Do you feel like a Trump supporter now even more stigmatized?

[noname223]

I mean there seems to be a silent majority in the US. And if this threads barely gets responses this is very telling.

But I have to emphasis still if you voted Trump you should now feel very ashamed of yourself. (jk)

 

[username90493486]

Literally yes.

And despite the hate I get, I unironically feel bad for the portion that aren't MAGA republicans and simply applies the lesser evil logic but ends there. Discourse is about to die.

Only one idea has to be the absolute right the only conclusion of disagreeing is you being filled with hate or trying to be special lol, this ideology that is gonna lead to mass-suicide.

 

[Forever Sleep]

Do you ever wonder if these things are fixed? Like Brexit in the UK. Not like I know many people but literally no one I knew voted to leave.

 

[noname223]

Do you ever wonder if these things are fixed? Like Brexit in the UK. Not like I know many people but literally no one I knew voted to leave.

What do you mean with "Do you ever wonder if these things are fixed?" Do you mean the stigmatization?

In Germany there is the idea to integrate the right-wing extreme/populist party in a government to dismantle them. They will prove they have nothing to show. Especially, right-wing media wants to see them in government allegedly with this purpose. I have doubts whether they are honest players.
However I don't know what we could do instead.

The Trump victory shows me maybe we have to focus more on economic wealth. However, capitalism works with ups and downs. And there will always be recessions.

I have the feeling we are fucked beyond repair. I could imagine we all go downturn and we repeat the mistakes of the 20th century just again.

 

[Forever Sleep]

What do you mean with "Do you ever wonder if these things are fixed?" Do you mean the stigmatization?

In Germany there is the idea to integrate the right-wing extreme/populist party in a government to dismantle them. They will prove they have nothing to show. Especially, right-wing media wants to see them in government allegedly with this purpose. I have doubts whether they are honest players.
However I don't know what we could do instead.

The Trump victory shows me maybe we have to focus more on economic wealth. However, capitalism works with ups and downs. And there will always be recessions.

I have the feeling we are fucked beyond repair. I could imagine we all go downturn and we repeat the mistakes of the 20th century just again.

As in- the actual elections themselves. Especially now with online votes. Hackers and the like. I'm sure there have been cases where country's elections have been messed around with. I expect America and others have done it to other countries in fact. Maybe that's wild conspiracy though...

 

[noname37]

Some people are just confused by it, I don't think we should necessarily hate someone because of their political beliefs. In any sane world we should talk to the person and try to reason with them

 

[delacs]

context: I'm providing thoughts as a Canadian that wouldn't have voted Trump, and possibly not even voted if I were an American (I know that sounds bad, but it's how I feel).

silent majority in the US

One of the big reasons I feel that it's "silent" is that political discourse has dramatically changed. Social media turned a lot of politics on its head, with an "us vs them" hivemind. I've also seen the parties radically shift so that what was once considered "liberal" or "conservative" is sometimes opposite these days.

I think a lot of people that voted Trump don't necessarily like him or are internally a bit ashamed, but felt it was better for the country/economy in some way (again, I'm speaking as someone that wouldn't have voted for him, but trying to understand those that did).

Do you feel like a Trump supporter now even more stigmatized?

Yes and no. It's more stigmatized by somewhat reactionary social media folks, but in general outside the internet, I think it's less stigmatized now. As his term goes on if we see a classic drop in support/popularity, then that will change.

Do you ever wonder if these things are fixed? Like Brexit in the UK. Not like I know many people but literally no one I knew voted to leave.

I personally don't feel they are, but I do feel there are various influential factors in how social engineering, campaign fundraising/expenditure and topics like gerrymandering play a role.

Additionally, in my 33 years, I've seen a lot of pendulum swings with over-correction. Unfortunately, this means extremist ideas sometimes win before regret sinks in, and sometimes are hard to undo.

In general, it's easier to tear down structures than rebuild them.

I don't think we should necessarily hate someone because of their political beliefs. In any sane world we should talk to the person and try to reason with them

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