Would you go so far as to say Trump is an epiphenomenon?
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Sure, but with the Gramscian caveat that epiphenomenon or super-structure is crucial in creating hegemony. Not just superficial.
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Especially because Trump is just the first one through the breach. Next demogogue will simply push further. We're frogs in a pot on a stove
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When people who are in pain don't or can't properly identify who it is that is making them suffer, conditions are ripe for authoritarianism.
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And when objective political realities r obliterated in favor of politics as pure expression of the self, this ability to judge is clouded.
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Have you read Nancy Maclean's new book?
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GOP Congress ran on doing what they're doing. Trump promised to protect medicaid and those with preexisting conditions. He's a bigger liar.
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It's as if they don't care who lives or dies.
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It began with McConnell stonewalling Obama's Supreme pick (& Fed Judge picks.) Dems & WH rolled over on that.
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Agree. He is devious. Trump isn't smart enough to be this vindictive.
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No, Trump is the most vindictive person on earth. The difference is Trump wants to be adored by many. Mitch could care less if he gets his

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