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That, in a nutshell, was my point from earlier too, but I don't think everyone understood.
However the more moderate politicians raise the same issues as well, however they reflect on them with nuance. Nuance is uncomfortable for a lot of people. A world in 'black and white' (or arab and white) is so much more easy to relate to. So simple solutions speak more to the people at large. That is what populism is all about, and always has been.
So I don't agree with @DaltonCraig007 in that these are new times and an unprecedented scenario. This to me is classic populism, nothing more, nothingless. There is a way to deal with it as pointed out, and I think the media by and large are letting us down. The key words are as mentioned are 'care' and 'respect'. We have to treat populistic tendencies with care and respect, not shrug them off with easy insults.
An example of what I'm referring to happened yesterday.
In the morning I saw Obama commenting on Trump's speech. He dismissed his concerns about security on the streets and almost seemed to be laughing at them. Then in the afternoon we were subjected to Munich on the tv. Nobody did more to boost Trump's credibility the night before in the minds of voters than Obama in my view. That was a mistake.
The problem is Trump's claims stick whether you agree with them or not (and they do stick, no way of getting around this, the population, the media both domestic and foreign are all over Trump soundbites each time he says something). And no, the Democrats don't take him seriously (as in, they keep addressing his claims negatively instead of being positive on Clinton's ideas and views). If by 'getting starting on him' means being endlessly negative on him, it just won't work. His campaign gets a rise from the accusations made to him.
Both the Clinton and Trump campaigns are woeful. The bad far outweighs the good in either side of the equation.
https://notalwaysrelated.com/39451-2/39451
That's as good a reason as any, I suppose.
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-But The Thing Is; We EveryBody Thinks(Are Thinking) We Are Aware....!
We need to act smarter, sneekier and more ruthless in defending Western principles from invisible Russian attacks. This time it was a Russian-Romanian pro-Putin hacker named 'Guccifer 2.0'. And he may have shifted the balance of the US Elections in favor of Donald Trump.
Now I do fiercefully condemn how 'corporate' the Democratic Party has become. Talking about your electorate as if Hispanics are a bunch of traditionalist lunatics is dangerous. Never treat them coldheartedly as 'necessary marketing segments'. And I do think it's perhaps best if someone within the DNC resigns. But make no mistake: Do look at the bigger picture and don't let other countries influence OUR democratic elections.
What do you guys think about the ever growing Russian influence on Western affairs?
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/guccifer-20-is-likely-a-russian-government-attempt-to-cover-up-their-own-hack
Well, I think it's fairly obvious no? Ask yourself what interest Russia has. In Hillary Clinton as US president? Or Donald Trump?
At least we know where the next MIC war is going to be fought. I wouldn't be surprised if plans are being drawn up as we speak.
No, that's the *JOKE* In case you hadn't noticed, sometimes I'm just being a wiseacre around here. My theory is, if you can't laugh at this stuff you'll end up crying...
I think Trump has nothing to do with it. At least concerning the hack.
This guy looks like Red Grant.
Trump reminds me of Auric in a way (personality wise), and Hillary reminds me of Klebb.
Yes, for these two it really has to do more with character than looks.
Ask yourself this: if something is good for Putin, is that necessarily bad for everyday Americans? Maybe Putin wants Trump to be the next president, because he believes that Trump = peace, and Hillary = war.
Right, because Putin has ALWAYS wanted what's best for America. Just like the current lunatic in charge of North Korea (I just can't keep those Kims straight, sorry.) Meanwhile, we'll need to get used to the idea that the "special relationship" between Britain and the US just ain't all that special anymore. And oh yes, NATO hasn't helped keep the world stable at all over the past 60-someodd years, so out it goes. In Trumpworld Up is Down and our longtime friends and longtime enemies get to switch roles, because THAT'S what will make America great again. What utter and unabashed hogwash. The only thing the Wikileak exposed is that the Democratic Party was in favor of nominating a Democrat rather than an Independent. What a shock! Should Debbie Wasserman Shultz step down from her position in the Democratic Party? Yes. Other than that, it's still business as usual.
Putin wants best for Russia, which could also mean the best for America. There is such a thing as a win win, you know. That's what PP is saying.
That's the key takeaway from it and it won't go unnoticed imho, despite distractions.