@Girlpower
I am happy to engage in political discussions but prefer to keep it on a respectful level. There is a taint to the 'you folks' reference. I am one person. I do not answer for others. I present my own view.
If you wish to engage in political discussions and share ideas, great.
This is my view:
Donald is by far the worst president the USA has even had. Nobody has had more tell-all books written about them. He is toxic to our democracy and to our Constitution. Supporting him is very detrimental to our nation. It is good for billionaires. Donald is a prolific liar. He is a cheat. Her is a womanizer. He is a chauvinist and a racist. He is a criminal. He is a con-man. A grifter. He never worked an honest day in his life. He is using his followers.
He had a terrible childhood in which he was neglected badly. He doesn't understand what love is, has never experienced it. He is a bully. He learned early on in life that he could get attention by being a bully. He is obsessed with getting attention. It is the main reason he ran for president. He was already rich.
The main reason anyone supports Donald is because they are stubbornly supportive of one or more of the main issues he has exploited. Donald's supporters are part of a cult that refuses to consider the larger implications of what they are supporting. Instead, they are obsessed with one or more of the following:
Hatred/fear/resentment of: immigrants, Democrats, government, climate science, abortion freedom, gay people, trans people, world economy, black people, diversity, gun rights.
They are obsessed with their chosen issue(s) to the point that they are willing to overlook the obvious shortcomings of Donald.
Cult members also feel a sense of belonging to the cult, and draw security in thinking they are part of a larger group. Peer pressure plays a great role in cult hood. Rumors are thought to be more reliable than well vetted balanced news. It is very difficult for a maga cult member to quit the cult because that would mean loss of group member status. They would lose friends, become excommunicated from relatives, and become subject to the razzing and dissing they themselves display towards liberals and never-trumpers. They know from personal experience that would be very nasty, so they never wish to go over to 'the dark side' and become subject to what they have been dishing out.
That is my view. I hope that answers any questions. Now. If you wish to discuss politics with me I'm happy to that. But I do not wish to get personal or play mental games. Give me your views and explain why you support them. I see Republican support for Donald eroding because the truth is coming out about him and people are beginning to face up to what they have been overlooking. His callous treatment of the economy shows it.
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