Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
10 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

Bettie

(17,099 posts)
3. I tend to assume that people who support him are
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 03:51 PM
Nov 15

the very same as he is. At very least, they admire those traits.

Jit423

(296 posts)
2. Do you really believe that anyone "respects" him?
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 03:50 PM
Nov 15

Give me another word. Respect is much too decent a word to apply to Trump...ever!

Maybe, worships, fears, identifies with, follows, surrenders to, ??? But "respects?" NO

surfered

(3,116 posts)
5. I believe many voted for him simply because he was the Republican candidate.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 04:17 PM
Nov 15

They do so out of habit, like the hamster hitting the pedal for food.

TomSlick

(11,890 posts)
9. In the past, I assumed that Republican voters were patriotic if misguided.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 08:26 PM
Nov 15

Those days are gone. I now assume that any Republican voter is disloyal.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»I can't respect people wh...