What does Trump mean when he says, "Make America Great Again"?

radcen said:

What does Trump mean when he says, "Make America Great Again"?

This slogan implies two things. One, America is not a great now as it once was. And two, it can be brought back to said greatness. Ok, fair enough.

Given Trump's penchant for vague statements that lack depth and detail, this being a prime example, which point in American history is he referring that he wants to bring us back to? Does anyone know? And what about said great era was so great?

I suppose it'll have to be your opinion, as he has left us wondering.

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First we need to look @ Trump, his history, and his interests.
Trump is interested in business, real estate, making money, and of course himself.
The Trump campaign phrase 'Make America Great Again' was no doubt Trump's attempt at appealing to the emotions of voters that desire something from the past.
The problem is leaders have to move forward; governing is not IMO a concept of going backwards.
Trump wants to take America & the world backwards to a place we have already been, and on many levels that is a dangerous place to go IMO.
Since Trump has no experience in government service, no political experience, and no military experience, I expect that wherever direction Trump takes America & the world in it will no doubt end up being a HUGE 'train wreck.'

I voted 'some OTHER era' because I didn't see a choice for 'train wreck' ....... this one will be in our future ....... not our past ........

reinoe said:

During the early 1800's, the U.S. dollar was at it's strongest before inflation set in.

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That doesn't necessarily equate to being 'great'.

The brilliance of the slogan it represented what he was on the campaign trail: non-articulate. What do you do when you hear that statement? You imagine what YOU think makes America great again. Trump's vision of a Great America is irrelevant; the slogan was meant to get to draw you out into what you believe a Great America would be. He was vague enough that supporters had nothing to disagree with. What he was specific about was that "Politicians are bad" - something that most people do agree with.

In short, I don't think Trump had any specific time frame in mind. He just wanted to convince each of us that he could give us all what we want.

fredmertzz said:

The brilliance of the slogan it represented what he was on the campaign trail: non-articulate. What do you do when you hear that statement? You imagine what YOU think makes America great again. Trump's vision of a Great America is irrelevant; the slogan was meant to get to draw you out into what you believe a Great America would be. He was vague enough that supporters had nothing to disagree with. What he was specific about was that "Politicians are bad" - something that most people do agree with.

In short, I don't think Trump had any specific time frame in mind. He just wanted to convince each of us that he could give us all what we want.

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In many ways, "Make America Great Again" serves the exact same purpose that "Hope and Change" did when Obama ran in 2008

radcen said:

What does Trump mean when he says, "Make America Great Again"?

This slogan implies two things. One, America is not a great now as it once was. And two, it can be brought back to said greatness. Ok, fair enough.

Given Trump's penchant for vague statements that lack depth and detail, this being a prime example, which point in American history is he referring that he wants to bring us back to? Does anyone know? And what about said great era was so great?

I suppose it'll have to be your opinion, as he has left us wondering.

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It means [individual voter's false vision of some golden age]

WCH said:

If it just means being respected by the world again as someone to not **** with, that would be enough.

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Well, Trump better change his act if he wants us to be respected by the world again.

As for someone not to "**** with", it rather depends on what you mean. We certainly haven't been attacked by another nation for a while. Most conflicts since WWII has been wars of choice. We also tend to not come out looking so great.



Right now we've got someone who speaks loudly.

Mr Person said:

Well, Trump better change his act if he wants us to be respected by the world again.

As for someone not to "**** with", it rather depends on what you mean. We certainly haven't been attacked by another nation for a while. Most conflicts since WWII has been wars of choice. We also tend to not come out looking so great.



Right now we've got someone who speaks loudly.

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If you don't include the state sponsors of terrorism.