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Hillary Stoops To New Low

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Hillary is so shameless.

Hillary Clinton has recently reignited controversy by stating that her infamous label for Trump supporters, “deplorables,” is now “too kind.” In an op-ed for The Washington Post, titled “To err is human, to empathize is superhuman,” Clinton reflects on her struggles to understand those she views as “radicalized individuals.” This comes after her original comments during the 2016 election, where she famously described a segment of Trump’s supporters as a “basket of deplorables.”

Initially, Clinton attempted to walk back her statements, apologizing for the choice of words. However, she now claims that her comments were rooted in a deeper truth about the nature of some Trump supporters, whom she associates with a range of negative traits—racism, sexism, and extremism. She argues that events like the Charlottesville rally and the January 6 Capitol riots illustrate her point, stating, “the masks have come off,” and insisting that “deplorable” no longer adequately captures the hostility she perceives.

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In her piece, Clinton contrasts her views with the experience of Shannon Foley, a former white supremacist who now works to help individuals exit hate groups. Clinton praises Foley’s empathetic approach and wonders if such empathy could help heal divisions in the country. She asks poignant questions about what it will take to unify Americans amid a landscape fraught with political animosity.

Despite her admission that some individuals might be beyond redemption, Clinton expresses a desire to find goodness in everyone, no matter how distant that hope may seem. She acknowledges that her original comments were overly broad but continues to criticize Trump for allegedly empowering the very bigotry she condemns.

This renewed rhetoric from Clinton underscores the ongoing divide in American politics, revealing how labels and narratives can shape public discourse. While she seeks empathy and understanding, her words may further alienate those she aims to engage, illustrating the complexities of our current political climate.