The Voters' Trump Love Affair Explained in Terms Even Beltway Pundits Can Understand

americanthinker.com ^ | Selwyn Duke

[RoosterRedux]

In an earlier piece -- which I strongly urge you to read -- I expanded on certain factors evident in the Trump phenomenon. Trump is

• tapping into anger against the Establishment and over immigration and is a plain-spoken breath of fresh air.
• sounding a nationalistic note in an age where it is not the "elite" norm.
• not campaigning as conservative but a populist, which, almost by definition, tends to make one popular in an era of mass discontent.
• a crusader against hated political correctness, which has stifled tongues and killed careers nationwide. And in being the first prominent person to defeat the thought police (at least for now) -- and by not cowering and apologizing to them -- he has become a hero.

And as I wrote, "[W]hen you have a hero, leading the troops in the heat of battle against a despised oppressor, you don't worry about his marriages, past ideological indiscretions or salty language. You charge right behind him." This is largely why Trump's contradictions don't matter. Yet more can be said.

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Trump has been criticized for speaking in vague generalities and not providing specifics on the campaign trail. This misses the point. If advertising a product on TV, do you willingly provide mundane details about its ingredients or describe the intricacies of its manufacturing process? That's more the stuff of documentaries, and, insofar as the vendor goes, would only be found on an Internet product-information page (tantamount to a politician's policy-position page) provided for those interested.

[RoosterRedux]

Ping

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

To put it simply ...

A revolution in patriotic courage.

The Trump Revolution [a prediction already unfolding]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3381137/posts

[Rapscallion]

Any FReeper and any TeaPartier can fully explain the Trump phenomena. Libs and dems cannot figure out where there ani are.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

This is precisely how Hitler came to power. Not that Trump is Hitler. But he might very well be the skinny end of the wedge that could lead to Hitler.

[jimpick]

You are worthless and wont vote for what you ran on. You tell a lie every time you open your mouth. You are a lap dog for the people who will destroy this country to make a buck.

They should be able to understand that.

[Theo]

You’re right. Trump’s burn-it-all-down revolution is very dangerous.

[Arm_Bears]

When you can’t respond with logic and reason, invoke Hitler.

[freepersup]

Bingo. Some, of the more rabid Cruz supporters, can be added to the -those that don’t get it- list.

[libbylu]

All you need to know. It is a love affair based on feelings. There is no logic to it.

[Hang'emAll]

If advertising a product on TV, do you willingly provide mundane details about its ingredients or describe the intricacies of its manufacturing process? ...

Yes if you are Jeb. Listen to his speeches about how he was such a successful Governor because of this detail and that detail.

I believe a leader should set the Goals and Define measurable Objectives and leave the Strategies and Tactics to his well chosen Team leaders. Review the results and modify as necessary to obtain those objectives.

All the so called experts expect Trump to be a military expert and layout the battle plan for the Military Triad on TV while they watch and criticize. Sorry not his job and below his pay grade.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

Unfortunately, there are plenty of folks around here who can’t seem to grasp why people support Trump.

[MamaTexan]

Excellent and enjoyable read, thanks for posting!

I especially liked the last bit -
It's as if Trump is courting Lady America with wine, roses and his alpha-male persona, while the Establishment candidates are lead-tongued nerds promising a tent with NSA surveillance, a bowl of soup and squatters on a burnt-out lawn.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

You have a love affair with whichever candidate you’re paid to support. The rest of us make an honest living.

[Maverick68]

Some see Trump as our last best chance at a bloodless Revolution.

[MamaTexan]

This is precisely how Hitler came to power. Not that Trump is Hitler. But he might very well be the skinny end of the wedge that could lead to Hitler.

It's also how George Washington managed to keep the country together while the Founders were fulfilling the Constitutional provisions.

A powerful personality that can harness the power of people is like any other tool. It can be used for good or ill.

[Maverick68]

It is said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results.
Maybe it isn’t the Trump supporters who are crazy.
The fact is, Trump supporters feel like they will be screwed no matter who is elected....if the GOPestablishment, the Democrats, the Media and Hollywood are so UPSET about Trump, it’s the little guys way of punching them all in the groin.
Be honest people: After 8 years of Obumbles can it REALLY get any worse?

[StAntKnee]

Thanks for a great post. I recommend reading both articles, this one and the one the Duke refers to. They helped me understand the Trump phenomenon better as did Steyn a week or so ago.

[V K Lee]

;-))

Thank you, Donald J. Trump!!

[MarDav]

“After 8 years of Obumbles can it REALLY get any worse?”

Yes.