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In reply to the discussion: The Rise of Donald Trump is a big flashing neon sign that something is very wrong in this country [View all]berksdem
(595 posts)I think what we have is a culmination of ideologies that really have moved this country to an all new level of stupidity over the years.
Fox News and staff, Reaganomics, the right-wing media, Tea baggers, etc... The sad part is there is a huge portion of the population who truly believe they are letting Trump speak for them. He "calls it like it is" and he is "not a lifetime politician"...
I was at a friends house (Trump supporter) and after a few beers we started talking politics and it amazes me that he literally could back nothing up with actual facts. If Hannity did not say it can't be true!! The funniest part is when I asked him why he was so angry and could not provide any reason. The lies and hatred are gruesome and then you realize people like this can't even understand why they feel it.
I literally just shake my head and try to understand where these folks are coming from BUT the lack of facts is frightening. The very real blind faith they have for Trump is disturbing. What is more disturbing is how they have a blind eye when it comes to Trump's charades...
If this man is elected we are F***ed.