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An Open Letter to Donald Trump

Posted: Mar 27, 2016

An Open Letter to Donald Trump:

"Mr. Trump,

I try my hardest not to be political. I’ve refused to interview several of your fellow candidates. I didn’t want to risk any personal goodwill by appearing to take sides in a contentious election. I thought: ‘Maybe the timing is not right.’ But I realize now that there is no correct time to oppose violence and prejudice. The time is always now. Because along with millions of Americans, I’ve come to realize that opposing you is no longer a political decision. It is a moral one.

I’ve watched you retweet racist images. I’ve watched you retweet racist lies. I’ve watched you take 48 hours to disavow white supremacy. I’ve watched you joyfully encourage violence, and promise to ‘pay the legal fees’ of those who commit violence on your behalf. I’ve watched you advocate the use of torture and the murder of terrorists’ families. I’ve watched you gleefully tell stories of executing Muslims with bullets dipped in pig blood. I’ve watched you compare refugees to ‘snakes,’ and claim that ‘Islam hates us.’

I am a journalist, Mr. Trump. And over the last two years I have conducted extensive interviews with hundreds of Muslims, chosen at random, on the streets of Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan. I’ve also interviewed hundreds of Syrian and Iraqi refugees across seven different countries. And I can confirm— the hateful one is you.

Those of us who have been paying attention will not allow you to rebrand yourself. You are not a ‘unifier.’ You are not ‘presidential.’ You are not a ‘victim’ of the very anger that you’ve joyfully enflamed for months. You are a man who has encouraged prejudice and violence in the pursuit of personal power. And though your words will no doubt change over the next few months, you will always remain who you are."

Sincerely,
Brandon Stanton

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And this oh-so-true reply: - s/m

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written to Brandon Stanton by Michael Miszczak:

"Well written and well stated Humans of New York. However, I'm beginning to see that Trump is merely a symptom of a much greater disease. He is a figurehead for millions of hateful and misinformed Americans. So many millions, far more people than i had feared might exist. His rallies are like the comment sections of Foxnews brought to life, only it turns out that the comments were't all written by the same sixty angry trolls, but by a freaking sea of ignorant, hateful, selfish, frightened, misinformed, and self pitying citizens. Silencing Trump is just a short term solution.

It's terrifying to think how many millions have harbored the hate they are exhibiting now, and to think how long that hate has been simmering.

The really tragic thing about this sort mindset, which trump is a figurehead for, is how it ignores the fact that we desperately need each other to keep building a better world for ourselves, for future generations, and for every living being on this earth.

Like Brandon, i have spent the last few years traveling around the globe. I can tell you from first hand experience that people, in general, are amazing. We are a species capable of great beauty and immense creativity. When we band together to overcome our sometimes destructive nature, we shine."

Don't you have anything better to do on Easter Sunday - but spread anti-Trump propaganda

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Very sad. Where are your family or friends? And who the he!! is Brandon Stanton and why do we give a rat's azz what he thinks?

More sound bites and ugliness. Take a break and enjoy the weather and the holiday. You are sounding obsessed and that cannot be good for your health.

And more importantly - why should Donald Trump

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give a rat's azz what Brandon Stanton thinks?

I had a h*11uva lot more fun today than - any of you bible-thumpers had.

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Bible - Thumpers?

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well, I guess you are one of the "non-believers." Okay. that is your right, but I guess you will find out "in the end." sorry for you! May God bless you.

What does bible thumping have to do with - the political board on MTStars

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Didn't that post come in early a.m. Makes me wonder if the poster was impaired in some way.

It has far too much to do with most of the - right wing beliefs and rants.

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nm

Yes, bible-thumpers. - n

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What makes you think "bible thumpers" don't have fun? Lol - anon

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I'm somewhat of a bible thumper and I always have fun!

The terms "bible" and "fun" rarely ever go - together, in sentences or actuality.

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&

Your narrow mind knows that? - Based on what?

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Do you have a link or just running your mouth again?

Just running mouth with nothing better to do - Angry as He!! and need to vent

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Have appointment with psych next week. Ran out of medication and going all crazy on the board. Family and friends are scared.

It's all "Red" and the Trump-bot's fault.

^Exactly^ - ROFL.

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nm

^Holy roller^ - Christians CAN laugh!

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Who knew?

What would be really funny is the "humans of NY" - vote overwhelmingly for Trump in their state.

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I suspect Trump is going to win New York BIG TIME - a HUGE WIN. New York loves winners like Trump who has helped their city with jobs and their economy.

Brandon Stanton is a LOSER.

Humans of New York - Anonymous

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The OP needed to indicate that this was taken verbatim from Brian Statton's blog, I was confused until I went back and checked. Also, I dislike Donald Trump but he gets misquoted a lot. The David Duke remarks were obviously a sound bite and taken out of context. I wish that the candidates would talk about the issues instead of Melania's GC photo shoot and calling each other names.

"Red" might win the popular vote in NY but - winning that does not guarantee

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You have the nomination. You do know that voting does not put someone in office, right? When it comes to the republican rules, there are no rules. They can be changed right up to and before the convention. Not all delegates are promised to cast their vote for the popular vote. Look to see what has happened to Louisiana. Red won that state but now Cruz is taking the delegates. Ever heard of Zombie votes?

The point is the popular vote is going to Trump - and the HATERS are the minority

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For Republicans to change any rules that defy the popular vote is suicidal in this election. It proves the point that the establishment is corrupt, both Democratic and Republican. That is exactly why Trump is so popular with voters.

