer, too?
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Yes, Trump insults men as well as women. Yes, there's an ugly sexist dimension to the way he insults women.
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Nor do we do ourselves any favors by ignoring sexism. That's how we end up with lower pay, reduced access to healthcare and lack of political representation. Ignoring sexism never makes it go away.
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The Times rightly focuses heavily on Trump’s multiple failings, but in recently giving Hillary much less scrutiny, it is not helping her to do better in the election. Her huge blunder last night – assigning half of Trump supporters and therefore nearly a quarter of all Americans to “what I call the basket of deplorables…racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic, you name it" was only the latest. The worst was her decision, after a brilliant Convention and speech in which she laid out what she would do for working Americans, to take the next month off from the campaign trail, focusing instead on creating what was an Alliance of Billionaires, including the most conservative Republicans ones.
In the last few weeks, she has mainly concentrated on richly-deserved condemnation of Trump, but has given up on even trying to rebuild her narrowing base by pointing to what she will do for all Americans Convention. Hillary’s strategy of primarily denigrating Trump – much like the media’s – is making a Trump presidency more likely.
In the last few weeks, she has mainly concentrated on richly-deserved condemnation of Trump, but has given up on even trying to rebuild her narrowing base by pointing to what she will do for all Americans Convention. Hillary’s strategy of primarily denigrating Trump – much like the media’s – is making a Trump presidency more likely.
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Are there not at least 1-2 (maybe more) of these (wink-wink) sexist guys in almost every office?
There seem to be 2 kinds of guy sexists:
1. The Unintentional Sexist: Often an well-meaning older guy or good Christian head-of-the-house family man who is fond of the biblical advice "wives obey your husbands." Generally extra kind to women & sometimes gallant, but they are not up-to-date about what is considered rude these days. They tend to be well-meaning, but says things such as "you ladies understand, of course..." and "Bob, give the little lady a chair." But, you can't hold public office doing this.
2. The Intentional, Blatant Sexist: The crude, rude, self-absorbed jerk who thinks his lewd or insulting remarks bond him with other guys and is likely to wrongly think such remarks make him appear especially virile to women & men. Very insecure and unfit for public office.
Clearly Trump and Guiliani fall into group #2.
A. The pathetic thing is they are total obnoxious jerks that most guys stay away from, so they really do not bond with other guys. Trump's biographer Tony Schwarz noted Trump has no true friends other than business associates.
B. Most women (unless they are after a guy's money, fame, a promotion) know that most sexist guys are compensating for an inability to engage in genuine intimacy and are anything but good lovers. And the guys who think such sexist remarks are clever are really weak men--some in the media perhaps.
What is the GOP but 1s and 2s!
There seem to be 2 kinds of guy sexists:
1. The Unintentional Sexist: Often an well-meaning older guy or good Christian head-of-the-house family man who is fond of the biblical advice "wives obey your husbands." Generally extra kind to women & sometimes gallant, but they are not up-to-date about what is considered rude these days. They tend to be well-meaning, but says things such as "you ladies understand, of course..." and "Bob, give the little lady a chair." But, you can't hold public office doing this.
2. The Intentional, Blatant Sexist: The crude, rude, self-absorbed jerk who thinks his lewd or insulting remarks bond him with other guys and is likely to wrongly think such remarks make him appear especially virile to women & men. Very insecure and unfit for public office.
Clearly Trump and Guiliani fall into group #2.
A. The pathetic thing is they are total obnoxious jerks that most guys stay away from, so they really do not bond with other guys. Trump's biographer Tony Schwarz noted Trump has no true friends other than business associates.
B. Most women (unless they are after a guy's money, fame, a promotion) know that most sexist guys are compensating for an inability to engage in genuine intimacy and are anything but good lovers. And the guys who think such sexist remarks are clever are really weak men--some in the media perhaps.
What is the GOP but 1s and 2s!
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Hillary may be playing a kind of rope-a-dope game on Trump. She only has to occasionally respond with a sharp quip to the Gish gallop spewing forth from Trump. Everyday Trump looks like a bigger dope than the day before. How about that trip to Mexico?
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Is Donald Trump a sexist? A racist? A xenophobe? An ignoramus? Yes, he's all of those but unfortunately in this election he's up against a candidate, for whatever reasons, is almost equally as scorned as he is. The brickbats he is throwing at Hillary are sexist, but it's his notion that he's perfect and everyone else is inferior that should have us concerned. As a nation, we value humility in people. Neither Trump nor Hillary will ever be mistaken as humble, so it comes down to the question of which of the two is genuine presidential timber, and based on temperament, experience, intelligence, and wisdom, the choice is clear. The fact that Trump is a sexist is just one of the many flaws he has.
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The problem with "sexism" (and racism) is that it's difficult to prove i.e too subjective. Was it sexist to be against the Equal Rights Amendment? It's opponents blithely declared they were merely defending the constitution, winking and nodding to each other.
Proof of an allegation becomes like pornography: in the eye of the beholder. Truth is as elusive as ever.
Vote based on what a candidate says, the history of his/her party, or a voting record. Why waste time trying to decipher a 4th rate mind of a Trump or a Priebus.
Proof of an allegation becomes like pornography: in the eye of the beholder. Truth is as elusive as ever.
Vote based on what a candidate says, the history of his/her party, or a voting record. Why waste time trying to decipher a 4th rate mind of a Trump or a Priebus.
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The why the sexist remarks get a pass is what causes confusion.
Not only is there the fear factor of anyone confronting Donald Trump, but I also think it's a future factor.
I've read that Giuliani may want a future position in a Trump White House.
And after Matt Lauer's moderator performance, I think he may want to trade in his passes for a future in Trump media.
Not only is there the fear factor of anyone confronting Donald Trump, but I also think it's a future factor.
I've read that Giuliani may want a future position in a Trump White House.
And after Matt Lauer's moderator performance, I think he may want to trade in his passes for a future in Trump media.
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Insulting everyone in your path is no defense against accusations of sexism (or racism).
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I get a kick out of Giuliani, the Don's surrogate wife. Here is a guy who looks like he died a few years ago but some mad scientist replaced his blood with some animation concoction. The zombie-like Giuliani doesn't literally eat people brains but figuratively does so through his angry divisive rhetoric. But, of course, he has to comment on HRC's health?
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Mr. Trump's sexism should be treated with the contempt that it deserves. No lessons are needed from a person who seeks to burnish his leadership style by emulating foreign autocrats. If Mrs.Clintmon needs such foreign role models for her attire, gait, poise and decibels she can look to Mrs. Thatcher or Mrs. Merkel, two recent success stories in Western leadership. Mr. Trump's glass house existence is hardly a compass for scrutinising his opponent's lack of "Look". We know his ogle included taking vantage perches in church pews to cast his winning "Look" on a future spouse while still locked in matrimony. Mr.Trump's ever angry countenance is something Mr. Preibus needs to focus on rather than Mrs. Clinton's deficit in the smiling arena. Most of all, while appearances may natter it is substance that counts and in that arena our "Artful Dealmaker" rings hollow and is of the genre of Dickens Artful Dodger!!!
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Thanks Gail! LOL.
My father in law too had this voice thing. He would remove his hearing aids and bury his head in his book while my mother in law tried to talk to him ;). The louder she spoke, her voice got more shrill and he would gesture to her I can't hear you!
Can someone please pass the message to Mrs C...am sure she has the best doctors looking out for her but still...Allegra 180 mg has worked well with allergies. If she can handle milk, all over South Asia, people drink turmeric in milk, also known as the golden milk http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/home-remedi...
Mrs C does yoga. Her stamina is remarkable. http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-25319/how-yoga-factors-into-hillary-clint...
Donald Trump dare not do yoga, it will ruffle his well groomed hair and the head stand will rush blood into his brain, having been devoid of it for so long, his brain would not be able to handle the rush of oxygen aka wisdom.
My father in law too had this voice thing. He would remove his hearing aids and bury his head in his book while my mother in law tried to talk to him ;). The louder she spoke, her voice got more shrill and he would gesture to her I can't hear you!
Can someone please pass the message to Mrs C...am sure she has the best doctors looking out for her but still...Allegra 180 mg has worked well with allergies. If she can handle milk, all over South Asia, people drink turmeric in milk, also known as the golden milk http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/home-remedi...
Mrs C does yoga. Her stamina is remarkable. http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-25319/how-yoga-factors-into-hillary-clint...
Donald Trump dare not do yoga, it will ruffle his well groomed hair and the head stand will rush blood into his brain, having been devoid of it for so long, his brain would not be able to handle the rush of oxygen aka wisdom.
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Good job, Gail. Now, if your editor will let you, deconstruct Hillary.
Oh, got it. Because it's all such a plot and so unfair to His Wonderfulness. Yes, so sad, so sad.
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It doesn't matter how often or how severely you parse Trump's negatives, It makes no difference. There is nothing Hillary can say about him without it risking backfiring on her.
None of these criticisms matter to Trump supporters. If anything they reinforce their own perceptions that the Establishment is doing it so it won't have to change anything they complain about, and the more complaints there are from politicians and the media, the more solid becomes his support base.
The only tactic that might work is to ignore him. Make no mention of complaints or problems, just say he appeared in this or that location, but MAKE NO COMMENT. Comments give him oxygen.
None of these criticisms matter to Trump supporters. If anything they reinforce their own perceptions that the Establishment is doing it so it won't have to change anything they complain about, and the more complaints there are from politicians and the media, the more solid becomes his support base.
The only tactic that might work is to ignore him. Make no mention of complaints or problems, just say he appeared in this or that location, but MAKE NO COMMENT. Comments give him oxygen.
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Hillary is the toughest, strongest, smartest on her feet, hardest working of all the male candidates that ran for office this year
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Put it this way: If the only thing different about HRC was her gender, she'd be running away with this election (example: Colin Powell would be clobbering Trump, and his "getting around the SD email system" wouldn't even be mentioned); if Trump were even half sane, he'd be running away with it.
Hillary's "scandal" dragging her down isn't her non-hacked email server. It's her gender.
Hillary's "scandal" dragging her down isn't her non-hacked email server. It's her gender.
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A rather brief list of weak sexist remarks. Can't you come up with anything stronger? There must be more considering his recent track record on women.
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'Do I look presidential?'
This is not a question that should be asked by a man who looks like a badly made cheap knockoff of a Cabbage Patch Doll.
Picking presidents by whether they looked 'presidential' gave us Warren G. Harding. Unfortunately, some historians believe it was the newly enfranchised women's vote that put him in the White House, and one factor swaying women was that Harding did indeed have a handsomely presidential face - just as an empty building can have a magnificent façade but no one's home behind the windows.
Picking presidents for their 'health' wouldn't have given us FDR. It gave us JFK and his 'vigah!' only because his PR team - with the complicity of the press, in those days - hid his Addison's, his chronic pain, and his drug problem. (As well as his promiscuity, as long as we're discussing sexism; JFK made Bill Clinton look like a monk.)
As for 'smiling', Trump just handed to Clinton the vote of any woman who's ever been harassed (and even frightened) by strangers inviting themselves to cajole her to 'smile, honey. Why don't you smile for me, huh? I'll bet you have a nice smile. C'mon, smile!'
This is not a question that should be asked by a man who looks like a badly made cheap knockoff of a Cabbage Patch Doll.
Picking presidents by whether they looked 'presidential' gave us Warren G. Harding. Unfortunately, some historians believe it was the newly enfranchised women's vote that put him in the White House, and one factor swaying women was that Harding did indeed have a handsomely presidential face - just as an empty building can have a magnificent façade but no one's home behind the windows.
Picking presidents for their 'health' wouldn't have given us FDR. It gave us JFK and his 'vigah!' only because his PR team - with the complicity of the press, in those days - hid his Addison's, his chronic pain, and his drug problem. (As well as his promiscuity, as long as we're discussing sexism; JFK made Bill Clinton look like a monk.)
As for 'smiling', Trump just handed to Clinton the vote of any woman who's ever been harassed (and even frightened) by strangers inviting themselves to cajole her to 'smile, honey. Why don't you smile for me, huh? I'll bet you have a nice smile. C'mon, smile!'
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There is so much comment fodder in this column that the word limit will accommodate only a limited response. Let me pick one item. For Rudy Giuliani to suggest that anybody looks "sick" is laughably absurd. Giuliani is, and has been for a very long time, a walking impersonation of a med school pathology cadaver in a bathtub of formaldehyde.
Google it! Use the keywords "Giuliani - cadaver - comedy - routine." Proof positive. The guy is a flesh-eating zombie.
www.endthemadnessnow.org
Google it! Use the keywords "Giuliani - cadaver - comedy - routine." Proof positive. The guy is a flesh-eating zombie.
www.endthemadnessnow.org
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In this campaign, the most overt evidence of sexism is that for every one non-misdeed by clinton, namely her email server, which was dropped by the FBI weeks ago and over but, per their usual MO, the GOP is desperate to keep alive, Trump gets away with 25 misdeeds, and in some circles is actually even admired for them. Imagine if HRC had ever said that Putin is a better leader than GWB, for example; or had actually left a classified briefing and promptly blabbed about it on national television, not to mention using lies and nonsense to do so, etc., etc., etc. (Although, I think the press goes out of its way to try to make the two candidates equally flawed as well).
It is very depressing, to me, that the only way a profoundly qualified woman can become president is she has to be up against an utterly unfit, boorish, ignorant, intellectually lazy, crude, vulgar, pathologically lying cad, and even then it's a very close race.
That is something this country should be feeling very ashamed about.
It is very depressing, to me, that the only way a profoundly qualified woman can become president is she has to be up against an utterly unfit, boorish, ignorant, intellectually lazy, crude, vulgar, pathologically lying cad, and even then it's a very close race.
That is something this country should be feeling very ashamed about.
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We know the bar is set so low for DJT that the media is thrilled if he completes a sentence. Sexist? Maybe. Unprofessional and criminally immature? Yes. The media needs to raise the bar and start talking about policy differences - underscoring how DJT has no policies that can actually work.
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Donald Trump is a walking talking danger to the World and to this Country yet we saw how Matt Lauer gave him a big pass yet tried to bully Hillary Clinton in the fist forum.
Why are people particularly the Journalists so afraid to speak up when they catch Trump or his supporters spread lies about Hillary ?
Couple of nights ago Rudy Giuliani became the face of venom..becoming a self appointed witch doctor talking about Hillary Clinton and that her coughing , and concussion, and so on and Chris Mathews never tried to stop him or cut him off.
Shame on the so called Journalists starting with Matt Lauer and now of all people Chris Mathews who is known for his annoying interruption allowed this shameful act to continue for good fifteen minutes.
Why are people particularly the Journalists so afraid to speak up when they catch Trump or his supporters spread lies about Hillary ?
Couple of nights ago Rudy Giuliani became the face of venom..becoming a self appointed witch doctor talking about Hillary Clinton and that her coughing , and concussion, and so on and Chris Mathews never tried to stop him or cut him off.
Shame on the so called Journalists starting with Matt Lauer and now of all people Chris Mathews who is known for his annoying interruption allowed this shameful act to continue for good fifteen minutes.
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The reason for the press hesitancy in attacking Trump is their interest to keep this wacky campaign going as long as possible. It's a simple business decision to keep their circulation numbers and ratings high. They want to keep the story going. So we each need to do our part to ensure that America ends up making the right decision at the polls on Election Day and keep this egomaniacal Putin-loving loose cannon out of the White House. Otherwise, may God help us all.
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EJ Ramsey, well said and sadly yes all they care about ratings and there is a danger in that we all know that. I try to speak out in my OH Republican neighborhood and their mindset is so dangerous it scares me.
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Rudy and Donald are two angry white guys who will suffer campaign withdrawal. After the election they can heal their hurt egos by moving to Russia. Their pal and hero Putin will offer them lots of shady distractions.
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Donald Trump is a hero to every plumber-butt man in this country. He's the guy who's actually made it with the women they're revving their pick-ups for all over small-town America. He's the man they'd have a beer with any time.
His taste in women is their's. And they're sure that, when he's President, he'll make America great again so that they'll be able to buy themselves a woman just like Trump has always done.
His taste in women is their's. And they're sure that, when he's President, he'll make America great again so that they'll be able to buy themselves a woman just like Trump has always done.
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For the Republican Party, it's all about the mantra of Karl Rove: you define the candidate before they can define themselves. And it's something the Democratic Party just can't seem to wrap their brains around.
I believe the attacks by Mr. Donald Trump, and by Mr. Bernard Sanders (that Pied Piper of the Millennials), and in general the Republican Party attacks on Hillary Clinton staged for the past 30 years are and have been at their core, chauvinistic. And now, Madam President? Are you kidding me?
It all started the moment Hillary Clinton let it be known when her husband Bill got elected president her 'duties' were not going to be relegated around her merely picking out the china and drapes to decorate the Clinton White House, nor all that doting and holding teas for the dignitaries and their wives who'd come to visit the Clinton White House, nor simply picking an issue to busy herself with. No. She tackled the issue of Health Care and has been at war with the men in 'mankind' ever since. They just can't stand a woman strutting around on the stage they'd commanded since humankind took up living in caves.
And after 30 Years, Hillary's been accused of everything but the truth, she's an honest, caring, God-fearing woman who wants to pick up righting this this of state of ours, where barack Obama will leave off, after all he did to try and buoy us and move forward after those eight disastrous years of the Republican Fiasco orchestrated by George Bush and Dick Cheney.
I believe the attacks by Mr. Donald Trump, and by Mr. Bernard Sanders (that Pied Piper of the Millennials), and in general the Republican Party attacks on Hillary Clinton staged for the past 30 years are and have been at their core, chauvinistic. And now, Madam President? Are you kidding me?
It all started the moment Hillary Clinton let it be known when her husband Bill got elected president her 'duties' were not going to be relegated around her merely picking out the china and drapes to decorate the Clinton White House, nor all that doting and holding teas for the dignitaries and their wives who'd come to visit the Clinton White House, nor simply picking an issue to busy herself with. No. She tackled the issue of Health Care and has been at war with the men in 'mankind' ever since. They just can't stand a woman strutting around on the stage they'd commanded since humankind took up living in caves.
And after 30 Years, Hillary's been accused of everything but the truth, she's an honest, caring, God-fearing woman who wants to pick up righting this this of state of ours, where barack Obama will leave off, after all he did to try and buoy us and move forward after those eight disastrous years of the Republican Fiasco orchestrated by George Bush and Dick Cheney.
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In August, 2015, the NYT puiblished an article, "I’m Not Mad. That’s Just My RBF" (Jessica Bennet). I was appalled. At least, the author noted that the same cattiness was not hoisted on men, presumably men are just serious go getters, and women are...not. There are legions of plastic surgeons, trainers, and fashion consultants according to the article evidently on the ready to help us with that. Fast forward (not many months) and the GOPTP is complaining about Clinton not smiling. Brooks on NPR making comments about Clinton's physicality ("she's unpleasant",) along with others. I am waiting for reddit et al to break out that whole RBF" thing.
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Miriam, The problem goes deeper than either you or Jessica Bennet discuss. Superficial appearances have been far more important for women than men for as long as we have records (for example "the face that launched a thousand ships.") I suspect that will always be the case. How to deal with that in a supposedly egalitarian society is a problem for which I have never heard a reasonable solution. Simply railing against it doesn't seem to help. Any suggestions?
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Normally when a politician says something, we think it's true until someone proves it isn't. We need a different way to look at this with Trump. Since he lies over 75% of the time, whatever he says should be accepted as a lie until someone can prove it's true. It should be treated as a lie.
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Sexism is prejudice and bias based on gender. An example of sexism is the blatant promotion and support of Hillary Clinton for President - because she's a woman. You can't have it both ways.
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There are countless reasons to vote for Hillary, including her vast knowledge and experience.
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Actually, the"she" is just happenstance, Clinton is extremely qualified and experienced and has devoted her life to service. Then there is donald.
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The fact that the eminently qualified Hillary Clinton will break ground as the first female president is just a bonus -- her femaleness is not a qualification, and fortunately she doesn't need it to be.
And that fact is really driving a lot of people crazy, isn't it? Kind of like the reality of a brilliant black man sitting in the oval office, but maybe even worse in some ways.
But the reasonable among us should take heart. Sexism and racism are, fortunately, on the losing side of history.
And that fact is really driving a lot of people crazy, isn't it? Kind of like the reality of a brilliant black man sitting in the oval office, but maybe even worse in some ways.
But the reasonable among us should take heart. Sexism and racism are, fortunately, on the losing side of history.
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Giuliani is on his third wife as is Trump. These are not exactly guys you can look up to on how to treat women.
Giuliani publicly humiliated his wife and children by announcing his divorce plans to the media before telling them and is estranged from his own children.
Frankly, I can't stand to listen to Giuliani or Trump, but, unfortunately, the media, hungry for ratings, keep trotting them out.
Giuliani publicly humiliated his wife and children by announcing his divorce plans to the media before telling them and is estranged from his own children.
Frankly, I can't stand to listen to Giuliani or Trump, but, unfortunately, the media, hungry for ratings, keep trotting them out.
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The ultra-red Dallas Morning News endorsed Hillary several days ago and called the Republicans nipping at her heels hyenas. Ironic that hyenas have a matriarchy led by an alpha female.
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"“She looks sick,” said Rudy Giuliani on Fox News. Giuliani, Trump’s top surrogate, spent the summer arguing that there was something very, very wrong with Clinton’s health".
The answer is yes, Giuliani proved to be a lowest form of a Politician . We all know how Hillary Clinton was as a Senator and how soon we forget.
He was seen following her in here.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/09/hillary-clinton-9-11-att...
The answer is yes, Giuliani proved to be a lowest form of a Politician . We all know how Hillary Clinton was as a Senator and how soon we forget.
He was seen following her in here.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/09/hillary-clinton-9-11-att...
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Trump prefers women to be like his wife Melania, I guess.
Out of sight, out of earshot, and apparently in her past, out of bounds.
Trump is out there in right field, waiting for the football to come.
Vote for Hillary. It's really important.
Out of sight, out of earshot, and apparently in her past, out of bounds.
Trump is out there in right field, waiting for the football to come.
Vote for Hillary. It's really important.
