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24. Context - I see some are doing what I wrote in post #2

Reply to EricMaundry (Original post)

Sat Sep 10, 2016, 10:10 AM

Sep 2016

stop the hand-wringing and read what she said in context.

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Clinton: Half of Trump�s supporters fit in �basket of deplorables� [View all] EricMaundry Sep 2016 OP

Aspirational and uplifting oberliner Sep 2016 #1

Dissagree Perseus Sep 2016 #45

The Deplorables vlyons Sep 2016 #46

Do you know any of 'them?' Maybe so. I don't kow. How many? pangaia Sep 2016 #53

I do. cstanleytech Sep 2016 #88

"retardation?" my goodness.. pangaia Sep 2016 #139

Its very minor it mainly causes him to be easily led astray by people he trusts as well as cstanleytech Sep 2016 #144

I haven'y heard the term 'retarded' in decades. pangaia Sep 2016 #145

It like many words depends on the context of which its used. nt cstanleytech Sep 2016 #149

I beg to differ with you. pangaia Sep 2016 #153

Hey, I am not going argue with you because everyone is entitled have their own opinion on things cstanleytech Sep 2016 #157

Yes dear, I do know some, and they are deplorable vlyons Sep 2016 #121

" Home schooling is very big with the crowd." Of course it is since if their kids went to a public cstanleytech Sep 2016 #137

They don't want their kids socializing with Hispanics and AAs. vlyons Sep 2016 #154

"dear?" Oh my. pangaia Sep 2016 #141

I know several and they are awful people Siwsan Sep 2016 #128

Easy angrychair Sep 2016 #132

You " couldn't give two shits if..." any republican... " live(s) or die(s). "? pangaia Sep 2016 #140

They are welcome to change angrychair Sep 2016 #146

Maybe take pity on them. pangaia Sep 2016 #148

The Republican party is a vast criminal enterprise. vlyons Sep 2016 #155

I know many of them and I would say close to 90% fit that description n/t doc03 Sep 2016 #152

I agree DonCoquixote Sep 2016 #55

Agreed about the appeasement part. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #94

These people are never going to vote for Hillary. sarae Sep 2016 #59

Maybe not, but you also don't want them to multiply Perseus Sep 2016 #78

So true. lucca18 Sep 2016 #107

But they can't talk about it very much William Seger Sep 2016 #151

You would feel differently Coolest Ranger Sep 2016 #113

That's why Hitler rose to power in the 1930s. vlyons Sep 2016 #124

They are multiplying anyway and they are already triggered by Trump, his cronies and each other chowder66 Sep 2016 #126

They already do multiply as every year there are more to replace the old ones and there isnt cstanleytech Sep 2016 #138

This message was self-deleted by its author MichiganVote Sep 2016 #79

People chanting "Lock her up" and "Trump that bitch" are not going to be won over by Hillary oberliner Sep 2016 #83

That group is beyond redemption. They will never be on her side. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #92

It's not going to happen Coolest Ranger Sep 2016 #111

Trying to win those people? treestar Sep 2016 #156

In what universe would Trump supporters support Hillary? ehrnst Sep 2016 #163

Right. Like that's actually going to happen Cary Sep 2016 #165

I see some handwringing going on about this comment, but OKNancy Sep 2016 #2

Hillary is not giving Trump supporters cover. yallerdawg Sep 2016 #4

THIS ^^^ landolfi Sep 2016 #75

Agreed. They should never get any cover. They need to be exposed which will mute many of them. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #97

This is trending #1 and it looks like the wingnuts are dominating the narrative. Coyotl Sep 2016 #5

Your post is right on the mark. Of course there will be some hand-wringing about the remark but EV_Ares Sep 2016 #23

Agreed. Especially point 3. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #96

Yes, yes, yes and yes Cary Sep 2016 #166

We'll need a bigger basket. I think saltpoint Sep 2016 #3

PERFECT!!! tavernier Sep 2016 #12

I love your phrase, "..on the bobble head shows" saltpoint Sep 2016 #13

I would agree. By minimizing that part it makes it easier for some to reconsider their choice. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #100

Yes -- I think that's right. Even some saltpoint Sep 2016 #133

And when a Trump supporter tells you SwankyXomb Sep 2016 #6

Exactly. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #102

She's just stating the obvious Abouttime Sep 2016 #7

Kellyanne Conway complains that HRC insults millions of Americans? Well, they need insulting. Augiedog Sep 2016 #8

Hasn't Trump insulted millions of Americans already? n/t TexasBushwhacker Sep 2016 #32

Well said. Fred Sanders Sep 2016 #36

Glad she called them out without mincing words. Lucky Luciano Sep 2016 #9

Deplorable, degenerate and irredeemable. AngryAmish Sep 2016 #30

Crap. femmocrat Sep 2016 #10

"why give the talking heads and trump surrogates something to gloat about?" BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #17

