Posted on 10/27/2017 1:36:15 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
I’m a political junkie. Every day I read The Washington Post and The New York Times, among other media giants, with great interest and appreciation.
Here in conservative rural America, Trump is ascendant.
I was loafing in a booth at the coffee shop Saturday morning, and my friend Mark said something like, “Hey Bob, if you want to understand why rural conservatives like Trump, watch the speech he gave at the Values Voters Summit.”
Doing my best to understand how my conservative friends might read Trump’s speech, I read. I contrasted Trump’s messaging with how rural conservatives often view Democratic messaging. Here goes.
Trump began by saying we are a nation of believers and that “together we are strengthened and sustained by the power of prayer.” Democrats want prayer out of the public sphere.
Trump called the Las Vegas shooting a “horrific mass murder” and an “act of pure evil.” Democrats blame the guns and want to take yours away.
Trump honored the heroes of Las Vegas, including the police officers and other first responders. Democrats elevate thugs and view our protectors in blue with disdain.
Trump quotes scripture. Democrats ridicule those who do.
Trump stresses unity. Democrats divide American society into victims and oppressors.
Trump says, “We love our country.” Obama went on an international apology tour.
Trump says, “We cherish the sacred dignity of every human life.” Democrats murder babies.
Trump says, “We believe in strong families.” Democratic policies pull them apart.
Trump says, “We are proud of our history.” Democrats tear down monuments.
Trump says, “We respect our great American flag.” Democrats take a knee.
I could go on.
So, big media, keep up the great writing, thoughtful analysis, logic and reasoning. But, remember here in Trumplandia, you won’t change any minds.
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First Corker, then it’s Flake. Now it looks like Hatch is next. Is there ANYTHING that will separate him from us? In bed wiht a live man or dead woman? I THINK NOT!
We finally broke through the Bush blockade and elected a President who WILL enforce the laws and borders and we aim to keep him.
LOL
If aliens watched our broadcast media from their home planet, they would undoubtedly conclude that half of earth is black and half is queer. (pp LIMBAUGH)
President Trump has done nothing that I think would make a supporter turn away from him. On the other hand, the left has done lots of things that might make a Dem rethink that support.
And that white males are bumbling idiots who are always outwitted by any person in any other category. Why do the writers of advertising insult white males over and over, especially on something like the Golf Channel? Don’t they look at the demographics of the fans at their events....90% male, mostly white.
Trump speech to Value Voters Summit:
I do not know of anybody who has supported President Trump and has changed their mind.
I’m a proud, native Iowan. Those are good peeps. I miss my beloved home state. Give ‘em hell DRT!
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