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Does he look Presidential? No. He opens his mouth and proves that he is not. And he looks red faced and over weight but no one ever points that out. He squints his eyes and puckers his mouth but no one points out that he probably can’t see very well. He has an entirely different set of rules for himself than he does for anyone else.
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One of the realities of Trump is that he projects his own failings onto others.
He lies, and accuses others of being liars.
He routinely cheats at everything, and accuses others of doing so.
He is prejudiced against others, and is sure they are prejudiced against him
He knows he is not presidential, so he accuses Clinton of that.
And so on.
He lies, and accuses others of being liars.
He routinely cheats at everything, and accuses others of doing so.
He is prejudiced against others, and is sure they are prejudiced against him
He knows he is not presidential, so he accuses Clinton of that.
And so on.
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Finally, proof that Trump is sexist.
He called Hillary a sourpuss.
How is it that the Clinton Foundation pays women 38% less than men with similar roles when Trump has paid women equally for decades?
He called Hillary a sourpuss.
How is it that the Clinton Foundation pays women 38% less than men with similar roles when Trump has paid women equally for decades?
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Ken, words have meaning Re: Kelly\blood. But by quoting reddit groups this morning, you know that
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Factually incorrect, plain and simple. But to a trumpeter, I guess that won't matter.
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The GOP plays the MAN card all the timer. If so many people weren't silly enough to fall for it, they would not have any chance to win.
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Hillary is definitely not person who loves the spotlight or attention. The obsession of her emails has overshadowed her ability to have one to one interactions with people in need. We must remember her determination to get healthcare for the 9/11 responders. We are obsessed with the emails. The result is we fail to inform voters of her many honorable actions for those in need.
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Donald thinks he looks presidential? I think my neighbor's dog looks more presidential than Donald.
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Why is Grandpa always so angry? Every time I see him on TV he is yelling. He doesn't sleep, he eats terribly, he has a gut that is dangerous to men his age. Is Grandpa all right?
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Does it even matter? Nothing sticks. The guy has said so much, offended so many and yet he still is virtually tied with Hillary.
Even Nate Cohn admits the polls are tightening. What gives?
Trump signifies to his followers a solution, a way to do what they think. It is groupthink at that level, either agree or be shouted down. He has fed them precisely the message which echoes at that level: "America First, damn the rest". Nevermind his policy specifics, which are at best ridiculous and at worst dangerous. Policy specifics aren't what the true-Trump-believers buy. No, they are ju-jitsu'd by the double-barrel of a billionaire playboy and nativism into buying the snake-oil and a future which is fraught.
Even Nate Cohn admits the polls are tightening. What gives?
Trump signifies to his followers a solution, a way to do what they think. It is groupthink at that level, either agree or be shouted down. He has fed them precisely the message which echoes at that level: "America First, damn the rest". Nevermind his policy specifics, which are at best ridiculous and at worst dangerous. Policy specifics aren't what the true-Trump-believers buy. No, they are ju-jitsu'd by the double-barrel of a billionaire playboy and nativism into buying the snake-oil and a future which is fraught.
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I know this has been said many times throughout commentaries to op-ed articles, but the really scary thing is that Trump is now tied with Hillary in some polls. That means half of the population is okay with or positively supporting this lunatic. Who are these people and what do they bode for the future of our democracy? Will they just fade back into their tiny blind worlds if Trump fails? Will the browning of America eventually cure this disease on the body politic?
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i'm a white guy and i WILL VOTE for Ms Clinton
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He added that he had “great respect for women, believe me.” Whenever you here "believe me" from Donald Trump you can be sure that what proceeded was a whopper. It's a telling verbal tic.
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Trump looks presidential...only if that look includes a jumpsuit with big ruffles around the collar, the sleeves and ankles, and in a sophisticated polka-dot pattern. The gaudier the color contrast the better.
Trump would be much more presidential if he emulated Emmett Kelly who, by the way, did not wear the aforementioned uniform. What he did was keep his mouth shut and wear his worries and heartfelt emotions on his ragged sleeves. Trump, too rich to worry and sans a functional [emotional] heart just can't pull the look off, even if were to eschew his 5-figure suits and 4-figure shoes.
Trump's sexism is rooted in his obliviousness. When Trump mouths the phrase, "I have great respect for women," he is merely repeating something he heard somewhere sometime in the past. From his lips it is a meaningless string of words, not to be taken in earnest and at face value. (It is a full sentence, complete with subject/verb/object, though, and which, in Trump's case, is significant enough to warrant notice.) When there is only one thing in your life worth your attention and that thing is you, there is no room for nicety in respect to others, regardless of gender.
Trump would be much more presidential if he emulated Emmett Kelly who, by the way, did not wear the aforementioned uniform. What he did was keep his mouth shut and wear his worries and heartfelt emotions on his ragged sleeves. Trump, too rich to worry and sans a functional [emotional] heart just can't pull the look off, even if were to eschew his 5-figure suits and 4-figure shoes.
Trump's sexism is rooted in his obliviousness. When Trump mouths the phrase, "I have great respect for women," he is merely repeating something he heard somewhere sometime in the past. From his lips it is a meaningless string of words, not to be taken in earnest and at face value. (It is a full sentence, complete with subject/verb/object, though, and which, in Trump's case, is significant enough to warrant notice.) When there is only one thing in your life worth your attention and that thing is you, there is no room for nicety in respect to others, regardless of gender.
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donny trump describing donny trump . . .
I’m not gonna say that little donny trump has stys in his eyes, that’s why he squints so much.
I’m not gonna say that little donny trump has massive health problems which is why he won’t release a real medical report.
I’m not gonna say that little donny trump is a coward, need I say nothing more?
I’m not gonna say that little donny trump has only about 2 or 3 million dollars, which is why he won’t release his tax returns.
I’m not gonna say any of these things . . . they could be true . . . maybe not, but I’m pretty sure they might be true.
I’m not gonna say that little donny trump has stys in his eyes, that’s why he squints so much.
I’m not gonna say that little donny trump has massive health problems which is why he won’t release a real medical report.
I’m not gonna say that little donny trump is a coward, need I say nothing more?
I’m not gonna say that little donny trump has only about 2 or 3 million dollars, which is why he won’t release his tax returns.
I’m not gonna say any of these things . . . they could be true . . . maybe not, but I’m pretty sure they might be true.
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Trump wants to be the bride at every wedding, the corpse at every funeral and the winner at every Miss Universe contest. Oh, and he thinks he's Miss Congeniality as well. All the time, while actually being, as Elizabeth Warren says, the 500 pound orange gorilla in every room. He suffers from acute body dysmorphia. Not that there's anything wrong with that. He loves the dysmorphics. He has many, many friends who are his employees who are dysmorphics. Amazing, amazing people.
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We don't need to Google "aliens among us" any more. 'Way too obvious. You can tell by the artificial hair.
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If we're talking about what looks "presidential", how about the comb-over? What does that say about a person?
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Trump's candidacy has shown that there's a substantial segment of American voters who want to elect a boisterous bigmouth who will publicly say the bigoted words these voters have uttered only among themselves for so many years. This group is not limited to middle class white men. As reporting by the Times has revealed, there are plenty of women as well as many of the elite of the Republican establishment who are eager to cast their votes for the "man's man" who will Make America White Again.
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Enough already, Gail. Please. I adore you, but I am sick to death of everything in the media being about Trump, Trump, Trump. We know he is a threat to the future of our country. But, there has been little to n focus on what Clinton's plans are, what her campaign is, what SHE will do if she is elected. I can not educate friends and family that have no computer and are focused on TV. Trump, Trump, Trump. ENOUGH! Could somebody please focus on Clinton for a couple of weeks. The election is in two months. Stop what is basically free advertising for the maniac and give us information about Clinton's positions or you all will bear a great deal of responsibility for the election of a man that will destroy the USA.
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Karla, Clinton has been very explicit about her policies and plans. It's not hard to find. The meme of her not doing so is just that a meme.
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with apologies to alice cooper. hes he kind of guy that would sell a diabetic a candy cane.
really we all need to stop denigrating this person. it walks it talks. it spews it stays in the news. this person represents the unhappy poorly indoctrinated masses that have been the collective purchasers of white affluenza and all its perks. they have been raised thinking they are all special. this person appeals to that inner lizard inside. when never told no or even stop that, this person has never heard that term. it's all most over folks. dont worry secretary Clinton will be the next president. the other guy will be remembered as irrelevant and most importantly obsolete. so much for the brand. our country's Brand is a much different beast. this person does not care of any brand other than his. i am a plebeian and small potatoes, but i love humanity and the history of our species is pretty straight forward. this person and his fans have lost track with that beliving that someone else is the cause of their unhappiness. well those folks need to grow up or leave the mortal coil and let the rest of us get along with human progress.
really we all need to stop denigrating this person. it walks it talks. it spews it stays in the news. this person represents the unhappy poorly indoctrinated masses that have been the collective purchasers of white affluenza and all its perks. they have been raised thinking they are all special. this person appeals to that inner lizard inside. when never told no or even stop that, this person has never heard that term. it's all most over folks. dont worry secretary Clinton will be the next president. the other guy will be remembered as irrelevant and most importantly obsolete. so much for the brand. our country's Brand is a much different beast. this person does not care of any brand other than his. i am a plebeian and small potatoes, but i love humanity and the history of our species is pretty straight forward. this person and his fans have lost track with that beliving that someone else is the cause of their unhappiness. well those folks need to grow up or leave the mortal coil and let the rest of us get along with human progress.
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Yes, and thank you for not putting his picture at the top of the piece. If I have to look at another picture of that guy, I'll shout and never smile again.
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I wish it would be possible to actually print all of the things people really think about Mr. Trump without the restrictions of editing for language.
The seven words Mr. Carlin listed would only be a small component.
The seven words Mr. Carlin listed would only be a small component.
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It isn't Donald Trump's sexism that it so infuriating to many. He's always been sexist and why should anyone expect a man at 70 to change what has obviously worked for him? Why, just look at that lovely wife and those wonderful children. Rather, it is the sexism in the media and I offer, as exhibit number one, Matt Lauer's shameful performance this week. If Bill Clinton or any other male politician had done EXACTLY as Hillary Clinton had done with her emails, Bill or another male politician would have laughed it off and the news cycle on the story would have lasted a couple of weeks. Instead, the largely male media and male politicians (save Bernie Sanders for which I give him immense credit) keep pounding on a nail that has almost no real-world significance. If she is elected, it could realistically be said of Hillary Clinton that other than FDR, who overcame polio, that no other person elected to the Presidency has overcome more.
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Colin Powell told Hilary what he did with his emails but that was okay for him because he was a man and a General to boot.
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I found a book called The Art of Wife-Dressing written in the 1950's by an American dress designer, Anne Fogarty. It is "dedicated to the patient husband who pays the bills". In that book the author gives advice to all who want to be successful wives. Number 1 rule? "Smile, ladies, even if it kills you". (And that is a direct quote). And do everything a man does only in high heels and backwards, like Ginger had to do. Oh, and smile while dancing backwards. Always, always smile. And never ever have a coughing fit.
Trump is a disgusting human being. I pray he loses big league.
Trump is a disgusting human being. I pray he loses big league.
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There are hints of it in this article, and similar comments have been made elsewhere, but it is worth pointing out a feature of the harshest of Trump's insults: Everyone one of them (with some obvious switches required due to his identity as a white, straight, male of a certain age) applies far better to himself than his targets. 'Crooked', 'weak', 'reckless', 'lyin'', and on and on. Another symptom of his, by now notorious, narcissistic psychopathy.
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Is it possible that Drumpf was a member of the "He-Man Women-Haters"club in his youth? (Or likely still is?)
http://ourgang.wikia.com/wiki/He-Man_Woman-Haters_Club
http://ourgang.wikia.com/wiki/He-Man_Woman-Haters_Club
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Hillary is the most qualified Presidential candidate ever, Trump is a clueless, dangerous blowhard, and I pray every day he isn't elected. He's not even smart enough to stop the insults, so how can he be smart enough to be President?
Thanks, Gail for a great column.
Thanks, Gail for a great column.
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He's dangerous, for sure.
But I don't agree that "he's not even smart enough to stop the insults." I think he knows exactly what he's doing. A scary number of people are lapping his nonsense up -- He tells it like it is! He's strong! He's a fighter!
God help us all.
But I don't agree that "he's not even smart enough to stop the insults." I think he knows exactly what he's doing. A scary number of people are lapping his nonsense up -- He tells it like it is! He's strong! He's a fighter!
God help us all.
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An insidious aspect of Trump-speak is that he will say something offensive and then say '...but I can't say that' or some other trope indicating that it isn't proper to to say what he just said.
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“But I won’t say it, because I’m not allowed to say it, right?” Say what, Donald? The b-word? This clown demeans all women repeatedly. The moral condition of this country is falling off a cliff.
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The people who might put Trump into the Oval Office dislike him intensely but they don't necessarily hate Clinton more. They are simply and utterly tired of politics as usual. They want to blow up the system in the hope that something better will be constructed in the aftermath. It is a foolish hope and one that everyone in the world will suffer from if it comes to pass.
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Sexism would be a human, though inane, reason to hate Hillary.
The nihilists for Trump are outside humanity. They are still in a stink over Obama, raging with revenge. How dare the Dems place a black man in THEIR White House?
Pathology, for them, trumps the good of the country.
The nihilists for Trump are outside humanity. They are still in a stink over Obama, raging with revenge. How dare the Dems place a black man in THEIR White House?
Pathology, for them, trumps the good of the country.
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Trump plays everyone, to coin an old adage of growing up on the streets. Players exude sexism, a "huge" player card. Players throw personal, cutting remarks at opponents at all interchanges. Quick insults work are useful. There is no regret. There is never remorse. Trump spews toxins in the air first, a very predictable player card.
Quit the analysis, folks. We have enabled him to play the largest game in the world. Who, in the media, is not gushing?
Quit the analysis, folks. We have enabled him to play the largest game in the world. Who, in the media, is not gushing?
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I suspect that to Trump, no woman looks presidential. This gives him huge confidence, because he is the only man in the race. Probably a great number of his supporters see it the same way.
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Like most bullies, Ms. Clinton’s opponent is an insecure coward who shields his hollow soul with insults, interruptions, lies, and bizarre outbursts intended to distract from his massive deficits of personality. During a debate, it should be fairly easy to taunt him into losing his cool, if she plays on those insecurities - that he is not at all smart, not as rich as he says, not the champion of the regular guy he pretends to be, will never be accepted into polite society, and is obviously in way over his head, which is why he keeps running to Putin for support.
The debate should give Ms. Clinton the opportunity to draw a bright distinction between her intelligence and grace under pressure, (as she did during her hours of testimony at the Benghazi hearings) and his erratic verbalizations, empty bragging, uncontrollable temper.
Sadly, even when she does well against him during debate, his constituents will still back him and the media will still grade him on a curve. Reminds me of that old saying, “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.”
The debate should give Ms. Clinton the opportunity to draw a bright distinction between her intelligence and grace under pressure, (as she did during her hours of testimony at the Benghazi hearings) and his erratic verbalizations, empty bragging, uncontrollable temper.
Sadly, even when she does well against him during debate, his constituents will still back him and the media will still grade him on a curve. Reminds me of that old saying, “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.”
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Trump's operation is supported by an army of trolls. Some are working the Internet and some are working the streets posing as hungry, homeless, beggars. In different states they hold uniform, mass produced signs with long messages about their jobs leaving to Mexico. And if you ask them they will defend Trump.
Is it a crudely designed Republican dirty trick to give the impression the economy is going South (metaphorically and literally)? They forgot to tell it to all the business that have signs "apply now hiring".
Is it a crudely designed Republican dirty trick to give the impression the economy is going South (metaphorically and literally)? They forgot to tell it to all the business that have signs "apply now hiring".
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What Mr. Trump required when he was younger was someone's brother to beat him up; that's how it was settled in Mr. Trump's youth. It happened and it made a change, no one got sued. Now it appears Sen. Warren is able and willing to smack him. She grew up right.
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Of course he's sexist (and so much more).
But, Trump is one presidential term away from looking like Mrs, Doubtfire.
And--at that realization--the only thing that will keep his head from exploding will be that macrame on his head. (But, I'm not allowed to say that, right?)
But, Trump is one presidential term away from looking like Mrs, Doubtfire.
And--at that realization--the only thing that will keep his head from exploding will be that macrame on his head. (But, I'm not allowed to say that, right?)
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As Hillary Clinton said at the 2012 Women in the World Summit:
Why extremists always focus on women remains a mystery to me. But they all seem to. It doesn't matter what country they're in or what religion they claim. They want to control women, They want to control how we dress. They want to control how we act. They even want to control the decisions we make about our own health and bodies... [It] is hard to believe that even here at home, we have to stand up for women's rights and reject efforts to marginalize any one of us.
Yep, there it is, confirmation: Hillary Clinton is a grind, a harpy, a scold, a shrew, etc., etc...
Why extremists always focus on women remains a mystery to me. But they all seem to. It doesn't matter what country they're in or what religion they claim. They want to control women, They want to control how we dress. They want to control how we act. They even want to control the decisions we make about our own health and bodies... [It] is hard to believe that even here at home, we have to stand up for women's rights and reject efforts to marginalize any one of us.
Yep, there it is, confirmation: Hillary Clinton is a grind, a harpy, a scold, a shrew, etc., etc...
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Mr. Trump sees women as thin, girlish and submissive. We in Oklahoma know this type--here are lots of Mr. Trumps here in Oklahoma, "believe me".
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Sometimes I think people imagine Trump has to be racist OR bigoted OR sexist OR a ignorant boor, and wonder why he can't be all of those.
Trump is Walt Whitman's evil spawn. Does he contradict himself? Very well then, he contradicts himself. He is large: he contains multitudes of horrors.
Trump is Walt Whitman's evil spawn. Does he contradict himself? Very well then, he contradicts himself. He is large: he contains multitudes of horrors.
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I had a very bad dream last night. It involved the Donald and his wives. I keep wondering why they left the gilded palace.. we'll never really know because he has them under lock and key legally. But considering his history with his importing of models and beauty pagents… the Donald is a back room in Bob Guccione's long lost NY townhouse… so to speak. Sexist you betcha… but creepier than we may never know … ?
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Gail, I say let Trump self deconstruct.
There hasn't been one journalist who can hold the candidate or any of his surrogates feet to the fire on any issue. They dodge and deflect.
When Charlie Rose asked KellyAnn what would Trump do about North Korea, she tried to talk about what the president is doing instead of answering the question.
He immediately stopped her and said that I am asking you what Trump would do not about the democrats. She was stopped in her tracks and had to come up with an answer that was basically a Trump general campaign talking point- no specifics.
The best way to allow Trump to deconstruct Trump is during the up coming debates.
More than likely Trump won't answer the questions directly asked of him, deflecting it on to either Hillary or the president and what a "disaster" they are.
The best way to watch Trump self-deconstruct is for Hillary NOT to reply to his attack but rather stay on message answering the question as it was asked. Even when given an opportunity to 'rebut' by the so called moderators. By not defending his attacks and sticking to the point or issues he will crumble like a bar of halavah.
I would love to hear Hillary say, " you know...I am not interesting in spending any more time defending attacks, the fact checkers can look up the truth. With just a few weeks away from this very important presidential election I want to stick with the issues that will help move this country forward and keep our country safe".
There hasn't been one journalist who can hold the candidate or any of his surrogates feet to the fire on any issue. They dodge and deflect.
When Charlie Rose asked KellyAnn what would Trump do about North Korea, she tried to talk about what the president is doing instead of answering the question.
He immediately stopped her and said that I am asking you what Trump would do not about the democrats. She was stopped in her tracks and had to come up with an answer that was basically a Trump general campaign talking point- no specifics.
The best way to allow Trump to deconstruct Trump is during the up coming debates.
More than likely Trump won't answer the questions directly asked of him, deflecting it on to either Hillary or the president and what a "disaster" they are.
The best way to watch Trump self-deconstruct is for Hillary NOT to reply to his attack but rather stay on message answering the question as it was asked. Even when given an opportunity to 'rebut' by the so called moderators. By not defending his attacks and sticking to the point or issues he will crumble like a bar of halavah.
I would love to hear Hillary say, " you know...I am not interesting in spending any more time defending attacks, the fact checkers can look up the truth. With just a few weeks away from this very important presidential election I want to stick with the issues that will help move this country forward and keep our country safe".
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Trump will be an outstanding president...just read his astute, astounding and terrific tweets!
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Thanks, Gail. I've always said that Trump is more an equal-opportunity insulter than a misogynist or a racist. Look how he treated the (almost all) white male crew of Republican candidates, not to mention the (almost all) white male subcontractors he cheated. Yes, he has particular ways of insulting women or blacks, but he makes up particular ways of insulting everyone else too.
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The difference is that bigotry-based insult-slinging does not even require that the object to be insulted display any individualistic vulnerability. Merely possessing, for example, dark skin or a vagina is sufficient to turn oneself into a target.
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So Trump doesn't think Clinton looks "presidential." I wonder if he believes Pam Bondi looked attorney general-like at this meeting? http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/07/us/politics/donald-trump-pam-bondi.html
Earth to Trump: it's that thing on your head that doesn't look presidential.
Earth to Trump: it's that thing on your head that doesn't look presidential.
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Let's not lose the forest for the trees. Is Trump sexist? Of course. Is this the worst thing about him? Not even close.
I can't remain mad at Trump that he's sexist, racist and all the other "ists" that he is.
The only important thing here is that by temperament and intelligence he is totally unqualified to be POTUS. All the rest is a distraction.
I can't remain mad at Trump that he's sexist, racist and all the other "ists" that he is.
The only important thing here is that by temperament and intelligence he is totally unqualified to be POTUS. All the rest is a distraction.
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Not going to make a difference
If anything Trump said or did mattered he'd already be down by 30 pts..
America's education system is being evaluated, and the results should make even the most calloused optimists cry.
These days must be life guestioning for optimists. Their whole paint by numbers world must come into question, but cheer up things will get better, of course unless they don't.
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If anything Trump said or did mattered he'd already be down by 30 pts..
America's education system is being evaluated, and the results should make even the most calloused optimists cry.
These days must be life guestioning for optimists. Their whole paint by numbers world must come into question, but cheer up things will get better, of course unless they don't.
