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William769

(59,147 posts) Tue Dec 5, 2023, 12:54 PM Dec 2023

Letters to the Editor: At this point, how can you reason with Trump supporters? [View all]

To the editor: The Times published a letter suggesting that Trump voters are rational in their support of the former president. The writer stated that America is not working for many people, and that the central issues for voters are income inequality and the unfair tax code.

If that's the case, why would a rational person support former President Trump and the Republican Party?

The Trump administration and the Republican Congress enacted a massive tax cut for the rich and for corporations. Furthermore, they tried to overturn the Affordable Care Act, and refusing to extend Medicaid to more vulnerable Americans has been a GOP goal for years.

Add to that their hostility to other social programs, and it is clear that few rational voters actually believe that Trump supports any sort of responsible safety net for those who need one, or that he would seriously strive to relieve income inequality.

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Letters to the Editor: At this point, how can you reason with Trump supporters? [View all] William769 Dec 2023 OP

You can't reason with anyone who can't distinguish fantasy from reality Walleye Dec 2023 #1

Exactly. William769 Dec 2023 #3

As soon as they say "Because God says so!" or "You're just being woke!", the discussion is over, Midnight Writer Dec 2023 #11

Best thing to do is try for a clean getaway Warpy Dec 2023 #13

So true, engaging with them is bad for your health, mental and physical Walleye Dec 2023 #25

Ever. At all. To try is to be just as insane as they are. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 2023 #14

You can't claudette Dec 2023 #2

This is true in several contexts. tritsofme Dec 2023 #12

Spot on! Trump supporters are not rational. brer cat Dec 2023 #4

Hi. William769 Dec 2023 #6

You too, my friend. brer cat Dec 2023 #9

CHEESE AND FUCKING CRACKERS Takket Dec 2023 #5

More like cheese and whine. William769 Dec 2023 #7

Yes. Mr. Evil Dec 2023 #19

Chris Rock: "There's nothing that makes a white man dobleremolque Dec 2023 #24

The only income inequality Trump supporters are concerned about is minorities who make more money. Lonestarblue Dec 2023 #8

Just like reagan's welfare queen BS BaronChocula Dec 2023 #32

The use of #7 iron helps. It is the only language some of them understand. ;) Chainfire Dec 2023 #10

A Gap Wedge Has More Mass In The Head ProfessorGAC Dec 2023 #15

I'm partial to dimensional lumber myself..... lastlib Dec 2023 #22

" 'And {Winston,} if the party says that it is not four but five -- then how many?' " . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #16

2024: The Sequel n/t BaronChocula Dec 2023 #33

They haven't just cut the wealthy taxes IbogaProject Dec 2023 #17

You can't. It is impossible. republianmushroom Dec 2023 #18

How does one reason with a "Democrat" who says they won't vote for Biden because they think Joe sop Dec 2023 #20

If you could reason with tRumpers, they wouldn't be tRumpers. lastlib Dec 2023 #21

"central issues for voters are income inequality and the unfair tax code." KS Toronado Dec 2023 #23

Try talking to a rock, we'll get a better response! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2023 #26

There is nothing to gain by engaging these morons JoseBalow Dec 2023 #27

And they delight in showing their stupidity. GreenWave Dec 2023 #28

They literally wave flags proclaiming it! JoseBalow Dec 2023 #29

Oh, the economic anxiety! BaronChocula Dec 2023 #30

Most Trump supporters have sufficient funds Joinfortmill Dec 2023 #31

90% 3auld6phart Dec 2023 #34

Because.... Jeebus Martin Eden Dec 2023 #35

"rational" can be a tricky concept. Caliman73 Dec 2023 #36