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Jonathan V. Last's avatar

I worry that Trump has Ric Flair heat and not X-Pac heat.

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Shawn's avatar

It depends on what era Ric Flair we're talking about. 1980s/90s Ric Flair? That would be a problem. But it seems more like present day Ric Flair where everyone kinda thinks he's pathetic as he's still trying to put on matches at his age.

I do think you're right that to his fans, Trump has the same kind of power, where he can talk about making their wives ride space mountain and they'll cheer. But I think that we have to consider that once Trump does become the nominee? His supporters are not going to be quiet. They are going to get worse, probably with his blessing, and voters who may not even dislike Trump are going to have to contend with his belligerent fans.

If modern politics is like a sports event, then nothing negatively polarizes someone against a team quite like obnoxious, off-putting fans.

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