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In reply to the discussion: How much faith do you still have in the American people? [View all]Peace06
(248 posts)63. trumps base
I am no therapist, but I believe this group of people have never been interested in politics until trump. I believe they felt left out of the mainstream until they heard trump. They finally feel that they are a part of something important and that they make a difference. This is like a drug to them. Somebody is finally on their side. They will not willingly give up something that makes them feel so important. However misguided they are, if someone could make them feel as included and important as trump does, it could possibly break through. This is why they dont care what he does as long as he makes them feel included. We must find a way to convince them. I dont know what that would be, but surely some expert knows.
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As I think it was Winston Churchill once said ... something like ... Americans are known for doing
RKP5637
Jul 2019
#4
Amazing isn't it. One little ball of spinning dirt and people trying to kill each other off or
RKP5637
Jul 2019
#48
Yep, exceptionally naive and gullible ... falling for all of the hucksters lies. tRump is bad
RKP5637
Jul 2019
#49
Absolutely incredible. Next, they will topple the Statue of Liberty. So many flaming assholes! n/t
RKP5637
Jul 2019
#65
Sadly, this is quite true. I seriously don't believe humanity will have a long track record
RKP5637
Jul 2019
#52
Look, everyone's...everyone's...Mind is comprised of brain energy and soul energy. That's why
Karadeniz
Jul 2019
#29
the ascent of mankind is nothing less than remarkable. a handful have fucked it up
Kurt V.
Jul 2019
#39
The human race is destroying itself. It's destroying the only planet it depends on for life.
CousinIT
Jul 2019
#44
And so damn many still can't comprehend WTF is going on. It's both frightening and amazing.
RKP5637
Jul 2019
#54
Imagine being a climate scientist right now. They're suffering bereavement and depression. . .
CousinIT
Jul 2019
#68