If it is all going to be tribal politics, then well, I guess you have to go with your own tribe—if not for your sake, then for the sake of your kids.A quick search finds that COTTonLINE first used the phrase "tribal politics" with reference to the U.S. in March of 2014. The trend we identified then continues unabated.
Trump as a person seems despicable. But he also seems strong. And he listens to the popular will. He is against many things that I, as a leftist, have protested over the years, such as NATO, international trade agreements, and foreign wars. I feel like the corporate globalization of the 25+ years has just ripped a hole through this country, especially in the Midwest where I am from. Clinton will just continue this and Trump seems like someone who wants it to stop.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Sanders Voters for Trump in November?
The Atlantic has a Notes section and has published a long letter from a man who voted for Bernie Sanders and will probably vote Trump in November. Some of his thoughts follow: