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madaboutharry

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6. Those with authoritarian mindsets voted for him, the racists voted for him, the isolationists voted for him...

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Sun Feb 9, 2025, 11:34 AM

Feb 9

I think they knew exactly what they were voting for. The rub is that many of those who voted for him never connected the dots and failed to understand how it all would play out. Trump voters possess a form of political myopia. .

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NYT / Ben Rhodes: This Isn't the Donald Trump America Elected [View all] Dennis Donovan Feb 9 OP

What planet is this hamhock from? Aristus Feb 9 #1

Yes it is Ben. It is exactly what the stupid American populace elected. Trump told them exactly what he was going to JohnSJ Feb 9 #2

This is exactly what the U.S. elected. nt Gore1FL Feb 9 #3

Yes, Mr. living under a rock Ben Rhodes, mwmisses4289 Feb 9 #4

First, 'America' didn't elect Trump. J_William_Ryan Feb 9 #5

Those with authoritarian mindsets voted for him, the racists voted for him, the isolationists voted for him... madaboutharry Feb 9 #6

I would expect nothing better from the NYT opinion section. (nt) Paladin Feb 9 #7