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Rick Jones's avatar

At this very early election moment, it is hard to penetrate the hard-headed wall of Trump support. Despite the efforts of an interesting and diverse group of people, no amount of debate seems to penetrate the stubborn haze of Trump support. Trump supporters know all of his trademark shortcomings (egomania, paper thin skin, childish sarcasm, tenuous business ethics,etc.) and they simply don't care. They are beyond sick of being treated as simple-minded morons by the opinionated, arrogant and self-righteous left and have invested their whole stake in their champion; the one man who cannot be bullied, contained or stopped; the relentless warrior who will unflinchingly flip the bird to anyone who gets in their way... It's exactly that overbearing temperament that inspires his supporters who yearn for that "Great America" where patriotism is cherished, hard work is rewarded and opportunity is availed to anyone with the drive and tenacity to pursue it. They not only like Trump's governing policies, ideas and commitments, they absolutely love the fearless persona that is at the core of America's soul - a wealthy version of Archie Bunker if you will - with unflappable confidence. With each passing day, a minority of Republicans ponders the merits of a nice group of candidates, while the majority claps and cheers as their warrior continues to fight injustice in the Colosseum. His armor shows tarnish and there are still battles unresolved, but the patronage has proven beyond doubt that their support lies with Trump. No amount of argument between well-intentioned people not named Trump will make a difference.

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Nothingtoseehere's avatar

In a country of 330 million people, he's the only one that can lead us back from the brink! Get on the bandwagon, Old Crusty! :) (sarcasm)

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Rick Jones's avatar

Silly me...

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Steve's avatar

"a wealthy version of Archie Bunker if you will"

Well Put!

" With each passing day, a minority of Republicans ponders the merits of a nice group of candidates, while the majority claps and cheers as their warrior continues to fight injustice in the Colosseum."

I don't know about a Minority. There have been *polls showing Large numbers of voter who don't want ether Grand Pa Joe or The Orange man.

*as an aside I do not have a good opinion of Polls. Waaaay to much emphasis put on them. I take them with a large grain of salt.

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Rick Jones's avatar

I generally agree. We'll see, but I am terrified that Trump is a foregone conclusion. I am relatively confident that the shuffling old man will soon be out. The DEMS pulled that off once and are realizing there is no future in trying it again.

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Lynne Morris's avatar

I am expecting trickery in this regard as well.

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Steve's avatar

" I am relatively confident that the shuffling old man will soon be out."

Agree. What Gets me is the Democratic Party/Corporate Media (but I repeat myself) have known about Joe for a very Long Time. Now they are acting Shocked! to discover 1. he's corrupt, 2 OLD. Now Donald Trump is OLD too, but he is as sharp as ever. Joe...Not So Much.

Something I read the other day, we are coming up on deadlines to register to be on ballots in many states. So Gavin/Whoever has to act fast.

I have been looking at the Democrat bench. Talk About Weak!

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Lynne Morris's avatar

ICBW but once nominated if unable to continue there is a process for replacement. That is when I expect the change to be made.

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Rick Jones's avatar

It seems clear that the DEMs will do anything necessary to get their way and/or win. They will look the other way on any number of lies and indiscretions - if they think they can get away with it! And while they are actively ignoring their own glaring flaws, they self-righteously will gasp at any indiscretion they can pin on a Republican. Their epic abilities to equivocate mesh perfectly with Hollywood, the rich elite and the pompous upper class who will lovingly embrace any scoundrel who lies on the right things, at the right time and helps propel their cause (Adam Schiff for example). All the while they maintain their superior countenance as if they are impervious to any potential consequence. When one of their lies, scams or strategies blows up, they just remove it from the talking points and move on. Has any Democrat, anywhere or at any time ever apologized for the whole Russian Collusion scam? Nope. Like a Monte Python skit, its "wink,wink, nudge, nudge..." and move on to the next giant foot stomping on some random victim or point. Ridiculous.

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Steve's avatar

(Once Again) Well Said.

"All the while they maintain their superior countenance as if they are impervious to any potential consequence."

It is this lack of consequences that Ticks people off more than anything. Often they are rewarded.

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