Sent from iPad
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Boring, boring, boring. After months of the Donald Trump circus, I just could manage to get more than half-way through this retread of Trump bashing. Not unlike Hollywood making yet another block buster sequel without a coherent plot.
Yet here you are.
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Start with "Make America Great Again". This slogan does not reference a particular decade or era. It refers to the time when authority and good jobs were for white males only and when non-whites and women knew their place.
The "birther" movement, popularized by Trump, was a cover. Diehard opponents of Obama (and opportunists) could not get away with saying "we can't have a black man in the White House". So they made up the bogus challenge to Obama's place of birth.
Questioning his primary opponents' energy level, hand size, etc was Trump's way of suggesting that his opponents needed Viagra, had small penuses and in general did not have the vigorous drive to conquer.
Those attacks worked.
Now that his opponent is a female, he has launched the questions about Clinton's health. Again, he can't use the blunt sexist line that we cannot have a female in the White House (as president). So, the need to rest, the mental cloudiness and so on is cover for asserting that Clinton doesn't have any testosterone, qualification number one.
It's all about gender and skin color.
The "birther" movement, popularized by Trump, was a cover. Diehard opponents of Obama (and opportunists) could not get away with saying "we can't have a black man in the White House". So they made up the bogus challenge to Obama's place of birth.
Questioning his primary opponents' energy level, hand size, etc was Trump's way of suggesting that his opponents needed Viagra, had small penuses and in general did not have the vigorous drive to conquer.
Those attacks worked.
Now that his opponent is a female, he has launched the questions about Clinton's health. Again, he can't use the blunt sexist line that we cannot have a female in the White House (as president). So, the need to rest, the mental cloudiness and so on is cover for asserting that Clinton doesn't have any testosterone, qualification number one.
It's all about gender and skin color.
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None of this is new news, guess the NYT's just can not go a day without Trump on this page someplace. OK, we all know he is a windbag, bigot, liar who is not qualified for the job. We also know that a little less than half of the country wants him to represent them a president. Now, lets figure that out and talk policy.
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Mr. Trump is just continuing in the great tradition of Samuel Johnson (1709-1784). No sexism here, just astute, solid, informed, educated,observation. Right fellas?
Boswell: “I told him [Johnson] I had been that morning at a meeting of the people called Quakers, where I had heard a woman preach. Johnson: ‘Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all.’”
http://www.samueljohnson.com/dogwalk.html
Boswell: “I told him [Johnson] I had been that morning at a meeting of the people called Quakers, where I had heard a woman preach. Johnson: ‘Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all.’”
http://www.samueljohnson.com/dogwalk.html
Remember playing the game Telephone when you were a kid, and as a message went from one kid to the next, it became all messed up and garbled?
Maybe this is what happened in the Republican Party with its strategy. After all, strategy is all the Republican Party is. As we can see with our Republican Congress persons, they don't really intend to do anything for this country if elected. Winning is all it is about.
I think it was in the 1969 book "The Selling of the President" the author Joe McGinniss mentioned that Republican Richard Nixon operated under the principle that the best defense is an offense.
However, decades later that strategy has been misinterpreted by Trump, Guiliani, and too many other GOP guys as the best defense is to be offensive--to women, blacks, Muslims, immigrants, Gold Star parents, and just about everybody except white guys.
Please tell me why being obnoxious, sexist, and offensive really is "selling" in 2016, because while Donald is easily deconstructed and should be dismissed as an embarrassment and disgrace, he is tied with Hillary in the polls.
Maybe this is what happened in the Republican Party with its strategy. After all, strategy is all the Republican Party is. As we can see with our Republican Congress persons, they don't really intend to do anything for this country if elected. Winning is all it is about.
I think it was in the 1969 book "The Selling of the President" the author Joe McGinniss mentioned that Republican Richard Nixon operated under the principle that the best defense is an offense.
However, decades later that strategy has been misinterpreted by Trump, Guiliani, and too many other GOP guys as the best defense is to be offensive--to women, blacks, Muslims, immigrants, Gold Star parents, and just about everybody except white guys.
Please tell me why being obnoxious, sexist, and offensive really is "selling" in 2016, because while Donald is easily deconstructed and should be dismissed as an embarrassment and disgrace, he is tied with Hillary in the polls.
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No, dear Gail, not true that only guys get to holler. Older women get to holler and prepubescent girls holler good! Rudy Giuliani, who has been infected by some very nasty virus hollers untruths to the max. Notwithstanding his good job shepherding New Yorkers through 9/11/01 (15 years ago tomorrow), Rudy is mean as cat's pee about Hillary Clinton's health. McCain put the kibosh on the rumours about his health - recurrent melanoma visible on his face - by issuing a medical report from his doctors. Trump and Clinton would do well to follow McCain's example. Trump labeling Clinton "weak" is his favorite go-to epithet, once he'd used up "low energy" to defeat Jeb Bush. Does Trump look presidential, he hollers? well, not if you consider that Duterte of the Philippines is a President. Trump and the Republicans sexist? you bet! Failure to smile is the most misogynistic, sexist and nasty criticism of Hillary Clinton, and that was from Reince Priebus, Republican National Committee Chairman. Deconstructing Donald? An orange-faced blimpissimo, with an Edsel mouth, always spewing unkind labels and sexist, pants on fire lies about his opponents. Dare we mention his thin hair which stands up in fright in the wind? which is curled like a flat croissant on his forehead? If Mrs. Clinton wants to holler and not smile, fine with her followers. We'll vote her into the Oval Office and White House. Goodbye, Donald, hello Dolly/Hillary in 8 weeks back where she belongs!
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One of the worst presidents ever, Harding, was identified to run for president because he looked presidential. This is not central casting. Competence matters. Hillary is it, Trump, is not.
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Why can't Collins go away? She is always in the tank for the Clintons.
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Perhaps it's for the same reason Maureen Dowd and her relentless, snarky attacks on the Clintons and Obama is still around - there's a diversity of opinions among the columnists, not an echo chamber for a single point of view.
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All these eye-rolling articles. But the point has already been established: nobody who can add, who can reason, ..etc. could possibly consider Mr.Trump. Half of the electorate -- at least -- is apparently beyond the realm of argument, reachable only with bluster and special effects. Kinda grim.
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This "smile" thing really hit home with this 84yr old former fashion executive. One of the things - just one - that used to bug me during my career was the insistence of so many men I worked with and for to tell me "smile" - that was the sexist answer to their needs at work. A woman had to smile at them but they were allowed to grump around and even chase you round a desk if they wanted to.. "Smile" is a prompt in the lexocon of sexism - it has history, provenance
and is disgusting for me to hear in this day and age.
and is disgusting for me to hear in this day and age.
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Been there. Retired and still there. And by the way, "That one may smile and smile and be a villain." Or a "big stupid jerk" as Paul from Westbrook noted.
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Trump bullies. He bullies and insults anyone and everyone including a woman with a crying baby. He is an equal opportunity bully. He cowed Matt Lauer as he has done everyone else. Hillary Clinton has not bowed her head to him and I don't expect her to. She is stronger than he is because she has had to be to withstand everything she has had thrown at her. Trump does not have a tenth of Clinton's strength, courage, and knowledge and I am counting on that to shine in the debates and finally put the bully in his place. She just needs the opportunity to go head to head with him.
Is Trump sexist? Yes along with being racist, xenophobic, and cruel, and not fit to be President.
Is Trump sexist? Yes along with being racist, xenophobic, and cruel, and not fit to be President.
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You forgot "nuts".
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The most serious danger about Trump is that he does not know anything about governing or our form of government--democracy--or he basically rejects it--it is hard to tell which. This is why he adores Putin so much. I wonder if he ever had any courses in school or even took part in any mock elections. As a big businessman at or near the top of the heap from the very beginning of his career, he has basically been a dictator as soon as he got out of college. And he likes it, just like Putin likes it. Trump would never consult the ideas or sentiments of others before taking action--it would not occur to him to do so and if forced to do so, he would renege on any agreement instantly. Trump will destroy our democracy as fast as he can, and then proceed to do so in the rest of the world. I hope this frightens all the rest of you.
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'Work like a horse, think like a man and look like a woman' from a powerful French matriarch in her 90s. Manners prevent us from speaking of Politics in America, and she remains wide 'awake'.
In what way does Trump show respect for Women? A great way to tell how a politician feels about females is when they visit an office where you are working. At my age, no one regardless of gender, is going to throw their arm around my waist. When younger, two famous politicians, both men, acted in this way. The message was different.
My father, a great lion, rarely had anything unkind to say about anyone, but he roared on provocation. It made one run for the haystacks. It is the voice of a man that I notice first and this can be done safely on the phone. Recently, I managed one minute listening to the hollow voice of Trump, wispy, and I noticed how shallow it sounded for a man with his large frame. In appearance, he looks a bit effete with his pudgy fingers and mouth that looks like a stale cheerio. He never laughs. By the bye, the Sports Channel in France is often monitored by the voice of a woman.
Hillary Clinton looks rather beautiful to my eyes. She has my trust and loyalty although we have not met, I believe that she has what it takes to reform America and her fortitude is extraordinary. Her nobility is inspiring, along with her smile.
There is something sorry and pitiful about Trump because he looks 'Poor' in costly ways that cannot be explained. Old Yorrick.
In what way does Trump show respect for Women? A great way to tell how a politician feels about females is when they visit an office where you are working. At my age, no one regardless of gender, is going to throw their arm around my waist. When younger, two famous politicians, both men, acted in this way. The message was different.
My father, a great lion, rarely had anything unkind to say about anyone, but he roared on provocation. It made one run for the haystacks. It is the voice of a man that I notice first and this can be done safely on the phone. Recently, I managed one minute listening to the hollow voice of Trump, wispy, and I noticed how shallow it sounded for a man with his large frame. In appearance, he looks a bit effete with his pudgy fingers and mouth that looks like a stale cheerio. He never laughs. By the bye, the Sports Channel in France is often monitored by the voice of a woman.
Hillary Clinton looks rather beautiful to my eyes. She has my trust and loyalty although we have not met, I believe that she has what it takes to reform America and her fortitude is extraordinary. Her nobility is inspiring, along with her smile.
There is something sorry and pitiful about Trump because he looks 'Poor' in costly ways that cannot be explained. Old Yorrick.
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Drumpf's terrifying celebrity reality show audition under the guise of a presidential campaign aside, the history of the USA's hysterical, knee-jerk misanthropy has been on full display ever since Bill's election, when Hillary had the temerity to tell the world that she had no intention of walking out on her budding career as a brilliant attorney trying to work for changes in public policy that affected children, families, women, and health care outcomes. She would not, she proclaimed, sit in the White House and bake cookies.
Ever since that moment, Hillary Rodham Clinton has been subjected to more "investigations" than I think even the Nazi's were at the Nuremburg Trials. Up to $100 million in taxpayer money has been spent on one Republican sponsored witch hunt after another, none of which has resulted in any proof of a crime. Either she's the most brilliant criminal in the world or the R's are the most incompetent investigators on earth.
I lay a large chunk of the blame for this ongoing travesty squarely on the doorstep of our so called "news media", for its refusal to fact check, call a buffoon a buffoon, and pursue questions of real issues and policy, for starters. The different treatment of Hillary and The Donald at the recent Forum was just one more example of this dangerous double standard. Matt Lauer's shameful behavior on behalf of the Fourth Estate is just one shining example in a very long history.
Ever since that moment, Hillary Rodham Clinton has been subjected to more "investigations" than I think even the Nazi's were at the Nuremburg Trials. Up to $100 million in taxpayer money has been spent on one Republican sponsored witch hunt after another, none of which has resulted in any proof of a crime. Either she's the most brilliant criminal in the world or the R's are the most incompetent investigators on earth.
I lay a large chunk of the blame for this ongoing travesty squarely on the doorstep of our so called "news media", for its refusal to fact check, call a buffoon a buffoon, and pursue questions of real issues and policy, for starters. The different treatment of Hillary and The Donald at the recent Forum was just one more example of this dangerous double standard. Matt Lauer's shameful behavior on behalf of the Fourth Estate is just one shining example in a very long history.
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Predictions of Our Futures to Come:
Hundreds of women around the country with lurid stories to tell about Mr. Trump will emerge after the election eagerly seeking book deals and their fifteen minutes of fame. Among them will be representatives of all the minority groups he has disparaged throughout the election.
The stock markets dislike uncertainty more than they dislike anything else. Mr. Trump is the undisputed Champion of the World of Uncertainty. Look for four years of massive volatility on world stock markets, with psychics, astrologists. fortune tellers and medical quacks issuing daily advisories to investors on his moods, the alignment of his stars and the soundness of his digestive tract.
When Trump supporters become disenchanted with their man as inevitably they will soon after he is elected, the results won’t be pretty. As in the Ghostbusters, we can expect: "Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Forty years of darkness! Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together...." Or at the very least, the emergence of new political parties and splinter groups on the far-right -- call them home-grown terrorists of the ISIS cast-of-mind if you like -- advocating government policies far more extreme than we have ever seen before in this country.
Those tax returns -- the ones that have been under perpetual audit at the IRS -- will go lost shortly after the election. Mr. Trump will place the blame on President Obama for not keeping the computers in good repair.
Hundreds of women around the country with lurid stories to tell about Mr. Trump will emerge after the election eagerly seeking book deals and their fifteen minutes of fame. Among them will be representatives of all the minority groups he has disparaged throughout the election.
The stock markets dislike uncertainty more than they dislike anything else. Mr. Trump is the undisputed Champion of the World of Uncertainty. Look for four years of massive volatility on world stock markets, with psychics, astrologists. fortune tellers and medical quacks issuing daily advisories to investors on his moods, the alignment of his stars and the soundness of his digestive tract.
When Trump supporters become disenchanted with their man as inevitably they will soon after he is elected, the results won’t be pretty. As in the Ghostbusters, we can expect: "Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Forty years of darkness! Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together...." Or at the very least, the emergence of new political parties and splinter groups on the far-right -- call them home-grown terrorists of the ISIS cast-of-mind if you like -- advocating government policies far more extreme than we have ever seen before in this country.
Those tax returns -- the ones that have been under perpetual audit at the IRS -- will go lost shortly after the election. Mr. Trump will place the blame on President Obama for not keeping the computers in good repair.
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If you haven't seen the video of Robin Leach interviewing Trump and wife #2, when daughter Tiffany is a baby...here it is. When a man is asked to explain what he thinks his baby daughter has inherited from each of her parents and the man answers that his baby daughter has her mother's legs but he'll have to wait and see if she will have her mother's breasts...does "sexism" begin to cover this kind of sickness?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=djQApFzMbSM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=djQApFzMbSM
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Be willing to bet if you randomly sampled a 100 or public photos at least 25 would find HRC smiling. If put into context, like funerals or meetings which grave issues might be being discussed it goes up as a percentage. This is such stupidity. Merkel made a living off being dour. Raygun made a living off flashing his grill. It is all contextual. Her health, who knows. Life's a gamble. With his approaches the look to enter a Jabba the Hutt contest I worry about his health too. And lastly Rudy G. Doesn't he know it is illegal to play doctor without a license? Oh yeah, this is the guy who married his cousin. Thought he was from NY not Kentucky.
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I will be on the verge of ecstatic when Hillary, on the day she is sworn in as president of the United States, can look at the T.V. cameras and say in a loud, proud clear voice. Mr. Trump YOUR FIRED !
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Thank you Gail as always for your insight.
Maybe you can think of a way to "encourage" him to release his tax reports that will make him think he is just great for doing it.
Maybe you can think of a way to "encourage" him to release his tax reports that will make him think he is just great for doing it.
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An entire column about a Republican Presidential candidate without mention of what he does with his dog on vacation? How far we have fallen.
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Is Donald Trump sexist? Well, yeah, but how is that a surprise? He has always surrounded himself with women who make him look good in pictures: I doubt he picks them for their ability to discuss national policy.
But of course, the whole election hasn't been about Donald Trump's weakness and bigotry. I has been about the voters willingness to accept it, or overlook it, or revel in it.
It is the public's willingness to go along with the code words, like shrill or weak, or unpresidential, even as Donald Trump demonstrates what he term means.
And as for being weak - Clinton has a spine of steel. No one weak could put up with all the garbage chucked at her for the last 25 years. And I challenge anyone who believes women to naturally weak, to deliver something the size of a small Butterball, non-surgically, from their bodies, and be expected to immediately bounce back. Then we can talk about weak.
But of course, the whole election hasn't been about Donald Trump's weakness and bigotry. I has been about the voters willingness to accept it, or overlook it, or revel in it.
It is the public's willingness to go along with the code words, like shrill or weak, or unpresidential, even as Donald Trump demonstrates what he term means.
And as for being weak - Clinton has a spine of steel. No one weak could put up with all the garbage chucked at her for the last 25 years. And I challenge anyone who believes women to naturally weak, to deliver something the size of a small Butterball, non-surgically, from their bodies, and be expected to immediately bounce back. Then we can talk about weak.
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McCain did not "release" his huge pile of medical records. He let a few hand-picked journalists go through them for several hours, in a closed room, where they were not allowed to take notes.
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If you yearn for the days when "the little woman" wore cute little aprons and stayed put in the kitchen then the old GOP is the place for you. If you want arm candy and control over a woman's body functions then the new GOP is the place for you. They'll scratch any old or new misogynist, sexist itch you have.
When I see women who support The Orange Creature I can only think of The Stepford Wives.
When I see women who support The Orange Creature I can only think of The Stepford Wives.
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If Trump claims H.Clinton is "sick", then he must be dead and has already turned orange in death.
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The GOP critiques of Clinton are very similar to seventh grade discussions on a school bus.
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The real problem for Clinton is that the news media can't step back and look at their own weaknesses. So much of the "reporting" and opining is derivative that, when someone comes up with a phrase or a take that sounds good, it gets repeated ad nauseum. Clinton has been unlucky that the media has been seduced by the theme that anything she does is somehow suspect.
Last night, I heard two members of the media, one a pundit and the other a reporter, say that supporters complain when their candidate doesn't do well and blame "us" for reporting it. Their perceptions, so finely honed by hearing the same speeches over and over and poring over what others say and write, distort what they see and hear and they don't even realize it.
I watched the "forum" the other night and I saw Clinton try to be reasonable and respond with information and dignity to a barrage of accusations about the emails. Lauer actually used the word "disqualify" in regard to the scandal.
She said the use of the private server was a mistake and went on to try to explain that the really sensitive stuff was handled on a secure system. That fact gets overlooked in all the breathless responses to releases and re-releases of emails. If anyone paid attention to that fact and made a real effort to understand the nature of communications on that server, people might have a very different impression of what was in those emails.
But what we got was a slightly delayed judgment that she as angry and defensive.
Last night, I heard two members of the media, one a pundit and the other a reporter, say that supporters complain when their candidate doesn't do well and blame "us" for reporting it. Their perceptions, so finely honed by hearing the same speeches over and over and poring over what others say and write, distort what they see and hear and they don't even realize it.
I watched the "forum" the other night and I saw Clinton try to be reasonable and respond with information and dignity to a barrage of accusations about the emails. Lauer actually used the word "disqualify" in regard to the scandal.
She said the use of the private server was a mistake and went on to try to explain that the really sensitive stuff was handled on a secure system. That fact gets overlooked in all the breathless responses to releases and re-releases of emails. If anyone paid attention to that fact and made a real effort to understand the nature of communications on that server, people might have a very different impression of what was in those emails.
But what we got was a slightly delayed judgment that she as angry and defensive.
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We know that Trump is sexist, a bigot, someone who uses the phrase "politically correct" as cover for bad behavior. We don't expect the media to give him so many free passes. NBC's Andrea Mitchell, someone who should know better, doing a report on Clinton's emotions highlights how differently the media is covering these two candidates.
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You mentioned Reince, Donald and Rudy, so why the bias, Gail, against three more equally revolting creatures, Hitler, Osama bin Laden and Ted Bundy?
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Here's the headline I'd like to see:
Constipation a bigger problem for Trump than sexism, gastroenterologists say.
Constipation a bigger problem for Trump than sexism, gastroenterologists say.
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This entire race reminds me of this quote:
"For a woman to get half as much credit as a man, she has to work twice as hard, and be twice as smart. Fortunately, that isn't difficult."
"For a woman to get half as much credit as a man, she has to work twice as hard, and be twice as smart. Fortunately, that isn't difficult."
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Clinton suffers from, among other things, a lack of subtlety. (Says something about her calculation of fan IQ.)
The "Trump is sexist" meme is timed precisely with the debates. It is a lame and transparent effort to turn down the volume of the Trump attack, which even Gail concedes, is an equal sexuality offender.
Why not let Trump do his thing and THEN call him a male chauvinist pig? So much more effective. The preemptive attack exposes Clinton's fear and weakness. Is she afraid Trump will neuter her…so to speak (a la Bush)? Or is she afraid his coups de main will stimulate one of those strange reflexive responses in front of gadzillion voters?
Clinton had better be careful in any case. She risks reprising Rick Lazio's threatened paper cut, which will not sell well these days.
Gail got that drool quote wrong. It wasn't said about Reagan, and it wasn't said by a Democrat. it was a comment on George W. Bush's performance in the first presidential debate. And it was made by conservative Republican Marshall Wittmann, who said, "He passed the drool test."
They knew they were running a seriously inadequate candidate back then, too.
They knew they were running a seriously inadequate candidate back then, too.
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Trump is just a richer Archie Bunker. He uses the politically correct phrase to cover his ignorant, insensitive diatribes. I know that some folks call him a sociopath, and others call him a narcissist, but I think he's just a big, stupid jerk. And yes, Mrs. Clinton will be judged by the makeup she uses, the clothes she wears, her hairdos and fingernail polish. That's the way boorish males always behave around women who intimidate them. And, there will even be other women who use the same idiotic standard to evaluate her. It reminds me of what Gloria Steinem said when she was young and wanted to get a writing assignment. An editor told her to go away because he wanted a writer not a pretty girl.
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"I know that some folks call him a sociopath, and others call him a narcissist, but I think he's just a big, stupid jerk."
I agree. "Sociopath" is an exaggeration (it's a term thrown about too casually these days; it really only applies to people who take deliberate pleasure in sadistically causing others pain - usually physical pain, as in children who torture animals, and as repulsive as Trump is, I haven't heard any suggestion he enjoys inflicting physical pain on anyone).
