Did you find trump supporters among people that you least expected would support him, or did you find them exactly where you expected?

I’ve been shocked by some trump supporters and not at all surprised by others.

It’s not his hardcore supporters who surprise me. Hearing their defense as to why they support him confirms a few things that unite them all: hidden bigotry, ignorance, immaturity/inability to admit erring, and deep rooted unaddressed animosity, just to name a few. So in the end, no surprises at all.

The ones who surprised me are the ones who won’t renounce trump simply to remain opposed to Democrats. Maybe I just don’t understand conservatism. I overrated their intelligence or underrated their selfishness.

I thought I was a good judge of character. I now know how easily people can hide their true selves. trump gave them permission to reveal their true character.

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MethDozer · M

A few have. On the other hand most that have surprised me aren't very involved in politics as a whole and live far removed from areas his BS has much impact on.

For the most part it isn't they are mean people or hateful. They just don't have the life experiences and relationships to see the damages.

CountScrofula · 41-45, M

@MethDozer This is exactly it.

bijouxbroussard · F

@MethDozer The few that I encounter are racists, hateful and cruel. Just like he is. That’s why what he says is okay with them.

MethDozer · M

@bijouxbroussard The ones that surprised you or the ones who are his hardcore base?

bijouxbroussard · F

@MethDozer Both. Someone was talking about Trump making America safe for white people again, and these were the folks quietly hearting that post.

MethDozer · M

@bijouxbroussard Oh. We mean here?

That's pretty telling yah

bijouxbroussard · F

@MethDozer Yep. But they were my “friends” back on EP. That is one aspect of VIP that has been an eye-opener. 😒