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The Trump Rallying Effect

CriticalThought

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A clear pattern has emerged.

1: Trump comes out with a controversial action or policy.
2: Initial polls show opposition from Democrats and Independents, but show the GOP more divided.
3: The left wing media responds with wall to wall vehement coverage and the Democrats line up to criticize the administration.
4: The attitudes in the GOP suddenly shift to coalesce in support of Trump's position.
5: The critical voices of Trump's position within the GOP are ostracized by their peers.
6: The positions of the constituents of the GOP change in dramatic fashion away from the traditional GOP positions and align with Trump's positions.

We have seen this play out with family values, fiscal policy on deficits and debt, free trade, and now immigration.

The immigration transformation is the most amazing because it is happening in real time and appears accelerated. A slim majority of Republicans support family separations at the border but the GOP constituents who oppose it are already shifting and changing their position rapidly in reaction to the media and liberal response. In effect, Trump wins right wing converts to unpopular policies simply by generating a massive left wing response. The notion appears to be if the left wing hates it, then Trump must be right. Trump is also vastly reshaping the GOP through this issue by issue convertion of constituent views and attitudes. He and his supporters can cast older positions as the fodder of the political caste swamp that needs to be rooted out from the party.

This rallying effect is unreal and lends itself to a tribalism not seen since the desegregation era. I think it is predictable that a similar effect will occur with the next leader of the left and the polarization will continue until both parties are fundamentally altered.
 
Well said.

And obviously liberals aren't going to stop responding negatively to Trump's outrageousness. So who knows how long Trump will be able to continue his corrosion of the GOP's former values.
 
1: Trump comes out with a controversial action or policy.
2: Initial polls show opposition from Democrats and Independents, but show the GOP more divided.
3: The left wing media responds with wall to wall vehement coverage and the Democrats line up to criticize the administration.
4: The attitudes in the GOP suddenly shift to coalesce in support of Trump's position.
5: The critical voices of Trump's position within the GOP are ostracized by their peers.
6: The positions of the constituents of the GOP change in dramatic fashion away from the traditional GOP positions and align with Trump's positions.
I suggest the following "red" revisions to the process description:
  1. Trump comes out with a insipid, vulgar and/or cruel action or policy.
  2. Initial polls show opposition from Democrats and Independents, but show the GOP more divided.
  3. The left wing media responds with wall to wall vehement coverage and the Democrats line up to criticize the administration, as well it should.
  4. The attitudes in the GOP sycophantically shift to coalesce in support of Trump's position.
  5. The critical voices of Trump's position within the GOP are ostracized by their peers.
  6. The positions of the constituents of the GOP change in dramatic fashion away from the traditional GOP positions and align with Trump's positions.
 
More nonsense motivated by TDS.

;)

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Seem people are still clueless why Trump is president and continues to be successful as president.
It's a treat to watch President Trump work the biased/trump hating media over and over.
 
A clear pattern has emerged.

1: Trump comes out with a controversial action or policy.
2: Initial polls show opposition from Democrats and Independents, but show the GOP more divided.
3: The left wing media responds with wall to wall vehement coverage and the Democrats line up to criticize the administration.
4: The attitudes in the GOP suddenly shift to coalesce in support of Trump's position.
5: The critical voices of Trump's position within the GOP are ostracized by their peers.
6: The positions of the constituents of the GOP change in dramatic fashion away from the traditional GOP positions and align with Trump's positions.

We have seen this play out with family values, fiscal policy on deficits and debt, free trade, and now immigration.

The immigration transformation is the most amazing because it is happening in real time and appears accelerated. A slim majority of Republicans support family separations at the border but the GOP constituents who oppose it are already shifting and changing their position rapidly in reaction to the media and liberal response. In effect, Trump wins right wing converts to unpopular policies simply by generating a massive left wing response. The notion appears to be if the left wing hates it, then Trump must be right. Trump is also vastly reshaping the GOP through this issue by issue convertion of constituent views and attitudes. He and his supporters can cast older positions as the fodder of the political caste swamp that needs to be rooted out from the party.