Narcissist" is a compliment to someone like Trump. Of course he's a narcissist, but it's too big and fancy a word for someone who is basically just a big doofus, one who happened to be born into money.
I agree. "Sociopath" is an exaggeration (it's a term thrown about too casually these days; it really only applies to people who take deliberate pleasure in sadistically causing others pain - usually physical pain, as in children who torture animals, and as repulsive as Trump is, I haven't heard any suggestion he enjoys inflicting physical pain on anyone).
Narcissist" is a compliment to someone like Trump. Of course he's a narcissist, but it's too big and fancy a word for someone who is basically just a big doofus, one who happened to be born into money.
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Yesterday on NPR's Week in Politics vignette, Audie Cornish interviewed David Brooks and EJ Dionne about the side-by-side foreign policy program for the two candidates. Brooks asserted that Clinton is "certainly well informed, but she was so ungracious, so unpleasant, and so invasive . . . she lost style points." Blatant sexism.
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The sexism of Bill Clinton?
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And she's responsible for her husband's private conduct? Saying she does is exactly what sexism looks like. Especially when his conduct must have caused her tremendous grief and anguish, which she had to endure in public, unlike most wives, who at least get to keep their sorrows to themselves. You are blaming the victim. Hillary has borne all with great dignity and self-command. And no, I'm not "in the tank" for Hillary. I was a Bernie supporter. But in Mrs Clinton I see someone deserving of my respect. Hardly so with the Donald.
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Irrelevant to this article...get a grip.
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I think you are confusing sexism with sex. There's a big difference.
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Since most of us agree that the man is dangerous, unpleasant, ugly, vain, and unethical is too kind for his complete absence of conscience and hate spewing tactics, I'll return to my complaint of the week, which is aptly identified by Look Ahead in "Picks" and Bill Clinton in his Op Ed.
The Clinton Foundation should be regarded as an extremely positive character reference. The Clintons figured out a way to leverage the undoubted power and influence held by a popular president and his active wife to do enormous good in the world. They have helped millions. Some may remember that Bush 2 put Bush 1 and Clinton together to work on AIDS at one point, a moment of compassion in a world of crazy. It has a pretty good reputation among people who know about such things, though because of the aforesaid wealthy and powerful connections, it's function is a little unusual.
Most other presidents and Trump have family foundations, and none of them have achieved the excellence in service of the Clinton Foundation. Trump's in particular is as you'd expect, a vehicle for his self promotion and advantage taking.
Why is the Clinton campaign rolling over and playing dead on the way the opposition turns good into bad? It's not OK to call good work evidence of corruption.
The health thing is the latest tactic, lacking meaning and substance. If one were to consider health, Trump's bloated self regard and expensive tailoring does not hide his corpulence or blaring makeup of ego.
The Clinton Foundation should be regarded as an extremely positive character reference. The Clintons figured out a way to leverage the undoubted power and influence held by a popular president and his active wife to do enormous good in the world. They have helped millions. Some may remember that Bush 2 put Bush 1 and Clinton together to work on AIDS at one point, a moment of compassion in a world of crazy. It has a pretty good reputation among people who know about such things, though because of the aforesaid wealthy and powerful connections, it's function is a little unusual.
Most other presidents and Trump have family foundations, and none of them have achieved the excellence in service of the Clinton Foundation. Trump's in particular is as you'd expect, a vehicle for his self promotion and advantage taking.
Why is the Clinton campaign rolling over and playing dead on the way the opposition turns good into bad? It's not OK to call good work evidence of corruption.
The health thing is the latest tactic, lacking meaning and substance. If one were to consider health, Trump's bloated self regard and expensive tailoring does not hide his corpulence or blaring makeup of ego.
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One Jim from Atlanta posted this is June, all quote, with respect and apologies in case the author shows up here:
Weak-willed Eve persuades Adam to eat the forbidden fruit. Paradise lost, all because of a woman. Curious Pandora, "sheer guile, not to be withstood by men," opens the mysterious jar and releases evils into the world. Say goodbye to the Golden Age, all because of a woman. "Look like th' innocent flower, / But be the serpent under't," Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth advises her king. Disaster ensues, all because of a woman. And so on, seemingly ad infinitum.
Are we ever going to reach bottom in this free fall of ours into sheer stupidity? Are we really this clueless and lacking in self-awareness? This caricature of Hillary Clinton as a modern-day Lady Macbeth is the creation of the same cabal of white male reactionaries who are eager to hand Donald J. Trump — he of the narcissistic personality disorder — the nuclear codes.
If you are willing to swallow this misogynistic tripe, you are a misogynist yourself or a dupe, pure and simple. Now can we please get on to creating better jobs, narrowing the wealth gap, improving Obamacare, rebuilding our infrastructure, fighting terrorism, remaking the energy sector, repairing the safety net, and coming together as a country?
Weak-willed Eve persuades Adam to eat the forbidden fruit. Paradise lost, all because of a woman. Curious Pandora, "sheer guile, not to be withstood by men," opens the mysterious jar and releases evils into the world. Say goodbye to the Golden Age, all because of a woman. "Look like th' innocent flower, / But be the serpent under't," Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth advises her king. Disaster ensues, all because of a woman. And so on, seemingly ad infinitum.
Are we ever going to reach bottom in this free fall of ours into sheer stupidity? Are we really this clueless and lacking in self-awareness? This caricature of Hillary Clinton as a modern-day Lady Macbeth is the creation of the same cabal of white male reactionaries who are eager to hand Donald J. Trump — he of the narcissistic personality disorder — the nuclear codes.
If you are willing to swallow this misogynistic tripe, you are a misogynist yourself or a dupe, pure and simple. Now can we please get on to creating better jobs, narrowing the wealth gap, improving Obamacare, rebuilding our infrastructure, fighting terrorism, remaking the energy sector, repairing the safety net, and coming together as a country?
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I forgot Jimmy Carter, a guy who lives his principles. Just a quibble ... and he was unpopular, worse luck.
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The press carries every republican lie abut the Clinton foundation as though it's a fact. Then they let the foundation that is really corrupt get a free ride. The Trump foundation bribed the Florida attorney general not to press a case against Trump U. Trump paid off the Texas attorney general. The foundation claimed donations to charities on their taxes that the charities said they never got. That's the foundatin that needs to be investigated.
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"There are two kinds of people, human beings, and women. When a woman acts like a human being, she is accused of trying to be a man." Simone de Beauvoir
Never stated better.
Never stated better.
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I couldn't agree more. But as a male in a female-dominated profession) I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist) I have been introduced to a corollary of this: Men who do "women's jobs" reduce themselves from human beings to "girls." Ask any man who is a nurse, a flight attendant, or a kindergarten teacher.
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Most women don't have much experience in being treated the way they want. Men screw up all the time., But then so do women, The view that men are responsible for all the mistreatment and misunderstanding is just wrong. Women often use their sex inappropriately and they manipulate men as only they can. The dialogue on sexism would be so much more incisive if it took account of the fact that it takes two to tango.
Gail, this must be the point in the campaign where there is really nothing more to say about Trump. If you are shopping for a used car, you don't look at the tires when it is belching clouds of smoke and won't shift into first gear.
Why even discuss whether Trump is a sexist when he is so utterly abysmal that he has probably a majority of your readership questioning the sustainability of our democracy when millions of our citizens are enthusiastically supporting such a man.
The only important discussion at this point may be how our education system has created a culture of such blind but willful ignorance that a Trump candidacy is even possible. We can't blame it all on the Southern Anti-government and Science Party (formerly known as the GOP) and Fox News propaganda- these are consenting adults who are supporting this silly but dangerous man.
Why even discuss whether Trump is a sexist when he is so utterly abysmal that he has probably a majority of your readership questioning the sustainability of our democracy when millions of our citizens are enthusiastically supporting such a man.
The only important discussion at this point may be how our education system has created a culture of such blind but willful ignorance that a Trump candidacy is even possible. We can't blame it all on the Southern Anti-government and Science Party (formerly known as the GOP) and Fox News propaganda- these are consenting adults who are supporting this silly but dangerous man.
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Well its not the education per se, but the rejection of the University education, and vilifying of academics that the GOP and its pundits have been peddling for several decades now. Mostly to a white middle and lower-class male who maybe got as far as a two year commuter college, then went to work full-time back on the farm, in a trade, etc. Which is fine, no issues with blue-collar work, Im one of them (but I love my full-throated education and continuing education) - its that many in that demographic have been "tricked"into swallowing the propaganda of the Right wing, among them christian conservatives, that higher education breeds liberalism, effete men, and brawny, men-hating women...who want everyone to have at least one abortion, and maybe dabble in homosexuality.
Along with that seduction has come the belief that ONLY the GOP knows how to help the middle/lower-classes. And their grand-fix is to eliminate any forms of a social safety-net (relying on their welfare-mom lies) that they - the middle/lower-classes - think they'll never need, but now absolutely do!
Trump has personified this hate of academia, the intelligentsia, etc - as he's frequently said, he doesnt read books, he knows everything already (including professions he has no experience like the military) and how much he relys on his opinion over facts.
Its not the education or the system - its how poorly a large swath of its students did in learning how to think with greater discernment and rationally
Along with that seduction has come the belief that ONLY the GOP knows how to help the middle/lower-classes. And their grand-fix is to eliminate any forms of a social safety-net (relying on their welfare-mom lies) that they - the middle/lower-classes - think they'll never need, but now absolutely do!
Trump has personified this hate of academia, the intelligentsia, etc - as he's frequently said, he doesnt read books, he knows everything already (including professions he has no experience like the military) and how much he relys on his opinion over facts.
Its not the education or the system - its how poorly a large swath of its students did in learning how to think with greater discernment and rationally
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Answer: White, educated Republican women vote.
The reason this must be called out is the constant lowering of the bar- only for Trump.
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L’Americain en France took Giuliani’s advice,
Typed “donald trump illness” on the google device,
And got awful prognoses
In copious diagnoses --
Nearly 10 million hits would be more precise.
Typed “donald trump illness” on the google device,
And got awful prognoses
In copious diagnoses --
Nearly 10 million hits would be more precise.
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Sexist or not, he's a con-artist, selling out American democracy and the trust of his followers, apparently for his own greed and neediness. I'm not sure why anyone would care what his "real" beliefs and prejudices are.
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We all know that Donald trump is a brute. The striking thing is that the sexism exhibited during Clinton's campaign isn't instantly recognized. A woman has to smile, a woman can't raise her voice, a woman can't be presidential. It's disgraceful. Let's stop, get over it and elect the most qualified candidate.
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"a four-paragraph letter that started off with “To Whom My Concern.” and what is wrong with that? who should he have addressed the letter to? it's idiotic sarcasm like this (at least she didn't mention the doctor looking like a 60's hippie) that makes me stop reading since it shows the columnist to be at a loss when it comes to intelligent criticism.
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um - "To whom it may concern" maybe? Try googling it sir.
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Actually, I believe the writer is alluding to the fact that the phrase "to whom my concern" is grammatically wrong, amateurish and reflects poorly on the person behind it.
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She was referencing the fact that it was the wrong spelling. It should have read May concern not My concern. That jumped out at me also when I saw the letter in print. This came from a doctor? And Trump actually used it? The body of the letter contained information that did not make much sense from a medical perspective. The doctor's appearance has nothing to do with anything.
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Please, Ms Colllins and everyone else on the opinion pages: stop talking about That Man. Those who don't have his number by now never will.
But do start talking about policy. Start talking about issues. Start talking about what America is expected to face in the next few years: external and internal threats. Repeat again and again: this is not a reality show.
But do start talking about policy. Start talking about issues. Start talking about what America is expected to face in the next few years: external and internal threats. Repeat again and again: this is not a reality show.
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Stop talking about that "That Man," some say, and focus on policy?
Impossible, because That Man is the problem. Examining That Man himself is essential because it exposes the terrifying nature of problem.
And how much of That Man's "policy" is there to talk about when That Man's policy on, for example, ISIS is "on day one, I'll tell my generals they have 30 days to solve it"? Discussion of this non-policy "policy" leads right back to discussion of its source -- That Man.
You cannot analyze a cult of personality without analyzing the personality at its center. You cannot dismantle a cult of personality without exposing (and, better still, ridiculing) the flaws within that personality.
Impossible, because That Man is the problem. Examining That Man himself is essential because it exposes the terrifying nature of problem.
And how much of That Man's "policy" is there to talk about when That Man's policy on, for example, ISIS is "on day one, I'll tell my generals they have 30 days to solve it"? Discussion of this non-policy "policy" leads right back to discussion of its source -- That Man.
You cannot analyze a cult of personality without analyzing the personality at its center. You cannot dismantle a cult of personality without exposing (and, better still, ridiculing) the flaws within that personality.
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Republican arguments are devoid of substance. This is why simpletons such as D. Trump and R. Priebus focus on matters such as who looks more Presidential or who smiles more often. It is all they have.
The United States and the planet are in for serious trouble if these knuckle-draggers are actually installed in office.
The United States and the planet are in for serious trouble if these knuckle-draggers are actually installed in office.
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What has sexism got to do with anything?
This is a Presidential race. No holds barred.
This is a Presidential race. No holds barred.
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Good point. Let's talk competence and issues.
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Everything. Why do you think there are so few women who are executives and never before a president of the US when other countries, including Britain, India, Germany etc. have managed to elect women in the top leadership position. So, yes, the way Clinton is presented by the media and thought of by many Americans has everything to do with sexism and their belief that women should behave a certain way and still think a woman can't do the job of president. Maybe Gail is pointing out the obvious but apparently it is not obvious to many in this country. It certainly is to me. Clinton is constantly criticized for petty things for which a man would not be. If this discrimination is not pointed out it will never be overcome.
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You know, Jim-bo, you're right, this is a Presidential race. It is something during which a candidate is expected to stand up and say, "Vote for me" because I have a positive plan for the future of America. I have a plan that will continue the enduring greatness of this country. A plan that will encourage & allow my fellow citizens to live in harmony with each other. A plan that will help ALL Americans to enjoy the fruits of their labor a in peace and safety. A plan that will allow America to help & assist it's allies in times of need. A plan that will protect America from the assaults of foreign adversaries. But you, Jim-bo, say no holds are barred. Well, your candidate is certainly following your lead. He is not waging a campaign for the Presidency of this already GREAT country. He is simply engaging in distortion and lies and ad hominem attacks on his opponent. Your candidate has only sowed hate and fear and lies and distortions as the only reasons to vote for him. He has said "Only I can fix the problems we have, and only I can save America and make it great again." There are only two things wrong with your candidate. He has no plan to continue America's greatness, and he does not understand that Anerica is already GREAT! If he were truly a serious and thoughtful and concerned candidate, his slogan would be "America is great, and I will promise that with positive energy and positive plans I will continue America's greatness."
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Why does no one in the media point out that less than a year ago Hillary endured 11 hours of hostile interrogation by a Senate committee chaired by Trey Gowdy who seemed to think he was prosecuting the Nuremberg trials? She cleaned their clocks! I was in awe. She looked plenty Presidential and healthy to me. I defy Donald Trump to endure one hour of a similar experience. Let alone respond with facts instead of his usual outrageous gibberish. I also remind everyone that this was well after the concussion. As usual Trump is pursuing a fact-free completely baseless and not very subtly sexist line of attack and the media does an ineffective job of calling him on hisendless succession of Lies. BTW, I supporte d Obama in 2008 and Bernie this time so I'm not a Clinton diehard. But I am fair and I believe the truth matters.
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I agree. I agree. I agree. But how does your fact based and sensible argument breach the wall of insanity and acceptance that surrounds the republican candidate?
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I saw her during that 11th of hour grilling, she was brillant.
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This reminds me of Trump's essentially treasonous talk about Putin and asking the Russians to hack and release Hillary's emails. Wouldn't it be fair to have a Congressional committee on national security have Trump appear to clarify just what he meant? That way we could really see how he would comport himself in a similar situation to that of Hillary and the endless Benghazi hearing.
The challenge, of course, is to have a Congress that could ever act in such an even-handed way. The current one, fresh from its seven week vacation (!), needs time to get up to speed to accomplish any real work governing. Pathetic times.
The challenge, of course, is to have a Congress that could ever act in such an even-handed way. The current one, fresh from its seven week vacation (!), needs time to get up to speed to accomplish any real work governing. Pathetic times.
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Apparently Trump is getting competitive with himself- his Cowboy Bob brag about killing someone on Fifth Ave and facing no consequences has morphed into whining that Clinton "shooting someone in the heart" at one of his Selfie Festivals and that because "she is so protected" she, like him, could just walk around scot free, and that ps, she is just a whack job. The old boy seems to be unraveling at the seams.
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Wonder what Donald would be saying about a wife of his if he had one his same age. God forbid!
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Trump is cruel and narrow-hearted. One of his greatest buboes is misogyny. [Bubo = enormous pus-filled boil from the rat-borne Plague.]
One of these days he's going to declare in his signature smug thug-ugly, "I love The Women." You watch.
One of these days he's going to declare in his signature smug thug-ugly, "I love The Women." You watch.
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Thought Ms. Collins was funniest writer on earth when she wrote for Newsday in the 1990's, and she can be quite good in an occasional piece for the Times. But when GC plays the woman's card, defends the indefensible,Mrs. Clinton, she loses me.Partisanship and humor do not mix.I don't care whom she is for or against, just make me laugh. That is her role.Her mission at the paper was to be a worthy successor to Russell Baker, and at the outset, she was. (Re RB, he was in a typewriter repair shop decades ago in Chelsea, when such places still existed. Owner told me that Baker had come in to have his machine repaired, and remarked to owner,"You know, I won several Pulitizer Prizes with this typewriter.") To return to Ms. Collins, when she allows herself to be used as part of HRC's media arm,ending her essay with a quote from Jennifer Palmieri, it strikes me as pathetic, no disrespect intended."Do what you r about,"Ms. Collins: Keep it light and make us laugh.Recall Gloria Steinhem, whom many considered to be another humorless feminist. But when GS managed mayoralty campaign of Mailer and Breslin in 1969,she had us in stitches, both in her columns and her commentary for benefit of staffers. Steinhem thought up "sweet Sunday," campaign's slogan..Ms. Collins should return to her roots. Being a propagandist for HRC or anyone else does not suit her.Her contribution is "ennuyeuse comme les pierres!"Hope GC takes advice from her many, faithful readers and returns to the source.
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"Being a propagandist for HRC or anyone else does not suit her."
Saying this doesn't make it so: propagandists INVENT false narratives to deceive. Collins puts the evidence front and center. That you choose to discount it exposes you as the propagandist.
Saying this doesn't make it so: propagandists INVENT false narratives to deceive. Collins puts the evidence front and center. That you choose to discount it exposes you as the propagandist.
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Alexander, it's so nice when a man tells a woman how to do her job. As for your advice, saying it comes from "many, many readers" is strange, because you're the only one I've seen discuss it.
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You should try writing shorter comments. You're boring.
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Hillary does have a grating manner when attempting a forceful delivery. She drags the words - and yells to emphasize - so that one longs for the end of a single sentence. And yes - listening to Hillary enough giving a political speech can raise a headache. The overall effect is one of complete falseness. There is no welcoming anticipation to her speeches, unlike say listening to Obama or even Bill. She hurts. There is nothing sexist in this; Hillary simply is a lousy speaker and will be a painful presence at the White House Americans will have to endure in the coming years.
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The point is To,listen to the words, which contain thoughtful analysis and serious policy proposals (both obviously missing from the Trump Show). Or, if you prefer, read this
https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/
https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/
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I agree. She needs to dumb down things a lot more for folks in the south. Enough with all those facts and programs and platforms. She needs to wink more, kinda like Palin. No one wants a woman to appear too intelligent, particularly in South Carolina.
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Jon Dama: I'll take a smart, lousy speaker like Hillary over an offensive, lousy thinker like Trump. You and the country will survive her voice. No one will survive a Trump presidency.
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It's really rich coming from Rudy commenting on someone's health and appearance. A little old man who can no longer stand up straight, and never managed to get over his speech impediment, makes a lot of sense.
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Everyone in America, except those who are on life support and those who should be, like Reince Priebus and Rudy Giuliani, knows that Donald Trump is a misogynist who routinely makes sexist remarks.
So, if today’s column can be considered a school test and Gail Collins is our teacher, we all got A’s.
The thing that is much more interesting about Trump than his sexism is his arrested development.
Emotionally, he is a very, very bad child, and the nasty things which spill out of his mouth – I’m talking about words, not the half-chewed pizza – should be our first clue to just how damaged this candidate is.
Forty or fifty years ago, before Donald Trump began to resemble a moored MetLife blimp which has recently eaten the Goodyear blimp, women may have found his boyish behavior attractive. Not as attractive as his father’s money, but attractive.
Today, at the age of 70, Donald Trump is not attractive to normal people, regardless of their gender or preferences, and he certainly is not presidential.
In fairness, the appearance of Trump’s body is more presidential than is the disarray of his mind.
So, if today’s column can be considered a school test and Gail Collins is our teacher, we all got A’s.
The thing that is much more interesting about Trump than his sexism is his arrested development.
Emotionally, he is a very, very bad child, and the nasty things which spill out of his mouth – I’m talking about words, not the half-chewed pizza – should be our first clue to just how damaged this candidate is.
Forty or fifty years ago, before Donald Trump began to resemble a moored MetLife blimp which has recently eaten the Goodyear blimp, women may have found his boyish behavior attractive. Not as attractive as his father’s money, but attractive.
Today, at the age of 70, Donald Trump is not attractive to normal people, regardless of their gender or preferences, and he certainly is not presidential.
In fairness, the appearance of Trump’s body is more presidential than is the disarray of his mind.
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Beautiful description. You capture him perfectly. Thank you!
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If I wore a Girdle, like Trump does (he calls it "Secret Service Approved Body Armour") that I have not even trademarked as of yet, its NOT very Presidential. How do I know? Its on the Web, believe me.
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Donald Trump needs medication, not deconstruction.
