https://i.imgur.com/r3jzyEoh.jpg Today I attended my first ever political event. It was what is known as a "Trump Rally," although the reality is that it was more of a last push to motivate Republicans to go vote in the mid-terms on Tuesday. I am typically not a political person, but I had heard so much about American politics lately that I thought I would go see just what the fuss was all about. The following is my record of what happened. Prepare to be shocked at just what *they* aren't telling you. https://i.imgur.com/3WcJUaWh.jpg In the days leading up to the rally we contemplated just how early we should arrive so as to be guaranteed a spot. We had tickets, but you just never know. There were reports of [people camping out the night before a rally](https://www.fox4now.com/news/national-politics/trump-supporters-camp-out-ahead-of-president-s-visit) as well as [thousand of people packing into events locations](https://www.wjhl.com/top-news/regional/thousands-attend-president-trump-s-rally-in-chattanooga/1573707914) so we really didn't want to take our chances. This particular rally was held at the I-X Center in Cleveland, a massive venue of about [2.2 million square feet](http://www.ixcenter.com/history/) but we were still a bit concerned that there wouldn't be room for all the people who would be in attendance. So we did what any sensible person would do and we asked google how early we should arrive. Google said get there early. The doors to the I-X Center were supposed to open at noon and President Trump was set to begin speaking at 3 PM. We briefly debated arriving in the wee hours of the morning, but my laziness and need for morning coffee won out. At 10 AM we were ready to go. Then the phone rang, life intervened, and it was after noon by the time we actually walked out the door. The image above was taken about a quarter mile from the I-X Center. As is shown, there was a police presence to deal with the impending traffic, and they were apparently doing a fabulous job. There was a little bit of a slow down on the road, but we were in the parking lot of the venue within a few minutes. https://i.imgur.com/QlTkSUwh.jpg As we got closer to the parking, the cars got a wee bit closer together, but it certainly wasn't the madhouse I was expecting. Traffic moved along nicely, especially for Cleveland. Rush hour pretty much any day is slower and more stressful than the approach to the Trump Rally. I kept an eye out for protesters. I'd heard a great deal about them, even [in my hometown of Cleveland](http://clevelandbanner.com/stories/supporters-protesters-alike-attend-president-trump-rally-on-sunday,89458). I fully expected to see [women in strange hats](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/womens-march-pussy-hats-protest-donald-trump-inauguration/), and [angry men throwing tomatoes](https://newrepublic.com/minutes/128896/beat-protester-trumps-rally-hell-cover-legal-fees) at the very least. The idea of a spectacle appealed to me. I was curious and excited as to what manner of ridiculousness would greet us at the doors. https://i.imgur.com/PZ2qNT2h.jpg Before we even made it into the parking lot I caught a glimpse of this guy. > Insecure, Small-Penised, WHITE GUYS for Trump!!! > nationalsmallpenisassociation.com > SUPPORTS TRUMP 2020! It was fortunate that I already had my camera out. Traffic was rolling along quite well and I wouldn't even have been able to read both of his signs had I not snapped a quick picture on the way by. I can only assume that this is a bona fide protester, but in today's climate I guess I shouldn't assume anything. If you'd like to check out their website to know for sure, feel free. I'll go ahead and pass on that one. https://i.imgur.com/MJVHIs6h.jpg At 12:30, the parking lot still had plenty of space in it. Our fears of struggling to find a place to park in a crowded, narrow lot were completely unfounded. There were mounted police posted at various places throughout the lot, and several police cars hanging together near the back. There had been a [bomb threat](https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/bomb-threat-cleared-near-i-x-center-hours-before-president-trump-rally/95-611300545) earlier in the day, so it was nice to know there were plenty of emergency personnel on hand in case things went sideways. Despite the relatively few vehicles in the lot, many of them were trucks. In the city, it's kind of unusual to see so many trucks. Streets are narrow, parking is tight, and traffic is horrendous, so the [majority of city dwellers drive smaller vehicles](https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-most-popular-cars-in-american-cities). Being truck owners ourselves, it was immediately noticeable that there were many more trucks in the parking lot than the urban location would normally support. https://i.imgur.com/wOTkbvDh.jpg This was the crowd as we made our way to the doors of the I-X Center. There were no protesters, but there were a few volunteers still campaigning for their Ohio candidate of choice. These people had no loud speakers or fancy gimmicks, but instead simply stood in one spot and offered literature to passersby. We joined one of 5 or 6 short lines making steady progress toward the security screening at the entrance to the building. The couple in front of us chatted amicably about just how wonderful it was to be around so many like minded individuals. This would be the first, but not the last, time I would hear that phrase during the Trump Rally. Directly after this comment, the gentlemen remarked about "all those assholes going to protest." As there was only the one protester at this rally, I assumed he was simply referring to another time. However, he could have been referring to this guy: <center> https://i.imgur.com/QkZBkH6m.jpg </center> but I saw no protestations from him. He was not the only person in strange dress however. Later in the event I saw another gentlemen in a costume, as well as a woman dressed in what looked like a Strawberry Shortcake outfit but could have been a poorly thought out red dress. https://i.imgur.com/vrj2E9xh.jpg Once inside, the dress code became quite uniform. The vast majority of attendees were wearing blue jeans, boots, and a red MAGA hat. Everyone looked like the Joe Walsh song, "Ordinary Average Guy." There were no snarling face, clenched fists, or angry sneers. