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Did anyone else see where Donald Trump Jr. commented that John Fetterman is brain dead? I wanna know what your excuse is Jr.?
FBaggins
(26,757 posts)Did he say whether he thought it was a good thing or a bad thing?
Maru Kitteh
(28,342 posts)the Satan before him.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,170 posts)The_Casual_Observer
(27,742 posts)Butterflylady
(3,547 posts)What a dumbs**t.
gab13by13
(21,395 posts)Magats are well organized. Everyone knew that Fetterman would have some issues at the debate, it was understandable.
The Magat party had its talking points ready to go the minute the debate was over. The Magats want Fetterman's stroke to be its talking point, and boy did it succeed. It was even the top talking point here at DU.
I better stop.
apcalc
(4,465 posts)He showed remarkable courage to enter the debate.
I am proud to have ( already!) voted for him!
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,518 posts)John Fetterman could have skipped this debate due to his medical condition but showed up and got some good lines in. Many senators have had strokes and it is wrong to attack John Fetterman for his medical condition
Link to tweet
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/pennsylvania-oz-fetterman-senate-race-n1299344?cid=sm_npd_ms_tw_ma
If having a stammer or a hearing impairment disqualifies someone from running or holding office, are we living up to the promise of democracy and government by the people? President Joe Bidens stutter has been the subject of ridicule and has been used to discredit him, but dont we want children with speech challenges to grow up knowing they can aim for any job, even the presidency?
Disabled Americans have the right to be represented, and most importantly, to work, and that includes working for the U.S. government. An employer wouldnt be allowed to refuse to hire a person because they have a hearing or speech difference, so why is it acceptable when it comes to holding office?
People with disabilities are one of the most underrepresented populations in local and federal government. You dont have to look far to understand why, when demeaning and discriminating them based on their disability is the accepted status quo. News outlets shouldnt be endorsing the idea that someone who has a speech or hearing impairment is less fit to serve. They should be questioning that logic. Replace disability with any other identity and the prejudice is clear.......
There are many reasons besides Oz's blatant ableism that make this tight race even tighter, with both campaigns ratcheting up the attack ads as Election Day approaches. But we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that disabled Americans shouldnt be scorned from running for office, they should be encouraged to. Strong candidates dont need to rely on ableism to win. If Oz wants a fair fight, he can stick to attacking his opponents policies rather than his disabilities.