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48. I don't recall PTSD being named until the late 80s or early 90s

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Trump Suggests That Soldiers Who Suffer From PTSD Aren�t �Strong� [View all] brooklynite Oct 2016 OP

He really is the worst person in the world who has never murdered or tortured someone, Hissyspit Oct 2016 #1

He's been torturing me for the past year and a half. His idiocy knows no bounds. n/t Tess49 Oct 2016 #8

He can't help himself from alienating voting block after voting block after voting block brush Oct 2016 #53

Not to be outdone... Roy Rolling Oct 2016 #142

*snort* smirkymonkey Oct 2016 #141

Trump has psychologically tortured people... Else You Are Mad Oct 2016 #11

He doesn't like soldiers who get captured Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2016 #30

Perfect !!! SummerSnow Oct 2016 #130

Jul 18, 2015 "He�s not a war hero," said Trump. "{...} I like people who weren�t captured." Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2016 #45

and yet, McCain endorses him. mountain grammy Oct 2016 #105

McCain and Trump have similar attitudes toward women. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2016 #108

Yeah, there's that. mountain grammy Oct 2016 #115

No. That's not true. Grins Oct 2016 #137

Thanks for that story NewJeffCT Oct 2016 #171

Sorry but any military soldier kacekwl Oct 2016 #148

14 medal of honor winners and 88 retired generals.. mountain grammy Oct 2016 #153

Sadly kacekwl Oct 2016 #158

Of active duty, yeah, that's sad. mountain grammy Oct 2016 #159

He is despicable, deplorable, deranged, and dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VMA131Marine Oct 2016 #2

Help! lark Oct 2016 #3

Is trump going to slap a couple of vets next? The_Casual_Observer Oct 2016 #4

Just as soon as he straps on his pearl-handled New Orleans whorehouse pistol Brother Buzz Oct 2016 #43

Tick, tock, tick, tock...... TheCowsCameHome Oct 2016 #5

Yes. Insulting the vets is a big no-no. ErikJ Oct 2016 #90

Yea, they also watch kacekwl Oct 2016 #149

He handled his PTSD very well packman Oct 2016 #6

Maybe he's mistaken PTSD for STDs. Frank Cannon Oct 2016 #62

PTSD.... Plucketeer Oct 2016 #97

Every time he says "Hillary's pneumonia" tavernier Oct 2016 #160

We aren't all wired the same. My oldest brother never really recovered from his two tours in Vietnam tonyt53 Oct 2016 #7

I know right? Sand Rat Expat Oct 2016 #35

My Dad PTSD, Korean War Vet......... mrmpa Oct 2016 #67

God, how low can he go? lark Oct 2016 #9

as low as he has to go to continue to get free media exposure. olddad56 Oct 2016 #88

Of course, if Trump was in combat, he'd handle it like a "real man". Jim__ Oct 2016 #10

Trump: Oh and since I'm smart to not pay taxes, you veterans are also dummies. So, screw you. FailureToCommunicate Oct 2016 #12

That mother fucker.. denbot Oct 2016 #13

He was there during Tet. It was exceptionally bad. tonyt53 Oct 2016 #17

Tet was pretty much another day at the office for those marines. denbot Oct 2016 #107

I am so very sorry for your family's heartbreaking loss. words fail. niyad Oct 2016 #21

so sorry for your loss! steve2470 Oct 2016 #78

! uppityperson Oct 2016 #93

I'm so sorry. dgibby Oct 2016 #103

I'm so sorry. yardwork Oct 2016 #134

I am so sorry NastyRiffraff Oct 2016 #135

I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin. Please accept my condolences. smirkymonkey Oct 2016 #143

You have to be kidding me. Third Doctor Oct 2016 #14

Donald not only evaded military service Skittles Oct 2016 #165

Yet loads of PTSD victims will vote for him. Along with countless women he'd call pigs Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2016 #15

True Jon King Oct 2016 #24

But Trump is going to make them all rich! LiberalLovinLug Oct 2016 #84

I wonder how exactly the think is he going to accomplish this making them rich bit. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2016 #154

From someone who never gave five minutes for his country without trying to rip it off. dmosh42 Oct 2016 #16

OK I'm fully convinced now that Trump is throwing this election titaniumsalute Oct 2016 #18

I'm convinced Trump is throwing the election half the time...but not this time... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #61

I'm convinced Trump is throwing the election half the time...but not this time... The CCC Oct 2016 #87

I understand what you are saying... titaniumsalute Oct 2016 #98

It's not about being dumb (though he is), it's about narcissism.... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #164

I Don't Think RobinA Oct 2016 #168

I agree, but I do think he tries to throw the election some of the time, when he panics... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #174

He is smart enough to call his supporters "the smartest people," but dumb enough to say ... HuckleB Oct 2016 #126

this guy is from hell bora13 Oct 2016 #19

That's like something they would have said in WWI days bucolic_frolic Oct 2016 #20

