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my simple answer - they've broken with reality - they think reality TV IS reality. NRaleighLiberal Dec 2015 #1
Because he made it okay to be openly racist again. eom MohRokTah Dec 2015 #2
+1 doc03 Dec 2015 #3
i agree. nt DesertFlower Dec 2015 #9
Sadly, I do think that's a lot of it. Enabling racism and hatred as OK. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2015 #11
Yeps, it is his open racism hibbing Dec 2015 #17
Yes-that,and some people like openly obnoxious assholes. They're drawn to them and cheer them on. MADem Dec 2015 #27
It's like siding with the bully because you think it will protect smirkymonkey Dec 2015 #62
That is a very astute observation--and it does sum up the way a lot of these supporters think. MADem Dec 2015 #75
What, you think that's Trump's doing? Scootaloo Dec 2015 #36
THIS Maru Kitteh Dec 2015 #42
Yep, simple as that. Kermitt Gribble Dec 2015 #49
+1 uponit7771 Dec 2015 #76
TV has become reality for them, and he speaks its language and frames things in its context n/t arcane1 Dec 2015 #4
I don't think people will back him at the polls. elias49 Dec 2015 #5
I fear the opposite EL34x4 Dec 2015 #65
I agree.. Doctor Who Dec 2015 #66
I think you are right. I think a lot of his supporters are day trippers, curious, appalled even, MADem Dec 2015 #79
I think a lot of it's his showmanship. It's like reality TV to some and he's a branded TV image. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2015 #6
I agree, but not as to reality shows. Think Han Solo in Star Wars or John Wayne in a Western. merrily Dec 2015 #14
It is far easier to listen to a loudmouth and accept what he says than engage in . . . . Stinky The Clown Dec 2015 #7
Same reason that they like hate radio question everything Dec 2015 #8
They're stupid and he talks stupid. nt valerief Dec 2015 #10
He's popular because he 840high Dec 2015 #12
I've seen this same phrase repeatedly: "he always says what everybody is really thinking" Turn CO Blue Dec 2015 #13
+1 merrily Dec 2015 #16
"He is always saying what everybody is thinking". Ask them, "Who is 'everybody?" pampango Dec 2015 #43
Yup, I mean it's rather like unplugging from the Matrix, isn't it? Turn CO Blue Dec 2015 #50
People are completely ignorant of politics. Glamrock Dec 2015 #15
Part of it had to do with DWS's delaying the start of the Democratic debates. merrily Dec 2015 #18
Because tRump is the poster boy for the "Southern Strategy". Earth Bound Misfit Dec 2015 #19
Bigots for Bigshotism. moondust Dec 2015 #20
A likely reason so many support Trump.... seafan Dec 2015 #21
AMEN Seafan!!!! onecent Dec 2015 #59
Loudmouth rich white guy hating on people different than him. neverforget Dec 2015 #22
They're angry and ignorant. He says what they think. Martin Eden Dec 2015 #23
Trump appeals to a vanishing version of white male America kwassa Dec 2015 #24
"I call him a billionaire Archie Bunker". That is a perfect description. Thanks. n/t pampango Dec 2015 #44
Easy. They expect President Trumplestiltskin to tell the whole government "YOU'RE FIRED"! hedda_foil Dec 2015 #25
I'm not taking the hide libodem Dec 2015 #26
They are attracted to his reactionary brand of populism. Ed Suspicious Dec 2015 #28
So many? IsItJustMe Dec 2015 #29
It's the plainspoken populism mixed with outright racism and bigotry... Docreed2003 Dec 2015 #30
Because they are mindless effing morons. These are the same type of people that fall for cults and underahedgerow Dec 2015 #31
You read my thoughts... 3catwoman3 Dec 2015 #33
I'm not sure but it's scary as hell newfie11 Dec 2015 #32
Some people like bluster and tend to buy whatever crap is peddled with obnoxious certainty. bettyellen Dec 2015 #34
in addition to what others have said, about 20% (if not more) of our voters tend to be fascists steve2470 Dec 2015 #35
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Dec 2015 #37
They are binary thinkers with no time for critical thought. Ford F-150 Dec 2015 #38
I wonder myself about that as well davidpdx Dec 2015 #39
the teevee gnewz keep showing he matters. NEVER questioning the shit he says. pansypoo53219 Dec 2015 #40
He 'answers' economic and cultural insecurities with simple (racist, xenophobic) solutions. There pampango Dec 2015 #41
True, simple people like simple answers. smirkymonkey Dec 2015 #63
I've been told (by people who I think less of now)... Mopar151 Dec 2015 #45
Hate. He affirms hatred of those who aren't white cali Dec 2015 #46
Trump is the political personification of World Wide Wrestling and it's entertainment, no_hypocrisy Dec 2015 #47
Only about 15% of voters n2doc Dec 2015 #48
The same reason anyone backs anyone Renew Deal Dec 2015 #51
Scapegoating jeepers Dec 2015 #52
Pants crapping FEAR. link to ABC News article. underpants Dec 2015 #53
You're not gonna like this, but the Left has gone way overboard with PC. Trump is a reaction. frizzled Dec 2015 #54
I'll add - outright contempt for all government. Trump's the "Screw you all" candidate frizzled Dec 2015 #55
Because he gives simple solutions to complex issues. nruthie Dec 2015 #56
Judging only by interviews with his supporters, Vinca Dec 2015 #57
Because they're either stupid or deliberately uninformed. MineralMan Dec 2015 #58
I don't always agree with you, MM, but when I do... ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2015 #69
Hatred + fear. H2O Man Dec 2015 #60
Entertainment Factor, plus I *DO* agree w. his policy on Trade.... dirtydickcheney Dec 2015 #61
I think he says what his supporters think and feel bigwillq Dec 2015 #64
We delude ourselves into thinking that we have a clue about what's going on Fumesucker Dec 2015 #67
They are as frustrated with the economy and scared about terrorism as the left is Yavin4 Dec 2015 #68
Because racism, bigotry, and xenophobia are real things ... 11 Bravo Dec 2015 #70
I believe they're frustrated with the stand still in congress just like karadax Dec 2015 #71
He's made Racism Mainstream again. Katashi_itto Dec 2015 #72
Why did Germany go with Adolf ? olddots Dec 2015 #73
There are a fair number of people in this country like you. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #74
Because contrary to popular opinion Kelvin Mace Dec 2015 #77
Lots of people are racist assholes. RedCappedBandit Dec 2015 #78
Assholes finally have a champion! n/t Still Sensible Dec 2015 #80
they're cowards who won't say what they think Skittles Dec 2015 #81
Combination of things JesterCS Dec 2015 #82
He makes the other dudes in suits squirm, which is something they can't do, as individuals. n/t winter is coming Dec 2015 #83
Fear is the mindkiller and they are fearful of just about everything. hobbit709 Dec 2015 #84
A serious question, here is a serious answer Angel Martin Dec 2015 #85
Because we still have plenty of racist and misogynist assholes around? n/t eridani Dec 2015 #86
A lot of people have a hard time understanding Rex Dec 2015 #87
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