We’ve got lots of threads touching on this, but not dealing with it directly. What is it that gives his supporters their groove? It’s true to say they were fed up with the establishment, but also facile. They could’ve gone Bernie if that were all there was to it. They’re no more deplorable than the alt-left, and probably less so. They’re not the Tea Party (which I would have preferred) and they’re winning - which is really, really important. Is it a cult of personality? Hope’N’Change the gritty reboot? A new sheriff riding into town on a new unicorn? Partially, but it feels like there’s more to it than that. Maybe it’s…
The chords existed before The Donald played them, but the Establishment tried to drown out the music.
Speaking of punk…
http://theboomerbible.com/tbb647.html
Recursive rebellion. Permanent revolution, and perpetual betrayal of same. At least it’s entertaining.