To be shocked Trump reposted an AI video today showing the Obamas as monkeys?

It's not remotely shocking, for all the reasons you list. The opposite, if anything. This is totally on brand for Trump.

His ratings are terrible. ',They' don't love him, only his core constituency loves him. More concerning is the inability of Congress to control him. The critical thing with this was when Republicans spoke out against it. More of that please.

Fine. You choose to excuse racism. That's your right.

Thanks for answering. One last question, do you think on the balance of probability that all of the women (more than 25 of them) who have accused him of sexual assault are lying?

I understand. I just disagree with you. There is a difference.

Weakness? It shows a bit more than that! The choice of the voters though. Very sad.

YABU to be shocked.
Seen the Trump with a shield protecting American girls meme?

Also not shocking.

Humans have weaknesses. Hell, so did the gods.

I am pretty right wing and I voted Reform in the GE. I despise all the bloody woke stuff. However this is beyond the pale from the so-called most powerful man in the world. Trump is obsessed with Obama and this shows his weakness.

Ridiculous locker talk. Do I support it? Nope. Not in the least. Do I expect leaders to be perfect? Nope. Nobody is. Do I think it’s the worst thing he could have said or done? Nope. Do I hope for better? Yes. Do I think he stood against better? No. Do I think, on balance of considering everything, he is the best person for the job right now? Absolutely.

I don’t vote based on things like the above. It’s part of the parade of character assassination and has little to do with facts.

Most men have probably participated in some form of locker room bullshit at some point. Some will have meant it, some will just be playing the ‘lads game’ for whatever purpose it serves. I’m not willing to write off all males on this singular point. It doesn’t track with having to live in the real world vs one of idealism.

I don’t have issues with anyone standing legally.

I’m more concerned with actions of any leader in terms of what they are doing for the country they are standing for. Trump has so far delivered what he campaigned he would do, which puts him ahead of most leaders immediately.

The reality is he was democratically elected. If you think democracy matters, this should be supported.

There is a long and vile history of comparing black people to apes and monkeys.

There is no long and vile history of comparing white people to apes and monkeys.

Now. Does that help you understand?

Genuinely, what are your thoughts on his full ‘grab em by the pussy’ comment?

Thoughts on the fact it’s ‘valid’ for a 34 times convicted felon being allowed to stand for president?

Does that seem like a positive thing when it comes to one of the most powerful positions in the world?

I have. I used to be a staunch Democrat supporter.

You are removing the singular depiction of them from the rest of the context.

Do you think depicting Biden as an ape is okay?

As it stands, I think the whole thing (now I’ve seen it) is stupid, and it was a silly mistake that it was posted. Do I think this makes him racist? No. Do I think people who dislike Trump are hooking into this for something to deflect away from bigger issues? Yes.

Sadly I was not shocked at all.

Many women voted for Trump.

Perhaps if the Democrats could put a competent woman up for presidency they would get somewhere.

Doesn’t seem remotely racially motivated to me - more a query over to validity of whether he could stand.

I have worked in politics for many years and it seems part of the course for opponents to constantly challenge the validity of standing. I’ve heard of it from many people in all manner of ways.

Mostly, I find it weird how people assume because someone is black and they’re involved in something, anyone questioning them about anything must be automatically racist.

There is nothing that suggests he had ties with Epstein in the way you are inferring. And plenty of evidence to back that up.

The trouble with the American Presidential race is that usually the candidates have to be very wealthy. And some (not all) aren't in it to improve the lives of average citizens or make the world a better place. They and their cronies are just in it to get even richer. And it doesn't matter at who's expense. Hence none of the people around Trump rein him in - he'd sack them, cos he's that petulant. And then their gravy train would end.

It depresses me horribly to think that it’s because they hate women that much … that they just couldn’t vote for a woman. I don’t know. I hate to think it, but it’s evident in so many ways that some would just love it if women were relegated to the status of powerless appliance for the use of men.
I hate to say it; I don’t want to bring anyone’s morale down, as all we have now is our willingness to keep fighting for a better world… but I’m afraid there may be some truth in it. :(

regardless: we won’t go back. They’re learning that right now. If it comes down to it, women outnumber men and we are capable of being far more ruthless.

I’m not shocked. He’s showing his true colours.