Quote:Well, I won't argue against that. Most candidates have at least a small portion of a personality cult within them.


However, what we are seeing with trump and his rallies takes that cult of personality and raises it to a level that really resonates with a specific section of the gop population.


That's all I'm saying. My point has been studied by political scientists, socialists, and psychologists for decades. I'm not saying anything new here.


It's truly a fascinating thing to witness, if not a bit unnerving if you are not a huge fan of a nationalistic authoritarian potentially being elected president.

 

As opposed to a non-nationalistic authoritarian that has been elected the past four terms? (Bush and Obama)

 

And, no, it's not a small portion. Most people in this country don't even know where Mount Rushmore is. Most Bernie Sanders supporters have more knowledge of Kanye West than they do of real policies.

 

No matter what candidate you look at, AT LEAST half of their supporters are voting based on emotion.

 

btw you're not shedding light. you're just presenting another subjective view on the matter that you read somewhere.

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