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ancianita

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

Wed Dec 11, 2019, 05:15 PM

Dec 2019

agenda, willfully blind to Trump's agenda that makes Russians their friends. They won't talk rationally about this presidency, either.

I've other friends with nothing beyond high school diplomas who saw the realities of Trump before he was elected.

Some kind of re-educating about politics has to touch on the history of it, and what drives the anti-science, pro-belief, irrational sides of it.

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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