Name:   copperline - Subject:   I'll say this about Trump Date:   7/3/2016 6:05:05 PM

As I understand it, Trump supporters think that his lack of experience is what most qualifies him to be POTUS, and that just defies logic to me.    Supporters are arguing that since he knows nothing about government operations, policy, international relations, etc….. that this endows him with exactly the credentials we need in a President & world leader.

It is testimony to Trump’s mastery of marketing himself using techniques of misdirection & obfuscation to build this image.  He’s really good at building marketing images, no doubt about it.  In this case, he has supporters claiming that his weaknesses are his strengths, his lack of knowledge is better than experience, and blunt boastfulness is the same as vision & wisdom.  In the world of image-crafting, it is a master stroke.    If the candidate possesses none of the qualifications needed for elected office, then redefine those qualifications as negatives and you can flip the table.   Capitalize on people’s frustration by urging them to throw out all previous standards of behavior, reframe ‘political correctness’ as weak & inept, and most importantly…. Count on people in this society to envy a rich guy who flaunts his wealth.

In order to back Trump for POTUS, you have to believe that his radical economic & social proposals will (somehow) yield benefits with no negative consequences…. considering the nature of those statements, that’s really magical thinking.  

Take a cue from the Brits, there is no do-over when you focus on an emotional argument but ignore history & reason.