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yardwork

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2. It makes sense.

Reply to Stargleamer (Original post)

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 11:23 AM

Aug 2025

Most of the people who voted for Trump knew what a terrible person he is. They did it because they thought he would fix things - lower prices, mostly. Get rid of "woke" stuff - whatever that means. Deport criminals. He made a lot of promises.

They didn't care what a terrible person he is. They wanted the stuff he promised.

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According to 2 conservative writers in the Atlantic, for Trump voters, "Trump's Unforgivable Sin" [View all] Stargleamer Aug 2025 OP

If that's what it is, that's what it is. RandomNumbers Aug 2025 #1

It makes sense. yardwork Aug 2025 #2

Which should worry us because the next Republican will learn from his mistakes. Baitball Blogger Aug 2025 #5

I've had MAGA voters tell me much the same Norbert Aug 2025 #9

EPSTEIN! Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #3

Excellent article. Thanks for posting. Lonestarblue Aug 2025 #4

Trump's weakest areas, according to the RCP averages of polls: LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #6

Being ineffective is a sign of weakness to Trump supporters DBoon Aug 2025 #7

Bush Jr. had the same problem in his second term. Tommy Carcetti Aug 2025 #8

" postelection poll makes clear that voters prioritized perceived effectiveness rather than upholding democracy..." progressoid Aug 2025 #10

I worked with a very conservative guy who joined the Marines and later worked at Los Alamos on weapons. usonian Aug 2025 #11

No, it's just that bad things are happening quickly and obviously Trump's fault. Can't blame anyone else. betsuni Aug 2025 #12

Yes, he's very effective at hurting millions of people Stargleamer Aug 2025 #13