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Martin Eden

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15. What you describe is a monolithic bloc in the sense they are unified by hatred of the same people.
Wed Aug 13, 2025, 08:14 PM
Aug 13

In my experience, that does not apply to every Trump voter. The cultural/tribal aspect is indeed a very large commonality among perhaps a high percent Trump voters, but still too broad of a brush. If you believe 100% of Trump voters are irredeemable haters, I believe you are mistaken.

Many are low information voters mostly ignorant of government and history; some are youngsters not especially into politics but influenced by TikTok and podcasts and peers in their social group. I know a lot of white guys my age because I play softball in senior leagues and tournaments around the country. The majority are decent fellows, many of whom are simply lifelong Republicans interested in low taxes and limited government. Some are friends with Black teammates, traveling & rooming together. Politics and current events are not big factors in their lives.

There is no excuse for any responsible adult to vote for today's Party of Trump, but cultural bigotry hatred does not drive every single one of them.

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I can only speak for myself, a white male born 1957 in Chicago Martin Eden Aug 13 #9
Re This: JustAnotherGen Aug 13 #10
I don't have your experiences, and don't question it Martin Eden Aug 13 #11
They aren't a bloc of voters JustAnotherGen Aug 13 #12
What you describe is a monolithic bloc in the sense they are unified by hatred of the same people. Martin Eden Aug 13 #15
Agree to disagree JustAnotherGen Aug 13 #16
I rub shoulders with some Trump voters, but they're not my friends. Martin Eden Aug 13 #18
So.would you suggest JustAnotherGen Aug 14 #19
ABSOLUTELY NOT is my answer to your first question Martin Eden Aug 14 #20
They deserve no forgiveness or redemption JustAnotherGen Aug 14 #21
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Yep JustAnotherGen Aug 14 #23
Careless People JustAnotherGen Aug 13 #17
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