When boomers were young, we were almost exclusively Democrats, but it’s common now to see people under 30 gravitate to the Republicans. What changed to make this possible?
In a word, I would say anti-intellectualism. It used to be cool to be smart, compassionate, and involved. Now, the opposite is true: it’s cool to be rich, and uninterested in the well-being of other people. Where Trump would have been regarded as a laughable pig just a decade or so ago, now he’s an icon for the “might makes right” generation that cares about nothing other than money.
Re: the meme here, do I see this happening? No, but things could change.
As a financially comfortable, educated, straight white male, one might think I’m impervious to any of Trump’s policies.
I have a weakness, however, and it’s one I share with virtually every other progressive on the planet–I care deeply the well-being of other people. It disturbs me greatly to see other people suffer, especially when that suffering would be so easily avoided.
At left is a great example of a fallacy called a “false dichotomy.”
We all crave information that backs up what we already believe, and, in general, Trump supporters have this going on in spades.
When we think about it, isn’t in possible to both protect American citizens and respect the Constitution rights all people living here?
What would one expect a sycophant to say?
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