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Originally Posted by Red Slinger

I don't think most Americans that voted for Trump did so directly because of the leaks or how they were handled. I don't think they voted for him directly because of the wall, free trade, Jina, Russia, jobs or most issues trotted out by the pundits. I think some of these were indirect reasons but ultimately served as confirmation to what many Americans have known for years: the system is broken.

I think in essence they voted against Hillary, the Democrats, the Republicans, Congress, the Senate, the Supreme Court, media, big corporations and the 'ruling class', even though much of who Trump is contradicts that notion. Trump is seen as a walking Molotov cocktail being thrown into the dried hay bale of the corrupted American political and economic system. People are sick and tired of the same-old, same-old and Trump is such a wild card that he will tear it all down, intentionally or through his sheer incompetence. In some ways, I hope they're right and he blows the whole thing up. However, I suspect like so many before him that had intentions to change Washington, Trump will end up just another corrupt politician.

Apologies but this is a massive load of horsecrap. Maybe a few of the rubes he conned bought the "drain the swamp" narrative but no one really thought the billionaire was going to fight for the little guy did they? There is no universe where the rich capitalist is the one who "fixes" the broken system that directly rewards rich capitalists. It's a nice justification to trot out for supporting him but the votes for him boil down to the simple fact that people had a choice and the minority of voters went with the loud, blustery strong man over a woman. He isn't a revolution, he's the overcorrection return to the norm.