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In reply to the discussion: I know this is going to be unpopular but I am friends with and I understand many Trump supporters [View all]
Even if you DON'T follow politics, I'm assuming said voters have not lived under a cultural rock for the last 35 years.
"President Donald Trump"
OK, does THAT SOUND like it'd be a good IDEA??
And I've often heard the "It's not really HIM, but it's the STATEMENT!" reasoning.
WHAT STATEMENT?? "I'm a complete DUMBFUCK"??? Congratulations, guess you won!
All his media buddies are already drumming up ratings by taking us back to the Reagan 80$, where we had to live in a constant state of abject fear that World War Armageddon was going to start any damned minute. Even then, it was a mere distraction for all the union busting, tax cutting and blue collar firing that all of his dumbshit voters seemed to be OK with. The more things stay the same . . .
Hope the impending radiation poisoning will be worth it.
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I know this is going to be unpopular but I am friends with and I understand many Trump supporters [View all]
tecelote
May 2017
OP
Your argument is that THEY made a terrible mistake, so WE need to compromise to accomodate
Squinch
May 2017
#99
They are my family. I know them. They aren't actually listening to you any more than they're
Squinch
May 2017
#116
Like you my family members are pretty much unreachable and I will not even try
GulfCoast66
May 2017
#157
What do you think we need to do to stem the losses nationally and win elections?
Red Oak
May 2017
#259
Well, since you ask. I didn't think this first point needed to be said but obviously it does given
Squinch
May 2017
#339
It all depends on what media they are consuming; that determines what universe they inhabit.
Amaryllis
May 2017
#143
Exactly the cyclical brick wall I encounter attempting to make discussion with the Faux-faithful
lambchopp59
May 2017
#185
I have noticed how much the local TV newshas influence, mainley the 10 & 11 PM
Jim Beard
May 2017
#222
I'm really frustrated with our campaigns for this reason though. What you say is not
Squinch
May 2017
#340
So you're saying we just didn't TALK TO THEM ENOUGH last year?? We hid our ideas, plans, and
WinkyDink
May 2017
#216
Don't think that is what OP is saying at all. Just saying don't NOT talk to them if they are willing
Amaryllis
May 2017
#346
They may feel betrayed by Trump but they would vote for Pence in a heartbeat
PaulRevere08
May 2017
#331
If they voted for racists trump they are a deplorable POS just like him...
stonecutter357
May 2017
#5
Agreed. The horrid "Grab Em" tape was everywhere, they could not have missed it.
Laurian
May 2017
#44
+++ agree. they may have good hearts, but they let politics override it. That's sad.
iluvtennis
May 2017
#46
I'm sorry, but how can anyone truly have "a good heart" and still vote for that pos?
catbyte
May 2017
#334
The media they consume brainwashes/hypnotizes them. Consequently, they are in a trance and
Amaryllis
May 2017
#348
Yes, OP is trying to justify people who voted for Trump BECAUSE he said racist things
anneboleyn
May 2017
#66
A BIG reason why tRump voters are that way is because of lazy profit-driven media.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#76
Point. Although -- distrust of education is familial/cultural, corporately sponsored, and why.
byronius
May 2017
#112
why don't you answer the question about what they thought of the attacks on hispanics
JI7
May 2017
#85
It would be easier to accept their regrets had TRUMP NOT BECOME POTUS. NOW IT'S TOO DAMN LATE.
WinkyDink
May 2017
#73
This a million times. THEY HAVE WON. So they should go ahead and outlaw abortion. Do it.
Nay
May 2017
#196
So my right to own my own body has to take a back seat, as a 'wedge issue.' What are YOU going to
Squinch
May 2017
#150
So they are the good Germans? The ones who just wanted Germany to be great again? Are they defending
The Wielding Truth
May 2017
#168
So true... You need to make sure you are making a positive change and not a negative one n/t
Zing Zing Zingbah
May 2017
#78
I agree with you. It's very hard to take the rage but we have to to make progress.
nolabear
May 2017
#24
But shaming isn't only aimed at one person; it's also to get others to see how bad the behaviour is
muriel_volestrangler
May 2017
#309
They committed a crime against America and against the norms of liberal democracy. they need to be
KingCharlemagne
May 2017
#320
You can't claim to not pay attention while simultaneously saying you want change.
onecaliberal
May 2017
#29
EXACTLY. But the "good" people blame Obama. Gee I wonder why?! I don't buy OP's narrative
anneboleyn
May 2017
#93
If someone supports Trump saying "Grab them by the pussy", they are sexist.
uppityperson
May 2017
#195
Exactly. It also was no mystery that trump is a racist and bigot. People who voted
still_one
May 2017
#205
Young people better understand that their forever conservative families are responsible for choosing
onecaliberal
May 2017
#197
My best guess, they were foolish and bought the "establishment" rhetoric?
herding cats
May 2017
#146
i don't think it makes them any different from typical trump voter. in the end they still voted for
JI7
May 2017
#188
Giving up on women's rights is NOT going to make things better either. Or gay rights, or the rights
Squinch
May 2017
#163
No, I don't owe you an apology. I'm pointing out that this "reach across the aisle" that is
Squinch
May 2017
#177
If you're going to take umbrage and demand apologies when people expand upon your points
Squinch
May 2017
#338
"They voted to change the status quo" "They just voted Republican like they always did"
muriel_volestrangler
May 2017
#225
"Don't accuse every single person on the other side of being a bigot or a misogynist."
tecelote
May 2017
#63
It's quie possible they never watch any news, or ONLY watch local. My husband never watches any
napi21
May 2017
#101
+1 You have a sober calm assessment of the state of mind of many Trump voters. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#71
"...they do not like the direction the country is going." And what way, under Obama, would that be?
