I don't know what you mean by Trump's followers are "uneducated." Does that mean they didn't go to college? No doubt that's true for many, but there are also many who are highly educated professionals. The level of education really has nothing to do with being a Trump supporter.
I don't know what you mean by Trump's followers are "uneducated." Does that mean they didn't go to college? No doubt that's true for many, but there are also many who are highly educated professionals. The level of education really has nothing to do with being a Trump supporter.
Yes, I have figured it out from listening to members of my family who support Trump -- I'm an independent leaning left -- as well as doing extensive reading on the American divide.
And yes, I can explain it. It's a combination of the supporters' hatred, anger, disappointment, misery loves company, belief in their own moral superiority, refusal to accept that there are ways of life different from their own that are valuable, belief that some god has made universal rules that THEY must enforce, belief in racial/ethnic/religious superiority of some kind . . . I could go on, but I'm sure you can add more on your own. Add in some very valid differences of opinion in how government should work -- that's what makes a supporter of this mess.
I've listened to countless MAGA who can't name a single policy trump had or has to make America Great. In this case many deny his convictions, claim it's political persecution. Also, trump tapped into their bigotry, hatred and victimhood and gave it a voice. They excuse everything he does and says. They hold him to no standards and sadly they're going to learn soon enough that they've been used. He created them (MAGA) to get elected twice and he'll discard them without a thought since he no longer needs them. Trump's loyalty demand is a one way street.
I can relate to your explanation more. Knowing of how this person operates since the time he wrecked the lives of many in Atlantic City, I feel you are closer to the reality of what he is all about. Either way,we all lost. Thanks for your input.
I have lost contact with friends and family because of this. You are lucky to be able to discuss it with them. All I see and hear is hypocrisy. Hate. Fear mongering and to an extent ,jealousy. Hoping for better outcomes. Still don't see any of that as an excuse to back such a person to lead our Country
Yes, I am lucky. I have only lost contact with 1 brother over our political/cultural differences. And please do not misunderstand me -- I do not see any of these things as excuses for backing Trump. Doing so was just wrong, on so many levels.
I thank God my parents are not here to witness this. Most of us at my age, are children OF immigrant grandparents. We managed just fine with becoming AMERICANS. United for freedom. So sad
I don't know what you mean by Trump's followers are "uneducated." Does that mean they didn't go to college? No doubt that's true for many, but there are also many who are highly educated professionals. The level of education really has nothing to do with being a Trump supporter.
Then you have figured it out. ? Can you explain what makes a supporter of this mess.
Yes, I have figured it out from listening to members of my family who support Trump -- I'm an independent leaning left -- as well as doing extensive reading on the American divide.
And yes, I can explain it. It's a combination of the supporters' hatred, anger, disappointment, misery loves company, belief in their own moral superiority, refusal to accept that there are ways of life different from their own that are valuable, belief that some god has made universal rules that THEY must enforce, belief in racial/ethnic/religious superiority of some kind . . . I could go on, but I'm sure you can add more on your own. Add in some very valid differences of opinion in how government should work -- that's what makes a supporter of this mess.
I've listened to countless MAGA who can't name a single policy trump had or has to make America Great. In this case many deny his convictions, claim it's political persecution. Also, trump tapped into their bigotry, hatred and victimhood and gave it a voice. They excuse everything he does and says. They hold him to no standards and sadly they're going to learn soon enough that they've been used. He created them (MAGA) to get elected twice and he'll discard them without a thought since he no longer needs them. Trump's loyalty demand is a one way street.
I can relate to your explanation more. Knowing of how this person operates since the time he wrecked the lives of many in Atlantic City, I feel you are closer to the reality of what he is all about. Either way,we all lost. Thanks for your input.
I have lost contact with friends and family because of this. You are lucky to be able to discuss it with them. All I see and hear is hypocrisy. Hate. Fear mongering and to an extent ,jealousy. Hoping for better outcomes. Still don't see any of that as an excuse to back such a person to lead our Country
Yes, I am lucky. I have only lost contact with 1 brother over our political/cultural differences. And please do not misunderstand me -- I do not see any of these things as excuses for backing Trump. Doing so was just wrong, on so many levels.
We certainly agree. I never thought we would come to this as a nation.
Nor did I nor my parents, who moved here after their country was occupied by the Nazis. They thought we'd all be safe from dictators here.
I thank God my parents are not here to witness this. Most of us at my age, are children OF immigrant grandparents. We managed just fine with becoming AMERICANS. United for freedom. So sad