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"Trumping Myself" On HillaryClinton.com

If we can enjoy the fight, we're more likely to endure it.

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"Trumping Myself" On HillaryClinton.com
Hillary Clinton Campaign

In the aftermath of Trump's fiercely negative Republican National Convention diatribe, many of us stand amazed at Trump's lack of candidacy and fearful for the General Election — probably with a headache, too.

Once Ivanka stepped away from the microphone, Trump guided his audience through an almost dystopian America rife with crime, hatred and despair. Trump simply asserted he'll be America's avenger. There was little "how." There were no optimistic or humorous asides. There was no hope for the future. There were no unifying or uplifting remarks.

It is true that America is at a critical point in history. Huge policy reforms need to be made to ensure our country's well-being and prosperity. But, we cannot allow an angry man like Trump to scare us and strip us our election season of joy and camaraderie. If we do, we will splinter in exhaustion rather than coalesce and fight for positive change.

Humor is an essential part of any battle. Laughing at ourselves and poking (appropriate) fun in difficult situations helps maintain moral. If we can enjoy the fight, we're more likely to endure it.

So, for fun, I decided to play "Trump Yourself." In this social media game that Hillary Clinton's campaign website released on July 21st - strategically right before the Republican National Convention - users can juxtapose their Facebook profile pictures with fun graphic filters inspired by Trump's various insults towards people.

1. “I Would Like To Wish Everyone, Including All Haters And Losers (Of Which, Sadly, There Are Many) A Truly Happy And Enjoyable Memorial Day!” - @realDonaldTrump, May 24, 2015


2. “I’m looking at the room, I’m standing at the debate, I’m watching [redacted] sweating like a dog on my right.” - Donald Trump, Campaign rally, February 8, 2016


3. “I have never seen a thin person drinking Diet Coke.” - @realDonaldTrump, October 14, 2012


4. Megyn Kelly: “You’ve called women you don’t like fat pigs, dogs, slobs and disgusting animals.” Donald Trump: “Only Rosie O’Donnell.” Megyn Kelly: “For the record, it was well beyond Rosie O’Donnell.” Donald Trump: “Yes, I’m sure it was.” - Donald Trump, Republican presidential debate, August 8, 2015


5. “For a man to be successful he needs support at home, just like my father had from my mother, not someone who is always griping and bitching.” - The Art of the Comeback, 1997

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