Whether one agree's with the specifics of Joe PAs thoughts (its the illegals). I wonder if in fact it isn't more than that. The US is a powder keg on a slow burn and has been for years. Biggest difference I can see between today and say Ross Perot (1992)? Doesn't Trump seem more reminiscent of him than Palin?
Different times and the burn was just starting back then, more Americans today are just as unenamored/disenfranchised with the pendulum swinging too far left, and they are more "receptive" to him. Aka it wasn't the right time for Perot…Today, obviously many are listening to Trump.
Not so different than it took them many years to be ready or receptive of a black very liberal statesman/peace maker that many think makes for a good leader. And I admit, when elected I thought he might be good for the US in so much, that he might address some things. In hindsight, he has made things worse and there are 2 radical camps all over now be it racial tensions, or have/have nots, or Muslims and religion, or immigration or……
Blow back swings both ways.
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An yep Rick that catch phrase usually applies to economics but does apply to more, and while we typically follow the US by a generation. Kind of comical people can't see the parallels here.
Think Mike Harris
or the reform/Alliance party and subsequently Harper and the cons.
Or Rob Ford and the backlash that saw him become very popular.
And the backlash thats building right here in Ontario, and even Patrick Brown.
funny that.
And isn't funny how in each case following years of Liberal rule (one exception was Harris following Rae and the damage he did).
In plain English Trump wouldn't exist, wouldn't have the steam he has if it wasn't the right time and there weren't reasons for it. Do note Im not suggesting I think it's time for him and do think it would be disastrous. But lets call spades spades. He's gaining steam because…..
Cause and effect
and if people can't see it coming in Ontario.
Not sure what to say, other than no one to blame but….
