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JI7

(89,248 posts)
3. Indian Americans who support him do so mostly becsuse they hate muslims
Sun Jun 28, 2020, 09:32 PM
Jun 2020

but most do not support him.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
4. Why are Indians so supportive?
Sun Jun 28, 2020, 09:34 PM
Jun 2020

Don't they realize that Trump's brand of racism extends to them as well? That the people who hate black people, Hispanic people and east Asian people hate them too? I don't understand them. Why do they think they are exempt?

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
7. Well, the nation of India certainly fawns over him.
Sun Jun 28, 2020, 09:56 PM
Jun 2020

and from what I see in reality over here. I suppose some of it has to do with being anti-muslim.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
10. You didn't see the stadium filled with people cheering for him?
Sun Jun 28, 2020, 10:02 PM
Jun 2020

I know it's not the entire nation, but it was a hell of a lot of people.

brooklynite

(94,520 posts)
12. Trump has filled stadiums in the past in the US, so by your measure all America likes him?
Sun Jun 28, 2020, 10:16 PM
Jun 2020

The India rally had 100.000 people, or....0.07% of the population.

exboyfil

(17,862 posts)
6. I am not sure they are
Sun Jun 28, 2020, 09:46 PM
Jun 2020

I just know it was a push including receiving an endorsement from the Indian Prime Minister (which I felt was highly inappropriate).

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/modi-trump-howdy-houston-texas-rally-2020-election-a9116926.html

Mr Modi said he admired his counterpart’s “sense of leadership, passion for America, concern for every American and strong resolve to make America great again”.

“He has already made the American economy strong again,” Mr Modi said. “He has achieved much for the US and the world. Friends, we in India have connected well with President Trump.”

With a smile, he added: “In the words of candidate Trump: Abki baar Trump sarkar (This time, [a] Trump government).”

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
9. Thanks. I suppose I really didn't react well to them welcoming him with open arms when
Sun Jun 28, 2020, 10:00 PM
Jun 2020

he was there. In fact, I found it quite disturbing. It's nothing against you, it's just the observation I had of Indians fawning over him like he was some kind of deity that really rubbed me the wrong way. Also, I can't stand Modi. But I should think his people would be better than that.

JI7

(89,248 posts)
2. he never had much asian support . most asians vote democratic
Sun Jun 28, 2020, 09:30 PM
Jun 2020

the asians who support him are bigots against other groups so nothing will change with their support got him.

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