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In reply to the discussion: I just stumbled on Politifact... [View all]mn9driver
(4,412 posts)6. Historical precedent.
In the time between WWI and WWII, the economic and political situation in Europe was truly a disaster. In Italy and Germany the result was leaders who told the people what they wanted to hear.
In the last several decades in the US, people have been able to selectively choose the reality they prefer, via what media they watch, read or listen to. For Trump supporters, the US has been taken over by economic disaster and political evil. This isn't an exaggeration; it is truly what they believe.
It's interesting that in the past, despots rose to power due to actual conditions; today they can rise due to mass fantasies supported by our extensive right wing propaganda network.
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Well said, mn9driver. RW demagogues always have and still do play fast and loose
pampango
Mar 2016
#13
The MSM seem to love him too. They seem to be more interested in carnival than information.
Ford_Prefect
Mar 2016
#7
Unfortunately it's a party-loyalty thing, not just in the GOP. Hillary Clinton's stats...
MadDAsHell
Mar 2016
#18
Republicans are completely beholden to the "cult of personality" mindset.
bullwinkle428
Mar 2016
#20
He makes them feel safe. The truth of his statements is irrelevant since...
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2016
#22
Their willingness to believe the crap their candidates spew is ming-boggling, but
Scalded Nun
Mar 2016
#25