Skeptic Bob
DP Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 6, 2014
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- Location
- Texas
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- Male
- Political Leaning
- Libertarian - Left
The polls say no. My own judgement says no. But lately that judgement has started to waiver.
Regardless of how much I dislike Trump and what few policies he has put forth, he has proven himself a freaking savant when it comes to manipulating the media and the masses. Using methods that defy common sense and conventional thinking, he has won over the Republican base despite espousing policies that are demonstrably non-conservative.
People aren't inspired by Trump's policies. They are inspired by Trump.
If all of this has been part of his plan, and not some fluke, then one would assume if he wins the primaries he will switch gears and will tailor his rhetoric to a larger audience. Don't get me wrong, the rhetoric will still be outlandish and devoid of much substance, but it will be sure to inspire.
We at DP aren't the typical voters. We take an active interest in politics and policies and gain pleasure from debating their merits and shortcomings. The typical voter tends to be more "low information". Such voters, be they Republican, Democrat, or Independent, will be much more susceptible to being swept up in Trump's cult of personality. He comes across to such people as strong, and anti-establishment. He sure as hell doesn't toe the party line. He is in reality what McCain pretended to be. A maverick. For people who want "change" there is little doubt that Trump would bring that.
Don't get me wrong. I hate Trump. I think he would be a horrible President. But as I said, I think he is a master at manipulating the media and the public. And when it comes time to appeal to a larger base, he will know how to adjust course, even if the way he does it seems on the surface self destructive to many of us.
I hope I am wrong.
Regardless of how much I dislike Trump and what few policies he has put forth, he has proven himself a freaking savant when it comes to manipulating the media and the masses. Using methods that defy common sense and conventional thinking, he has won over the Republican base despite espousing policies that are demonstrably non-conservative.
People aren't inspired by Trump's policies. They are inspired by Trump.
If all of this has been part of his plan, and not some fluke, then one would assume if he wins the primaries he will switch gears and will tailor his rhetoric to a larger audience. Don't get me wrong, the rhetoric will still be outlandish and devoid of much substance, but it will be sure to inspire.
We at DP aren't the typical voters. We take an active interest in politics and policies and gain pleasure from debating their merits and shortcomings. The typical voter tends to be more "low information". Such voters, be they Republican, Democrat, or Independent, will be much more susceptible to being swept up in Trump's cult of personality. He comes across to such people as strong, and anti-establishment. He sure as hell doesn't toe the party line. He is in reality what McCain pretended to be. A maverick. For people who want "change" there is little doubt that Trump would bring that.
Don't get me wrong. I hate Trump. I think he would be a horrible President. But as I said, I think he is a master at manipulating the media and the public. And when it comes time to appeal to a larger base, he will know how to adjust course, even if the way he does it seems on the surface self destructive to many of us.
I hope I am wrong.