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Douglas Carpenter

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2. I think that is at least a major part of it - probably most of it

Reply to KentuckyWoman (Original post)

Sat Jan 2, 2016, 04:15 PM

Jan 2016

The George Wallace or Lester Maddox type southern segregationist just can't fly anymore. So, this is largely the same message with a different venue.

I agree that his biggest damage is the way he emboldens racists and makes the ignorant proud to be ignorant.

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There is no mystery to the "Trump Phenomenon". [View all] KentuckyWoman Jan 2016 OP

Because 30% of this country is really stupid and ignorant...maybe more sailfla Jan 2016 #1

I think that is at least a major part of it - probably most of it Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #2

And most sadly, the "liberal" MSM promotes his message 24/7 world wide wally Jan 2016 #3

Thanks for the report from the heart of it all. It's as I thought, and I'm sorry about your family Hekate Jan 2016 #4

K&R. Righteous post. n/t MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #5

K&R. Well done. Photographer Jan 2016 #6

K&R... spanone Jan 2016 #7

You're saying what I'm thinking randomelement Jan 2016 #8

Well said. His nomination would, I hope, lead to a Democratic landslide in 2016 but pampango Jan 2016 #9

Jesse Ventura and Arnold Schwarzeneggar forthemiddle Jan 2016 #10