I know. It is an alien mindset. femmocrat Sep 2016 #58

"Hillary was way too kind." BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #67

No! We need to talk about this vlyons Sep 2016 #51

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2016 #11

Umm...no she shouldn't. titaniumsalute Sep 2016 #14

I disagree. At this point screw them and do so publicly underpants Sep 2016 #15

I agree with your whole comment Kathy M Sep 2016 #70

Thank you underpants Sep 2016 #71

Never apologize Loki Liesmith Sep 2016 #29

Bullshit. Paladin Sep 2016 #33

Romney's 47% quip was in a closed meeting with deep-pocket donors Zambero Sep 2016 #47

No , there is no need for Hillary to apologize Kathy M Sep 2016 #68

Agreed. She and her surrogates should double down on this. unitedwethrive Sep 2016 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author MichiganVote Sep 2016 #81

I'm not concerned at all stonecutter357 Sep 2016 #106

Are you kidding me? Coolest Ranger Sep 2016 #114

No, she shouldn't. And she doesn't need your advice. DesertRat Sep 2016 #143

I hope she doesn't apologize.. She was telling the truth! KALD Sep 2016 #16

Nothing there that Republicans themselves have not said, and I am sure Mass Sep 2016 #18

Just wanted to add about Conway .... there is a history that started with her husband Kathy M Sep 2016 #119

Looks about right to me Jim Dandy Sep 2016 #19

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Anyone voting for Trump is either a racist, or has racist tendencies. That is the facts still_one Sep 2016 #25

These Trumpites that complain about being called racists sarae Sep 2016 #95

Yup! Botany Sep 2016 #21

Gives special meaning to tRump's "88" Generals, dont you think? Pathwalker Sep 2016 #52

What the hell is Trump doing looking @ those rasict / nazi web sites anyway? Botany Sep 2016 #65

I thought the "88" generals would get more attention than it has - Pathwalker Sep 2016 #105

I have noticed that too about voter registration for these people in my county. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #108

I had "one of them" ask me if their driver's license was what they needed to vote and I said yes. Botany Sep 2016 #150

Why cant pictures like this go main stream............... Old Vet Sep 2016 #142

It is about time someone called it for what it is. The media sure won't. There is a reason the KKK still_one Sep 2016 #22

Context - I see some are doing what I wrote in post #2 OKNancy Sep 2016 #24

This. vollehosen Sep 2016 #26

Here is hoping the media looks at the entire statement as well, it is a good one. Fred Sanders Sep 2016 #39

Exactly. Her people need to keep pounding that. She was actually stating empathy. nolabear Sep 2016 #42

Calling them mrsv Sep 2016 #27

Let's get the full context of the comment still_one Sep 2016 #28

+1 Kathy M Sep 2016 #72

This hit our morning coffee group like a bombshell Kilgore Sep 2016 #31

She said half. KALD Sep 2016 #44

Sad that this disturbed your coffee clatch, but anyone who supports Trump supports racism. SunSeeker Sep 2016 #49

I agree. sarae Sep 2016 #62

You mean none of the deplorable things Trump has said has polarized your group? Demit Sep 2016 #99

Amen Wednesdays Sep 2016 #158

What is deplorable is what Trump stands for. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #109

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2016 #34

I agree EricMaundry Sep 2016 #35

I agree. Especially Clinton's appeal to the other half of Don supporters who are not deplorable. Fred Sanders Sep 2016 #40

It's very simple, really. Loki Sep 2016 #37

Only half? I would think it would be a higher number! But....tough luck "Trumpies"! George II Sep 2016 #38

Exactly. sarae Sep 2016 #63

The basket indeed exists and Trump is their guy Zambero Sep 2016 #41

Hillary Lied! Those Racist Rat Brains Are America - Trump Deplorables Yallow Sep 2016 #43

Come on - LOL Iliyah Sep 2016 #76

WaPo: Who will Hillary Clinton�s �basket of deplorables� comment actually alienate? EricMaundry Sep 2016 #48

Insult the candidate humbled_opinion Sep 2016 #50

Be a STRONG progressive. No jelly spining please. The SCUM she referred to would never vote for her. RBInMaine Sep 2016 #61

Oh and those small humbled_opinion Sep 2016 #69

"Statistics do not support her rant." Wrong. 59% of Trump supporters are racist birthers. SunSeeker Sep 2016 #82

Post removed Post removed Sep 2016 #91

Stop repeating Trump talking points. SunSeeker Sep 2016 #98

No offense, but you are full of shit. Take your garbage Trump-surrogate revisionist history emulatorloo Sep 2016 #120

When you don't call out racists, you normalize them. It should be shameful to be a racist. SunSeeker Sep 2016 #66

Half of Trump supporters believe Obama is a secret Muslim oberliner Sep 2016 #129

Another pearl clutcher Wednesdays Sep 2016 #159

Everyone knows who trump is after all this time. christx30 Sep 2016 #54