Donald Trump in July 2015:
"Look, having nuclear — my uncle was a great professor and scientist and engineer, Dr. John Trump at MIT; good genes, very good genes, okay, very smart, the Wharton School of Finance, very good, very smart — you know, if you’re a conservative Republican, if I were a liberal, if, like, okay, if I ran as a liberal Democrat, they would say I'm one of the smartest people anywhere in the world — it’s true! — but when you're a conservative Republican they try — oh, do they do a number — that’s why I always start off: Went to Wharton, was a good student, went there, went there, did this, built a fortune — you know I have to give my like credentials all the time, because we’re a little disadvantaged — but you look at the nuclear deal, the thing that really bothers me — it would have been so easy, and it’s not as important as these lives are (nuclear is powerful; my uncle explained that to me many years ago), but when you look at what's going on with the four prisoners — now it used to be three, now it’s four — but when it was three and even now, I would have said it's all in the messenger; fellas, and it is fellas because, you know, they don't, they haven’t figured that the women are smarter right now than the men, so, you know, it’s gonna take them about another 150 years — but the Persians are great negotiators, the Iranians are great negotiators, so, and they, they just killed, they just killed us."
Donald Trump in July 2015:
"Look, having nuclear — my uncle was a great professor and scientist and engineer, Dr. John Trump at MIT; good genes, very good genes, okay, very smart, the Wharton School of Finance, very good, very smart — you know, if you’re a conservative Republican, if I were a liberal, if, like, okay, if I ran as a liberal Democrat, they would say I'm one of the smartest people anywhere in the world — it’s true! — but when you're a conservative Republican they try — oh, do they do a number — that’s why I always start off: Went to Wharton, was a good student, went there, went there, did this, built a fortune — you know I have to give my like credentials all the time, because we’re a little disadvantaged — but you look at the nuclear deal, the thing that really bothers me — it would have been so easy, and it’s not as important as these lives are (nuclear is powerful; my uncle explained that to me many years ago), but when you look at what's going on with the four prisoners — now it used to be three, now it’s four — but when it was three and even now, I would have said it's all in the messenger; fellas, and it is fellas because, you know, they don't, they haven’t figured that the women are smarter right now than the men, so, you know, it’s gonna take them about another 150 years — but the Persians are great negotiators, the Iranians are great negotiators, so, and they, they just killed, they just killed us."
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My Universal Translator just quit on me so I have no idea what that means.
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Should be attached to every Hillary email request for votes or funds.
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Socrates: I regret that I have but one click to give for my country.
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Time magazine in 2008 (or 2012?) put a picture of Romney on the cover with the words "he looks presidential..." (apparently a "but" on the inside). It is men, until recently and for many Americans, still, white middle-aged upper crust men who look/seem "presidential." Comments about whether a woman looks or sounds presidential are certainly sexist. As are the constant ragging on Hillary's weight or the size of her bottom or her hair style or pants suits.
Hillary has had to fight for decades against the traditional view of what is feminine. Men are given positive credit for being leaders, for striving for leadership positions and authority; for relishing power. All of these qualities in a woman, for many voters, are negatives because women are supposed to be followers, "help mates" demurring to the power drives of men (which are often seen as part of the male nature). Since showing emotions is considered feminine, but also seen as proof that women are not strong leaders, Hillary has schooled herself to hide hers. She then pays the price for that by being labeled as "cold." Damned if she does; damned if she doesn't.
Before he goes too far down the health road, Mr. Trump should remember both that he is older than Hillary and that women tend to live longer...
Hillary has had to fight for decades against the traditional view of what is feminine. Men are given positive credit for being leaders, for striving for leadership positions and authority; for relishing power. All of these qualities in a woman, for many voters, are negatives because women are supposed to be followers, "help mates" demurring to the power drives of men (which are often seen as part of the male nature). Since showing emotions is considered feminine, but also seen as proof that women are not strong leaders, Hillary has schooled herself to hide hers. She then pays the price for that by being labeled as "cold." Damned if she does; damned if she doesn't.
Before he goes too far down the health road, Mr. Trump should remember both that he is older than Hillary and that women tend to live longer...
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Golly, you forgot "blood coming from ... wherever"!
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Actually, Trump asked “Does she look presidential, fellas?”
You know, like in he-man to he-man.
You know, like in he-man to he-man.
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Ummmm ... maybe more like frat boy to frat boy.
There's a distinct emotional neediness about this man-child who seems never to have received unconditional love and to never have experienced a human relationship that was not transactional. To quote him, it's sad, very sad.
But the United States of America can be neither Trump's mother nor his father nor his therapist. He has the money to afford extensive and intensive psychotherapy, and the electorate should return him to private life on November 8th so that he can make use of it (or not) without endangering the Republic.
There's a distinct emotional neediness about this man-child who seems never to have received unconditional love and to never have experienced a human relationship that was not transactional. To quote him, it's sad, very sad.
But the United States of America can be neither Trump's mother nor his father nor his therapist. He has the money to afford extensive and intensive psychotherapy, and the electorate should return him to private life on November 8th so that he can make use of it (or not) without endangering the Republic.
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The real question is whether TRUMP looks presidential. What he looks like is a shuckster. Abroad many people are feeling incredulity that the US could stoop so low as to possibly elect a man who seems so ridiculous. Then, since the US is the most important country in the world and so many things depend on us, after they finish shaking their heads at him, they are afraid of what he will do if he is elected. He's embarassing.
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@Carole tarantelli: Trump looks like a clown with his bizarro yellow hair and orange skin. He should be the last one criticizing anyone else's appearance.
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Now look, I'm not sexist or anything, but let's face it: not once has Hillary brought cookies or donuts to any of the debates. Or anything home-cooked! Now that's just rude: what if Donald or Matt had been feeling hungry? Those boys had a long day and they worked really hard, and it's simply outrageous that Secretary Clinton didn't bake anything for them!
Of course, it's not just that she doesn't smile or tilt her head enough -- I mean, when can we get back to talking about her wardrobe?? And I'm sure that Miss Hillary has plenty of perfectly fine ideas floating around in that clever little head of hers, but all she really needs is a good, level-headed guy to help her put them into action, and since Bill's not running this year, forget about that.
Sexism! Hah! Same old PC silliness... some things will never change.
Of course, it's not just that she doesn't smile or tilt her head enough -- I mean, when can we get back to talking about her wardrobe?? And I'm sure that Miss Hillary has plenty of perfectly fine ideas floating around in that clever little head of hers, but all she really needs is a good, level-headed guy to help her put them into action, and since Bill's not running this year, forget about that.
Sexism! Hah! Same old PC silliness... some things will never change.
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That reminds me, I've been wondering lately whatever happened to Trump's wife, Malania. We never see her on a podium looking up at him adoringly, like a politician's wife is supposed to do. Is she allowed to talk? And how's her chocolate chip cookie recipe coming along?
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Joe, your attempt at humor is well done. Sadly, many people will take you seriously.
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Your comment about bringing cookies reminds me of Mitt Romney meeting with a group of women in the 2012 campaign. He picked up a cookie and said, "These aren't home baked cookies, are they? You picked these up at 7-11 didn't you?" It was a stupid, nonsensical comment that, I suppose, was to show how he could 'kid' around. The women just kind of looked at him with confusion. It was a really funny moment.
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Can't wait for Saturday's eruptions from the 'orange one' after Hillary mentioned Trumps followers as being cohorts in crime!
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I'm shocked and appalled that Gail Collins mentioned Mitt Romney and never once brought up the time he strapped his dog Seamus to the roof of the car.
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In past Presidential campaigns, negative and attack ads are effective in defining and in some case permanently define an opponent in an unfavorable light that might have cost them the election. With the first female Presidential candidate running for President, we are also reminded of how women aspiring to hold positions of power, are treated differently.
But the repeat of Donald Trump's antics in a negative ad may have reached what economists would call diminishing return. Instead, we might return favor to Trump by complimenting his new hair color and other "changes" that he adopted to make himself "look" more Presidential.
For now, a better strategy might well be to ignore Donald Trump antics, but focus on his empty promises, lack of policy initiatives or substance. a quick litlle summary of the difference between the 2 candidates ( column A versus Column B)- with Clinton's program on one column comparing that of Trump's policy proclamations wit no program might be a better way to remind the voters that Emperor Trump has no clothes.
But the repeat of Donald Trump's antics in a negative ad may have reached what economists would call diminishing return. Instead, we might return favor to Trump by complimenting his new hair color and other "changes" that he adopted to make himself "look" more Presidential.
For now, a better strategy might well be to ignore Donald Trump antics, but focus on his empty promises, lack of policy initiatives or substance. a quick litlle summary of the difference between the 2 candidates ( column A versus Column B)- with Clinton's program on one column comparing that of Trump's policy proclamations wit no program might be a better way to remind the voters that Emperor Trump has no clothes.
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Absolutely not. Each and every time Donald threatens war, widespred deportation, misogynist attacks he should be called out. Odd though, that the expectation for one side to "play nice" and Trump not. It is almost that the apologists for Trump just hate seeing his the truth
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Let her surrogates be the attack dog. She needs to , as Michelle Obama said, "rise above." Women get negative points for being aggressive, Men get praises for being strong. Mrs. Clinton need to find other ways to put Trump to his place. " There you go again... Which Donald Trump shows up just now... or you just stated 3 different positions... which one is it?
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"“We talk about presidential. Do I look presidential?” Trump demanded at a rally, clearly expecting a positive answer. “Do you think Hillary looks presidential? I don’t think so. And I’m not going to say it, because I’m not allowed to say it because I want to be politically correct.”"
Let's deconstruct this...
Trump says it, then says he won't say it (which he already has) then says he's not allowed to say it (but he is because he already said it).
He's the bully and the victim at the same time. And his voters lap it up mostly because they can't figure out what he's doing.
Let's deconstruct this...
Trump says it, then says he won't say it (which he already has) then says he's not allowed to say it (but he is because he already said it).
He's the bully and the victim at the same time. And his voters lap it up mostly because they can't figure out what he's doing.
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We can figure what he is doing. He is lying, lying, lying, and then for good measure, he is lying some more. We ought to roll his body across the Great Plains and thereby fertilize the whole place.
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He is now whining and warning that Clinton could " get away with shooting someone because that's where we are people" after bragging and laughing that "I could shoot someone on Fifth Ave and still no problem".
I am thinking Little Donald's mind actually just IS a windmill.
I am thinking Little Donald's mind actually just IS a windmill.
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exactly; and his supporters are all victims and bullies as well.
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I love the irony of Rudy saying Hillary "looks sick". In 2000 when Rudy wanted to run for Senate, God, the Universe, or witches stirring their cauldron ended his nascent campaign by giving him prostate cancer. He's the living embodiment of a Greek tragedy. However, his brilliant performance on the day of the attack no longer remits his multitude of sins since. It's time for Rudy to exit the political stage.
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Well we all know the reasons not to vote for Trump, but that is no good readon to vote for Hillary. Nobody should get the Presidency by default- especially one who stole the Democratic Nomination via a combination of a rigged DNC and super delegates who were necessary to put her over the top.
How about selling the candidate endorsed by the New York Times before the Iowa Caucuses on her merits, if you can find any. I sure do not see any and I met her the first time when she was just a Governor's wife. It is telling that in Arkansas, where she spent a significant portion of her adult life, she will lose to The Donald. Ms Clinton is viscerally disliked in Arkansas and not because of Donald Trump or the activities of former Republican operative David Brock.
I hope to see a woman be elected President in my lifetime, but for the right reasons. Ms Clinton is at best a nominal Democrat with a very Republican looking voting record as a Senator and a less than distinguished track record as Secretary of State. The Obama era foreign policy record is nothing to brag about and she shares significant blame for it.
How about selling the candidate endorsed by the New York Times before the Iowa Caucuses on her merits, if you can find any. I sure do not see any and I met her the first time when she was just a Governor's wife. It is telling that in Arkansas, where she spent a significant portion of her adult life, she will lose to The Donald. Ms Clinton is viscerally disliked in Arkansas and not because of Donald Trump or the activities of former Republican operative David Brock.
I hope to see a woman be elected President in my lifetime, but for the right reasons. Ms Clinton is at best a nominal Democrat with a very Republican looking voting record as a Senator and a less than distinguished track record as Secretary of State. The Obama era foreign policy record is nothing to brag about and she shares significant blame for it.
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"Viscerally disliked." I'm trying to imagine that. Never mind.
But your assertion that Hillary Clinton shouldn't be our next president because she is "a nominal Democrat with a Republican looking [sic] voting record ... and a less than distinguished track record as Secretary of State" is adorable. It's just so, um, vacuous.
But your assertion that Hillary Clinton shouldn't be our next president because she is "a nominal Democrat with a Republican looking [sic] voting record ... and a less than distinguished track record as Secretary of State" is adorable. It's just so, um, vacuous.
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Why don't you tell us what you call "the right reasons". Who says your right reason is the same as my right reason? Don't use your highly subjective criteria to comment on HRC's fitness to be POTUS.
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The right reasons would be a trustworthy person whose values and political positions align with that of the voter. Her values are not mine.
I am a Progressive unlike Hillary who is a NeoLiberal and Hawk by her voting record who swapped her policies to flank a surging Sanders candidacy. Those values will not make it to January 2017. She thinks Ed Snowden is a criminal and that she did nothing wrong by using a private server while I see Ed Snowden as a whistleblower and Hillary Clinton someone who stupidly and recklessly violated basic operational security. Ed Snowden deserves a medal and if the State Department had not revoked his Passport while changing flights he would not be in Russia- he did not flee there.
The DNC and Clinton Loyalist Super Delegates rigged the process knowing full well she is a weak candidate and think they can shame us into voting for another nominal Democrat. I will not vote for Trump, but see Hillary as no better. She is bought and paid for by Wall Street and the Defense Lobby.
If we end up with President Trump it will be because of Hillary Clinton and her minions- not the Sanders voters who refuse to support her. If we can survive Dubya we can survive Trump, but I will not vote for Hillary. She is a political grifter.
I am a Progressive unlike Hillary who is a NeoLiberal and Hawk by her voting record who swapped her policies to flank a surging Sanders candidacy. Those values will not make it to January 2017. She thinks Ed Snowden is a criminal and that she did nothing wrong by using a private server while I see Ed Snowden as a whistleblower and Hillary Clinton someone who stupidly and recklessly violated basic operational security. Ed Snowden deserves a medal and if the State Department had not revoked his Passport while changing flights he would not be in Russia- he did not flee there.
The DNC and Clinton Loyalist Super Delegates rigged the process knowing full well she is a weak candidate and think they can shame us into voting for another nominal Democrat. I will not vote for Trump, but see Hillary as no better. She is bought and paid for by Wall Street and the Defense Lobby.
If we end up with President Trump it will be because of Hillary Clinton and her minions- not the Sanders voters who refuse to support her. If we can survive Dubya we can survive Trump, but I will not vote for Hillary. She is a political grifter.
HRC looks just as presidential as any of the other elected female heads of state: Angela Merkel of Germany, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Sheikh Hasina Wajed of Bangladesh, Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania, Helle Thorning-Schmidt of Denmark, Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica, Park Geun-Hye of South Korea, Alenka Bratusek of Slovenia, Erna Solberg of Norway, Laimdota Straudota of Latvia, Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca of Malta, Ewa Kopacz of Poland, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic of Croatia and many others. The Presidency is not a beauty contest or we'd have elected that walking Ken-doll, Mitt Romney.
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How about Theresa May? And the First Ministers of Scotland and Northern Ireland should count, too.
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The problem with this election is that no one can sink lower than Trump and it doesn't matter what Trump said more when he is already bathing in the gutter anyway. Therefore, it is good that the reporters and pundits, like MS Collins, keep pointing Trump's transgression. However, it won't hurt him much really. In many ways, this is an election for Mrs. Clinton to lose. The problem with Mrs. Clinton is that she is refusing to connect with people. People don't vote for someone who they think will balance the check book. People vote for people that they like. Mrs. Clinton can turn this election around by opening up but I am not sure that that she is capable. That is sad because she is clearly much better qualified and a much better human being than Donald Trump. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clinton have lots of liabilities but I have no doubt that if Bill is running, his poll number will dominate Trump already. That is not because Bill is a better person, I have no doubt that Hillary has higher moral standards, but because Bill has charisma. Well, Mrs. Clinton needs to step out of her comfort zone if she wants to win AND to govern.
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It's really sad when "who would you like to have a beer with" is the standard we use when picking a President. What you're saying is, in order to win, be a phony because the American people are too stupid to vote for you if they think you can do the job, but don't seem "personable" enough. It's unfortunate that people forget that when Mrs. Clinton was Secretary of State she had very high approval ratings, and seemed to get along fine with foreign leaders. We're not the people who have to connect with her, the people she deals with are the people that have to connect with her, and that seems to be true in all her past dealings in government.
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Yes, the treatment of Hillary by Trump and the media has been (in part) sexist. But Clinton's lifetime of public service has prepared her for this reality. Sexism is hardly a new phenomenon.
Democratic hand-wringing after Matt Lauer's embarrassing performance during the "Commander in Chief Forum" is misplaced. While the disparity in treatment of the candidates was obvious, the durable news from that evening is to be found in what the candidates said - not in Lauer's role. Greater than the contrast between Lauer-Clinton and Lauer-Trump was the direct contrast between the candidates' depth of knowledge and specific remarks. Trump's horrific bromance with Putin, his advocacy for plundering Iraq's oil, his disrespect for our military flag officers, and his locker-room attitude toward sexual harassment & abuse will last much longer than any Democratic critique of Matt Lauer.
Trump's own demonstrable sexism comes as no surprise to Hillary Clinton nor should it surprise anyone else. Our next President is dealing with it admirably, as we might expect from a woman of her experience and toughness.
Democratic hand-wringing after Matt Lauer's embarrassing performance during the "Commander in Chief Forum" is misplaced. While the disparity in treatment of the candidates was obvious, the durable news from that evening is to be found in what the candidates said - not in Lauer's role. Greater than the contrast between Lauer-Clinton and Lauer-Trump was the direct contrast between the candidates' depth of knowledge and specific remarks. Trump's horrific bromance with Putin, his advocacy for plundering Iraq's oil, his disrespect for our military flag officers, and his locker-room attitude toward sexual harassment & abuse will last much longer than any Democratic critique of Matt Lauer.
Trump's own demonstrable sexism comes as no surprise to Hillary Clinton nor should it surprise anyone else. Our next President is dealing with it admirably, as we might expect from a woman of her experience and toughness.
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Who smiles more? Who coughs? How do I look?
Gail why are you giving energy and your and the
paper's resources to such insipid questions?
Surely there are more important issues to be
addressed. Please don't try to be clever and
cute; instead educate us. Tell us things we need
to understand. Talk about the reality of jobs here
and how the candidates compare on solving real
problems. This OpEd is contributing more to the
shallowness of this campaign and you are capable of
better.
Gail why are you giving energy and your and the
paper's resources to such insipid questions?
Surely there are more important issues to be
addressed. Please don't try to be clever and
cute; instead educate us. Tell us things we need
to understand. Talk about the reality of jobs here
and how the candidates compare on solving real
problems. This OpEd is contributing more to the
shallowness of this campaign and you are capable of
better.
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Gail is trying to educate you, west coast liberal, apparently without success.
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Ms Collins is the resident humour columnist. She does sometimes write serious columns. But it is her job to be the leaven in the loaf, so to speak. Or, to change metaphors, to give the reader an opportunity to come up for air. You may have noticed there are other op-ed columnists who will give you your recommended daily allowance of grimness.
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No class. Trump and Giuliani have no class. Zero. They are boorish. Sure, half of our American entertainers are boorish and no-class, too. And that goes a long way in explains why this pair of politico-tainers has gotten so much press. To the extent that politics is low brow comedy, we are going to have to listen to Trump all the way until Election Day. I'm turning my ballot in early (happily voting for Hillary) and then will sit back and laugh at the clowns.
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Does red-cheeked, grossly obese Trump look healthy? He seems to be a heart attack waiting to happen.
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As any public health person would tell you, he is a ticking bomb. Should he lose the election, he should Star in the show "Loser", and try to shed all those extra pounds. At his age, he should be working on retaining muscle mass, not fat.
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I don't know what frightens me more, trump or those who support him.
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I'm actually within touching distance of Trump supporters. You have reason to be afraid.
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Yes, that is a start regarding Trump's sexism, although there is much more that could have gone in your analysis.
How about an analysis of the sexism with wich HRC is treated in huge parts of the media coverage? And I am not just talking about the failure to comment or even mention Trump's sexism.
How about an analysis of the sexism with wich HRC is treated in huge parts of the media coverage? And I am not just talking about the failure to comment or even mention Trump's sexism.
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Rudy Giuliani already looks like body double for the enfeebled Montgomery Burns so Probably not the best surrogate to wheeze out his health alert abt Clinton- his time would be better spent going over current CPR protocols for Trump who constantly reminds one of an enraged human beet. That they still have enough collective bandwidth to worry about Hillary Clinton's sniffles is probably the most human-like trait in either one of them.
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Please don't be unfair to beets by comparing Trump to these innocent vegetables.
Although. I just saw the first of the season's pile of pumpkins over at the market. Imagine one of those in a rage.
Although. I just saw the first of the season's pile of pumpkins over at the market. Imagine one of those in a rage.
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The human brain, such a wondrous organ, capable of such amazing feats of thought, able to grasp the secrets of the universe, but, alas, also capable of being hoodwinked by a charlatan. It is a truly scary thought that, no matter what, nearly half of the voting public in this country will vote for Trump in November. If this is all natural selection can do, I will lose all faith in the theory of evolution. Give me a Trump-proof primate and I will believe again!
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"Misanthrope" definition- " a hater of mankind, someone who distrusts everyone else "
I don't think Donald Trump is just your garden variety misogynist writ large, but something darker -a true "misanthrope" with no real love or empathy for anyone outside himself. We call him a bigot, a xenophobe and a racist, but the "hate" that he exudes from every pore isn't just reserved for Muslims, Mexicans, and "the other," but in the end for all of us. I think he despises his supporters as much as his foes and has done so all his life.
Misanthropy combined with extreme narcissism are not what we want in a president.
I don't think Donald Trump is just your garden variety misogynist writ large, but something darker -a true "misanthrope" with no real love or empathy for anyone outside himself. We call him a bigot, a xenophobe and a racist, but the "hate" that he exudes from every pore isn't just reserved for Muslims, Mexicans, and "the other," but in the end for all of us. I think he despises his supporters as much as his foes and has done so all his life.
Misanthropy combined with extreme narcissism are not what we want in a president.
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Mr. T. seems to find no boundary too tall to breach nor no belt too low to punch beneath. Although very proper, proud and protective of his own womenfolk, his comments about Megyn Kelly and Carly Fiorina along with the horseflesh beauty contest judgements do suggest sexism is hardly an encumbrance for Donald. The references to Hilary's stamina, health, stability etc. are hardly surprising especially when encouraged by "frat brothers" like Rudy and Reince.
Trump's statements often defy all reason and deserve no record or response in any universe...even politics. But his army of sophists keep the ship upright enough for his supporters as it sails towards DC. In a lot of people's sexist eyes, he would be validated by a hairline win but she will need a clearly bigger majority.
Trump's statements often defy all reason and deserve no record or response in any universe...even politics. But his army of sophists keep the ship upright enough for his supporters as it sails towards DC. In a lot of people's sexist eyes, he would be validated by a hairline win but she will need a clearly bigger majority.
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"His womenfolk".
No one has seen his wife for 7 weeks. She never did have that press conference to clear up the legal status on her entering and working in this country. But, I suspect, that that is not "protection" of his womenfolk, that she has not been seen.
I suspect it is Donny's sense of protecting HIMSELF.
I hear that Trump Tower is about to be designated a toxic landfill by the EPA there's so much sewerage there.
No one has seen his wife for 7 weeks. She never did have that press conference to clear up the legal status on her entering and working in this country. But, I suspect, that that is not "protection" of his womenfolk, that she has not been seen.
I suspect it is Donny's sense of protecting HIMSELF.
I hear that Trump Tower is about to be designated a toxic landfill by the EPA there's so much sewerage there.
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This is a keeper. I keep telling my wife to follow this election by reading your column. I am not an expert on child behavior but many mothers have told me that Mr. Trump acts like a pre-schooler who is frightened about going to kindergarten.
Another friend who is an avid political wonk says that the press is being Trumped and then proceeds to explain that because Trump knows the press in not ready to take on rapid fire exaggerations and childlike behavior -- there is a complete absence of follow-up questions.
Final thought: I was impressed with Mrs. C, she knows her stuff but got a little wonky with the acronyms which would have prompted me to correct her if I had been present for a pre-appearance brief. She should not forget American's are not right or left, they are outsiders who think that the insider's don't get it when it comes to their personal lives.
Another friend who is an avid political wonk says that the press is being Trumped and then proceeds to explain that because Trump knows the press in not ready to take on rapid fire exaggerations and childlike behavior -- there is a complete absence of follow-up questions.
Final thought: I was impressed with Mrs. C, she knows her stuff but got a little wonky with the acronyms which would have prompted me to correct her if I had been present for a pre-appearance brief. She should not forget American's are not right or left, they are outsiders who think that the insider's don't get it when it comes to their personal lives.
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In his opinion the presidential look consists of orange face paint, a chubby department LXXX suit and a dead persian cat on his head. Why would anyone trust this man´s judgement on anything?
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Has there ever been a politician that has ruined his or her own reputation faster than Rudy Giuliani has trashed his during this presidential campaign?
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@Gary. Chris Christie?
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Yes. Trump's other 'major surrogate', Chris Christie. He has shamed himself as badly as Giuliani. Couple of real winners ya got there, Trump. Yep. Real winners.
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I was pretty proud of America when it elected Obama as the first African-American president, but witnessing all the sexism, misogyny and double standards applied to Hillary Clinton in this campaign (including by the NYT, with its Clinton email obsession while completely ignoring Colin Powell's own recently revealed email advice and practices), and seeing how other countries have already elected female leaders without much fuss, I'm far from impressed this time around. It is downright embarrassing for the U.S. that a woman as intelligent and well-prepared as Hillary Clinton is even competing with an ignorant and totally inexperienced buffoon like Donald Trump.
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Well said. Brava.
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Yesterday a friend said to me, "If Clinton was a "Hector" he'd be winning in a landslide."
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The problem is not so much that Gail's description of Mr. Trump's problems with women, minorities and civility are correct, it is that there are too many Americans who treat women and minorities the same way and think it is acceptable behavior.
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Here we go again. Another eminent NYT columnist attempts to parse Trump's comments, looking for a nuance that will enable her to judge his values, in this case, whether he qualifies as sexist. With most people, this exercise would offer some prospect of success, but not with Trump.
Collins herself concedes that Trump is an equal opportunity insulter. He uses language as a blowtorch, scorching any individual or group it touches. Trump claims Clinton lacks energy, but he made the same comment about Jeb Bush.
Trump inhabits a binary universe, divided into his supporters and everybody else. Anyone who challenges him, male or female, falls into the category of 'loser,' 'incompetent,' or 'corrupt.' Such individuals can achieve redemption if, like Chris Christie, they abase themselves and beg forgiveness. Otherwise, Trump consigns them to outer darkness, where, presumably, they weep and gnash their teeth.
The key to the man's character lies in this inability to grasp the fact that many people oppose him out of principle and not simply because of personal distaste. In Trump's egocentric universe, anyone who does not orbit his sun does not know his or her proper place. The gender of that person may sharpen or soften Trump's hostility, but its importance remains minor.
Collins herself concedes that Trump is an equal opportunity insulter. He uses language as a blowtorch, scorching any individual or group it touches. Trump claims Clinton lacks energy, but he made the same comment about Jeb Bush.
Trump inhabits a binary universe, divided into his supporters and everybody else. Anyone who challenges him, male or female, falls into the category of 'loser,' 'incompetent,' or 'corrupt.' Such individuals can achieve redemption if, like Chris Christie, they abase themselves and beg forgiveness. Otherwise, Trump consigns them to outer darkness, where, presumably, they weep and gnash their teeth.
The key to the man's character lies in this inability to grasp the fact that many people oppose him out of principle and not simply because of personal distaste. In Trump's egocentric universe, anyone who does not orbit his sun does not know his or her proper place. The gender of that person may sharpen or soften Trump's hostility, but its importance remains minor.
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Said by a man. ""There are two kinds of people, human beings, and women. When a woman acts like a human being, she is accused of trying to be a man." Simone de Beauvoir
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Personal distaste will do me just fine. More like disgust. I don't want him or anyone like him as a next door neighbor. I wouldn't let a creep like him in my home. I don't have to meet him, I already know how I feel about this kind of behavior. BTW, Trump has no actual policies with which to disagree, except his "policy" to sell his name to anyone, anywhere.
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You're taking his shabby, dimwitted general methods and style as all there is; there are also specific groups--with him, enemies--that he loathes.
Among these appears to be women; they're either sex objects, or they're evil.
Among these appears to be women; they're either sex objects, or they're evil.
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Is Donald Trump sexist? Is the Pope Catholic? In his own words (to Howard Stern?), "You gotta treat 'em like ****."
Trump's habitual expression is a scowl; he doesn't smile much because when he does, he looks like the complete phony that he is.
Trump's habitual expression is a scowl; he doesn't smile much because when he does, he looks like the complete phony that he is.
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George Castanza once confided that he had never seen his mother laugh. Has anyone ever seen Trump Laugh, smile even?
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Yes, when he was enjoying a taco bowl and telling us how much he loves Hispanics. Not a pretty sight.
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Obama had to go through birtherism concocted by this odious, presumptive man. And now Hillary has to go through a trial by ordeal for the benefit of the same man. Hillary will prevail as Obama did. But, wake up America!
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Is the Pope catholic? It's a slam dunk that Trump is a sexist and more. However his m.o. is to personally attack anyone who is in his way. Most of his attacks are beyond absurdity, like blaming Hillary for North Korea's expanding nuclear arsenal to blaming her for the high murder rate in Chicago. The crazy part is that many Americans believe what he says is the truth. Let's stop saying he's a sexist, and a racist. The press and the media and all of us who feel he's not qualified, should start calling Trump what he really is - a certifiably INSANE candidate.
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Trump blames HRC for any current national or international incident unfavorable to the US because he knows that a large number of his supporters believe she is still Secretary of State. That's how uninformed many of them are. And he plays to that.
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I cannot believe that half the people in this country are insane enough to follow this clown. I do not want to live in a country with that many [formerly] closet racists and misogynists and haters.
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Avocats: Sorry to inform you, but you already live in a country with that many closet racists, etc.
And electing Hillary is not going to change any of that. She will have about as much respect in a Republican congress and Barack gets.
Once again, if she is elected nothing will get done.
And electing Hillary is not going to change any of that. She will have about as much respect in a Republican congress and Barack gets.
Once again, if she is elected nothing will get done.
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It is too facile to paint all trump followers with such a broad brush. And we liberals do not do ourself favors to think this way. It seems to me many of his followers are scared and frustrated. They are soothed by the phrase "make America great again." In an article about Appalachian voters from coal country one man said 'I might end up dead, but I'm going to vote for him'. Why? Can't stand the way things are for him and others like him. Chance dead in the hopes Trump can turn things around. What is missed by this kind of Trump voter is the fact he can't act alone any more than President Obama can, who faced a hostel congress and I believe the next president will face the same. Yes there are haters, misogynists who support him, but not all.
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I hereby volunteer to join a small gaggle of obedient women who are ready (for low wages) to follow Gail Collins humbly, chase off mosquitos with peacock fans, hail taxis, get her tickets to the newest hot Met exhibit, or Broadway musical, and troll the Internet for juicy bits of meat she might use in her columns.
Am old. Would come cheap. Relatively obedient. Published. Where's the "help wanted" ad?
It doesn't have to be pretty. I respect compromise.
Am old. Would come cheap. Relatively obedient. Published. Where's the "help wanted" ad?
It doesn't have to be pretty. I respect compromise.
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It's not just the GOP operatives piling on to Clinton's apparent lack of warmth, revealing tales about her childhood and humor on the campaign trail. Some of Collins' own colleagues at the Times have jumped aboard that train. She's been in the public eye since the 1970's, has poked fun of herself on SNL and Broad City, and, while I'm no presidential scholar, previous office holders have never struck me as getting misty-eyed with any regularity. And I can't think of any candidate more lacking in warmth (just watching him hug is an excruciating viewer experience), personal anecdotes and humor. Sticking adjectives in front of someone's name does not even reach the low bar for wit, but it does say a lot about Trump's lack of interest in putting in much effort.
I'm also irked by the frequent use of only Clinton's first name by the media, and even by commenters on the NYT website who support Clinton. I've rarely (meaning never) seen Trump's first name used unless it's attached to an unflattering comment. Do we really expect our female candidates to be warm and cuddly pals, to keep the nuclear codes in a clutch purse and shed tears when the economy goes into recession? She's not Oprah. She's running for president.
I'm also irked by the frequent use of only Clinton's first name by the media, and even by commenters on the NYT website who support Clinton. I've rarely (meaning never) seen Trump's first name used unless it's attached to an unflattering comment. Do we really expect our female candidates to be warm and cuddly pals, to keep the nuclear codes in a clutch purse and shed tears when the economy goes into recession? She's not Oprah. She's running for president.
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I'm disappointed in this column, which is normally one of my favorites. Your title is "Let's deconstruct Donald," and you spend the whole thing doing what? Repeating his slander of Hilary. I'm sure you've read "Don't think of an elephant," so why accept Trump's framing? You're just doing him a favor by repeating his accusations, no matter how you editorialize about them.
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Yes Gail, why don't you mention is obvious illnesses. Demented and YELLOW!!
Context is everything. Read it again.
Somebody . . . anybody, please hack Trump's tax returns. Edward Snowden, where are you when we REALLY need you?
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I don't like to throw labels like these around lightly, but seeing/hearing about Drumpf's behavior I regularly shiver and think "Narcissistic sociopath." I wonder what would happen if we put him in a locked room by himself for 24 hours, with no one to tell him how to feel? I don't think he feels, period, and has to spew the nonsense he does so it's reflected back at him. Like he looks in the bathroom mirror but sees no image staring back at him. There's nothing there. Then I think, there's a lot still to unpack around his brother's suicide due in part to displeasing daddy issues. It's all really sad, and really frightening.
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Trump reminds me of Henry VIII. A man who was passably attractive in his youth, more than passably with a certain sort of woman when his perceived power and bank balance were taken into account. With age, he has become angry, crass and crude. Vulgar. And he's gone to seed, just like Henry. Makes him angry when he thinks about it. May suffer from gout. Hasn't seen his toes outside of a mirror in years. In another age Donald would have exiled Ivanna and beheaded Marla. He appeals to sycophants and fools who want someone to tell them what to do.
I've always wondered about people who want someone to order them around and make them do things that hold no conceivable benefit to them and may be incredibly, life alteringly damaging. Are we populated as many as 40% masochists? I just don't get this one, y'all. And southerners flocking to vote for a crass New Yorker? Really? It's come to this? I should say white male southerners, mixed with a few white women with Stockholm syndrome...a whole lot of women in the south have gone quiet on this one. If they're voting Trump they don't want you to know. If they aren't, they don't want their white male husband to know...Georgia hasn't been a swing state in years. It's the women, orange dummy.
While we flirt with the Orange One we terrify the world. A certain segment of our population, again mostly male, mostly white, gets off on terrifying the world. Please stop the train. I want to get off.
I've always wondered about people who want someone to order them around and make them do things that hold no conceivable benefit to them and may be incredibly, life alteringly damaging. Are we populated as many as 40% masochists? I just don't get this one, y'all. And southerners flocking to vote for a crass New Yorker? Really? It's come to this? I should say white male southerners, mixed with a few white women with Stockholm syndrome...a whole lot of women in the south have gone quiet on this one. If they're voting Trump they don't want you to know. If they aren't, they don't want their white male husband to know...Georgia hasn't been a swing state in years. It's the women, orange dummy.
While we flirt with the Orange One we terrify the world. A certain segment of our population, again mostly male, mostly white, gets off on terrifying the world. Please stop the train. I want to get off.
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This election is not just about sexism. It's the confluence of two major isms - racism and sexism. The white nationalists led by Trump are saying, "they" won one election (with a black president) and that was awful. The hate is palpable even though he's clearly been a fantastic president. Now, it's "our"turn.
They hated Obama and now a "woman" is poised to take his place. It's just all too much. Two sub-groups below white men trying to be in charge. Even Putin the little dictator doesn't want a woman in charge here. And so Hillary takes the brunt of both racism and sexism.
Most amazingly, some married women are against her - which is funny because Trump is clearly the biggest threat to start WWIII and kill our children and grandchildren. As Madeleine Allbright said, there's a special place in hell... and with Trump in charge, we may all be taking a dirt nap a lot sooner than we'd want.
They hated Obama and now a "woman" is poised to take his place. It's just all too much. Two sub-groups below white men trying to be in charge. Even Putin the little dictator doesn't want a woman in charge here. And so Hillary takes the brunt of both racism and sexism.
Most amazingly, some married women are against her - which is funny because Trump is clearly the biggest threat to start WWIII and kill our children and grandchildren. As Madeleine Allbright said, there's a special place in hell... and with Trump in charge, we may all be taking a dirt nap a lot sooner than we'd want.
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I think of Trump's overall ID is that he is a narcissist,bigly. I recently saw a video clip of a short interview that asked Trump if he believed in a God. He immediately started talking about how he had made this great deal of procuring this golf course that utilized a view of the Pacific Ocean that God had created. But mostly the word salad answer is I, Donald Trump, am wonderful and the center of the universe am I.
Is Trump sexist? Yes
But he is a surround sound hyperbolic narcissist 24/7 and it is that state of fantasy that is his prime mover. He lives in a state of misinformation so sexism, bigotry and strangeness will flourish.
Is Trump sexist? Yes
But he is a surround sound hyperbolic narcissist 24/7 and it is that state of fantasy that is his prime mover. He lives in a state of misinformation so sexism, bigotry and strangeness will flourish.
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Trump is sexist and a misogynist. He's also a racist, with a special hatred for Obama, a hatred so great Trump prefers to praise an autocrat whose opponents have a bad habit of dying. I recently say a collection of video excerpts on the whole birther scandal. Among the many shows on which he made his claims and innuendos was The View and the interview with Meredith Vieira. He claimed to have tape of Obama's grandmother insisting that Barak had been born in Kenya...etc.
It's no surprise that Rudy Giuliani would join in sexist attacks on Clinton. One of Rudy's wives discovered she was to be divorced while watching one of his press conferences..
I don't expect them to back away from the sexism but, apparently, the Trump campaign is now trying to walk back the birtherism. Listen here, Rudy--that won't wash.
It's no surprise that Rudy Giuliani would join in sexist attacks on Clinton. One of Rudy's wives discovered she was to be divorced while watching one of his press conferences..
I don't expect them to back away from the sexism but, apparently, the Trump campaign is now trying to walk back the birtherism. Listen here, Rudy--that won't wash.
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Saw an interview done by Chris Matthews in which Rudy kept SCREAMING that the Clinton 2008 campaign was the original source of birtherism. Matthews Said categorically that that was a lie. Matthews insisted that his staff had researched the matter and that it was not true. Rudy screamed on. Rudy looked like a raving lunatic. The point is no matter how often he was corrected Rudy kept on screaming the lie.
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I was watching a documentary on 9/11 the other day. It was on PBS and focused on the pentagon. Then I read this amazing story in the Times or the Post about "Penny", the female jet pilot who was one of the two pilots who got airborne to seek out UA93. Incredible.
Now, there's "Sully", about the Hudson landing.
What stands out is the total lack of narcissism exhibited by people who were incredibly skilled/brave/determined to save those that they had taken an oath to save. It was their job.
Hillary Clinton took an internal/external oath to do the most good she could do for the most people she could do it for.
She has dedicated her life to be the best can be to help people and protect this country.
Donald Trump is a ....., well, I need not go on.
This wouldn't even be a contest if not for the media.
The great irony here is that if Trump gets elected, a REAL possibility, the same media that was afraid to challenge this manic will report on his attempts to shut them down. Until they can't. Because he has shut them down.
Fantasyland? Listen to what Trump is saying. Don't try to "interpretet" it or parse it. Just listen. "If some Iranian gives a hand gesture to us I'll blow them out of the water." He means what he says.
Listen. Hear the silence of the "liberal" press roll over for this tyrant. This is not an American Presidential Election. This is democracy over tyranny. Trump means what he says. Listen.
This is Watergate on steroids. Carl, Bob, where are u.
Now, there's "Sully", about the Hudson landing.
What stands out is the total lack of narcissism exhibited by people who were incredibly skilled/brave/determined to save those that they had taken an oath to save. It was their job.
Hillary Clinton took an internal/external oath to do the most good she could do for the most people she could do it for.
She has dedicated her life to be the best can be to help people and protect this country.
Donald Trump is a ....., well, I need not go on.
This wouldn't even be a contest if not for the media.
The great irony here is that if Trump gets elected, a REAL possibility, the same media that was afraid to challenge this manic will report on his attempts to shut them down. Until they can't. Because he has shut them down.
Fantasyland? Listen to what Trump is saying. Don't try to "interpretet" it or parse it. Just listen. "If some Iranian gives a hand gesture to us I'll blow them out of the water." He means what he says.
Listen. Hear the silence of the "liberal" press roll over for this tyrant. This is not an American Presidential Election. This is democracy over tyranny. Trump means what he says. Listen.
This is Watergate on steroids. Carl, Bob, where are u.
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Don't worry, Gail. Don't worry everyone.
Grendal has not yet met Hillary face-to-face, in a debate.
She won't need Anderson Cooper and Chris Wallace to do any "fact-checking."
Ever since she faced down Trey Gowdy's little firing squad on the Benghazi Showdown for several hours, I have known that whoever the GOP sent up against her, she would eviscerate them in the debates.
Let Donald lie, let him yell, whine and sneer.
He is the worst debater in the GOP field this year.
He did not win the primaries by being a brilliant debater.
She will make him look like the ignorant blowhard he is.
To possibly the biggest audience for an American presidential debate in history . . . .
Grendal has not yet met Hillary face-to-face, in a debate.
She won't need Anderson Cooper and Chris Wallace to do any "fact-checking."
Ever since she faced down Trey Gowdy's little firing squad on the Benghazi Showdown for several hours, I have known that whoever the GOP sent up against her, she would eviscerate them in the debates.
Let Donald lie, let him yell, whine and sneer.
He is the worst debater in the GOP field this year.
He did not win the primaries by being a brilliant debater.
She will make him look like the ignorant blowhard he is.
To possibly the biggest audience for an American presidential debate in history . . . .
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If Hillary can't stand the heat on the campaign trail, she should get back in the kitchen.
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Really? Actually Secretary Clinton is standing up very well. We are discussing the other candidate who is behaving as a chauvinist pig.
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That's very special if old. Ask yourself why donald is afraid to release his tax records. Perhaps his books have been cooked in his kitchen
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It boggles the mind to think that any American woman would cast her vote for the GOP nominee. Notwithstanding the historic opportunity to affirm this particular woman's qualifications for the presidency, what a chance to show daughters and granddaughters that the cycle of denial of female leadership is over. The alternative is a bizarre individual who talks in tongues that only demons named Rudy and Rush can understand, but upon review by the few journalists remaining is a male chauvinist pig of the lowest order. Allen Funt should be coming out behind the Candid Camera to show the folly of our attraction to this huckster- until he does, we need to rely on the pen of Gail Collins to save us from the sting and the con of the candidate and his handlers.
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Donald Trump said that the mother of the fallen soldier didn't utter a single word at the Democratic Convention because she was not allowed to speak by her husband (because they both are Muslim). What about Melania's silence and disappearance since the Republican Convention fiasco?
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Any teacher who has taught Junior High School can recognize when a kid is bluffing his/her way through an oral quiz. That's what Trump's performance at the recent Commander-In-Chief forum brought to mind. He couldn't get a passing grade in a 7th grade civics class.
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When my husband came home from work yesterday and told me the Republicans were criticizing Hillary for not smiling enough during the forum, of course I thought it was sexist. And it is (believe me). On the other hand, if that's the only thing they found to disagree with, it sounds like an endorsement to me.
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Smart move. When victim and race cards don't work, deal the ace -- gender card. Keeps it classy and 1930-ish.
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Dispatch from Texas: to be taken with a huge grain of salt.
