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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI don't like Donald J. Trump but I don't mean to denigrate those who do.
And for those who like him, 'denigrate' means to 'put down'. (apologies to Bob Newhart)
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I don't like Donald J. Trump but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. (Original Post)
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2016
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niyad
(113,364 posts)1. starting early today, I see.
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,011 posts)6. Sometimes I can't help myself. :)
Thanks niyad & DU.
bluesbassman
(19,375 posts)2. I like the cut of your jib, and saw what you did there.
Moostache
(9,895 posts)3. You sir are better than I...
My preference is to straight up tell them that they are myopic, blithering ignorami and should be roundly mocked for lacking the ability to spot a cogent argument at all!
Once they glaze over I resort to "You're a bunch of blind fools without a clue!"
They usually get mad at the second one...
edhopper
(33,590 posts)4. I would never say Trump supporters are ignorant,
they do a too good job of that themselves.
gordianot
(15,242 posts)5. I will note those who do like him and interact with serious caution.
Trump is the second greatest internal threat the Republic has faced and is only "trumped" by slavery.
Codeine
(25,586 posts)7. One of my favorite bits from Mr. Newhart. nt