(12-15-2019 11:31 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(12-15-2019 10:54 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(12-15-2019 10:39 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  And just to make sure there is NO doubt, once again here is the lad's definition of Trump's base:

Quote:His base though, they’re the ones that wear the “F*** Your Feelings” shirts, cheer him on when he makes fun of a disable reporter, and so on. And they’re his base because they’re unable to look at the problematic things he does and actually say they’re problematic.

So if one is 'Trump's base' -- one must be by all intents and purposes, defined as ignorant, but in a verbose way. Very progressive there, lad. But kudos for being open about it.

Do you disagree that those types of people exist?

I have said that Trump’s base is working men and small businessmen. I am sure some among those own offensive tee shirts, just as I am sure some of the Socialist supporters of Sanders/Warren own black bandanas. But I would never characterize their base as Antifa rioters.

For that matter, are you sure that 100% of Democrats do not own shirts saying “Impeach the motherfu##er”, quoting Rep Tlaib?

“Base” is a broad and general term, and when Fountains used it I wanted to know what he meant. I think I know, but I wanted to hear it from him. Still waiting.

Then you chimed in, and here we are.

I gave a short and basic thumbnail sketch of the people I think make up various bases. So I am the only one to do so. Anybody can do so if they wish.

I get really tired of the stereotypes thrust upon me. I will continue to challenge them.

I now consider myself part of Trump’s base. I support most of the policies being pushed by him, and want to see them continued. That doesn’t require me to cheer when he gets into a cat fight with a kid. Did you cheer everything Obama ever did? So when you and Founty talk about the base in disparaging terms, you are talking about me. Keep that in mind. It is personal now. And I do NOT consider myself to be part of a mob cheering bad behavior.

Yeah, but I’m not talking about you. So it’s your choice to take offense and make it personal.