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Because the GOP thought it was a good idea to appeal to different groups of nutjobs to build their base of political support. They thought the nutjobs were easi
by orange_tee 6y ago
Because the GOP thought it was a good idea to appeal to different groups of nutjobs to build their base of political support.
They thought the nutjobs were easily controllable and they are right. They did not realize that somebody else other than them could take control of the nutjobs. And to be fair to them, before the internet it would have not be possible to do that. But now in the 21st century, everyone can appeal to nutjobs and start a cult over the internet.
- smitty1e 6y agoYour thesis is the sound of one hand clapping. It's one thing for the elites to disdain Trump. It's quite another for them to do so without saying precisely why, and declining to offer a coherent alternative.
- orange_tee 6y agoI didn't mention Trump, and Trump has nothing to do with what I am saying.
- smitty1e 6y agoYet the orange elephant will continue to dominate the room. We can factor out That Five Character Symbol, and point to the fundamental discussion of whether "We The People" actually matter anymore.