Like something they'd say in the 50's-60's-70's, and that's where Trump is coming from... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #44

I don't recall PTSD being named until the late 80s or early 90s bucolic_frolic Oct 2016 #48

Before that, it was called Doc Holliday Oct 2016 #54

Wrong. It was 1980 when it was officially recognized. Pathwalker Oct 2016 #64

Well it wasn't a national instantaneous diagnostic roll out bucolic_frolic Oct 2016 #68

Every time there's a major war people have a name for the psychologically wounded... Hekate Oct 2016 #74

But now it is recognized outside war experiences bucolic_frolic Oct 2016 #75

I 'm a civilian, not a veteran like my brothers, who were also Pathwalker Oct 2016 #86

Yep. As said, it went by sell-shock, combat fatigue, etc. But that's my point... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #73

donnie, I have a lot of words for you, but even on this board, they would get me banned, niyad Oct 2016 #22

No excuse now Jon King Oct 2016 #23

He thought he was complimenting the audience, the strong ones. He despises the 'weak' so should they Shrike47 Oct 2016 #25

Everytime I think he couldnt sink lower, Trump out does himself............ Old Vet Oct 2016 #26

Yup. He never disappoints sarge43 Oct 2016 #36

I can't even imagine n/t hibbing Oct 2016 #47

I find this so unforgivable. madaboutharry Oct 2016 #27

Now he thinks he's Patton? BassMazter2016 Oct 2016 #28

That's what I was thinking. Towlie Oct 2016 #85

Is he just saying whatever he wants to now? Lifelong Protester Oct 2016 #29

always has, always will . . .n/t annabanana Oct 2016 #58

Keep digging, Donald. LuckyLib Oct 2016 #31

Trump hates the troops Democat Oct 2016 #32

How can ANY retiree, vet, active duty MFM008 Oct 2016 #33

If you have not seen this episode of Frontline on PBS, please watch it. olddad56 Oct 2016 #34

Unfortunately, none of the candidates of any party are very good on mental health issues. HereSince1628 Oct 2016 #37

I believe the Clinton campaign has offered something on this... Wounded Bear Oct 2016 #46

If you look at gun violence the mental health status of about 95% isn't even known. HereSince1628 Oct 2016 #57

It is certainly wide spread... Wounded Bear Oct 2016 #65

Suicide is not social violence. And I was only talking about social violence HereSince1628 Oct 2016 #150

Great points. We are little advanced from the dark ages in our societal view Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2016 #157

What is "strong" in his eyes, dodging military service? Maybe he thinks that makes him "smart"? George II Oct 2016 #38

/Facepalm Marc2010 Oct 2016 #39

Of COURSE he's worn a military uniform... brooklynite Oct 2016 #41

OMG.. That picture needs its very own ad. You can't make this stuff up. crazylikafox Oct 2016 #72

Those aren't military uniforms; they're cosplay costumes. n/t sarge43 Oct 2016 #95

More fodder for Hillary Motley13 Oct 2016 #40

I'm actually shocked again hibbing Oct 2016 #42

I am not a vet, but I want to go out and have a good cry. Stonepounder Oct 2016 #49

We don't need to ask that question. Frank Cannon Oct 2016 #66

Hear, hear! smirkymonkey Oct 2016 #147

Bluster from a coward whose craven nature shows through the veneer of bravado Solly Mack Oct 2016 #50

In front of a room full of veterans? Chakaconcarne Oct 2016 #51

Wow! From a guy that got multiple deferments from Nam. sinkingfeeling Oct 2016 #52

Says the draft dodger who avoided bring draft because he was a rich guy with kimbutgar Oct 2016 #55

Throw his chicken shit ass into a war zone.. annabanana Oct 2016 #56

I respect Rat Fuckers ChairmanAgnostic Oct 2016 #59

My 88 year old dad still wakes some nights in a panic over combat he was in durning the Korean war. Botany Oct 2016 #60

God, he's an ass! louis-t Oct 2016 #63

Is he self-sabbotaging his campaign? GoCubsGo Oct 2016 #69

That group was very safe for him. Few if any ever served in any combat position. tonyt53 Oct 2016 #112

But, that group is not the only one who will hear those comments. GoCubsGo Oct 2016 #136

I have nothing but absolute contempt for that slimeball... N_E_1 for Tennis Oct 2016 #70

My dad (USMC, Korea) suffered from PTSD for most of his adult life as a result of his service. Still In Wisconsin Oct 2016 #71

Hey, give him a break. He must know about PTSD having fought the fight against STDs Vinca Oct 2016 #76

He is clueless. Johnny2X2X Oct 2016 #77

Tough talk for a guy who can't remember which foot had the bone spur that kept him out of Vietnam TeamPooka Oct 2016 #79

