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In reply to the discussion: 40%?! How does he even have 20% approval? [View all]RockRaven
(14,886 posts)1. They've internalized "Republican" as an identity, as much part of who they are as religion, gender,
ethnicity, etc.
He's (allegedly) one of them. People who speak against him are others. I think it is that simple (and shallow & stupid).
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They've internalized "Republican" as an identity, as much part of who they are as religion, gender,
RockRaven
Nov 2018
#1
It really is all about racism and sexism. There's no viable Republican Party absent those things.
Garrett78
Nov 2018
#19
He hates the very people who keep his hotels and clubs hum for the hoidy-toidy.
Totally Tunsie
Nov 2018
#18
IMO it's all about hatred and some love that, especially when directed toward brown people.
RKP5637
Nov 2018
#5
Fox News. Rush Limbaugh. There are no other news sources for many. nt
JustABozoOnThisBus
Nov 2018
#13
If they watch Fox, they don't see that he makes poop jokes and talks about raking the forest. nt
wiggs
Nov 2018
#16
Have you heard his supporters interviewed? They are stunningly uninformed/misinformed.
JudyM
Nov 2018
#22
Many Americans ONLY listen to right wing propaganda and think they are hearing all the news.
Kablooie
Nov 2018
#27