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In reply to the discussion: Trump: "Gas prices are way down. Have you looked?' [View all]PatSeg
(53,452 posts)I've known such people throughout my life, but I never imagined there were so many of them. How many rocks have they been hiding under all these years?
Of course, the other side of the story is that these are the kinds of people who didn't used to vote. They had no real interest in politics, government, or democracy. But they did watch reality TV and Fox News which transitioned into the Tea Party people and eventually MAGA.
It is a social thing for them like a club which clearly has become a cult. They would show up at rallies with lawn chairs, coolers, signage, and totally weird costumes - a picnic or a party. These weren't serious voters, they were people looking to socialize and Trump gave them a reason to meet with like-minded people. I would like to think that perhaps a better educational system could have prevented this.