Midler has no fan base left. Even the trannies have grown tired of her.
Outrageous statements like this are the only way she has to get her name out and to try to stay relevant.
She may believe this? Probably not. But she got the publicity and that is all that's important.
Wash up Hollywood types always do this. It's like clockwork.
Since they have nothing left to lose, they no longer care who they may offend.
Like De Niro and countless others, when this behavior starts it is a sure sign they know their career is over.