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Originally Posted by Not Bob
Dude. A functioning civil society and (mostly) following the constitution and laws are Hank’s book? And mine?
Dude.
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Inextricably intertwined with that public explanation of hatred for third party voters and non-voters are: (a) economic interests; and, (b) classism.
Trump voters and Hillary voters come down to two essential positions:
1. Keep things going as they are;
2. Rearrange things.
I did not want to see Trump win. I feared volatility, and to a certain extent still do. That's my economic interest talking. I also do not like the pitchforks in the streets populism that defined Bannonism. To be anti-populist is to be, well, classist. The system under Obama favored people in our economic and social situations. Under Trump it also does so. But I'd be crazy not to conclude that a significant concern of the professional class regarding Trump was his potential negative impact on their economic status.
You can't break apart the economic and social hierarchy concerns of voters from the altruistic reasons they claim to vote as they have. Every person's pocketbook and social standing is with him or her in the voting booth.