Bhaskar, when Obama ran, it was racism, now with Hillary it is sexism. I hope by the time my kids are old enough to run for President, we will be past gender and race.
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Trump is guilty of perhaps everything he has accused his rivals of. He certainly doesn't look or act Presidential. He shouts and does not smile. His health is a mystery, as are his taxes. He seems to be projecting.
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While eating a bucket of KFC on his old fuel guzzling 757 ($10k pr hr) as reported in the NYT.
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It's not that Drumpf doesn't act "presidential". He does not act as a mature adult should and does act. He a case of arrested development--arrested in adolescence or perhaps earlier.
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I am also owned by a beautiful black cat, the one in your photo is very cute!
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Trump is a big shiny object and it doesn't matter what he does or says to the 40-50% of Americans who will vote for him.
Conditioned by reality TV, they watch him on 'huge' flat screens in 4k resolution. With his puffy orange face and golden hair shining, he rants in front of an array of American flags, imitating what he thinks an American president looks like, pushing the limits of sexism and misogyny.
In fact the more outrageous he acts, the higher the network ratings go.
It's a devil's bargain.
Don't forget that to him all publicity is good publicity and so far that's proven to be true.
So far, any attempt to deconstruct him in a way that most Americans will buy has failed.
He is like junk food.
Everyone knows that it has no nutrition, is full of empty calories, will make you sick but still they can't stop eating it.
When Putin called him bright, the Russian word translates as a shiny or colorful object but this narcissist thinks Putin was calling him a genius.
The whole situation is very sad indeed.
Conditioned by reality TV, they watch him on 'huge' flat screens in 4k resolution. With his puffy orange face and golden hair shining, he rants in front of an array of American flags, imitating what he thinks an American president looks like, pushing the limits of sexism and misogyny.
In fact the more outrageous he acts, the higher the network ratings go.
It's a devil's bargain.
Don't forget that to him all publicity is good publicity and so far that's proven to be true.
So far, any attempt to deconstruct him in a way that most Americans will buy has failed.
He is like junk food.
Everyone knows that it has no nutrition, is full of empty calories, will make you sick but still they can't stop eating it.
When Putin called him bright, the Russian word translates as a shiny or colorful object but this narcissist thinks Putin was calling him a genius.
The whole situation is very sad indeed.
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Your analogy of Trumpolini to junk food is great, bet you can't eat just one.
Secretary Clinton is still the most qualified presidential candidate in history. This just gets lost in the sexist translation.
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Gail, a Trump trove of evidence shows a cavalcade of sexism, with new twists.
Can we all agree sexism is a series of attitudes and actions about women that hint/proclaim that because the person is a woman she inherently holds a disqualifying dysfunction. Sexism functionally has 3 separate parts: attitudes/actions; the statement; the violated standards. Trump uses all three elements!
Attitude/Actions: He hides his dismal of women of color (secret memos), they hold no beauty or ideas (except Omarosa, exceptions are commonplace in sexism and racism). His defense of his naked wife was strangely (for him!) muted indifference. A “celebration” his campaign suggested—no bombast, no “tough” or “hit back;” zero withering criticism for moral depravity violating the moral proprietary of his wife! His indifference is sexist by implication: his nude wife (single, girl-on-girl) rocks no inner fury. (He shows more twitter outrage at women reporters.) His wife displayed as a exploited/dehumanized sex object in front of millions of eyes for falls flat because he doesn't get it (it mirrors his own attitude!)—and can't!
Statements: The list is well-known. Because some involve men doesn't exempt the rhetoric from being sexist. Applied to women, it doubles down.
Standards: Here's the problem; his are low because his personal speech is derogatory, insulting, demeaning, crude, rude and cheap by intent. He revels in mean things. It's sexism by default. And the pretense that his ugly is cute.
Can we all agree sexism is a series of attitudes and actions about women that hint/proclaim that because the person is a woman she inherently holds a disqualifying dysfunction. Sexism functionally has 3 separate parts: attitudes/actions; the statement; the violated standards. Trump uses all three elements!
Attitude/Actions: He hides his dismal of women of color (secret memos), they hold no beauty or ideas (except Omarosa, exceptions are commonplace in sexism and racism). His defense of his naked wife was strangely (for him!) muted indifference. A “celebration” his campaign suggested—no bombast, no “tough” or “hit back;” zero withering criticism for moral depravity violating the moral proprietary of his wife! His indifference is sexist by implication: his nude wife (single, girl-on-girl) rocks no inner fury. (He shows more twitter outrage at women reporters.) His wife displayed as a exploited/dehumanized sex object in front of millions of eyes for falls flat because he doesn't get it (it mirrors his own attitude!)—and can't!
Statements: The list is well-known. Because some involve men doesn't exempt the rhetoric from being sexist. Applied to women, it doubles down.
Standards: Here's the problem; his are low because his personal speech is derogatory, insulting, demeaning, crude, rude and cheap by intent. He revels in mean things. It's sexism by default. And the pretense that his ugly is cute.
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He objectifies his own daughter Who is supposedly his favorite child. ThinK about a father boasting that he would date his daughter if ...
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I have found it ludicrous that Trump always turns critiques of him onto her. Particularly on factors that hard to quantify.
Clinton looks sick-- well, many here would chime in he does too.
What does looking sick mean? That she remains steely-eyed and stern when questioned for the 2 thousandth time on Benghazi or those email.?
"Clinton is tired. ". That can be said of anyone. Id'd rather have someone who gets a good nights sleep than a restless night tweeter like Donald. At least we know Clinton is clear-eyed in the morning, not wiped out from sleep deprivation and hoarse from screaming.
The screamer, the hysterical, the dark and dangerous Donald is turning to his own his
Renewed misogyny in many of these recent attacks.
Just remember on Election Day, the man who suggested on We'd night that the reason for sexual assault in the military is because of woman's proximity to man, is back in the Garden of Eden, essentially blaming everything in the world on Eve's disobedience.
So unoriginal.
Clinton looks sick-- well, many here would chime in he does too.
What does looking sick mean? That she remains steely-eyed and stern when questioned for the 2 thousandth time on Benghazi or those email.?
"Clinton is tired. ". That can be said of anyone. Id'd rather have someone who gets a good nights sleep than a restless night tweeter like Donald. At least we know Clinton is clear-eyed in the morning, not wiped out from sleep deprivation and hoarse from screaming.
The screamer, the hysterical, the dark and dangerous Donald is turning to his own his
Renewed misogyny in many of these recent attacks.
Just remember on Election Day, the man who suggested on We'd night that the reason for sexual assault in the military is because of woman's proximity to man, is back in the Garden of Eden, essentially blaming everything in the world on Eve's disobedience.
So unoriginal.
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She is ¨steely¨, because she wants to show:
¨I don´t regret anything - not ther million I killed in Libya and Syria, not the 10 million, many women and children on the run.
¨I don´t regret anything - not ther million I killed in Libya and Syria, not the 10 million, many women and children on the run.
It was actually determined that Hillary smiled more often during that so-called Veterans' summit than The Donald did. Not that it really matters. If I wanted to elect a comedian as our next POTUS I'd write in Al Franken's name. Or Sarah Palin's.
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Al Franken would make a great President. He's very smart and a very good Senator.
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I'd rather have a woman looking serious than giving that teeth-clenched-together-lips-drawn-back smile that always reminds me of an irritated chimpanzee threatening a neighbour to back off. It's so fake that it is not a smile at all, but a grimace. As for Trump, his impersonation of a sucker-mouth fish gets on my nerves as well. He seems to have only that one expression at his disposal. There, how is this for offensive?
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Im sure Al Franken would take issue being mentioned in the same sentence as Sarah Palin.
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It's important to remember that almost every criticism Trump makes of anyone represents his anxiety about himself. Republicans project, Loser Donnie is one huge self-contained projection screen of neuroses.
Think about it: who is the yelling, coddled and weak, unsmiling and unpresidential-looking candidate, after all?
On the basis of the consistent truth of this pattern, I'd be very worried about Mr. Trump's health.
Think about it: who is the yelling, coddled and weak, unsmiling and unpresidential-looking candidate, after all?
On the basis of the consistent truth of this pattern, I'd be very worried about Mr. Trump's health.
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Is he insecure or narcissistic? I vote for narcissistic. The Republican party is insecure about Trump, but he is completely secure in his supreme wonderfulness.
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We should all have a doctor who gives us a clean bill of health in five minutes. What a stitch!
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PQuincy, I saw a montage yesterday covering his position on "Birtherism". The film clips only covered the last 6 years or so. Blip, blip, blip, they flashed, and he aged slightly. Then came the last year, up to this week, and suddenly he was bloated, lumpy, and looked like he has gained maybe 30 pounds.
I'll say it: He does not look well.
And why would I care?
Because if he strokes out on us, Pence steps in, a nasty uber-rightist who despises women and made no bones about it.
Pence is the R Party's secret weapon, the one who looks normal but who really has the Iron Boot and the full backing of every rightist.
Both are dangerous men.
I'll say it: He does not look well.
And why would I care?
Because if he strokes out on us, Pence steps in, a nasty uber-rightist who despises women and made no bones about it.
Pence is the R Party's secret weapon, the one who looks normal but who really has the Iron Boot and the full backing of every rightist.
Both are dangerous men.
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On females as news anchors: that barrier broke down at least 40 yrs. ago and it was broken by local television, usually pairing a man and a woman as co-anchors of newscasts. It became so common that it is actually a cliche. It took the national networks (NBC, CBS, ABC) a lot longer to catch on because, in part, they tend to find someone to anchor and try to stick with that person for a decade or two. Plus, the early efforts, like Barbara Walters and Frank Reynolds together on ABC, often went up in smoke.
As for the stupid statement that people would not accept news delivered in a woman's voice, mountains of dumb things were said before and during the transition to full participation by women in news and many other fields, usually by older men who had grown up in a far different era and couldn't imagine what the future might hold. Now, however, one can often watch a network newscast and see only one report from a male correspondent. The women have fairly well taken over, at least on some evenings.
As for Clinton, everyone, even Hillary, knows that she is a tough fit as a retail politician. She comes across on many occasions as seeming to not like what she is doing and forced into an uncomfortable role. The ability to work a microphone, to raise one's voice without seeming to screech or bellow is something with which both some men and women have difficulty. Trump, being unbounded by any decency or limitations, knows nothing but endless attack, attack, attack.
As for the stupid statement that people would not accept news delivered in a woman's voice, mountains of dumb things were said before and during the transition to full participation by women in news and many other fields, usually by older men who had grown up in a far different era and couldn't imagine what the future might hold. Now, however, one can often watch a network newscast and see only one report from a male correspondent. The women have fairly well taken over, at least on some evenings.
As for Clinton, everyone, even Hillary, knows that she is a tough fit as a retail politician. She comes across on many occasions as seeming to not like what she is doing and forced into an uncomfortable role. The ability to work a microphone, to raise one's voice without seeming to screech or bellow is something with which both some men and women have difficulty. Trump, being unbounded by any decency or limitations, knows nothing but endless attack, attack, attack.
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Gail, what are your thoughts on Hillary's latest self-aggrandizing feminist lie to "Humans of New York"? She claimed a group of guys at Harvard bullied her during the LSAT test, saying her admission to law school could cost them their draft deferments, forcing them to go to Vietnam, where they would die.
The problem is Hillary graduated from Wellesley in 1969. So her senior year began in autumn, 1968. But LBJ's administration ended all graduate school deferments on February 16, 1968, except for medical, dental and divinity students, when Hillary was still a junior in college.
Another day, another Hillary lie . . .
The problem is Hillary graduated from Wellesley in 1969. So her senior year began in autumn, 1968. But LBJ's administration ended all graduate school deferments on February 16, 1968, except for medical, dental and divinity students, when Hillary was still a junior in college.
Another day, another Hillary lie . . .
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I have no clue about the incident you describe, but I actually give both Trump and Hillary a pass for what I call "biographical lies". Because we all do that. You do, and I do. We remember incidents of our past in an entirely incorrect way, because memories mutable, depends on how we feel at the moment we retrieve it, and also on the narrative that surrounds it, which may also waver and change. You and I get away with it unless Aunt Anna is there to correct us, and let's face it, Aunt Anna may be wrong, too. If you're a major political candidate you have the misfortune of being on record at just about every step, and minor biographical lies become HE SHE is dishonest. But honestly (sic) we are all dishonest in that way.
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Well maybe the LSAT was given at Harvard- not every individual campus back in the day gave these exams- did you check or just assume some tiresome piracy on Clinton's part.
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Doesn't mean the gents didn't say it, attempting to guilt her out. Seems completely in line with their behaviour as described, and as I have experienced myself.
In my experience, bullies don't care about the facts, but use whatever exaggerations and fabrications will serve. Hmm, sounds like a current candidate....
In my experience, bullies don't care about the facts, but use whatever exaggerations and fabrications will serve. Hmm, sounds like a current candidate....
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Among the low- lifes in cahootd with Trump: add Giuliani who announced via public press conference that he was getting a divorce from wife Donna. BEFORE he informed HER...how low can you get. Oh, I guess Trump would do something like that, only more tremendous, OK? Believe me.
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Ugh! Giuliani. The mayor for whom the NYPD could do not wrong - even when they gunned down innocent people (who just happened to be black or brown males); who tried to parlay the horror of the 9/11 attacks into running for a third term in a two-term system "because NY needs me"; who shamelessly promoted the carreer of his crooked buddy Bernie Kerick through the ranks of the NYPD and ultimately recommended him to Bush to head the new Dept of Homeland Security. And now here his is shilling for Trump and spouting the most egregious lies in his support. Surprised? You'd have to have just dropped in from Mars
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michael Thanks for reminding us of what a low life Giuliani is.
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michael, added to Newtie's and McCain's sloughing off of wives, it seems he fits right in the Repub mode.
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Seriously, we need a 6 year term wth no chance to run again. The two year run up will soon be three and with the best candidates I'm ready to take the pipe. It will be hard to lower the bar after the Donald..
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Until a woman is elected president, no American woman will "look" presidential to Donald Trump and his ilk. Should Hillary Clinton be elected president, I doubt Trump would ever get over losing to a woman.
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Excuse me but I prefer to think, as Sen Warren noted, he is going to lose to a "girl".
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"Until a woman is elected president, no American woman will "look" presidential to Donald Trump and his ilk. I doubt Trump would ever get over losing to a woman." Why would you care?
Yes, playground language is understandable to Donald. He often uses it.
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As we all should have noticed long ago, since the ascent of television as the central player in our media-centric world, journalists have treated the race for the president more as entertainment than as a serious process determining who gets to live in the White House. So even though it is truly frightening to countenance someone as unstable as Trump as president, it shouldn't surprise us that a skilled (and cynical) entertainer can manipulate our system to leverage his way to the pinnacle of the president-selecting process.
Whether he intentionally or intuitively continues to bellow his lies and sexist remarks, Trump has stumbled onto a workable strategy for a know-nothing to force his way into presidential contention -- give voice to so many lies, insults and absurdities that it becomes very difficult for a logical analysis to cut through the confusing, nonsensical ad libs he indulges in. And reporters who have never had to really work very hard at political analysis (they're so used to the horse race election perspective) are completely outflanked (cf Lester Holt).
Consequently, this election is certainly entertaining -- but entertaining in the way that a horror movie is entertaining. Danger lurks and we hope that we finish with a happy ending. But it looks like even if we luck out, it will be a close call. Because it's hard to see how the media can keep the American voter from going into that dark basement to see what's making those strange noises down there.
Whether he intentionally or intuitively continues to bellow his lies and sexist remarks, Trump has stumbled onto a workable strategy for a know-nothing to force his way into presidential contention -- give voice to so many lies, insults and absurdities that it becomes very difficult for a logical analysis to cut through the confusing, nonsensical ad libs he indulges in. And reporters who have never had to really work very hard at political analysis (they're so used to the horse race election perspective) are completely outflanked (cf Lester Holt).
Consequently, this election is certainly entertaining -- but entertaining in the way that a horror movie is entertaining. Danger lurks and we hope that we finish with a happy ending. But it looks like even if we luck out, it will be a close call. Because it's hard to see how the media can keep the American voter from going into that dark basement to see what's making those strange noises down there.
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Exactly! That nails it.
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Shame on America for seriously entertaining such a candidate whose expertise is to make money for himself.
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Suzy,
I'm not so sure about the "expertise" here. How many business ventures has Trump driven into bankruptcy? I think it was five. You'd have to check, but I believe that's more than any presidential candidate in history.
I'm not so sure about the "expertise" here. How many business ventures has Trump driven into bankruptcy? I think it was five. You'd have to check, but I believe that's more than any presidential candidate in history.
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Marty: 'How many business ventures has Trump driven into bankruptcy? I think it was five.'
Marty, he made money for himself but not for his investors, employees, et al. As far as I can tell, he's never declared personal bankruptcy. He's mastered the art of bailing out of the plane like DB Cooper with the cash, while everyone else goes down with it.
At any rate, expertise in business does not necessarily translate into competent government. Hoover was a good businessman. Truman did declare bankruptcy. The two endeavours differ in their means, tools, and objectives, and are sometimes even at odds. A President Trump could not simply tell Congress or North Korea 'you're fired!' or walk away from a bankrupt Treasury.
The importance of Trump's business record is not what it tells us about his expertise, but about his ethics: he's dishonest, evasive, undependable, and ultimately willing to throw anyone under the bus for his own advantage.
Marty, he made money for himself but not for his investors, employees, et al. As far as I can tell, he's never declared personal bankruptcy. He's mastered the art of bailing out of the plane like DB Cooper with the cash, while everyone else goes down with it.
At any rate, expertise in business does not necessarily translate into competent government. Hoover was a good businessman. Truman did declare bankruptcy. The two endeavours differ in their means, tools, and objectives, and are sometimes even at odds. A President Trump could not simply tell Congress or North Korea 'you're fired!' or walk away from a bankrupt Treasury.
The importance of Trump's business record is not what it tells us about his expertise, but about his ethics: he's dishonest, evasive, undependable, and ultimately willing to throw anyone under the bus for his own advantage.
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Trump is a 10 year old bully. If you come after him he fights back dirty. If he wants to bring you down, there is no insult that is off limits. His goal is to win at all costs and not worry about the fall out. My guess is that much of this is contained in his taxes and that's why we will never see them.
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DSS I do worry because there are so many who do support him especially white males..
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Gail! Glad to see your words as always. You must help us get through the remaining two months. I await Nov 8 with an uneasy mix of hope and horror.
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There are millions of male voters out there who think the same thing- but would get clobbered if they spoke out loud like Trump. They'll let Trump take the beating and pay him back with a vote. Do not underestimate the hidden tide of male sexism and misogyny which still permeates this country. The civil war ended in 1865 and racism is still with us.. The ERA was introduced in 1923 and was still being ratified and kicked around until 1972.
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There are also many, many men out there who are in no way misogynists and in fact are, I guess you'd call it "sexist-blind", who have become shocked and astonished at the way Hillary is being treated. And at what happened at Fox News. The sexism in the culture is at least as influential as the racism, and I would argue, more hidden. (Until now!)
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I agree completely, but 1972? Originally, ERA's ratification deadline was 1979 with an extension to 1982—to no avail of course.
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Don't forget that American women did not even get the right to vote until November of 1920, 55 years after black males supposedly had that right given to them post Civil War.
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Quick reminder concerning stamina: As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton logged more miles and flight time than any frequent flyer (and most pilots) while maintaining her wits and patience across 24 time zones in countries that Mr. Trump can neither spell nor find on a map.
Meanwhile, Newt Gingrich, who decided to diagnose Secretary Clinton's recent coughing fit as a serious, mysterious condition, got slapped by instant karma and found himself hacking all over Sean Hannity. Irony? Coincidence? At least it was entertaining.
The level of absurdity we have reached in discussing these matters corresponds directly with the level of fear by some that a woman (gasp!) might get elected to the presidency.
Meanwhile, Newt Gingrich, who decided to diagnose Secretary Clinton's recent coughing fit as a serious, mysterious condition, got slapped by instant karma and found himself hacking all over Sean Hannity. Irony? Coincidence? At least it was entertaining.
The level of absurdity we have reached in discussing these matters corresponds directly with the level of fear by some that a woman (gasp!) might get elected to the presidency.
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Will someone please start a nationwide petition to move the election to this coming Tuesday! I think we have all heard enough from Donnie to last a lifetime!
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That would certainly take care of the inconvenient email/foundation issue.
Jimbo, when the horse doesn't eat, drink, or move for a week, it is dead. And it's unseemly to keep beating it. But wear yourself out if it makes you feel better; the horse doesn't feel it and the rest of us will just shake our heads and move on.
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Trump isn't running for president -- he's running to be the new hate-o-tainment guy. Rush and Glenn are both on their way out, Ailes' departure from Fox for his sexual harassment guts them. All the talent is going; women and Ailes too.
Hillary will win the presidency and Trump, Christie and Giuliani. are the next right-wing talking heads and self promoters.
Hillary will win the presidency and Trump, Christie and Giuliani. are the next right-wing talking heads and self promoters.
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"Fro your mouth to god's ears", Lee
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Soon to be united on the coming Trump network – with host Matt Lauer!
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Agreed--all this is a set-up for a new billion-dollar Trump/Ailes media empire when Trump loses.
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Glad you found stuff in Donald to deconstruct Gail.
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It's Louis XVI.
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Trump accepts only the most stereotyped prominent positions for women - namely, as his arm-pieces or beauty pageant contestants - so more power to Hillary Clinton for being pathologized by Trump.
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Every time I catch a glimpse of the ugly apricot-haired, orange-faced, purse-mouthed, squint-eyed, fat flaccid ball of goo that is running for President as the Republican candidate, I'm reminded of his observations about Carly Fiorina: "Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?!" Indeed.
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Do!
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I'm sorry, I don't think I would have voted for Carly, either. She looks too mean, and sometimes, you really can judge a book by its cover.
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Maybe on a three dollar bill!
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Putin's Poodle doesn't need to smile.
Putin and the Poodle have a true bromance going on and if the Alpha Dog, Vlad, scowls, then that is manly, and his yappy orange-haired lap-dog, that annoying mutt, does as his Master does: scowls, frowns, pouts and says, yap-yap-yap.
Except Pooty-Poot's Poodle is not as slim and elegant.