WinkyDink
May 2017
#72
They hated that blacks, Muslims, Jews, Hispanics , women, and glbtq people were treated with dignity
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2017
#258
FTS. Pardon my French. I give NO QUARTER to Republicans, whatever the hell their "ONLY" is.
WinkyDink
May 2017
#83
You can do that while striving to understand their mindset at the same time. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#161
Intelligent people already get the "mindset" of the ignorant. They aren't tough nuts to
WinkyDink
May 2017
#220
You edited it after I had seen it / began composing my reply and before I hit Post Reply. . .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#322
Ships in the night happen from time to time. Posted #325 to one response.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#326
I can certainly agree that most arguments (including that one and many of mine) are simplistic.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#328
The edited body of your post makes same confusion as another poster.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#325
How did we get here? How does someone look at their crumbling bridge and not realize that they
Squinch
May 2017
#172
This makes me wish I could rec a post. I, too, live among them, and know exactly what you mean.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2017
#199
I experience the same from trump voters, as I say in my response see 211.
Lyricalinklines
May 2017
#212
Sorry but this is the biggest pile of shit that I have seen shoveled here in the past year.
William769
May 2017
#81
What does that look like? What does it look like when we "stop excluding people and putting them
Squinch
May 2017
#82
Maybe you could poll these friends and find out the direction they want the US to head..
Tikki
May 2017
#86
Yes exactly. Because a booming economy (saved by Obama from a historic disaster),
Squinch
May 2017
#94
Basically, you assert that one must be 'labeled' D or R in order to exercise their right to vote..
MedusaX
May 2017
#89
One of the primary responsibilities of being a US Citizen is to be informed about the issues
mtngirl47
May 2017
#98
By the time Trumps done there won't be enough of the status quo to recognize...
Historic NY
May 2017
#104
I know this is going to be unpopular but I am friends with and I understand many Trump supporters.
LenaBaby61
May 2017
#120
The Trump supporters that I know are puritan racist Christians who believe God gave us Donald Trump.
Zen Democrat
May 2017
#133
I have no more fucks to give about "Trump Voters". If they could still vote for him after the....
Tarheel_Dem
May 2017
#141
Take Wisconsin. The Walker/trump voters are letting a great university system be decimated.
LuvLoogie
May 2017
#158
I have a lot of avoided conversations with the very few Trump supporters that I still talk to.
hay rick
May 2017
#203
These supposed "solid Americans" saw outright racism, bigotry, the violence it indulged in
Ninsianna
May 2017
#198
I consider these people to be backwards too, fighting as they do and embracing their own
Ninsianna
May 2017
#215
I don't buy it. You didn't need to listen to the news to know that trump is a racist, sexist, and
still_one
May 2017
#204
Fake News CNN! Enemies of the people! My taxes are secret! Nasty woman! Oh, yeah; Trump voters
WinkyDink
May 2017
#223
After reading this thread, I am, frankly, stunned by Democrats who have so many Trump supporters as
WinkyDink
May 2017
#221
Final comment: I'll measure the regret of these "good Americans" by the election results in 2018.
WinkyDink
May 2017
#224
Virtually nothing would change the status quo as much as voting for our first woman President.
CousinIT
May 2017
#242
My guess is that many who "voted to change the status quo" now miss the "status quo"!
George II
May 2017
#248
Everyone who voted for trump knew he is a racist and a bigot and still voted for him.
still_one
May 2017
#253
If "they pay little attention to the news", then they're not "good solid Americans".
dsharp88
May 2017
#264
at times like this I like to refer to The Oatmeal (internet comic) to speak for me...
Javaman
May 2017
#267
"They pay little attention to the news and what is happening in the world . . ."
hatrack
May 2017
#270
He blasted his racist, sexist, bigoted bullshit with a megaphone and they didn't hear it?
JTFrog
May 2017
#281
"They pay little attention to the news and what is happening in the world.."
LudwigPastorius
May 2017
#285
I have trouble getting past the fact that they KNOWINGLY voted for a self-admitted sexual
niyad
May 2017
#287
Trying to appeal to these idiots is not the best use of our time. We need to energize our base.
SunSeeker
May 2017
#288
It's an absolute waste of time talking to them. Deplorables will not vote Democratic.
dalton99a
May 2017
#293
They gambled Americans future. Don't think they care thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..........aaaaaaaaaaaat much!
Madam45for2923
May 2017
#297
I need to know what Republicans did during Obama to warrant any of their votes.
tenderfoot
May 2017
#306
This is a very important question. And just more weight on the "Yep, they're bigots and sexists"
Squinch
May 2017
#341
Exactly what has happened. Trump and his cohorts used them for their vote. They've been
RKP5637
May 2017
#327
I know this is going to be unpopular but I am friends with and I understand many Hitler
KingCharlemagne
May 2017
#312
I know Trump supporters too - key issues are for-profit+right wing media, the rich buying low taxes
sharedvalues
May 2017
#353