Human Nature

[Belacqua]

Of course it is. What is taught in schools is matter of policy and what "experts" think might easily be influenced by their political views. You try to use clear cut examples but consider economy or philosophy - when I was in school teachers were saying that low taxes are good and marxism is height of evil. That's however ideological and political stance not objective fact, just like myriads of other things taught in schools.

Sometimes people assume that "if everyone were more educated, they would all end up agreeing with me." But of course it doesn't work out that way. (Similarly, when people say "Think for yourself!" they generally mean "Think for yourself until you agree with me!")

Probably you heard that the UK Supreme Court recently made a ruling against trans people. I looked up the judges, just out of curiosity. Those are some highly-educated people. And of course if we say that they don't have a REAL education, because they ended up with a bad conclusion, then we're just defining "real education" as one that agrees with my views. 

I've read that college-educated women are the least likely to support Trump. So it may be that, in general, education works against him. But he's a particularly blunt force. A more subtle fascist could appeal to a lot more people. I think we've already mentioned this: a lot of people are frustrated with democracy, so a smart and effective guy could end up doing some serious damage. 

I disagree. What's more I view this alleged opposition as perfect excuse - they will stop us so we will not even bother to fight. But when one does not fight for what one deems right then how one can expect voters following him? I maintain that what stops politicians is lack of vision and satisfaction with status quo. 

This is the Dems in a nutshell. The Republicans won't let us; the corporations won't let us; we'll never get that even if we try. Well, maybe so, but then why should anyone vote for you? 

I suppose we could say that Trump's scattershot approach is the opposite. Issue a thousand executive orders and make it the job of the Dems and the courts to shoot down what they can. 

I am NOT saying I support any of his orders, but I suspect that his supporters see him as a man of action, in contrast to some politicians we could name. 

From my pov it is no wonder that millions of Americans stayed home and others decided to tear down shit. trump certainly changes things (for the worse of course) and change is what many seems to want.

This I believe is the key. When people feel betrayed and ignored by their government, they don't vote for the candidate who promises to keep doing the same thing as before. (Whether Kamala really intended this or not, it's what she was reported as saying. Image is everything.)