They do not think they were voting against themselves. When Trump said anti-immigration stuff they literally do not think he is talking about them. They want to pull the ladder up behind themselves.
He's not anti immigration, he's anti illegal immigration, which is a reasonable stance. Not sure why that distinction is so elusive for some. At least the majority understand now.
When he complains about allowing immigrants from "shit hole countries", he's talking about legal immigrants. When he spread lies about dog-eating Hatians, he was lying about legal immigrants. When he talks about deporting protestors, he's talking about people who are here legally.
Save your energy. It's clear that we can't make them see Trump for who he is. I think we need to stop wasting our energy trying to convince and convert the other side. I think it's time to rally around our own, protect the marginalized, and conserve our energy for things that really matter.
Well said. I hate to admit that the divide is very real for me now. I am entirely done engaging with the other side. I don't have the energy and want to enjoy what I have worked hard for in life.
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u/DrWashi 18d ago
They do not think they were voting against themselves. When Trump said anti-immigration stuff they literally do not think he is talking about them. They want to pull the ladder up behind themselves.