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"I don’t see how there is any room for misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the statement I made on June 16th during my Presidential announcement speech," Trump wrote, adding, "What can be simpler or more accurately stated? The Mexican Government is forcing their most unwanted people into the United States. They are, in many cases, criminals, drug dealers, rapists, etc."
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
a reply to: introvert
Yes, that was Trump backtracking.
But he "doubled down".
Oh was it closed captioned? "They're bringing drugs, they're bringing crime, they're rapists, and some I assume are good people."
He didn't say they're bringing their drugs. Like they're bringing their personal effects. What their pots and their pans and their rapists. . ????
Considering that he added specific words to further clarify his statements, such as "in many cases", I would consider that a backtrack.
Or perhaps a simple clarification after he stuck his foot in his mouth.
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
a reply to: introvert
Considering that he added specific words to further clarify his statements, such as "in many cases", I would consider that a backtrack.
Or perhaps a simple clarification after he stuck his foot in his mouth.
It appears you need the clarification.
originally posted by: Slanter
"Even if Trump said all Mexicans are rapists(which he didn't,) you still have to explain how that statement is racist. "
what?
up until now most of this argument was semantics (they're vs their, whether he was talking about "illegals" or mexicans in general) but giving an example of a broad generalization of a race and then saying "How is that racist?" makes you seem like you're being intentionally obtuse. I can't think of a better Trolling line like that.
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Thetan
You're not making much sense.
I think I'll concede on our debate before it gets more convoluted than it already is.
originally posted by: Thetan
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Thetan
You're not making much sense.
I think I'll concede on our debate before it gets more convoluted than it already is.
Nothing convoluted about it, I asked you to give me an instance of Trump being racist and you can't. I accept your concession.
originally posted by: Thetan
a reply to: introvert
His comments were directed toward the Mexican government for sending it's criminal element to the United States. Race has absolutely NOTHING to do with it. NOTHING.