If I could run a full-page print advertisement for the presidential campaign, this would be it. I realize that this copy is too strident to be used by Hillary’s campaign, or even by a PAC supporting the Democrats. But this is the kind of message I think voters need to hear, especially undecideds and wishy-washy Trump supporters of the “he’s not so bad” variety.
DONALD TRUMP HATES YOU
Are you an American? Then Donald Trump hates you. He doesn't care about anyone except himself — and his money.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking, "Trump only hates the same people I hate. But he likes me!" That's wrong. Trump hates you, too.
Are you a woman? Donald Trump is a world-class misogynist. If you're not a 10 on his sexual harassment rating scale, then you're a "pig." And even if you are a 10, you won't be one for long. Just get a few years older. Best of all, Trump's running mate says that if Trump is elected, your right to control your body will be history.
Are you an African-American? Donald Trump's family company was repeatedly sued for anti-black housing discrimination. He rubs elbows with white supremacists online, and claimed that President Obama doesn’t qualify as an American.
Are you a Mexican-American? Donald Trump says you come from a land of rapists that must be walled off from the United States. He thinks your heritage makes you unfit to perform a job that requires unbiased judgment. And if you are any other kind of Latino or Latina, Trump probably can't tell the difference.
Are you Muslim? Donald Trump doesn't trust you, your children, or your parents. Are you Jewish? Trump's campaign circulates anti-Semitic stereotypes. Are you an immigrant? Trump worries that you may be a terrorist. Are you a striving, hopeful entrepreneur? Trump will defraud you of tens of thousands of dollars for worthless Trump University classes.
Are you a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, or veteran? Donald Trump thinks you are part of the “disaster” American’s armed forces have become in his mind. And if you took a hit in combat, Trump thinks you are a loser, not a hero.
Are you a white, working-class man who thinks Donald Trump will stand up for you? Don't be fooled. Trump will hire you for one of his building projects and then stiff you on the bill. If you're lucky, he may cough up half of what he owes you. If you're unlucky, you'll go broke. If you own a small business that contracts with Trump, don't be surprised if your company ends up bankrupt while he makes millions.
Make no mistake: Donald Trump hates you. No one is safe. No matter who you are, eventually you will get in Trump's way when he is looking to make another million, propose a crazy policy, or just insult people without criticism. And when you get in his way, Donald Trump will run you over.
Voting for Donald Trump would be the worst mistake you ever made. Why would you want a president who hates you?
I don't think “hate” is too strong a word for the contemptuous feelings Trump obviously holds for anyone who is not in the act of genuflecting before him.