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5. "The real danger is the smarter, more capable neo-fascist politician who will inevitably rise in his

Reply to cali (Original post)

Mon Jun 27, 2016, 06:35 PM

Jun 2016

wake.

Great point. Trump has laid the foundation for future right wing populists to further the scapegoating of immigrants and foreigners.

He has provided a degree of legitimacy to bigots and nativists who have always bee around but have previously been relegated to the shadows. Not any more.

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