Recently, I've been thinking about what could motivate an average Joe or Jane to vote for Trump. I find it hard to believe that every single person who votes for him has some ulterior motive or hatred driving their decision, and it seems to me an unrealistic and simplistic way to view things.
Furthermore, the fact that I've met and have friends with beliefs I consider deeply problematic (e.g., that homosexual sex and apostasy are punishable by death) convinces me that many people with problematic beliefs can be good but hold said beliefs due to factors that don't necessarily make them bad people. The human mind is, in my opinion, way too complex to be reduced to such a black-and-white analysis.
So, to the Trump supporters here: what makes you support and/or vote for him? What do you believe are good things he would achieve that other candidates wouldn't?
I'm hoping to gain a wider perspective here. I'm also optimistic I will see examples of people who have similar everday concerns about life (e.g., better economy, education, etc.) on their minds when supporting a candidate as I and many others do even if other issues may blur this sometimes.
Note: This is not a debate thread. It is exclusively for Trump supporters to talk about their opinions and why they hold them. Any debating posts or posts mocking/taunting said opinions may be moderated per Rule 10.
Thank you.
Furthermore, the fact that I've met and have friends with beliefs I consider deeply problematic (e.g., that homosexual sex and apostasy are punishable by death) convinces me that many people with problematic beliefs can be good but hold said beliefs due to factors that don't necessarily make them bad people. The human mind is, in my opinion, way too complex to be reduced to such a black-and-white analysis.
So, to the Trump supporters here: what makes you support and/or vote for him? What do you believe are good things he would achieve that other candidates wouldn't?
I'm hoping to gain a wider perspective here. I'm also optimistic I will see examples of people who have similar everday concerns about life (e.g., better economy, education, etc.) on their minds when supporting a candidate as I and many others do even if other issues may blur this sometimes.
Note: This is not a debate thread. It is exclusively for Trump supporters to talk about their opinions and why they hold them. Any debating posts or posts mocking/taunting said opinions may be moderated per Rule 10.
Thank you.