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mLNAkPsjAEk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Instead, the room was occupied by the blue collar worker. Most of the audience was white, with slightly more males than females. Children were pretty scarce, but that is to be expected at an event that takes place during the school day. Minorities were also scarce - so scarce in fact that at one point I watched a black man become something of a celebrity for a moment. An older white couple were holding a large banner praising President Trump as a somewhat disheveled black man wearing a "Blacks for Trump" sweatshirt over a hoodie walked by preoccupied on his cell phone. The couple approached the man and asked if they could take his picture with their banner. He must have agreed, as he stood with the couple in front of the banner and the woman snapped a quick selfie. The man walked off, still intent on his phone, and the woman gave her partner a sort of silent victory cheer. While the crowd was mostly white, there were a members of a few minorities in attendance. I saw an Amish family walk into the auditorium, as well as several black men and women, a couple men who appeared to be Hispanic, and a few other people of assorted ethnicity. For a city as remarkable diverse as Cleveland, I was quite surprised at the overwhelming homogeneity of the crowd. https://i.imgur.com/3TaR2Uoh.jpg At approximately 1:30, a local politician took the stage. He first reminded the crowd of how they should vote in the mid-terms, then invited everyone to pray with him and passed the microphone to a pastor. With heads bowed, the pastor prayed that God would "give our opponents strength." He continued by pointing out that there are "only two sides, the right side and the wrong side." The crowd howled in agreement and shook their MAGA posters high in the air. The next speaker, another local politician, without a trace or irony began by saying, "We are a party that kneels in prayer, not in protest" despite the fact that not a single person had kneeled for the prayer moments before. The National Anthem was performed, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the politicians continued to take the stage to remind their constituents to vote for them. By about 2:15 the locals were finished and the waiting began in earnest. The room had filled a little more by this point, but despite a steady stream of people filing in, there was still plenty of space available for more attendees. **At 2:57**, The President of the United States of America was announced over the loud-speaker. The music swelled as the crowd erupted in cheers and sign shaking. Every cell phone video camera in the room was held high over head to catch every moment as President Trump made his way to the podium. I am particular about punctuality so was quite surprised that they were starting **3 minutes early**. The music continued, the cheering continued, and I obsessively checked my clock to see just how early they would in fact begin. **2:58** and the crowd is still going wild. I've seen no sign of the President. **2:59** and the song is almost over. As the minute drags on I finally catch my fist glimpse as he climbs the few steps up to the podium. **3:00 on the dot**. My clock clicks over to the new hour and Donald Trump begins his rally at that. exact. moment. It was clockwork. It was robotic. It was so perfectly on time as to be extraordinary. "How did he do it," I wondered. The rest of the event is available in it's entirety [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEhq-iYdwL4) if you are interested. Ultimately, it was quite uneventful. 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Not sure what "truth" you're referring to lol, I can appreciate you're trying to be neutral if it's for journalistic integrity or something, but I don't need to go to one of his rallies to know what his policies are, and what he's done to USA in these 2 years, and what will probably happen in the remaining 2 years if he's free to do as he wants. You're trying to not be political? Ok, fine, but I guess a lot of people said that in Germany 1937 as well. Otherwise, good writing, interesting to get a better look inside one of these things.
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The truth I was referring to was simply the inside look at the rally. I hear so much conflicting information about how violent the protesters are and how peaceful the attendees are. I hear that the crowd is full of hate or that the protesters are lining the streets with vulgarity. I've heard that people camp out in droves in order to get in. I've heard that people are turned away by the thousands outside because there simply isn't enough room for all the folks who want to attend. During the speech itself on Monday, Trump implied that there were "thousands of people outside," who had been unable to get in, yet the 'truth' was that there were fewer than 100 milling about. I don't trust the media to accurately report what happens there. They are going to go with whichever story will get the biggest headlines and most reaction from their audience. I don't trust the government (Trump included) to accurately report what happens either. They are going to say whatever makes them look the best in the eyes of their base, regardless of reality. So I went to see it for myself. I certainly expected the 'truth' to include more than one token protester. :-) Thanks for reading. I appreciate thoughtful comments like yours.
