• CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    7 days ago

    But Trump knows that his base will still vote for him regardless of how his policies directly impact them.

    Their desire for hate and oppression trumps (pun intended) whatever economic hardship they face.

    “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”

    • shalafi@lemmy.world
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      Doesn’t matter what his base thinks, or who they vote for. Guess my point is that it’s too late to turn around and regain our “customer’s” trust.

      When the manager, who was approved by the employees, belts every 4th guy in the door straight in the teeth, that stores custom is drying up and it’s not coming back.