This rallying effect is unreal and lends itself to a tribalism not seen since the desegregation era. I think it is predictable that a similar effect will occur with the next leader of the left and the polarization will continue until both parties are fundamentally altered.
People indoctrinated by decades of right wing messaging know that whatever the left wing media says is probably the opposite of reality, and with further messaging to back up that understanding.
 
;)

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You really do not have a point to what I said. :shrug:
 
Seem people are still clueless why Trump is president and continues to be successful as president.
It's a treat to watch President Trump work the biased/trump hating media over and over.

Honestly, I think Trump supporters tend to be the most clueless about the forces that are shaping their opinions. Motivations matter and Trump supporters are subsisting off contempt.
 
Honestly, I think Trump supporters tend to be the most clueless about the forces that are shaping their opinions. Motivations matter and Trump supporters are subsisting off contempt.


Just as long as Trump keeps upsetting liberals, it doesn't matter how much damage he does. Upsetting liberals is the most important thing.
 
Just as long as Trump keeps upsetting liberals, it doesn't matter how much damage he does. Upsetting liberals is the most important thing.

Which just shows how morally amd ideologically bereft these freaks are, and how they are motivated purely by spite.

The inmates are truly running the asylum.
 
A clear pattern has emerged.

1: Trump comes out with a controversial action or policy.
2: Initial polls show opposition from Democrats and Independents, but show the GOP more divided.
3: The left wing media responds with wall to wall vehement coverage and the Democrats line up to criticize the administration.
4: The attitudes in the GOP suddenly shift to coalesce in support of Trump's position.
5: The critical voices of Trump's position within the GOP are ostracized by their peers.
6: The positions of the constituents of the GOP change in dramatic fashion away from the traditional GOP positions and align with Trump's positions.

We have seen this play out with family values, fiscal policy on deficits and debt, free trade, and now immigration.

The immigration transformation is the most amazing because it is happening in real time and appears accelerated. A slim majority of Republicans support family separations at the border but the GOP constituents who oppose it are already shifting and changing their position rapidly in reaction to the media and liberal response. In effect, Trump wins right wing converts to unpopular policies simply by generating a massive left wing response. The notion appears to be if the left wing hates it, then Trump must be right. Trump is also vastly reshaping the GOP through this issue by issue convertion of constituent views and attitudes. He and his supporters can cast older positions as the fodder of the political caste swamp that needs to be rooted out from the party.

This rallying effect is unreal and lends itself to a tribalism not seen since the desegregation era. I think it is predictable that a similar effect will occur with the next leader of the left and the polarization will continue until both parties are fundamentally altered.

Why Yes Sir there is a method to Trumps madness.

Trump is one very talented guy.

We are lucky to have him.
 
Honestly, I think Trump supporters tend to be the most clueless about the forces that are shaping their opinions. Motivations matter and Trump supporters are subsisting off contempt.

The problem is the folks who aren't that aware of the issues rally because they feel what they value is under attack. In a lot of ways Trump is like a Chinese finger trap; the stronger the outrage and insult from the opposition, the tighter the support gets. The people who need convincing are the anti-Hillary folks who would likely vote for a better alternative than the current option. I agree with CriticalThought that we're heading in the direction of a banana republic where there's just battles for power between parties and little in the way of governance.
 
Just as long as Trump keeps upsetting liberals, it doesn't matter how much damage he does. Upsetting liberals is the most important thing.

Proving how absolutely petty and immature the citizens of Trump Fan Nation are.

Obamabots were annoying as ****. Too many people got all weepy and emotional about Obama's win. I didn't vote for the man - twice - but didn't despise him at any time in his Presidency. And I don't recall the Obamabots acting like spoiled petty schoolyard brats while they supported him. Then again, I guess the citizens of Trump Fan Nation are merely following the lead of their hero, who wrote the book on how to be a fat overgrown toddler pretending to be a high school bully.
 
