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In reply to the discussion: 'But now that YOU'RE affected, he's a problem? Got it. ' [View all]plimsoll
(1,670 posts)If you were unable to figure out that:
Coal wasn't coming back, and if it did, those higher paying coal mining jobs were gone forever because mine owners don't have to hire folks who want "more than they deserve."
Steel mills wouldn't come back that would require investment of capital. So if you want steel mills in the US, better ask the taxpayers for bigger handouts.
Trade wars aren't easy to win, and most adversaries can hurt us right back.
The person telling you this stuff has a history of lies and deceit years long.
That would be stupid.
I think they knew, they either:
Didn't care because they couldn't predict that it might come back at them.
Agreed with the underlying racism, xenophobia and misogyny.
Actually are immune from the negative impacts of these policies.
So, not able to construct rational causal chains (note use of word rational, they seem to be able to construct irrational causal chains, see conspiracy theory.) That basket of deplorable, or actual elite. Are you seeing anybody else in the GOP base at this point?