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pnwmom

(108,977 posts)
Thu Aug 25, 2016, 05:43 PM Aug 2016

UK's Independent: Trump isn't concerned about Hillary's health -- he's just sexist

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-sexist-poor-health-a7207126.html

"Hope you are resting comfortably. Please take this as an excuse to get much needed rest.”

These well-meaning words, sent by former aide Sidney Blumenthal in 2009, have given the right-wing pundits a fresh burst of vigour when it comes to their "prove-Clinton-is-unwell-campaign" – cleverly veiled by concern and pity for the candidate.

SNIP

It is the lowest of the low. The speculation on her health is also perhaps an indication of growing desperation among the Trump campaign, now that his businesses as well as his polling numbers are suffering.

Trump has accused the "co-founder of Isis" – Clinton – of everything, except being a woman.

But his attack against her physical well-being plays straight into the hands of the "weaker sex” stereotype.

Make no mistake: for all his insults, gaffs, faux-pas and lawsuits, his conspiracy theory against Clinton’s health is the most evident example of Trump’s misogyny yet.
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