A clear pattern has emerged.

1: Trump comes out with a controversial action or policy.
2: Initial polls show opposition from Democrats and Independents, but show the GOP more divided.
3: The left wing media responds with wall to wall vehement coverage and the Democrats line up to criticize the administration.
4: The attitudes in the GOP suddenly shift to coalesce in support of Trump's position.
5: The critical voices of Trump's position within the GOP are ostracized by their peers.
6: The positions of the constituents of the GOP change in dramatic fashion away from the traditional GOP positions and align with Trump's positions.

We have seen this play out with family values, fiscal policy on deficits and debt, free trade, and now immigration.

The immigration transformation is the most amazing because it is happening in real time and appears accelerated. A slim majority of Republicans support family separations at the border but the GOP constituents who oppose it are already shifting and changing their position rapidly in reaction to the media and liberal response. In effect, Trump wins right wing converts to unpopular policies simply by generating a massive left wing response. The notion appears to be if the left wing hates it, then Trump must be right. Trump is also vastly reshaping the GOP through this issue by issue convertion of constituent views and attitudes. He and his supporters can cast older positions as the fodder of the political caste swamp that needs to be rooted out from the party. Fast forward to today: Trump wants illegal immigration lowered so he implements this new policy of separating families, knowing the left and the left media will go ape**** over it and wayla - illegal immigration of these people will decrease.

This rallying effect is unreal and lends itself to a tribalism not seen since the desegregation era. I think it is predictable that a similar effect will occur with the next leader of the left and the polarization will continue until both parties are fundamentally altered.

Wow. That's pretty good. Certainly describes me in many ways. When the left goes rabid then it is obvious that whatever it is, it is for the good. The left need to quit being so rabid because it actually works against them. As a matter of fact, this is exactly how Trump won the election. When the left and the left media went ape**** over Trump, it brought out his supporters in droves. Trump is also a master magician. He wants the left to watch one hand (his words and tweets) while he is actually doing something else with his other hand. The left can't seem to figure this out and fall for every single word and tweet that Trump says and does.
 
A clear pattern has emerged.

1: Trump comes out with a controversial action or policy.
2: Initial polls show opposition from Democrats and Independents, but show the GOP more divided.
3: The left wing media responds with wall to wall vehement coverage and the Democrats line up to criticize the administration.
4: The attitudes in the GOP suddenly shift to coalesce in support of Trump's position.
5: The critical voices of Trump's position within the GOP are ostracized by their peers.
6: The positions of the constituents of the GOP change in dramatic fashion away from the traditional GOP positions and align with Trump's positions.

We have seen this play out with family values, fiscal policy on deficits and debt, free trade, and now immigration.

The immigration transformation is the most amazing because it is happening in real time and appears accelerated. A slim majority of Republicans support family separations at the border but the GOP constituents who oppose it are already shifting and changing their position rapidly in reaction to the media and liberal response. In effect, Trump wins right wing converts to unpopular policies simply by generating a massive left wing response. The notion appears to be if the left wing hates it, then Trump must be right. Trump is also vastly reshaping the GOP through this issue by issue convertion of constituent views and attitudes. He and his supporters can cast older positions as the fodder of the political caste swamp that needs to be rooted out from the party.

This rallying effect is unreal and lends itself to a tribalism not seen since the desegregation era. I think it is predictable that a similar effect will occur with the next leader of the left and the polarization will continue until both parties are fundamentally altered.

Regarding item number one: There was nothing controversial about this immigration action UNTIL the left wing media initiated their wall to wall vehement coverage. This is evident because of the silence from the media when Obama did the same thing.

So the reality is that on one side you have the Trump haters who will seize upon any issue to use as a weapon and on the other side you have the people who recognize this for what it is...a hypocritical attack on Trump.

We've seen this so many times before that nobody should be surprised. Nor should anyone be surprised when Trump shrugs off this attack like he's done with the rest.
 
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