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46. People are angry about inflation, interest rates and lack of affordable housing. It's that simple.

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Wed Jul 3, 2024, 09:30 PM

Jul 2024

The current president always receives blame for problems in the country, no matter what they are or who/what is responsible.

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Please explain to me like I'm 5 how Trump has endless flaws but could apparently easily win [View all] LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 OP

Look at what happened with Hitler. Cult like behavior. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #1

Did the German media support him in his early days? Aussie105 Jul 2024 #17

The German Media in general didn't take him seriously. haele Jul 2024 #70

I'm not clear how that relates to Dems LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #18

It is related to Trump. Another despicable leader. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #45

Why is it so difficult to understand that 5 to 7% of undecided Pisces Jul 2024 #2

my question is-- WHY AREN'T THEY TURNED OFF BY TRUMP, especially now? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #19

Like the undecideds even know who Kamala is. Eko Jul 2024 #31

Exactly, and they have seen clips of the debate on TikTok which Pisces Jul 2024 #50

Why is it so difficult for that 5 to 7% of undecided Frank D. Lincoln Jul 2024 #44

Independents. AKA "Low Info Voters" Spencer Martin Jul 2024 #56

Independents and "low info" GenThePerservering Jul 2024 #63

Small slice? orthoclad Jul 2024 #68

Because a bunch of people are trying to get Biden off the ballot LeftInTX Jul 2024 #3

They couldn't find any crimes he comitted. Couldn't besmirch his honor or reputation. Couldn't make him quit by Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #7

Because it isn't about Trump. He's an icon, a golden calf. WarGamer Jul 2024 #4

so why is he doing better in the polls? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #20

you mean since the debate? WarGamer Jul 2024 #23

America is a sick society full of ignorant immoral people. RockRaven Jul 2024 #5

Yes, but a majority??? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #21

The majority loved NSYNC so not sure that is an argument. Eko Jul 2024 #35

Because Trump's CULT of supporters, defenders, devotees, followers, and apologists is based upon a B.See Jul 2024 #6

Sure, but why is Trump apparently winning??? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #22

Because there are a lot of politically idiotic people out there. Eko Jul 2024 #37

he/they will win only if the rest of us aren't equally as motivated to keep them from doing so. B.See Jul 2024 #38

Life isn't fair. The conditions have not changed. Cult members tend to be in with the cult. TheKentuckian Jul 2024 #8

but surely you admit trump is getting support outside his cult? His cult can't be that big for these poll numbers LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #24

Of course. They are the segment we cannot grasp but can't pretend away TheKentuckian Jul 2024 #49

Trick question: on a Democratic forum? DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #9

LOL wut? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #25

Well, it is all bullshit and lies, but they just do not see it. DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #42

Sit down little 5 year old, and let me tell you a tale! Aussie105 Jul 2024 #10

uh... thanks? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #27

Trump can win like he did in 2016 because he was a TV star. FuzzyRabbit Jul 2024 #11

Trump's aim . . . Aussie105 Jul 2024 #14

surely by now, people have a different view of him LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #28

He's the leader of a cult and the media madibella Jul 2024 #12

Weak down on their luck males admire alpha males that fuck porn stars and bully intellectuals and get away with it. Freethinker65 Jul 2024 #13

Because they are a cult and we are not. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #15

that doesn't really address my question... the question is why is he winning despite being clearly very terrible? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #30

Because his cult adores him despite the fact he is a ruthless sociopath/criminal. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #43

but his cult alone shouldn't be enough for him to win LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #58

This is why the GOP has to cheat in a variety of ways. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #59

So, I agree. .. but what's your suggestion on how to deal with this? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #60

One way has been to identify the high cheat areas. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #64

Poll Numbers Inkey Jul 2024 #55

yes, agreed LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #57

But we sure as hell NEED to be. imo. B.See Jul 2024 #41

The media could destroy Donnie in a matter of days unblock Jul 2024 #16

Trump CULT Skittles Jul 2024 #26

how does that help us if trump is winning? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #33

repukes are treated like white men, while Dems are treated like women / POC Skittles Jul 2024 #40

they dusted off the 2016 playbook DoBW Jul 2024 #29

Greed, stupidity, bigotry, faux Christianity Funtatlaguy Jul 2024 #32

It's like this... Hugin Jul 2024 #34

All I want is for Democrats to win up and down the ballot. Silent Type Jul 2024 #36

It all boils down to the two most destructive forces in America... the two R's... Goodheart Jul 2024 #39

People are angry about inflation, interest rates and lack of affordable housing. It's that simple. LonePirate Jul 2024 #46

This Calculating Jul 2024 #48

The forum rules prevent me from explaining why Calculating Jul 2024 #47

I could explain it Zeitghost Jul 2024 #51

Just get out the vote people and do your due diligence and prepare for louslobbs Jul 2024 #52

Three words more: "TRUMP WON'T WIN" Stuart G Jul 2024 #53

I'm doing what I can, but I live in Indiana LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #65

The media is owned by MAGAts. lees1975 Jul 2024 #54

We have media that thinks Ashli Babbitt is a tragedy but no mention yet of the Katie Johnson rape. Norbert Jul 2024 #61

it's appalling LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #66

The power of cults NameAlreadyTaken Jul 2024 #62

TV orthoclad Jul 2024 #67

Ughh.... you would think more people would have woken up to him LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #69

Not enough, though orthoclad Jul 2024 #71

good points LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #72