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The empressof all

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18. I hope you are correct but I know many "secret racists"

Reply to Proud liberal 80 (Original post)

Mon Sep 7, 2020, 10:15 PM

Sep 2020

I grew up with many of these folks who would never admit their fear and distaste for POC in public. They have some degree of self observation to know they should be ashamed of how they feel yet their feelings may very well drive them to abandon rational thought. Fear and hate are powerful forces and can overwhelm all logic and rationality for some people.

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The quiet hidden trump voter [View all] Proud liberal 80 Sep 2020 OP

Totally agree! Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #1

I think that's precisely what we will see on November 3. n/t Laelth Sep 2020 #2

I live in a rural town in Central Maine. A solid historical base for "small gubmint" Repubs... OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2020 #3

Republicans are The Wizard Sep 2020 #28

In the past 40 years, I can't think of any Republican I could support OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2020 #32

I know one personally - TheCowsCameHome Sep 2020 #4

I can think of two ladies I know who did vote for Trump RazzleCat Sep 2020 #29

I think there's quiet support on both sides. Nt jaysunb Sep 2020 #5

True Proud liberal 80 Sep 2020 #7

I've got family who might fit your description. Beartracks Sep 2020 #6

I saw this anti-Trump sign in my neighborhood right across the street from a Trumper with a huge ARPad95 Sep 2020 #8

I just ordered that same sign! crimycarny Sep 2020 #10

It's a different kind of Law and Order. dchill Sep 2020 #19

never underestimate religionists--trump is annointed by god kiri Sep 2020 #36

I agree. Most are loud, obnoxious & proud of it SheltieLover Sep 2020 #9

Yes, and more...trip wire defensive: rustbeltvoice Sep 2020 #15

Absolutely! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #16

Well, until you meet them... druidity33 Sep 2020 #11

I think those silent Trumps supporters are just his same loyal base crimycarny Sep 2020 #12

I think "the quiet Trump voter" was a made-up idea to cover for Sogo Sep 2020 #13

An increasing number of republicans do not want the orange stain on them. AnotherMother4Peace Sep 2020 #14

I've been saying that, too. dchill Sep 2020 #17

I hope you are correct but I know many "secret racists" The empressof all Sep 2020 #18

There are many who are quiet. This is a real phenomenon and has been seen in other nations, Doodley Sep 2020 #20

I completely agree DesertRat Sep 2020 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author helpisontheway Sep 2020 #22

What we have as a data point is the 2018 election rufus dog Sep 2020 #23

Between Hillary's margin of popular support The Wizard Sep 2020 #33

It's a myth Johnny2X2X Sep 2020 #24

Totally agree! kellytore Sep 2020 #25

Georgia needs to spend more money The Wizard Sep 2020 #30

100% True Ferrets are Cool Sep 2020 #26

The quiet hidden trump voters are the segment of apolitical Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #27

This! Wawannabe Sep 2020 #39

I think its more of a thing if the economy is doing well jcgoldie Sep 2020 #31

you mean speaknow Sep 2020 #34

There are also going to be many no show Trumpers honest.abe Sep 2020 #35

I know quiet, hidden Biden supporters. herding cats Sep 2020 #37

Well. I know at least three Wawannabe Sep 2020 #38