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[Discussion+Poll] How are Trump supporters even a thing?

Poll: Possible Reasons?

  • They're Faking It

    Votes: 7 11.7%
  • They're ignorant

    Votes: 34 56.7%
  • They're awful people in general

    Votes: 23 38.3%
  • They're racist/misogynistic/homophobic

    Votes: 26 43.3%
  • I genuinely support Trump because I'm a horrible person

    Votes: 13 21.7%

  • Total voters
    60
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MisterPantsEyes

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It's simple. Stupid people vote stupid "politicians". The USA have a lot of stupid people, those make a lot of Trump supporters.
 

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This is my opinion on his racism. I don't believe he is racist. I am aware of some of the things he has said about others (Asians, Mexicans, etc.), but it is fairly obvious what he was saying was not meant to come off as intentionally racist. Yes, many of Trumps’s statements seem racist, but it’s just a plain fact that they’re not. Again, a LOT of the things he says sounds racist (unintentionally), but the things he says that sound racist, really aren't.

For example: “I have a great relationship with the blacks. I’ve always had a great relationship with the blacks,”
That does sound pretty racist right? Well, not intentionally. Yes, he could have substituted "blacks" for "African Americans" or "Africans" or "Dark-skinned", but even if he did people would still harsh on him for it! Would could he say without sounding racist? There are not many terms out there for black people that don't sound racist. In reality, our society made these words sound derogatory and not Trump himself. Again, it's the people wanting to believe he's racist just for the sake of it.

Another example: "I am the least racist person there is"
The media love to use this quote and I'm not sure why. Who is he being racist towards? Whom would it be in the picture? There is not other way to say "I'm not racist", correct? It's the media trying to make it sound racist. If you're asked, "Are you racist?", you may respond the same way he did. Put yourself in his shoes.

Some people say: Oh, what about the Mexicans and Muslims entering the U.S? Is that not racist?
Well, no. It isn't.
  • Illegal immigrants is not a race; and the term "Mexico" is not a race
  • Muslim is not a race but rather a religion. The correct term would be Islamic
He doesn't want Muslims entering the U.S. Why? Because of terrorist attacks! One of the being today, in fact! Do we want that in the U.S? Of course not! He's not saying that he wants the Muslims to be temporarily banned from entering the U.S for no reason! He is concerned about the safety of our country, but people seem to want to focus on ruining his campaign.

I have never heard him say anything (and I watch all of his debates, speeches, etc.) about Mexicans other than the fact that a lot of them are in the U.S illegally. "I'm going to make the Mexicans build the wall" So, is that racist because he is saying that they work a lot? They work a lot in construction? No, he's saying he won't pay for the wall. Yes, the is completely idiotic and a stupid thing to say, but it's not racist. It's honestly one of the stupidest things that has come out of his mouth because it's not likely they're paying for a wall he wants put up.

If you look very carefully at what he says then racist is not an accurate word. Racism is hatred towards someone based on their race. Trump wants legal Mexican immigrants to come in and illegal Mexican immigrants to leave. He believes that they are causing a loss in jobs (which is true) and possible increase in crime. He's not against Mexicans at all

He does not hate against the dark-skinned, however what he says makes him come off like he does.

That is my opinion.
You know, by him merely identifying a group of peoples as "black" is racist. Racism doesn't imply negativity on it's own, it's the prejudice. And so, Trump is pretty racist.

He didn't you idiot. You quote him just like the press does. He welcomes ANY Mexican that comes here legally. He's building a wall to control the illegal immigrants and drug traffickers.

Bernie is a socialist sociopath. Most likely to win? He already endorsed HRC, you blatant moron. You probably voted for Obama too. And you think he's done a good job. :wacko:

lmao yeah, ok. Because identifying Mexican citizens who were born here and have a right to be here are the "illegals". Trump wants to kick latinos and muslims out of the country because he thinks all spanish are drug dealers and all muslim are terrorists. I wouldn't be surprised if he wants to white-wash the country. The dude is too obsessed with having sex with his daughter to lead a country.

Bernie is an old man who gave up when he realized all people want is a two-sideded presidential election, which Washington warned the country should never become but here we go.
 
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I fully acknowledged in my post Donald Trump's inconsistent positions.



The U.S. budget deficit is the lowest it's been since 2007 thanks to President Obama and the Democrats.
What? The debt has increased by 8 TRILLION under Obama. You must be a part of that common core thing.

lmao oh boy let me guess
You live in a red state.

You guess wrong. Unless you consider military its own state. I've been serving overseas for a very long time.
 
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Oh yay. It's another kid who believes whatever he sees in the media! I always rejoice when I see threads like this.

He's racist

Please tell me where you saw this? Any proof or sources would be nice m8. I have heard this countless times but they NEVER prove it. You can't also since you are probably 12 based on the poll options..
  • He's misogynistic (proven MULTIPLE times)
I also hear this tons of times. "MUH MISOGENY!!!!". It's pretty funny because nobody can prove it. I would like some examples...
  • He's against gay marriage
Nope, he said it should be a state issue....please check your facts

He wants to remove the department of education.
lol wut? He never said this. If you can source to a credible site than I will check it out but you're just making shit up.
  • He's against clean sources of energy for stupid reasons.
  • He thinks global warming is a conspiracy
All of this is just making stuff up.....lol wut

Check your facts. If I had more time I would dissect your arguments. But I feel my time if better spent elsewhere.
 
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