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They vote for him because he is openly corrupt. They just think they will be beneficiaries of some of the corruption.
by lotsofpulp 2y ago
They vote for him because he is openly corrupt. They just think they will be beneficiaries of some of the corruption.
- Terr_ 2y agoA slightly more-charitable option: The supporter is willing to take a small virtuous socioeconomic hit as long as Trump/Republicans ensure that "those people" remain an underclass beneath the supporter, because that's how they think the world has to work. Structurally similar to how another person might pay more taxes if it meant free school lunches for poor kids or whatever.
- wraaath 2y agoAnd then they get summarily purged by DOGE. Reddit LeopardsAteMyFace style.
- vintermann 2y agoIt's a very basic conman trick, to make the victim think they're in on the scam, as opposed to being its target.