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pampango

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

Reply to KentuckyWoman (Original post)

Sun Jan 3, 2016, 08:57 AM

Jan 2016

nothing in politics is certain. And the longer he touts his ethnic and nationalistic hatred, the more he empowers the racists and "Know Nothings" out there in the long run.

Even if they are soundly defeated next November, Trump's campaign could promote the growth of RW populism in the future as is happening in many European countries.

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

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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

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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

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