A Trump salute to veterans

[Bengalzona]

(11-12-2016, 02:13 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: The stuff with John McCain was typical Trump shit talking.  He's a man who has had no need of a filter most, if not all, of his life and he says whatever he thinks will denigrate his opponent the most.  Point being, he's attacking the person, not veterans as a whole.  Don't confuse my pointing this out as excusing these comments, there is no excuse for them.  Lastly, in regards to the Khan family.  You can't use their son's death for political gain, which is exactly why they were on stage at the DNC, and then claim immunity from counterattack.  Trump's response was in poor taste but using them for political gain isn't much better.

I understand the context that he made these comments and that they weren't intended to be sweeping commentary on all veterans. But they were heard by thousands of people, many of whom cheered them. And no doubt some of those people believed they were applicable to all veterans. Therefore, he is accountable and, whether he intended to or not, he is spreading hate.

This man is now president. He is held to a higher standard of accountability.