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Sometimes I Would Love to Go Off

My response to a social network, unnamed, that I don't want to post to out of shear rage. Context: A person stated "economic woes" were why people voted for Trump. I sent this clear article countering the STUPID REPEATED ARGUMENT.  https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/5/9/15592634/trump-clinton-racism-economy-prri-survey Then the individual dropped the "identity politics" argument and the "not ALL are deplorable, quit demonizing." Followed by "policies that are supported by all that effect change must be bipartisan." Shudder, I do declare! What I didn't say: Identity politics is a convenient term for people of privilege. Change will not come by capitulating to a side that chooses racism, xenophobia and party over country. You either face the actual problems facing this nation or never see real change. Like how is this difficult? "Demonize?" They are deplorable. I'm sorry if someone stating the fact tha...