It’s useless for people to keep condemning Trump’s racism. it’s one of the things that got him there - he gives voice to things that nobody is supposed to say, but that clearly enough people believe to keep him in office. Trump’s racist comments should just be completely ignored; as long as they’re news, you’re just playing his game. — Wayfarer
Have we learned anything new about Trump since being elected? Does anything he's done as President reveal anything about his character that wasn't already well known?I do not know what the best strategy is to defeat Trump, but I don't think ignoring what he says is the answer. Drawing attention to them may embolden some section of his followers but surely there are others who are upset by them, and, in addition, there are others who are undecided that may be sickened by what is happening and decide that they must vote for someone who opposes him. — Fooloso4
If you don't want Trump reelected, push for a centrist Democrat that will appeal to the working class and will not fit the Republican's caricature. — Relativist
If you don't want Trump reelected, push for a centrist Democrat that will appeal to the working class — Relativist
Clinton was also....Clinton. who suffered from years of demonization. Lots of people voted against her, or didn't vote. Consider how low Trump's margin of victory was in key states - remove the anti-Hillary factor and you get a win.This is so fucking funny because the Democrats nominated Clinton who was a centrist and she nevertheless lost, — Maw
Clinton was also....Clinton. who suffered from years of demonization. Lots of people voted against her, or didn't vote. Consider how low Trump's margin of victory was in key states - remove the anti-Hillary factor and you get a win — Relativist
And seriously, do you really think those issues I mentioned could pass? Is it worth taking a chance on them? — Relativist
I have actually heard many well educated, normally well spoken, minority women and men say exactly that — creativesoul
I've been out of the political news loop - intentionally - for quite a while. — creativesoul
What have I missed that matters? — creativesoul
Trump’s racist comments should just be completely ignored; as long as they’re news, you’re just playing his game.
— Wayfarer
I agree with the first part of this but not the second. I do not know what the best strategy is to defeat Trump, but I don't think ignoring what he says is the answer. Drawing attention to them may embolden some section of his followers but surely there are others who are upset by them, and, in addition, there are others who are undecided that may be sickened by what is happening and decide that they must vote for someone who opposes him. — Fooloso4
If you don't want Trump reelected, push for a centrist Democrat that will appeal to the working class — Relativist
Hey I agree with you. I'm not an American (although I have near relatives in the US) but from where I sit, this internecine squabbling between the Democrats is a complete distraction. They need to pick a centrist candidate and all get behind him/her, and pronto. — Wayfarer
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