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no_hypocrisy

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6. Adding one more reason.
Sun Jan 26, 2025, 04:00 AM
Jan 26

It was no different than Madison Avenue selling soap flakes. Trump made himself more interesting to "The Public". That's why he had all those rallies. I believe it was said, "Is there anything more fun than a Trump rally?"

It wasn't politics. It was another form of Nielsen Ratings.

I opined to a friend that Trump was for people who couldn't attend a Broadway performance or a live concert. And the attendees still voted for Trump even when they left the rallies before he finished.

I also harken back to when Sarah Palin ran with John McCain. My friend from grade school told me that Palin "looked fun" and was "had spunk". And that's what sold Trump. Personal appeal, not substance.

All sizzle and no steak.

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Reasons people voted for Trump. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Jan 25 OP
Biden was sleepy Joe samplegirl Jan 25 #1
"Tim Walz is just too kind and nice" Comrade Citizen Jan 25 #2
Scump will be better for the Palestinians Hassler Jan 26 #3
"Reasons people voted for Trump." J_William_Ryan Jan 26 #4
That pretty much covers all the bases. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 26 #5
Adding one more reason. no_hypocrisy Jan 26 #6
Two Words. joemacdawson Jan 26 #7
The most incomprehensively ironic: Gaza. Scrivener7 Jan 26 #8
This dynamic shows up every election cycle. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 26 #9
"he was sent by gawd" proud patriot Jan 26 #10
I do what the angry people on TV tell me to do Mysterian Jan 26 #11
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