On the train to Zurich going home I spoke to two young Europeans who asked us about drumpf

[kimbutgar]

They couldn't believe he is winning and asked why Americans would consider such a hate monger. We told them there are a lot of uneducated Americans who don't realize they are being duped by a con man. For about 1 1/2 hours we had this spirited discussion. Little did I realize that all the other passengers around us were listening to these two Americans who were horrified by drumpf. When we pulled into the station they passed us and said good luck to you two.

[pampango]

1. Thanks for your efforts. I'm glad I'm not overseas right now trying to explain the Trump phenomenon

to foreigners. It's hard enough to explain it to other Americans.

[elleng]

2. 'Good' to know

[KansDem]

3. In the early 1980s, I lived in Uster, about 20km outside Zurich.

I was visiting a friend and lived there for several months.

It was amazing how much the Swiss knew about American politics--more so than many Americans. In fact, it was embarrassing!

[lpbk2713]

4. I'm pretty sure the USA has a well defined image in the world's eye.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

5. I hope you explained he's "winning" a subset of the population

Not the general population.

[global1]

6. I Traveled Quite A Bit In Europe And To A Number Of Countries.....

It's amazing how Europeans take an interest in the politics of America. Many of them know more about what is going on politically in our country than many Americans living here do.

It doesn't work the other way around. Most Americans don't care about the politics of Europe or the individual countries. It is quite embarrassing.

[LibDemAlways]

14. There are many Americans who couldn't find Europe

on a map. My elderly mother likes to watch the game show "Wheel of Fortune," and I sometimes watch with her. One night recently the puzzle read something like "Canals in Venice." After the puzzle was solved, the host asked the contestant in which country Venice is located. The dumbass hesitated, then said "Paris?" and finally settled on France.

Never ever underestimate the sheer ignorance of the average American.

[ErikJ]

15. America is the world's superpower.

So its legitimate that the world should be very interested in our politics. What happens to the US happens to the world. US citizens take this for granted and so have been sleepwalking and just trying to survive on a day to day basis.

[spanone]

7. he's only 'winning' among the idjits on the right

it is apalling.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

8. Being shocked Trump is winning the Republican party,...

...is like being shocked that Hitler won the Nazi Party.

[jalan48]

9. I don't think we can have killed as many people around the world as long as we have without

a lot of hate seeping into the fabric of our society. You need hate to keep the wars going.

[Chakaconcarne]

10. I was asked the same question when I was in Bolivia

...and had the same response...

We're trying over here...but it's an uphill battle and you can't fix stupid.

[LuckyLib]

11. I work often in Mexico -- all over the country. They are perplexed that Americans

could support someone so racist, ranting, and clearly lacking in international awareness. I shake my head, explaining that we have no real media here, and much of his popularity has been created like a reality TV show.

[Skittles]

17. honestly, it is embarrassing

yes indeed

[Sen. Walter Sobchak]

12. They're taking Trump a lot better than they took Bush II

[byronius]

13. My boy's in Geneva working for MSF -- same story. Says everyone is horrified by the very idea.

Europe knows his kind all too well, and what it means for the world if he gains power.

[Skittles]

16. my overseas relatives are well-aware of my extreme dislike of Trump

sorry, I think you should call a person by their preferred name, no matter how big an asshole they may be