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In reply to the discussion: I think the reason that many working-class men voted for Rump is because they love tough guys and they were fooled [View all]JustAnotherGen
(33,732 posts)85. Thank you
I'm not falling for their "oh woe is me" economic bullshit lies. They are stone cold bigots and deserve everything they are going to get.
My cruelty is the point.
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I think the reason that many working-class men voted for Rump is because they love tough guys and they were fooled [View all]
LaMouffette
16 hrs ago
OP
People in Florida are not very religious but they have no problem with a little demagogue named desantis
Keepthesoulalive
15 hrs ago
#19
Speaking of which, how come it's always about white kids angst? Never about black children and their distress.
cbabe
14 hrs ago
#28
True. My thought was mostly rhetorical. But I'd sure like to hear it mentioned every time someone mentions
cbabe
13 hrs ago
#58
Good point. Maybe they also wanted a tough guy for president and didn't realize they were voting for a buffoon.
LaMouffette
15 hrs ago
#5
I know. I don't get it. But he was their guy, fake tan, lifts in his shoes, obese, "bad-built body," and all.
LaMouffette
15 hrs ago
#6
You are absolutely right about the bubble. Even though I live in a red state, I was in my own bubble to such an extent
LaMouffette
15 hrs ago
#9
I'm with you on the racist part, for sure, but I think Rump created an image of success and toughness that
LaMouffette
15 hrs ago
#11
I agree that racism and misogyny were also major factors. No doubt. But also the tough-guy factor, and Rump's strangely
LaMouffette
15 hrs ago
#12
Your points are reasonable and I agree with your conclusions, as far as they go
FakeNoose
13 hrs ago
#60
Trump did not promise to improve the lives of his voters. He promised to punish the people his voters wanted to hurt.
LetMyPeopleVote
9 hrs ago
#71