On the right, I worry about Trump's cult of personality. There is a significant faction of Trump supporters who are voting for him no matter what he says or does. You may agree with some of his policies, but it is hard to deny that he is personifying and encouraging the worst of "you're with us or you're against us" political narrative that is taring the nation apart.
On the right, I worry about Trump's cult of personality. There is a significant faction of Trump supporters who are voting for him no matter what he says or does. You may agree with some of his policies, but it is hard to deny that he is personifying and encouraging the worst of "you're with us or you're against us" political narrative that is taring the nation apart.
How can that be worse than the actions of the state against those who are vaccine hesitant or who don’t agree with any of the “woke” narratives? Anyone who doesn’t support the Ukraine war effort is labeled a Putin supporter? I do not see any non narrative person as having the heft to resemble any of the fascist actions on the left. Institutional capture is complete. Trumps blaring gets him heard but it in no way is the driver.
I think with Trump, it's the chicken or egg. I'm not a Trumper but I admire his ability to capitalize on the legitimate grievances of the suburban/rural white populations that are being constantly vilified and demeaned by the progressives. Successful polititions have used this strategy for millenia. The result however is that he is increasing the polarization in our society.
I agree it is not worse, but he contributes to polarization. I don’t see this country healing without a charismatic unifying president, and anyone with such credentials will be thoroughly vilified by both sides.
On the one hand his personality is what attracts and repeals people. His desire to stand and fight is appealing. His personal disputes are annoying. A unifying President that fights against the elites and the woke narrative? Can there be such a person.
On the right, I worry about Trump's cult of personality. There is a significant faction of Trump supporters who are voting for him no matter what he says or does. You may agree with some of his policies, but it is hard to deny that he is personifying and encouraging the worst of "you're with us or you're against us" political narrative that is taring the nation apart.
How can that be worse than the actions of the state against those who are vaccine hesitant or who don’t agree with any of the “woke” narratives? Anyone who doesn’t support the Ukraine war effort is labeled a Putin supporter? I do not see any non narrative person as having the heft to resemble any of the fascist actions on the left. Institutional capture is complete. Trumps blaring gets him heard but it in no way is the driver.
I think with Trump, it's the chicken or egg. I'm not a Trumper but I admire his ability to capitalize on the legitimate grievances of the suburban/rural white populations that are being constantly vilified and demeaned by the progressives. Successful polititions have used this strategy for millenia. The result however is that he is increasing the polarization in our society.
I agree it is not worse, but he contributes to polarization. I don’t see this country healing without a charismatic unifying president, and anyone with such credentials will be thoroughly vilified by both sides.
On the one hand his personality is what attracts and repeals people. His desire to stand and fight is appealing. His personal disputes are annoying. A unifying President that fights against the elites and the woke narrative? Can there be such a person.
Tucker Carlson is looking for work.