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geek tragedy

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7. the reason some people don't embrace populism as a per se good thing is that

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Aug 1, 2016, 08:02 AM

Aug 2016

it can be incredibly destructive and dangerous. Trump is a rightwing populist.

And sometimes vast swaths of the population are willing, almost eager, to embrace fascism.

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Is the problem with Trump or with Trump supporters? [View all] kentuck Aug 2016 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Aug 2016 #1

Tapestry of America Protalker Aug 2016 #2

+1, that monolithic world allows for a stronger bubble too... few realities get passed them uponit7771 Aug 2016 #5

The bigger problem is people on DU are willing to look at FAUX news for an hour to hear what wingers uponit7771 Aug 2016 #3

He wouldn't be where he is without his supporters. Arkansas Granny Aug 2016 #4

What are Trump's positions on religion, gays, and abortion? kentuck Aug 2016 #6

the reason some people don't embrace populism as a per se good thing is that geek tragedy Aug 2016 #7

I think populism can come in different shades... kentuck Aug 2016 #8

indeed. Populism is a style of rhetoric, not ideology or policy nt geek tragedy Aug 2016 #9

"Light side" populists like Bernie versus "dark side" populists like Drumpf. Odin2005 Aug 2016 #13

True. kentuck Aug 2016 #14

The problem is with both, but since Trump doesn't seem to have any values at all, it's clear Vinca Aug 2016 #10

He's pandering to the Fascist fucks, telling them what they want to hear. Odin2005 Aug 2016 #11

I think you may be right about the political realignment... kentuck Aug 2016 #12

Yes duncang Aug 2016 #15

Its the oldest question... jcgoldie Aug 2016 #16