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Did I see that video of Hillary falling headfirst into the plane here? (Original Post) grasswire Apr 2016 OP
Googling found two left-of-center2012 Apr 2016 #1
That's not why I don't like her LaurenG Apr 2016 #2
it is an issue if it is part of the pattern of her fitness for the job grasswire Apr 2016 #3
I'm afraid that is the least obnoxious thing about her. LaurenG Apr 2016 #4
In the first video she stumbled on something once inside the plane after climbing the stairs. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #6
I wonder if there's a connection to her fall at home? left-of-center2012 Apr 2016 #5
Last night on Bill Maher's show Arianna Huffington talked about a fainting episode appalachiablue Apr 2016 #7

LaurenG

(24,841 posts)
2. That's not why I don't like her
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 11:07 AM
Apr 2016

Falling is a human thing to do. I don't like that as an attack strategy. ( in case anyone thought that taking someone down when they are vulnerable is acceptable )

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
3. it is an issue if it is part of the pattern of her fitness for the job
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 11:24 AM
Apr 2016

The video explains why she won't allow the press to watch her board the plane. The secret service sometimes has to help her up the steps.

LaurenG

(24,841 posts)
4. I'm afraid that is the least obnoxious thing about her.
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 11:31 AM
Apr 2016

She is a liar and part of the elite club that she claims to be fighting. Those are just two of the dozens of reasons why I just can't abide her.
I don't blame people for noticing that she fell but making an issue about her being able to lead because she can't do steps is a bad preceident.
This weirdly just came across my Facebook feed.

http://www.marcandangel.com/2016/01/24/15-quotes-that-will-change-the-way-you-treat-people/

appalachiablue

(41,132 posts)
6. In the first video she stumbled on something once inside the plane after climbing the stairs.
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 12:31 PM
Apr 2016

It could have been due to a riser or a low object that wasn't seen and maybe related to tiredness or vision, but doesn't necessarily connect to falling and fainting from stomach flu IMO. I've noticed that when walking and climbing lately especially around crowds she's more careful, slower and less agile than previously. At the start of an MSNBC Town Hall event, host Rachel Maddow assisted her coming up the one level rise to the stage.
After falling, caution and prevention of mishaps is normal, common sense. Many people know this like a friend who had a bad fall, broke her pelvis and had mobility problems for a good while even after rehab therapy including a support walker. It took time but she recovered well, has no further difficulties and gets around fine now. Only in her 50s which matters, she was lucky.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
5. I wonder if there's a connection to her fall at home?
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 11:40 AM
Apr 2016
Hillary Clinton faints, has concussion
December 17, 2012
Clinton had been suffering from a stomach virus at the time,
according to a statement on Saturday from Philippe Reines, deputy assistant secretary of state.
She is being monitored by doctors and is recovering at home.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/15/us/us-hillary-clinton-concussion/

appalachiablue

(41,132 posts)
7. Last night on Bill Maher's show Arianna Huffington talked about a fainting episode
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 12:48 PM
Apr 2016

a while back that she had. While working she blacked out, hit her head on her desk and injured her cheek bone. Arianna attributed it to her super hectic schedule with the new HuffPo publication then, long hours, lack of sleep and running around taking her daughter to prospective colleges. Basically burning it at both ends as Bill said. After that experience Arianna said she makes sure to get plenty of sleep which they talked about and takes better care. Interesting discussion and she was lucky the incident wasn't more serious.

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