Trump supporters now realize they were taken in by a ConMan

[tomhagen]

[zentrum]

1. Can't be conned unless

.....you have an echo of the con in you.

All cons say they only succeed because of the cheat in every mark.

[virtualobserver]

2. those con men were conning you when they said that....

that is simply how they justify what they do to others

[zentrum]

3. That's very true.

But the other has something profound in it too. Referring to classic cons. Not just the usual sociopath.

[virtualobserver]

4. True....and I guess that some people like to think that they are in on the con....

...like the white supremacists who have embraced Trump.


I do think that the backlash against Trump will be a wonder to behold.

[rpannier]

5. Another fool taken in

Sorry for the loss of your son
But you're still an idiot

[TheOther95Percent]

6. Better Late Than Never

Having skated with a terrible grief, I know that I did not always make the best decisions or choices while in its grip. It's a pity that coming to terms with the loss of his son led him to vote for a man and a party that don't give a rat's ass about anything other than the almighty dollar.

[Dustlawyer]

7. +1!!! I lost a son as well and I totally excuse this man!

I was a basket case for two years after my son died. This man has at least realized his mistake and taking his steps to amend by doing this interview.

Trump is just bad news for everyone, some just don't realize it yet. I do not excuse most of them, but this guy for sure.

[rainin]

8. I find it hard to be compassionate

Why do some people only care when it happens directly to them? He went to 40+ rallies so I'm guessing he was fully aware of the hateful things that were said toward others. But, the turning point was when, he personally was lied to. hmmm

[VWolf]

9. Normally I'd agree with you

But in this case, given the loss of his son, I'd cut him some slack.

[rainin]

11. I agree I should

..but it's hard.

A 17-year kid who went to my son's school was swept up in an ICE raid and is gone. Here one day, gone the next. The Mexican American community is scared. The Muslim community is scared. Many Americans are scared. On day one of the campaign, division was sown and vulnerable people became targets. I have empathy for them.

It seems like some people are incapable of empathy for anyone who is the "other". I find it hard to have empathy for them.

So, I may struggle with my empathy for his loss.

[progressoid]

10. I have to wonder how many of these former supporters were mostly driven by their hatred of Hillary.

I actually asked an evangelical relative on Facebook about this. She was a Trump supporter. I asked her which of Donald's positions aligned with her Christian faith. Or was this just her hatred of Hillary blinding her ability to see him accurately.

She unfriended me.

[Nitram]

12. No they don't. Or at least they won't admit it yet.

[berksdem]

13. I hate...

to see these types of things.... I really do. No parent should outlive their children. Yet, when you put your faith in a con-man that will say anything for a vote you also have to deal w/ the repercussions.

[ProfessorPlum]

14. Wakey, wakey

he stole your eggs and bake-y.

Now we just need a few million more to wake up.

cmon, Trumpanzees, you can do it