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35. It does terrify me...

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It should terrify us that about 40% of Americans stand with the creature [View all] Cyrano Dec 2019 OP

yep, Trump isn't scary. Trump supporters are scary Fresh_Start Dec 2019 #1

The scary thing is, I think they DO see it and don't care. dewsgirl Dec 2019 #4

With his base, it's not about rule of law. Initech Dec 2019 #53

The Trump base are themselves mentally impaired. lunatica Dec 2019 #14

My opinion isn't going to be popular here but Jake Stern Dec 2019 #83

I also think he is a tool Fresh_Start Dec 2019 #86

Numbers matter. guillaumeb Dec 2019 #2

It does. FiveGoodMen Dec 2019 #3

The good thing is we now know them and their mindset. lunatica Dec 2019 #17

I have lunch with one Johnny2X2X Dec 2019 #5

A lot of that around-- given the ok to dismiss the complexities appalachiablue Dec 2019 #57

Thank you "3rd rate actor ronnie" for giving them voice... Hulk Dec 2019 #61

no we can't enlighten them IcyPeas Dec 2019 #6

Probably because shanti Dec 2019 #13

DING! DING! DING! We have a winner!! COLGATE4 Dec 2019 #24

I wonder how they will feel Kaiserguy Dec 2019 #37

At times I honestly believe they think it's a 'team thing' appalachiablue Dec 2019 #16

You know, I think you're right moose65 Dec 2019 #48

That describes the phenomenon very well appalachiablue Dec 2019 #90

Bread & Circus,.. just like Roman times.... magicarpet Dec 2019 #52

That's the picture, it's disturbing as h*ll. MS media is mostly corporate appalachiablue Dec 2019 #58

Now that we know them I can look into my past relationships and encounters lunatica Dec 2019 #21

Well....... BruceWane Dec 2019 #30

Yes, but that's not my point. lunatica Dec 2019 #33

Yes, and here is an X-ray of the condition: Newest Reality Dec 2019 #7

At what age do people here propose this education take place? Under what subject is it taught? ancianita Dec 2019 #39

I don't think it is a specific suggestion... Newest Reality Dec 2019 #43

As long as people understand that the hour spent on it in school can be undone in the hours spent at ancianita Dec 2019 #45

Between the ages of 16-26 GusBob Dec 2019 #87

Cool. But when we talk about education, random exposure to these issues isn't either as consistent, ancianita Dec 2019 #89

Random as in GusBob Dec 2019 #98

I accept that education is everywhere, all the time, for those who seek it. Thanks for your post. ancianita Dec 2019 #99

Agree hallcord Dec 2019 #69

Heheheh Newest Reality Dec 2019 #71

I have that thought, pretty much every morning Siwsan Dec 2019 #8

Not scared. We will oust him. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #9

It does. Every. Single. Day! pazzyanne Dec 2019 #10

Absolutely. The first thing that any tyrant does is try and 'dumb down' the population. unitedwethrive Dec 2019 #11

+1 Between 'fake news' on the internet, M$M, social media pumping appalachiablue Dec 2019 #20

When bdamomma Dec 2019 #72

Ask them what they stand for. what does Trump stand for? bucolic_frolic Dec 2019 #12

They talk about safe borders DownriverDem Dec 2019 #32

We are marching to Dystopia moondust Dec 2019 #15

The cult of stupidity is growing in this country. I blame lack of education & mind altering yaesu Dec 2019 #18

The RWNJ presence is very strong on social media there is hardly any Dem resistance dustyscamp Dec 2019 #28

I would like to see handmade34 Dec 2019 #19

A very bad question. former9thward Dec 2019 #73

oh yes handmade34 Dec 2019 #79

If they don't try and time the market they all participate in rallies. former9thward Dec 2019 #88

... handmade34 Dec 2019 #96

Anyone who has lost money in the market in the last 10 years should not be in it. former9thward Dec 2019 #97

There are a lot of educated and very well educated Trump supporters. ToxMarz Dec 2019 #22

Agree. Two friends of mine in CA have a masters and PhD between them and are about the Republican ancianita Dec 2019 #42

Thank you Yes lunasun Dec 2019 #46

There are two kinds of Trumpers. The educated ones know damn well... LAS14 Dec 2019 #92

Demographic shifts and high mortality ThoughtCriminal Dec 2019 #23

Are white men the only ones who are overweight? former9thward Dec 2019 #74

America is dead for all practical purposes. world wide wally Dec 2019 #25

No, there is no European armed forces. former9thward Dec 2019 #75

Macron suggested it yesterday world wide wally Dec 2019 #78

Thanks for the update vapor2 Dec 2019 #81

The actual scary parts of all this: CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #26

I'd like to add a number 4 dustyscamp Dec 2019 #36

Is it the same ratio as talk radio? They've captured that too. CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #62

I think it might be the same dustyscamp Dec 2019 #65

I hope those millions are repeaters. Just like when I used to watch hours of MSNBC. CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #68

I choose to be heartened about the 60% who stand against him. scheming daemons Dec 2019 #27

It's NOT 40% of Americans, it's 40% of *voting* Americans FakeNoose Dec 2019 #29

Excellent point! You give me hope! nt LAS14 Dec 2019 #94

15% of that are Russians.... Chakaconcarne Dec 2019 #31

Our nominee has to draw MORE votes than Hillary could, in certain specific states. AtheistCrusader Dec 2019 #34

It does terrify me... Moral Compass Dec 2019 #35

No matter how many flag pins they wear, Republicans are NOT patriots. tclambert Dec 2019 #38

Repigs have bdamomma Dec 2019 #76

they were always there AlexSFCA Dec 2019 #40

scheming how best to screw the rest of us.. hibbing Dec 2019 #41

Those people weren't created when you-know-who took office. Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2019 #44

Not terrified but ANGRY AS HELL! BigmanPigman Dec 2019 #47

+1000 bronxiteforever Dec 2019 #56

If Democrats ever attain full control of the government.... LiberalLovinLug Dec 2019 #49

Great! Yet nothing can get done on the list until the a)larger SCOTUS b)rescinds Citizens United. ancianita Dec 2019 #84

thanks ancianita! LiberalLovinLug Dec 2019 #95

This is what happens when you get rid of the... Botany Dec 2019 #50

I don't believe it's that high. ananda Dec 2019 #51

Keep in mind--these 40% (of voters, not Americans) will vote R whether it's Jesus or Satan or Trump DFW Dec 2019 #54

Trump supporters Liberalhammer Dec 2019 #55

Courses in critical thinking need to be universal and a required part of grade school. Amimnoch Dec 2019 #59

It is terrifying.... Hulk Dec 2019 #60

We can only hope they have a "Come to Jesus Moment" and reject this vile POS. walkingman Dec 2019 #63

We need to have patience Blanks92 Dec 2019 #64

It haunts me. spanone Dec 2019 #66

MAGAts fear education, except home-schooling. They believe "government schools" are demonic. VOX Dec 2019 #67

Sadly, it's a little higher even Polybius Dec 2019 #70

shouldn't be, we have moving in this direction since the Reagan Admin. Thomas Hurt Dec 2019 #77

and a HUGE piece of that 40% could be easily peeled off rufus dog Dec 2019 #80

It's not actually 40%, it's more like 25-30% DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #82

Thank you, Fox News and Rush Limbaugh!! ElementaryPenguin Dec 2019 #85

You are so right! I think about this all the time. We're sunk if we don't.... LAS14 Dec 2019 #91

Racism is a powerful drug sandensea Dec 2019 #93