In his ethnographic account of the culture of Trumplandia, Undertow, journalist Jeff Sharlet notes that most Trump rallies opened with a Black or Hispanic preacher.
It would be interesting. Of course, the stories that MAGA cultists of all ethnicities tell themselves about their reasons for revering Trump reflect what they want to believe about their motives, not necessarily the less conscious dynamics I'm trying to highlight in this piece.
Stephen, thank you so much for this thoughtful explanation of why people of color support Donald Trump. It helps me understand the likes of Tim Scott and even Clarence Thomas, the clearly racist Supreme Court Justice. I have a feeling Thomas will pull the race card, however, when he is confronted about his $4 million worth of gifts from his benefactors, just like he did during his Supreme Court hearing. Is your new book now available? Can't wait to read it and share it with others.
I would like to see the polls of the black magas. What do they say their reasons are.
It would be interesting. Of course, the stories that MAGA cultists of all ethnicities tell themselves about their reasons for revering Trump reflect what they want to believe about their motives, not necessarily the less conscious dynamics I'm trying to highlight in this piece.
What matters, ultimately, is the precincts in which they vote, eh?
Indeed.
Stephen, thank you so much for this thoughtful explanation of why people of color support Donald Trump. It helps me understand the likes of Tim Scott and even Clarence Thomas, the clearly racist Supreme Court Justice. I have a feeling Thomas will pull the race card, however, when he is confronted about his $4 million worth of gifts from his benefactors, just like he did during his Supreme Court hearing. Is your new book now available? Can't wait to read it and share it with others.
Thanks, Ann, for your kind words and reflections. My book will be available on Amazon after June 25th, but the pre-order discount is still up. https://www.amazon.com/Hatreds-Love-Psychology-Political-Post-Truth/dp/1510780807/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BXD4HIU35YH3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ugmBkQ8dSmSorPSgubWnTA.tc5j0V-9ifX-_kVjj_tAIfjps8yDrrvL1eS6D7pEURs&dib_tag=se&keywords=hatreds+we+love+stephen+ducat&qid=1717944762&sprefix=%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1