Did you read my post? It said there were no rules to "change" - Just to get the popular vote means

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nothing and as far as suicidal I hear many, many people thinking they (GOP) are going to lose this year, they are hoping just to hold onto the senate and house. From every single place I read, hear there is much talk about this year is being literally handed over to the (Clinton) democrats. He might be popular with some but he is not popular enough to win against women (including republican) women who do not like him, the black vote, the Hispanic. There are not enough older white males out there to vote him in, just not going to be enough. Some one (forgot which show, watch so many) this morning laughing as she said, "do voters actually think their vote determines the winner" at which time the others on the panels laughed also.

If you do not believe me about the so called rules of the GOP, research a little and you will find no rules so before their convention they can make their rules. Like the democrats have their super delegates, the GOP have what they call zombie delegates. Research that and you can educate yourself a little more.

To get the popular vote means people are - not buying establishment story

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The establishment rules or non-rules are proof that the government is corrupt.

If people are too stupid to realize that and vote for business as usual in DC while jobs are shipped offshore to protect wealthy business owners who get richer and politicians get richer that is too bad but at least Trump supporters realize what is going on and are voting for change. Whether they get change or not, the corruption has been exposed and the propaganda the elite is using against Trump appealed to the weak-minded.

But it certainly seems they're buying the - hate, misogyny and bigotry story.

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Just sayin'.....

Propaganda buzz words again? - Just sayin' myself

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Forgot the words demagogue, homophobe, racist and islamaphobe. That should about cover the liberal vocabulary.

Did you forget sexist and inept? - In the name of Hillary do not forget sexist

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And I bet Trump cannot bark like a dog like the talented Hillary.

You ask why Hillary should be president:

She can bark like a dog and people are mean to her making sexist remarks. Plus she can wear pantsuits and stand toe to toe with any male leader.

LOL.

It would only be funny for a little while... - then reality would set in.

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But... TOO LATE!

BARF!!! - More propaganda

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I am amazed everyday at the hate coming from the "tolerant" liberals, especially on this board. On this Christian Easter holy day of all days, you choose to post a pro-Islam propaganda piece rather than take a day off? Revolting! Go find some Easter eggs.

You are telling others to not be here, but look - where you are!!!

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Practice what you preach.

Read s-l-o-w-l-y. - sm

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I said take a day off from posting hate and propaganda, especially Islamic propaganda on a Christian Holy Day! Sheesh!

That is the nature of anti-Trump posters - They take things out of context

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And run with it. Don't know if they are obtuse or hope no one notices their spin on what was actually said.

Not taking this our of context, your Red - might as well hang it up

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So many against him, even his own GOP party, making plans that he never gets the top spot. He has been out of the limelight over a week now, maybe he is seeing just how much more obnoxious he cam become. I will love to see him in a 1:1 with Clinton. He is going DOWN....

Dream on Trump haters - Hillary will yell and have a coughing fit

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Or she may start barking like a dog - she is so very good at barking.

Clinton may be in prison before it gets down to Trump versus Clinton. A fairer match would be Trump versus Sanders, but then Sanders has that porn background Trump may take aim at.

^Now, that was funny^ - And, truthful. nm

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xo

Dream on, Trump supporters. Your knight- - -in-shining-armor is a fascist.

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nmsg

Totally agree with taking things out of context. - Happy Easter

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Since I started looking
at this board one thing sticks out to me. Almost every day there is some liberal poster who I am beginning to think is the same person, who starts out a thread with the mentality of a third grader. Juvenile name calling, some insult, some sarcastic negativity with absolutely no facts! Just hate, criticism, and intolerance for other mostly WOMEN who post an opposing viewpoint! Then, said poster turns around and bashes Trump on women issues, swearing up and down NO woman will vote for him, only old white men, specifically. LOL! This poster never has a good day-ever, has no concept that both Bernie and Hillary are the establishment and, therefore, part of the problem, not the solution.

Taking things out of context is something Red - followers are very familiar with,

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because Red's entire candidacy is out of context.

How was the letter to Trump "Islamic propaganda?" - Ridiculous.

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n

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An Open Letter - anon

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Thank you for posting this letter.

Comforting to know there are still sane people out there.

Sane because they agree with your agenda? - Garbage is acceptable to some

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Fortunately this "letter" if not going to deter Trump supporters who are looking for change in a corrupt government.

Go Trump!

There certainly aren't many sane ones left, - on this board or in this country.

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Bull. Nobody cares what this person thinks except - Trump haters. What a JERK!

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He presumes to speak for "humans of New York" as if Trump supporters are not human. What an ugly ugly person Bandon Stanton is to insult everyone who disagrees with his "open letter" as subhuman. He is disgusting.

All the foaming-at-the-mouth Pub rants about - Stanton"s open letter is a -

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very clear indication who the "jerks" really are. Never in my life have I seen such vitriol, closed-mindedness, selfishness, ignorance of the big picture (beyond medical transcription), and pure unadulterated hatred as I see here. It makes me embarrassed to be an American, let alone a medical transcriptionist. These hateful MTs should be ashamed of themselves and their blind, lockstep hatred.

Thank goodness Brandon Stanton does not represent - the majority of us with his lies

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The whole second paragraph he lost all credibility because it's utter rubbish and lies.

Third paragraph is just a bunch of garbage. I and the other supports do not consider keeping Americans safe "hateful".

Last paragraph he lies because he has not been paying attention. Just spreading his brand of hate.

Brandon Stanton would do himself good to keep his hateful rhetoric and garbage to himself. He certainly does not represent the majority of Americans.

He doesn't represent the majority of GOPers, - but does represent sanity, which

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is something that's very short in supply in America these days. Right Wing Rabies seems to be spreading amongst the Trump-bots.

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