The answer to how Trump has succeeded is really simple: He lies nonstop, and lying works. Sure, there are other factors in play—he tapped into and intensified a certain strain of profound proletarian resentment of liberal elites, and … well, that’s about it. But mostly, it’s the lies.

…And, to reiterate, Trump tells many such lies a day. He talks to the press two or three times a day most days, which probably adds up to what, 45 minutes, an hour? Spitballing it at one lie every two minutes, which may well be low, that’s around 25 factual lies a day.

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    majority of voters did not vote for trump.

    A vote for none is still a vote. And it means that you’re ok with either option.

    So can you guys fuck off with that whole bullshit.

    The majority of Americans were supportive of a second trump presidency.

    If they weren’t, they would have done something about it.

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      A vote for none is still a vote.

      No it isn’t. what a ridiculous concept. Then everyone who didn’t vote voted for Harris, and therefore the country voted for Harris.

      The majority of Americans were supportive of a second trump presidency.

      Buddy, keep jerkin’ yourself off with that if it makes you feel better. I can tell you’ve looked at zero polls and voting numbers because you’re just making shit up.