Statement (Trump mockery video, politics, etc.)
By seannelson
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Greetings. Good day to you all.
Well, I'm pretty sure I've never specifically addressed the well known video of Trump excoriating me while mocking my anxious posture and the hand-flapping characteristic of autism, a condition which has shaped my life. But in truth, the feuding between myself and Trump started well before that... and was fused in my mind and spirit with a desire to better the nation: my role in the Bernie Sanders movement etc.. Such mockery was nothing new: I vividly recall the same scene in the hall of my high school. In truth, the Trump campaign is the site of a 'conservative inferno' right now, and I wouldn't add criticism right now, except that the video and other things happened in part because I prominently critiqued Trump at a time of pro-Trump media flow, at a time when criticism of Trump didn't happen much, not even on MSNBC. That's really the most important thing to clarify... that it was a punishment for political activism, largely for emphasizing that we needed to look into his tax history. It took courage: the same courage the allegedly harassed women are showing by coming forward.
It's all part of these events which have occurred... for which I've paid quite a price, and which have had a lot to do with helping along a Democratic Party renaissance, which was my conscious intention. And frankly, I'm the kind of person who knows that with Clinton victory almost assured, American leftists and humanitarians can take some assertion... because Donald J. Trump doesn't have much of a path to the White House. That said, I feel this assertion should be subtle and in my recommendation made from Clinton's support base.
Regarding the subject of disability, I'll say this. From Ray Charles to Stephen Hawkins to Helen Keller, the disabled can bring beautiful talents to fruition. But it doesn't happen by itself, not usually. It often takes firm intervention. It always take a certain protection from bullies or those who measure a person by the strength of their physicality, or violence.
In conclusion, I feel that the concept of the social contract is highly germane, and I'd emphasize that in my case(and in many others I've witnessed) I feel the social contract has not been maintained... Efforts have been made, but matters become complicated, especially as the early opportune years of prevention pass by... For me, the clock is definitely ticking and there isn't much time left.
For my kids, who suffer from autism, there is signficantly more time... and perhaps a brighter prognosis. Amity is receiving help from the state... I'm smart enough to know that's a double-edged sword, but nonetheless it is a source of hope. With that, I sign off. Namaste
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This world and its society
This world and its society are broken in many ways. We've lost touch with what truly matters in life. We've lost compassion, integrity, and simple common decency. I do hope that smarter and cooler heads will prevail in politics- but I fear to hold my breath waiting for it-as I might die. So I am heartened by your courage to speak out and shed light on issues that desperately need to be seen and heard. And I Thank you for this story- maybe we can make tomorrow better for everyone - and maybe Trump will have an epiphany and grow up.
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