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(3,953 posts) Wed Aug 10, 2016, 04:03 PM Aug 2016

What The Hell Is Wrong With Donald Trump Supporters? [View all]

Whether it’s calling for the assassination of his political rival, or asking a foreign government to hack into the files of the former Secretary of State, Donald Trump is no stranger to saying things that would land the rest of us in prison. The Donald Trump show has gone on for too long, and anyone who still supports him needs to have their head checked out by professionals. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

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What The Hell Is Wrong With Donald Trump Supporters? [View all] GoLeft TV Aug 2016 OP

In a nutshell, they are scared. They are scared of anybody that doesn't look like them. tonyt53 Aug 2016 #1

soul damaged & they think he can win! fuck america. pansypoo53219 Aug 2016 #2

Uh...that's easy... MynameisBlarney Aug 2016 #3

As disgusted as I get by these followers of Trump, I was pleased to see them streaming out of the NC downeastdaniel Aug 2016 #4

He's managed to gather all of the hatred in this country under his banner. They thrive on hatred RKP5637 Aug 2016 #5

it doesn't seem like a mystery tomp Aug 2016 #12

Yep! Trump is, and represents well, the republican mindset! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2016 #13

Science is working on it! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #6

He tells them what they want to hear. The_Casual_Observer Aug 2016 #7

Exactly!!! This is what helped Bernie do so well... FighttheFuture Aug 2016 #9

I think many are disaffected citizens who have been fucked by this system for years. FighttheFuture Aug 2016 #8

I respectfully disagree to an extent. suzanner Aug 2016 #10

Sure, there is a core, I think up to 20%, like that. But, there are many more FighttheFuture Aug 2016 #15

A long time back I read a book called "The True Believer" duncang Aug 2016 #14

Thanks, this is very interesting. will also say what is happening here is not just by chance, but FighttheFuture Aug 2016 #16

Start calling it "The Trump Party" zebonaut Aug 2016 #11