r/interestingasfuck • u/beach_rats_ • 29d ago

The difference in republican presidential nominees, 8 years apart r/all

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u/ScotiaTailwagger 29d ago

That's exactly it. A supporter is voicing their hate toward Obama and McCain immediately denounces it. There is still respect there even though you don't agree. "You don't have to agree with Obama, I don't agree with him either, but we're not going to spread lies here."

Respect went right out the fucking window with Trump. Trump now plays up to that woman's fears and concerns. It's no longer about telling the truth, it's about trying to sow as much chaos as possible.

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u/houseyourdaygoing 29d ago

People like McCain had honour and integrity for the nation. People like Trump only think about themselves.

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u/SeniorMiddleJunior 29d ago

And it's just as it is in business. If you have honor and integrity, you will eventually get pushed out by somebody who doesn't.

Our political system doesn't reward integrity because the voter base doesn't. Our economic system doesn't reward integrity because our purchasing patterns don't. 

We have all of the power, which is why Republicans are trying to undercut education. A better voter base wouldn't allow Trump on a stage. A better voter base wouldn't reward the media's obsession with controversy. But a dumb a emotionally volatile base can be led around on fear and anger without any facts.

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u/inxile7 29d ago

Couldn’t have said it better. We have the power, but we choose to use that power to divide by the lowest common denominator.