The Latest: Trump: US stands with Orlando's LBGT community

[47of74]

Source: Associated Press

Donald Trump is opening his speech in the wake of the night club murders in Orlando with a moment of silence and prayers for the city's gay and lesbian community.

The presumptive Republican nominee also called again for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S. for an indeterminate time.

He says he will "suspend immigration from areas of the world where there is a proven history of terrorism" against the U.S. or its allies.

Trump adds, "We have no choice."

Read more: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CAMPAIGN_2016_THE_LATEST?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

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Fuck you Donald. Get this through your pea brain you sack of shit - the attacker was born in the United States so even if we weren't allowing people from "areas of the world with a proven history of terrorism" (outside the US, that is) it would not have done any goddamn fucking good.

[bucolic_frolic]

1. He will do anything to try to grab attention

no matter how unbelievable, insane, logically inconsistent with
everything else he's said or done, it's all about headlines

[underpants]

2. Just the LGBT community? Oh it was a "look we're racists not 'phobes moment....

and the crowd did as they were told and held their chuckles quiet.

[olddad56]

3. everyone should read Ken Burns' commencement address to the graduating students of Stanford..

He hits the nail on the head regarding the nightmare of Donald Trump.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ken-burns-donald-trump-stanford-commencement-speech/

[niyad]

23. excellent piece--should be read everywhere.

[David__77]

4. "an assault on the ability... to live their lives, love who they want and express their identity."

Donald Trump said this: "It’s an assault on the ability of free people to live their lives, love who they want and express their identity.”

I think that this is just about the most pro-gay thing I've heard a Republican presidential candidate say. This speaks to the broader transformation in the society. I think that that's worthy of pointing out.

[pistegypsy]

13. Do you really think . . .

. . . that the Asscarrot actually penned that?

There are at least three words he cannot spell.

[David__77]

15. No I don't think he origated that.

I find the penning and speaking of it notable.

[bucolic_frolic]

14. Congratulations from Trump University

When someone pays you a compliment

watch your back or your wallet

[David__77]

16. Point gotten.

I don't personally think Trump cares one way or the other about homosexuality or homosexuals as such. He's agnostic with regard to many things. He's a sort of personification of capital.

[bucolic_frolic]

18. Interesting take on it

A spokesman for capital

because that really seems to be all he cares about

the consummate Republican

[The Green Manalishi]

21. Money doesn't have a gender

To give the devil his due, (and I loath Trump as much as anyone on this board), I think he'd hire a gay or transgendered person in an instant if they were competent and would thusly make him money. My observation is that most 'phobes are often fearful and in denial of their own latent desires and Der Trumenfuherer does not have that particular issue. I could be wrong,and OF COURSE he's going to play to his base (all politicians do regardless of their place on the political spectrum or their beliefs)....

He might be an evil son of a bitch, but he is *NOT* dumb; he knows how to speak to and manipulate dumb people better than anyone in several generations but he is not dumb.

People underestimated Mussolini as a buffoon, too, right up until it was too late.

[yeoman6987]

26. As gross as trump is, he has never disparaged homosexuals

I think he is pro-gay marriage.

[alp227]

5. to be fair, the shooter's father was from Afghanistan and is a Taliban supporter

That said, what Trump is doing is reminiscent of the 1940s Japanese internment policies.

Washington Post story:

In one video, the elder Mateen expresses gratitude toward the Afghan Taliban while denouncing the Pakistani government.

“Our brothers in Waziristan, our warrior brothers in (the) Taliban movement and national Afghan Taliban are rising up,” he said. “Inshallah, the Durand Line issue will be solved soon.”

[RobertEarl]

6. Can I make a joke here?

The shooter was upset because he found a transgender person in his bathroom.

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Joke is factual? Given the recent republican focus on bathrooms and their ignoring gun deaths, the republican mistakes have led many impaired individuals to take out their impairment upon the less favored. Hence: Orlando.

[maryellen99]

7. Like trump and his sheeple care about gays nt

[David__77]

9. My father supports Trump and he cares.

He tried to call me before 6 AM Pacific Time after that attack to talk about the attack.

I recommend considering that things may not be black or white.

[AtheistCrusader]

20. +1 we're in uncharted territory here, folks.

I cannot un-fuck my facebook feed right now. I'm seeing shit from both sides from people I wouldn't expect... I don't know what to think of people I've known for decades.

[Skittles]

22. supports Trump

that is very sad

[runaway hero]

8. the shooters father is from a-stan

why leave that out OP?

[mainstreetonce]

10. If all countries did that

Would US citizens be allowed to travel? One of our citizens just became a horrendous terrorist.

[Jack Rabbit]

11. Wow, Trump expresses support for a persecuted minority . . .

. . . now hang on to your wallet or purse tight.

[George II]

12. That was one of the most hateful addresses I've ever seen from a "presidential" candidate...

...even Barry Goldwater, who was considered a far right extremist, would have blanched listening to that.

[captainarizona]

17. what does the koran say about gays

That is the question. what do muslims say about what the koran says. Christians denouce those chritian fundamental fascists who call for killing gays most of the time.

[840high]

19. .+1

[OnDoutside]

24. Cue the next Trump rally.... hey look at my LGBTQ person ! In the midst of a bunch a burly yokels ..

[eastwestdem]

25. Does Donald do any research before releasing a statement? nt

[47of74]

30. Donald doesn't know the difference between rabbit turds and rice krisipies...

...so I think research is beyond his abilities.

[eastwestdem]

31. Good, strong point. nt

[catbyte]

27. He vowed to singlehandedly repeal marriage equality, yet he "stands with the LGBT Community.

Yeah, right.

Vile, lying gasbag.

[SummerSnow]

28. Trump isn't fooling us. The majority of the victims were Latino.

Now he is speaking of support, then next week he'll say racist things about Latinos.He doesn't give a Damn, he just wants votes.

[treestar]

29. He does not understand the limits on the Presidency

He thinks he is just sort of crowned dictator king and can order what he wants.

[daleo]

32. I'm sure he understands the constitution

But, he knows this plays well with a good portion of the public. He only cares about perception.