09-05-2018, 07:16 PM | #21 |
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So now there is a recording going around with Trump telling Bob Woodward that he regrets condemning the neo nazi and KKK protesters in Charlottesville where he called them repugnant. Saying those things against those people was the biggest effing mistake he's made according to his words recorded on tape. Why does he think it's a mistake? Either he doesn't really believe there is anything wrong with being a white supremacist or he regrets "insulting" some of his base of support and it's just about politics for him. Or it could be both. I don't think there are any other logical explanations for why it bothered him to condemn racist groups.
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09-05-2018, 10:23 PM | #22 |
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What I read is that he was upset that he showed weakness. That he changed his messaging because people were offended.
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09-05-2018, 10:25 PM | #23 |
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btw, he didn't get any credit for his 2nd statement. He's still accused of race-baiting all the time.
Trump plays identity politics. But that doesn't make him particularly unique. Dems do it all the time. What's different is that Trump very specifically tries to use it to get white support. |
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09-06-2018, 01:57 PM | #25 |
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The thing that is most important to the Trump brand is authenticity. i.e. that he is willing to say what he believes no matter the consequences. And then he is willing to follow through on what he says he will do.
Now what does he actually believe? Who knows. But if he waffles and panders, and changes his mind, then he starts to lose his core appeal. |
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