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Many thanks! I'm quite glad to be a part of such an amazing community!
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Wow hahaha sharing this to my sis. She watches youtube stuff on rallys and stuff. Personally I'd rather trump than Hillary π
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Thanks for sharing! I wasn't a fan of either party, so cast my vote for a 3rd party candidate. I understand that many people see that as 'throwing my vote away,' but I just can't bring myself to lend my voice in support for a candidate that I don't believe is a good choice - even if that person is a better choice than the other. Thanks for reading, commenting, and sharing!
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Would you mind explaining, briefly, to a non-US citizen what the mid-terms are exactly, please? Can he get voted out at this juncture, or is this more of a checkup to see how the American public view him as President? I thought that he was 'locked in' for 4 years before he could be voted out.
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Excellent questions! I'll do the best I can in explaining it, but I'm not great at political things, so I may get a couple things wrong. Steemit community, please chime in and correct me if I do. To address the first point - no, the president cannot be voted out during a mid-term election. You are correct in that he is locked in for 4 years (barring impeachment or resignation). The mid-term election happens midway through the presidential term and is a chance for citizens to vote for other representatives at the state and local level. For example, in Ohio we voted on a few Ohio Supreme Court Justices (judges), County Auditor (if you are in Cuyahoga County), and representatives to our House of Congress and Senate. By having mid-term elections, we eliminate having ALL of our representatives change at the same time. It just staggers the process. It's also important for political power reasons. The 'party' (historically Republican or Democratic) with more people in it in the House or Senate respectively has more *power* in that institution. So yesterday, the Republicans controlled both the House and Senate (I think.... I'm not well-versed in politics). After the mid-term election, it is predicted that the Republicans will still control Senate but that the Democrats will control the House. This would make our politics a little more balanced (in theory), but it also makes it much hard to get any new legislation passed. Our government doesn't work very well with itself. For some reason they are always bickering over party lines. Was that helpful at all?
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Yes, it does. From what I understand from the reporting here in Australia, the Democrats took control of the house, but the Republicans gained a few more 'seats' in the Senate, or vice versa!! Either way, Trump seems happy about the outcome. Your's isn't the only country that has political problems - hell, look at Aussie politics in the last ten years! We vote in one Prime Minister, and then they're ousted by their own party, and we get another that we didn't even vote in!! At least in the US, they'd be hung for treason for something like that!!
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@mattifer so interesting! I really enjoyed your recount of the rally - I think it's these kinds of things that don't get reported in the news. I'm not living in the US but I heard that Trump's victory in the last Presidential elections is due to his ability to reach out to the commonfolk (average white person). The homogeneity you mentioned just made me think of that. With love from a fellow #steemitbloggers β‘
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Thanks! I agree that what I saw is not getting any media attention. I wish that were otherwise. I miss the days when reporters simply stated what they heard and saw. I know there will always be bias, but our media has given up on even trying to pretend they are not biased. And yes, I agree that a lot of 'commonfolk' like Trump. That was evident at the rally for sure! From the big trucks in the parking lot to the ball caps, jeans, and boots... It's interesting though, because I really didn't see any of the diversity that makes our country great. So I'm curious to see how the perspective of the conservative 'everyday Joe' will impact the policies of urban dwellers and those who are more willing to be different or were just "born this way" as Lady Gaga puts it. :-) Thanks for commenting!
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I actually respect Trump more for being punctual. π€£. So the rallys aren't rough , homophopic white supremacists? Really interesting read
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Me too. Punctuality is important to me. And nope, not anything like what social media and mainstream media led me to believe. Also not anything like what Fox news and Trump led me to believe. ;-)
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So will I go far and say that the media are gone a bit too far ?? Is he as bad as they say?
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Thank you for taking one for the team and bringing us this report :)
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You're welcome! Somebody had to do it. I figured it might as well be me. Fun fact: while I had free tickets to the event, there was zero need for them. No one was asked to show tickets at the door. I thought it odd that tickets were available (and by implication required) for an event that didn't need them.
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It sounded like an all-around eye opener. So much going on right now and we almost really need to see things with our own eyes - but then, even that might not be enough. Like cursing (maybe too strong of a word) the protesters that weren't there...
