There can be little doubt, we are currently experiencing times, which are far different, than any, in recent memory! Whether one supports, or opposes, Donald J. Trump, either when he was running, or, presently, as he's serving in the position of President of the United States, they must agree, his leadership, seems not to resemble, previous administrations. WIth that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine and consider, why his supporters, seem, to consider, and somewhat, revere the man, even when the positions, he's taken as President, far, differ from his campaign promises, even, sometimes, taking positions, contrary to, their interests, in a significant manner! Therefore, this article will use the mnemonic approach, to examine, why we've been, TRUMPED.
1. Tell: Trump is extremely proficient at telling others, what they want to hear. He is superb at appealing to their needs, concerns, goals and priorities, and using a combination of rhetoric, empty promises, and vitriol, to attract his core supporters, to continue supporting his, regardless, of what might really, be in their best interests. Like others in politics, this President, often abandons any commitment to telling the truth, but unlike most, he continues lying, and/ or using a combination of blaming, complaining, etc, rather than getting pinned - down, to specific solutions, etc!
2. Reach supporters; rhetoric; rationale: While those who oppose him, consider his ideas and approaches, to lack any rational basis, he seems to be superb, at reaching his supporters, through a combination of rhetoric, and other attempts to justify his rationale! Whether he's lying, or stretching the truth, he, certainly, uses techniques, etc, which are unlike previous Presidents!
3. Unique: Many seem attracted to something, unique, whether, it's something positive or not! There can be little doubt, he is certainly different, from his predecessors!
4. Motivate; mean; message: Trump's core supporters appear motivated by their interpretations of his message, which, they often, seem, to feel, empowers them, to embrace, their coarser instincts! They interpret his words, to mean, what they hope, supports their positions, etc.
5. Priorities; proposals: It appears, this man's priorities, are based, on dragging - down, and eliminating, as many of Obama's proposals, as possible, rather than having an issues - oriented philosophy! Perhaps, it demonstrates, many people are motivated, more by negatives (things they oppose), than by viable solutions!
6. Emphasis; empathy: There is a difference between claiming one cares, and, actually, possessing genuine empathy! When we examine, Mr. Trump's emphasis, it seems apparent, he is an expert at pulling - the - strings, and placing his rhetorical, emphasis, on what others want to believe, and hear!
7. Darker side: Most people have, at least, two sides, one nicer (and more caring), and the other, a considerably, darker - side! President Trump has demonstrated, he knows how, to maintain his hold, over his followers, by emphasizing, those negatives, including blaming and complaining!
The reality is, blaming and complaining, without creating viable, better solutions, achieves and accomplishes, little, in the best interests, of society! Why have so many, continued, being willing, to be TRUMPED?
Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, conducted personal development seminars, and worked on political campaigns, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for common sense politics: http://facebook.com/commonsense4all