He's not going to fit on Pooty's horse.
Soon he will slip off Poot's lap.
When that happens, Donny, don't drink the tea to soothe your hurt feelings.
I'm just saying.
Putin and the Poodle have a true bromance going on and if the Alpha Dog, Vlad, scowls, then that is manly, and his yappy orange-haired lap-dog, that annoying mutt, does as his Master does: scowls, frowns, pouts and says, yap-yap-yap.
Except Pooty-Poot's Poodle is not as slim and elegant.
He's not going to fit on Pooty's horse.
Soon he will slip off Poot's lap.
When that happens, Donny, don't drink the tea to soothe your hurt feelings.
I'm just saying.
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"Putin's Poodle"....I love it! Can't wait to call my aged Mother in the morning with this one...it's always great to hear her belly laugh.
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The Donald is speaking at Phyllis Schafly's funeral, perhaps the person most responsible for defeating the ERA. Of course he is sexist.
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You think he'll tell us her #, 1 to 10?
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Ms. Collins has focused only on Trump’s sexist trait. With a little help from Merriam-Webster, here’s a dictionary deconstruct of the complete Donald. To fully understand Trump, we need to define terms A through G, which are terms that various pundits and pols have used to analyze Trump. Once these are understood, H then encapsulates the whole Trump.
A. Braggart: a loud arrogant boaster.
B. Delusional: a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary.
C. Egotistical: the feeling or belief that you are better, more important, more talented, etc., than other people.
D. Megalomaniac: a delusional mental disorder that is marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur.
E. Narcissistic: love of self.
F. Pathological: extreme in a way that is not normal or that shows an illness or mental problem.
G. Sexist: unfair treatment of people because of their sex; especially – unfair treatment of women.
H. Trump: all of the above, i.e., A through G, in varying degrees.
A. Braggart: a loud arrogant boaster.
B. Delusional: a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary.
C. Egotistical: the feeling or belief that you are better, more important, more talented, etc., than other people.
D. Megalomaniac: a delusional mental disorder that is marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur.
E. Narcissistic: love of self.
F. Pathological: extreme in a way that is not normal or that shows an illness or mental problem.
G. Sexist: unfair treatment of people because of their sex; especially – unfair treatment of women.
H. Trump: all of the above, i.e., A through G, in varying degrees.
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Yes, it is true. I have heard people saying that Donald Trump is delusional. I'm not saying it, but I've heard that people are saying it.
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I can't wait until the first debate when Hillary deconstructs Trump by putting the mommy whammy on him and makes his look like the spoiled little boy he is. Go ahead Hillary. Yell at him, scowl at him, make a fool of him. Deconstruct him into tiny little pieces. Send him to his room. Make him time out. Take away his toys. Give him exactly what he asks for. He has the emotional maturity of a child. Make him reveal it in all its glory. Show him that you rule the playground. Issues? Policy? That was yesterdays debates. It's reality TV now, brought to you by the GOP. Oh man, I can't believe I just wrote this. That's how far down the rat hole this campaign has gone. A reality TV star is the GOP nominee and Hillary Clinton is now the playground monitor in chief.
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The damage that was done to our last, best hope, Secretary Clinton, by that outrageous set up of a so called, Forum will, I fear resonate and take over the debates. I have to say that I have been despairing and mourning these last few days, that this was allowed to happen.
Was someone paid off? Or blackmailed? NBC? Have you no decency left?
Was someone paid off? Or blackmailed? NBC? Have you no decency left?
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Nailed it with "Rat Hole"
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Part of me wants to agree with you whole-heartedly Bruce. With her expertise, experience, and command of the facts, Ms Clinton could so easily make mince meat of Mr. Trump. However, were Hillary Clinton to do as you suggest, she would be massacred in the public square.
Much of America is still not ready for a strong, capable, and aggressive woman - not even for the most powerful job in the world. Seems completely crazy that we wouldn't want 'too powerful' a woman in the most powerful position in the world, doesn't it?
Much of America is still not ready for a strong, capable, and aggressive woman - not even for the most powerful job in the world. Seems completely crazy that we wouldn't want 'too powerful' a woman in the most powerful position in the world, doesn't it?
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Watching il Drumpf play footsy with Putin has made Drumpf's other remarks pale by comparison.
We don't know if Drumpf is really in bed with Putin (like some people say) but we find the news reports of what went on at Drumpf's security briefing and Gov. Christie reportedly having to tell retired Gen. Flynn to ' shut up ' so the briefers could talk:
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/u-s-official-donald-trump-...
and then Drumpf inexplicably babbling afterwards what he thought the ' body language ' of the briefers indicated to be profoundly kooky - a technical term, but there you go.
Combined with Drumpf's proclamation to Matt Lauer on Wednesday night that as long as Putin complimented him, Drumpf would being saying nice things about Putin, we can now close yet another chapter in this campaign season that is so over-the-top unbelievable, a writer could not have put any of it in a script and pitched it to any studio in Hollywood without being laughed out the door.
We don't know if Drumpf is really in bed with Putin (like some people say) but we find the news reports of what went on at Drumpf's security briefing and Gov. Christie reportedly having to tell retired Gen. Flynn to ' shut up ' so the briefers could talk:
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/u-s-official-donald-trump-...
and then Drumpf inexplicably babbling afterwards what he thought the ' body language ' of the briefers indicated to be profoundly kooky - a technical term, but there you go.
Combined with Drumpf's proclamation to Matt Lauer on Wednesday night that as long as Putin complimented him, Drumpf would being saying nice things about Putin, we can now close yet another chapter in this campaign season that is so over-the-top unbelievable, a writer could not have put any of it in a script and pitched it to any studio in Hollywood without being laughed out the door.
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We don’t know if Drumpf is really in bed with Putin (like some people say) ...
Who knows???
Who knows???
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janet - Indeed; they've been constantly caught playing footsy in public, and our former intel people say Pooty-Poot has already compromised il Drumpf is classic KGB fashion:
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2016/08/how_tru...
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2016/08/how_tru...
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Why was Lauer even asking Trump about a security briefing? Trump knew that nothing he said could be verified or debunked so he used the question to once again criticize the President.
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There are numerous items we can bring up about Trump's past. Ther was the time he declared he was sexier than all the Beetles combined- He had an expensive haircut, no accent and no acne!
He never saw a celluloid he couldn't out perform and plans to transfer his skill to television debates.
It's still difficult to take his candidacy seriously!
He never saw a celluloid he couldn't out perform and plans to transfer his skill to television debates.
It's still difficult to take his candidacy seriously!
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"Sexy" is not what comes to mind for a senior citizen with a calico mullet and a fistful of McDonald's fries in his pocket. The days of judging others is past its shelf- life. Vanity, thy name is Trump.
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I noticed lately that his hair is turning up at the edges - it looks like in a few more weeks he will be Flock of Seagulls.
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I wouldn't vote for Trump if someone put a gun to my head, but I am sorry that you brought ageism into the discussion.
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Thank you, Gail. Your columns make this political season bearable.
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Trump's misogyny and chauvinism will make it even that much more satisfying when he is officially made "a loser" by our first woman President!
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Hillary doesn't look Presidential because she was inadequately smiling?! Please. Trump evidently failed to notice that his model of good leadership, Vladimir Putin, never smiles.
But, of course, Mrs. Clinton, as a woman, will never be adequately serious/light-hearted/you-name-it.
But, of course, Mrs. Clinton, as a woman, will never be adequately serious/light-hearted/you-name-it.
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I couldn't believe that Judy Woodruff on PBSNews let New York Times writer David Brooks get away with complaining about the same thing about Hillary: Smile!
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The way his lips are always pursed reminds me of a frog's mouth, or the north end of a southbound horse.
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Sexist, yes. Misogynist, yes. Racist, classist, narcissist, yes, yes, yes. To tell you the truth, I don't want to dip into that horrible toxic stew anymore. I'd rather talk policy. Let's talk policy.
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AMEN! And thanks for saying this.
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Absolutely. But good luck to ANY interviewer trying to get actual policy positions out of him. The best they've got to work with is all the above you mentioned and that he never is specific about policy. How many think it's because he has none? Show of hands please. Maybe the press should declare that until he has some policy positions that he is ready to discuss in depth (à la HRC), nominee or not he will get minimal coverage. But I guess that would get ol' Reince's shorts in a YUGE knot.
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Hillary has been talking "policy". It is not being covered by the media including many of those on MSNBC. Also, how come his "speeches" are being broadcast in their totality and Hillary's usually aren't.
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Trump also accused Mrs. Clinton of playing the woman card by virtue of running as a woman. To borrow from Hillary's reply, if that means protecting families, women, children and fighting for equality, then DEAL ME IN!
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I have heard some say that Trump is not actually sexist, he is just saying things that will get the voters that believe women are not right for presidency. I believe that Trump believes the thing he says about women because he is making these statements with great conviction. Trump starts off by making an insulting statement about women and then goes one to add he had "great respect for women". It is like a person calling some one ugly and adding no offense. The person believes their original statement but only says the latter to make the statement seem less insulting.
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I.E., classic jerk behavior.
As Capt Call said in Lonesome Dove (right before he hauled out a whip) "I cannot abide a rude man".
As Capt Call said in Lonesome Dove (right before he hauled out a whip) "I cannot abide a rude man".
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Although it's been mentioned on occasion it really bears repeating, over and over and over again. Donald Trump doesn't care. He doesn't care about me, or you, or anyone. I seriously doubt he cares very much for his family. He also cares nothing for rules and regulations or anything that resembles required behavior of any sort. In his mind he is totally superior to anyone else and he regards following any kind of rule, no matter what it is, as a sign of weakness and stupidity. All the while he has been putting on his act, and that's what it is, he feels completely justified in anything he does and he regards most of the people in the world as being dumb as boots and manipulatable. And he's right in the sense and that there's a very large number of people in this country, probably in the neighborhood of 50%, that thing he's the answer, which is a sad commentary on the relative intelligence levelof the average American. Because is if you believe anything he says, and I mean ANYTHING, then you are as stupid as he thinks you are.
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But he is not confident. He is anxious. (Turn off the sound and pick up what's coming through emotionally.) Not to say that makes him safe. It makes him more dangerous. (You know what they mean when they say to watch out, that's "a shy dog". It will bite.) All we need is an insecure maniac in a position of massive power.
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My thoughts exactly. Absolutely everyone is a 'mark', a chump, someone to be manipulated or exploited in some way. Trump university 'screams' this fact of the very black hole that is Trump's character.
How anybody can know this, sweep it under the rug, then move on to describe and support something Trump says he stands for is totally baffling to me. I think to myself when I see such a supporter: "this person is a moron"
How anybody can know this, sweep it under the rug, then move on to describe and support something Trump says he stands for is totally baffling to me. I think to myself when I see such a supporter: "this person is a moron"
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I applaud efforts by Gail Collins and others to highlight the many weaknesses of Trump. But I am afraid theirs is an uphill battle against the news reporters, even of their own respected news journal.
I performed a little experiment which any reader can repeat. I ran a NYT article search on "Clinton Foundation" and another on "Gates Foundation" and examined the titles of the 30 most relevant articles for each. They are similar in global scope, successes and failures. Each is entangled with governments around the world, in both donations and potential interests.
Only 2 articles out of 30 about the Clinton Foundation, both editorial, could be considered positive, one by Dr Krugman and one by Richard Painter, chief ethics lawyer in the W Bush Administration. The other 28 articles were about investigations or "concerns", none factually validated, or potential management weaknesses. None mentioned, in the titles at least, that the Clinton Foundation is "A" rated by Charity Watch.
The opposite was true for the Gates Foundation, 2 or 3 were slightly negative but the rest were glowing accounts of the good works of the Gates Foundation.
I will let the readers of the NYT draw their own conclusions.
I performed a little experiment which any reader can repeat. I ran a NYT article search on "Clinton Foundation" and another on "Gates Foundation" and examined the titles of the 30 most relevant articles for each. They are similar in global scope, successes and failures. Each is entangled with governments around the world, in both donations and potential interests.
Only 2 articles out of 30 about the Clinton Foundation, both editorial, could be considered positive, one by Dr Krugman and one by Richard Painter, chief ethics lawyer in the W Bush Administration. The other 28 articles were about investigations or "concerns", none factually validated, or potential management weaknesses. None mentioned, in the titles at least, that the Clinton Foundation is "A" rated by Charity Watch.
The opposite was true for the Gates Foundation, 2 or 3 were slightly negative but the rest were glowing accounts of the good works of the Gates Foundation.
I will let the readers of the NYT draw their own conclusions.
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The bias is no different on either side, and who is to say that it would be more accurate to have more "positive" articles? There are lots of things you could search that have mostly negative coverage, but that could be for a million reasons besides bias.
Overall, I think they essentially earn and deserve the coverage they get, and for the same reason you won't hear me complain the Kock bros don't get more positive coverage for all their investments in cancer research. Sure, that's great and all, but basically everything else they stand for outweighs the good they might have done. In the end, maybe the media isn't being hard enough on anyone.
Overall, I think they essentially earn and deserve the coverage they get, and for the same reason you won't hear me complain the Kock bros don't get more positive coverage for all their investments in cancer research. Sure, that's great and all, but basically everything else they stand for outweighs the good they might have done. In the end, maybe the media isn't being hard enough on anyone.
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This. Thank you. You make my point more beautifully than I ever could have.
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And one article, and one editorial, on the Trump Foundation - which it now appears has been implicated in bribing state AGs on Trump's behalf, and has a string of donations reported to the IRS that the supposed recipients never got. So, bribery, corruption tax fraud - and where is the NYT's extensive, daily coverage of these "shadows" and "clouds?"
They are being written about - in the Washington Post.
They are being written about - in the Washington Post.
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It’s a shame that a psychiatric examination wasn’t part of the presidential nomination process. If it had been, we could have saved ourselves a lot of time and trouble. Trump’s claim that all the ink blots looked like Mexicans would have disqualified him right from the get-go. Instead, we have to watch a screaming fraud accuse Hillary Clinton of being loud and unqualified.
The irony eludes Trump, who has at least two personalities under that orangey outcropping, each finishing the other’s sentences. One hurls a misogynistic insult at Clinton as the other says he’s got great respect for women, without missing a beat. The bobbleheads in the audience nod along, convinced that Hillary’s e-mail missteps are far worse than the fever dreams of an incompetent narcissistic serial liar.
To be fair, Trump could have never gotten this far on his own. Without the gracious and tireless help from the news media, Trump would have been nothing more than a bad joke. As it is, he’s an eyeball magnet for every nightly news show, as anchors and pundits and reporters lob softballs at him, ignoring his praise of Putin while they hold Hillary’s feet to the fire about e-mails.
But Hillary doesn’t smile and she’s weak! The fact that she made a laughing stock of a kangaroo Congressional hearing for 9 hours without a bathroom break ought to say something about her strength and sense of humor.
Maybe Trump just isn’t smart enough to get the joke.
The irony eludes Trump, who has at least two personalities under that orangey outcropping, each finishing the other’s sentences. One hurls a misogynistic insult at Clinton as the other says he’s got great respect for women, without missing a beat. The bobbleheads in the audience nod along, convinced that Hillary’s e-mail missteps are far worse than the fever dreams of an incompetent narcissistic serial liar.
To be fair, Trump could have never gotten this far on his own. Without the gracious and tireless help from the news media, Trump would have been nothing more than a bad joke. As it is, he’s an eyeball magnet for every nightly news show, as anchors and pundits and reporters lob softballs at him, ignoring his praise of Putin while they hold Hillary’s feet to the fire about e-mails.
But Hillary doesn’t smile and she’s weak! The fact that she made a laughing stock of a kangaroo Congressional hearing for 9 hours without a bathroom break ought to say something about her strength and sense of humor.
Maybe Trump just isn’t smart enough to get the joke.
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I'm afraid if psychiatric examination was part of the criteria we'd never have a President. Let's face it, wanting to be President immediately disqualifies you for being President. No sane person would want the job.
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gemli Great comment.
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gems,
indeed! imagine DT sitting through something like that marathon inquisition.
indeed! imagine DT sitting through something like that marathon inquisition.
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Does Trump really look Presidential?
Is feral hair really essential?
A kindergarten pout
He is mainly about
And a massive insulting potential.
A hero worship of V Putin
For whom he's perpetually rootin',
Climate change is a hoax
Ignorance he invokes,
His own horn he always is tootin'.
Is feral hair really essential?
A kindergarten pout
He is mainly about
And a massive insulting potential.
A hero worship of V Putin
For whom he's perpetually rootin',
Climate change is a hoax
Ignorance he invokes,
His own horn he always is tootin'.
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Larry, this is one of your better efforts. Thank you.
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A good poet meets this election campaign and blossoms into greatness. Thanks again, Larry.
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Excellent work.
"His own horn he always is tootin'."
And bankruptin' and lootin'
While texting pal Putin.
"His own horn he always is tootin'."
And bankruptin' and lootin'
While texting pal Putin.
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Host: “Folks, we have quite a treat tonight. Our guest is Ms. Emily Litella, who is going to analyze for us why a woman’s right to choose is too precious for us to allow some of our states to do end-runs around Roe v. Wade.
“Please welcome Ms. Emily Litella. Hi, Emily.”
Litella: “Hello. I’m very proud to be asked tonight to give my opinion on a topic very important to all women: a woman’s right to shoes”.
Host: “Uh, Emily …”
Litella: “Shoes are a very important expression of our individuality as women, as much a fashion statement as one of identity. Some, like me and Hillary, prefer very sensible shoes, to express and reinforce our basic self-images as very sensible people. Some, like Melania and Ivanka Trump, prefer 5-inch Blahnik spikes to accentuate their legs and attract billionaires – or at least those who claim to be billionaires.”
Host: “Emily, that’s not …”
Litella: “Then there’s a very real shopper’s high that comes with the purchase of a new pair of shoes. There’s science behind the elevated levels of dopamine in the brain and euphoria women experience when buying shoes. Buying them also taps into our primitive instincts, stalking and hunting the perfect shoe, then conquering it by buying it and wearing it. In short, we have a constitutional right to indulge our need for self-gratification with shoes.”
Host: “EMILY! The topic is ‘a woman’s right to CHOOSE’, not a woman’s right to shoes! I’m going to get fired over this.”
…
Litella: “Oh.
…
“Never mind.”
“Please welcome Ms. Emily Litella. Hi, Emily.”
Litella: “Hello. I’m very proud to be asked tonight to give my opinion on a topic very important to all women: a woman’s right to shoes”.
Host: “Uh, Emily …”
Litella: “Shoes are a very important expression of our individuality as women, as much a fashion statement as one of identity. Some, like me and Hillary, prefer very sensible shoes, to express and reinforce our basic self-images as very sensible people. Some, like Melania and Ivanka Trump, prefer 5-inch Blahnik spikes to accentuate their legs and attract billionaires – or at least those who claim to be billionaires.”
Host: “Emily, that’s not …”
Litella: “Then there’s a very real shopper’s high that comes with the purchase of a new pair of shoes. There’s science behind the elevated levels of dopamine in the brain and euphoria women experience when buying shoes. Buying them also taps into our primitive instincts, stalking and hunting the perfect shoe, then conquering it by buying it and wearing it. In short, we have a constitutional right to indulge our need for self-gratification with shoes.”
Host: “EMILY! The topic is ‘a woman’s right to CHOOSE’, not a woman’s right to shoes! I’m going to get fired over this.”
…
Litella: “Oh.
…
“Never mind.”
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Now, before my responders burst a coronary ventricle, let me explain.
This was an example of a riff so outrageous that it interrupts a natural defense mechanism, one of the classical roots of humor. Most people react to that interruption with laughter. I don’t actually hope for that reaction from our more prolific NYT commenters, because they’ve demonstrated repeatedly that they have no sense of humor; but a lot of readers will react so, whether they’d care to admit it here or not.
Yet it’s quite relevant to Trump, and to Gail’s attempt to “deconstruct” him.
I’d offer that most If not all of the sexist comments we hear from Trump are in the same vein: statements that don’t really reflect his convictions but that he uses for purposes of explosive humor, sometimes to pile contempt on a sexist attitude. I often do the same thing, and I really couldn’t care less that the more prudish within this forum or at the odd cocktail party don’t “get it”. Enough people have read me here over the years to know that I’m a very strong supporter of Roe v. Wade and regularly lambaste states that’s seek to attack or invalidate it.
But here’s the difference: I’m not running for president of the United States and Donald Trump is. He’s not an independent mouth anymore, and he certainly wouldn’t be one as president. He needs to accept that MOST people won’t “get it” and will be offended; and he needs to cool it.
Thankfully, I don’t.
This was an example of a riff so outrageous that it interrupts a natural defense mechanism, one of the classical roots of humor. Most people react to that interruption with laughter. I don’t actually hope for that reaction from our more prolific NYT commenters, because they’ve demonstrated repeatedly that they have no sense of humor; but a lot of readers will react so, whether they’d care to admit it here or not.
Yet it’s quite relevant to Trump, and to Gail’s attempt to “deconstruct” him.
I’d offer that most If not all of the sexist comments we hear from Trump are in the same vein: statements that don’t really reflect his convictions but that he uses for purposes of explosive humor, sometimes to pile contempt on a sexist attitude. I often do the same thing, and I really couldn’t care less that the more prudish within this forum or at the odd cocktail party don’t “get it”. Enough people have read me here over the years to know that I’m a very strong supporter of Roe v. Wade and regularly lambaste states that’s seek to attack or invalidate it.
But here’s the difference: I’m not running for president of the United States and Donald Trump is. He’s not an independent mouth anymore, and he certainly wouldn’t be one as president. He needs to accept that MOST people won’t “get it” and will be offended; and he needs to cool it.
Thankfully, I don’t.
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Your riff didn't really make me laugh, but it reminded me of Gilda Radner's SNL character, Roseanne Rosanadana, and that made me smile.
As for Trump, we have been told that his appeal is that he says what he thinks. So why is it that his supporters have to keep explaining what he really meant?
As for Trump, we have been told that his appeal is that he says what he thinks. So why is it that his supporters have to keep explaining what he really meant?
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Sorry, Richard, but what you're selling, we're not buying. Nor are we buying the Donald. So, convolute away, if you will, but, really, isn't it getting harder?
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Thank you.