Comparing Trump to Hitler does a disservice ...
Comparing Trump to Hitler does a disservice to the 12 million+ people who died as a result of that man's regime.
Comparing Trump to Hitler does a disservice to the 12 million+ people who died as a result of that man's regime.
In the aftermath of the Treaty of Versailles, and a global economic crunch, a German politician attracted support using a similar approach.
@intelekshual Most aren't, of course. But many people are desperate, and the stats do indicate it is a factor.
Most people won't vote Trump. But for the desperate, a rich dude saying he's going to make their lives better may be attractive.
Trump wins in states with above average unemployment (by official statistics that don't include non-participation). http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/two-numbers-may-matter-most-donald-trump-n533511
Trump says there are 93m unemployed Americans, which is ludicrious. But perhaps it makes his base feel not alone. http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/aug/31/donald-trump/donald-trump-says-us-has...
If you account for retirees, there are still around 21m adults in the US who are either looking for work or have just given up.
People who have stopped looking for work - including those who have given up - aren't counted in unemployment figures.
@cogdog Approximately 0.75.
@erinjo You're right. It's pretty puninteresting.
These poor people who just see jokes everywhere. It's like they have punnelvision.
@adamamyl @jdforrester Most importantly: none of this makes us an iota safer. The only thing that might is a more peaceful foreign policy.