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[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 22 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Calling Trump "weird" is like calling Putin "weird". I mean, yeah, I guess technically you're correct, but it's a massive understatement at best, and at worst it focuses on the wrong things. People don't dislike Trump because he's weird. It's because he's dangerous.

[–] RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

It's a better strategy than labeling him dangerous. The latter would make his supporters go "Fuck yeah he is! Watch out libtards!" The "weird" angle attacks his credibility.

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 months ago

Yeah, I think the idea is to not be afraid of Trump, because fear is what the Republicans want.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Its also classic Minnesota passive aggressive which is fitting since it came from Governor Walz.

[–] AnarchoSnowPlow@midwest.social 1 points 3 months ago

Called him weird talking to a fellow Minnesotan today, who had told me he was a fan.

"Yeah, I'm not a big fan, the guy's just so weird."

"Yeah, he is from New York, so that's fair."

[–] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago

Yeah, but the "dangerous" label is easier to sell to your own voter base in the style of "A vote for Bart is a vote for anarchy".

[–] HowManyNimons@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

If it makes people vote against him, I'll allow it.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 5 points 3 months ago

He's a weird little dangerous freak with tiny hands

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 6 points 3 months ago

If its get under their skin, i'll allow it.

[–] uis@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

And corrupt. Putin. Trump probably too.

[–] Morphit@feddit.uk 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] uis@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

You are right, he is definitely corrupt