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Dennis Donovan

(28,900 posts)
Sun Dec 1, 2024, 08:10 AM Dec 1

Samuel Wynn Warde: Comprehensive Analysis of Trumpism

Samuel Wynn Warde - Comprehensive Analysis of Trumpism

Divisive Political Strategies and Dehumanization

Samuel Wynn Warde
Dec 01, 2024

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Impacts and Consequences
The divisive tactics and dehumanization strategies employed by Trumpism have far-reaching consequences for American society and democracy:

1) Erosion of Democratic Institutions: Trumpism has challenged traditional constraints on presidential power and established new precedents for executive authority.

2) The United States has experienced democratic erosion characterized by election manipulation and executive aggrandizement, undermining the checks and balances essential to democratic governance.

3) Social Polarization: Trumpism has intensified existing social divisions, creating deeper rifts between various groups in society. This polarization extends beyond policy disagreements, affecting the social fabric of the nation.

4) Cultural and Identity Politics: The cultural dimension of Trumpism has challenged prevailing narratives about multiculturalism and social progress, creating a powerful counter-narrative to progressive movements.

5) Long-term Social Implications: The divisive tactics of Trumpism have long-term implications for social cohesion.

6) The movement's emphasis on national sovereignty and traditional values has resonated with certain voter bases, but it has also exacerbated tensions and divisions within American society.

7) Global Perception: The United States has faced criticism from international observers regarding the state of its democracy, reflecting concerns about the impact of Trumpism on democratic norms and institutions.

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The whole article is worth a read.
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Samuel Wynn Warde: Comprehensive Analysis of Trumpism (Original Post) Dennis Donovan Dec 1 OP
I have mixed feelings about defining it in such an intellectual way. tanyev Dec 1 #1
Let me sum that up in an abstract. And bring it down to a lower grade level (6th) for the MAGA's Hotler Dec 1 #2
Toss in Project 2025 Kid Berwyn Dec 1 #3
"Divisive Political Strategies and Dehumanization" J_William_Ryan Dec 1 #4

tanyev

(45,274 posts)
1. I have mixed feelings about defining it in such an intellectual way.
Sun Dec 1, 2024, 08:46 AM
Dec 1

I mean, he’s correct, but mostly it’s a bunch of assholes wanting to burn everything down. And hardly any of them would interested in or capable of describing what they’re doing in the manner of this article.

Hotler

(12,634 posts)
2. Let me sum that up in an abstract. And bring it down to a lower grade level (6th) for the MAGA's
Sun Dec 1, 2024, 08:55 AM
Dec 1

The cornerstones of T....ism are, selfishness, cruelty and hate.

Kid Berwyn

(19,051 posts)
3. Toss in Project 2025
Sun Dec 1, 2024, 09:05 AM
Dec 1

As Warde warns us of the impact of violent rhetoric, Trump’s Mein Kampf for Amerikkka is readied for implementation by the likes of Kash Patel and Kristi Noem.

Don’t see why this doesn’t enrage every single citizen of the United States of America.

J_William_Ryan

(2,412 posts)
4. "Divisive Political Strategies and Dehumanization"
Sun Dec 1, 2024, 09:29 AM
Dec 1

What’s being described is classic fascism – illiberal, authoritarian, jingoistic, and nativist.

The dehumanization component of Trumpism as expressed by white grievance politics and racist replacement theory seeks to demonize and vilify immigrants and Americans of color thus facilitating their political disenfranchisement.

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