Draft Dodger named T RUMP Dump The Rump Oct 2016 #80

This guy is such an 8 year old, and so stupid and ignorant and lacking in compassion and empathy steve2470 Oct 2016 #81

He takes the macho thing to an extreme treestar Oct 2016 #82

Come November, if the worst possible outcome actually transpires True Dough Oct 2016 #83

Trump is a scum bad and low life coward queentonic Oct 2016 #89

I really miss George W Bush. Turbineguy Oct 2016 #91

Donald Trump is from the same Dick Cheney cesspool of Barco Lounger war experts.... democrank Oct 2016 #92

That's our happy little fascist. markbark Oct 2016 #94

He stumbled badly and stupidly on the same issue last month. Tanuki Oct 2016 #96

Does he really want to lose? classykaren Oct 2016 #99

Good by Mr. Trump...see you around, you clown..... Stuart G Oct 2016 #100

My oldest brother was 17 dgibby Oct 2016 #101

Trending erpowers Oct 2016 #102

But...but it's a compliment. Kablooie Oct 2016 #104

Disgusting OncoRN Oct 2016 #106

Trump only cares about making more money for Trump UCmeNdc Oct 2016 #109

Trump wasn't in a war, so what's his excuse? world wide wally Oct 2016 #110

Might want to check out who this group is.They registered in TX less than two months ago. tonyt53 Oct 2016 #111

I might be wrong on this, but most people who use the moniker "warrior" Victor_c3 Oct 2016 #123

It won't matter, he'll get the military vote anyway. The polling shows it. PearliePoo2 Oct 2016 #113

Your nephew and his son do not speak for every member of the armed forces, pass or present sarge43 Oct 2016 #121

Despicable cagefreesoylentgreen Oct 2016 #114

Any vet who did not get up and walk out TNNurse Oct 2016 #116

Because few if any combat vets were in the room. Check out the group. tonyt53 Oct 2016 #117

One of my students was an army ranger, they liberated a children's prison. redstatebluegirl Oct 2016 #118

He really needs to suffer for that one wryter2000 Oct 2016 #119

I would give almost anyone else the benefit of the doubt PersonNumber503602 Oct 2016 #120

The way he talks about it, that little shithead couldn't handle military school. What a worthless catbyte Oct 2016 #122

Trump is a pig. He has no idea about PTSD Jarqui Oct 2016 #124

Some of his supporters have to face up to the fact that tRump is tooting in their faces. Eleanors38 Oct 2016 #125

ASSCLOWN Award Nominee BadGimp Oct 2016 #127

This fool is spiraling and spiraling to the depths of hell . SummerSnow Oct 2016 #128

One of my son's closest friends murielm99 Oct 2016 #129

Why the hell do so many Vets and military leaders support this senile, old man? rladdi Oct 2016 #131

This guy is the gift that keeps on giving.... Dorian Gray Oct 2016 #132

Now I want to see how Conway and Ghouliani spin this shit SummerSnow Oct 2016 #133

Three words Aviation Pro Oct 2016 #138

time for an expedited trip to the front lines They_Live Oct 2016 #139

I just can not begin to express how low this waste of oxygen can go. mahina Oct 2016 #140

Fuck you Donald Trump. 47of74 Oct 2016 #144

No, Donald. You're quite right. Illnesses do tend to make you weaker, in Joe Chi Minh Oct 2016 #145

MY GAWD! SusanCalvin Oct 2016 #146

This out of shape wimp could not handle an afternoon of paintball. alphafemale Oct 2016 #151

"I don't like veterans who get PTSD Rocknrule Oct 2016 #152

I don't wish PTSD on anyone. mwooldri Oct 2016 #162

How early 20th century of him. whistler162 Oct 2016 #155

Shame on him Marthe48 Oct 2016 #156

Dump Trump in a War Zone burrowowl Oct 2016 #161

He should take some fire and watch his friend next to him be blown into a million pieces, then lonestarnot Oct 2016 #163

#@$%!&%! Retired George Oct 2016 #166

So . . he likes people who don't get captured, and also likes those who don't get PTSD. TonyPDX Oct 2016 #167

I've never been in the service, let alone in combat. neeksgeek Oct 2016 #169

My FIL's unit liberated Buchenwald HockeyMom Oct 2016 #170

so what does he call someone who inherits great wealth and can't even match S&P gains? yurbud Oct 2016 #172

This guy is crazy America. Why does any sane, competent rladdi Oct 2016 #173

Any veteran or woman who votes for drumpf is a total fool, lark Oct 2016 #175

Well, we KNOW Trump has a weak small mind. riversedge Oct 2016 #176

REC riversedge Oct 2016 #177

Trump has to figure that POWs are not "strong" keithbvadu2 Oct 2016 #178

Trump doesn't like or understand veterans Joey Liberal Oct 2016 #179

This from a "man" who clearly suffers from ADHD Retired George Oct 2016 #180