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Facinating stuff! Not really surprising that the crowds are low, or the make up of the audience. From what I have read elsewhere this is often the case. There does seem to be one black guy who always wears that sweatshirt and is always placed just behind Trump at his rallys. So I guess he is actually famous (kinda: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2018/11/06/remember-bizarre-blacks-trump-guy-well-hes-back/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.3b4c731582cb) Really love the way you described the whole thing, with humour but without taking the piss. ... ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcLTnygVr4keXMjUfYVH4xXzjq99mvbF1YVPogygrAsZ2/felt.buzz.gif) .... Posted using [Partiko Android](https://steemit.com/@partiko-android)
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Yes!! That is the same black man that I saw there. Too funny! He looked rather homeless to me, and I guess I'm probably not far off base with that. One of the articles I just read about his says that he has filed for bankruptcy 6 times since 1995, with one of them being quite recent. That explains the bizarre behavior of the white couple and the black man! Thanks!
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White people are really quite staid. I've never had a desire to attend a political rally. I don't like rallies. And I rather like to be challenged in my thinking. I've found that if I surround myself with people who think like me, that doesn't happen. Bravo to you for being so brave. I hope you came out of it a better person and not some insecure small-penised white guy.
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Rallies really aren't my thing either. I don't like to be surrounded by tons of people. Fortunately for me, Trump got this one wrong and attendance was paltry at best. I'm 100% with you on surrounding myself with people who don't think like me. It's too easy to fall into the echo chamber of social media, so I make a point to read the articles and opinions that differ from those that I agree with. It helps me stay informed AND gives me a better idea of perspective. As it turns out, mine *isn't* the only one! Shocker! ;-) I hate to disappoint, but I did not become an insecure small-penised white guy while at the rally either. That would have been quite the trick...and I don't think Trump or his fans are ok with the whole transgender thing, so I'm sure the experience would have been quite different. Thanks for dropping by! I appreciate comments!
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Goodmorning @mattifer from My side of the world. For us its so strange to See these sort of things happen ! I dont know how it feels to be in a situation and living under Trump but you gave a pretty good impression of a rally I did not yet know before. Thanks
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Hi! It's pretty strange from this side of the world too! It's rather mind-boggling that a person as unpolished as Trump could ever be elected to be the leader of well, anything, let alone an entire country. I used to teach 9th grade. At first, it was a given that I could point to people in positions of leadership in our country and tell the students, "That's not an appropriate way to behave (or to speak to people, etc.), but with Trump in charge much of that went out the window. If our president can say vulgar things about women, or call people names, or mock disabled folks, then apparently it must be alright. It's a sad thing. I don't know that anyone would raise their children to act like him, yet somehow we (the system that elected him) are ok with him representing and leading our country. Strange days indeed.
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Interesting Things like that happen here too The picture painted is nothing like the reality Politics ... donβt really care for it either Thank you for making that trip and sharing your day and pics with us π
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Thanks for dropping by! It really makes me wonder what entity is pulling the strings and what purpose all the division and chicanery serves. Surely mistrust isn't *good* for our world?
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I try to keep out of politics as much as I can so can't really comment on what happened before in previous events. Still, good to know how it works and seemed to be relatively uneventful for a figure that, in the UK, seems to be quite divisive. Thanks for sharing.
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I'm with you on that one. Staying out of politics is good for the soul. :-D And yes, it was much more uneventful than I had anticipated. That's a good thing. It makes me feel a little better about things over here.
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Cool how you took us there. Those people with the sign talking about penis size are childlike. Sorry that there are people that act like that in public. All a part of the idiocracy. >Ultimately, it was quite uneventful I am glad it was lol. #steemitbloggers
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Thanks for checking it out. Have you seen the movie Idiocracy? At times I feel that is where we are heading. But I too am glad it was uneventful. :-D
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I think that one of the most terrifying things about the lunatic left or right is that the people look just like you and me. And behave just like you and me. One of the things that astounds me - mostly about conservative right wingers - and regardless of the "new" South Africa, there are many of them around - is that they assume that because one looks like them, you share the same views. When you disabuse them, they disabuse you. The rise of the right is terrifying. And it's happening all over the world. Lessons have clearly not been learned from the war that was supposed to end all wars, I fear.
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Ah yes, the good ol' "you look like me so you must think like me." I definitely saw that there to some extent. I heard several people make comments about how great it was to be around all these "like-minded" people. I can assure you, I am not "like-minded" in the way they meant, but my presence was enough to suggest that I am. However... I have never been great at blending in to a crowd and this day was no exception. It had gotten cold in Cleveland, so I was wearing a hat...er, a [Spirit Hood](https://www.spirithoods.com/) to be more precise. So I'm the only person walking around this thing with what appears to be a giant wolf pelt on my head. While waiting in line for coffee, a woman behind me said, "I like your hood. Is it real?" I responded, "It's a real hood, but not a real wolf." She didn't seem to understand, and pressed the issue, "But is it real?" I tried again, "It's really a hood; it's not really a wolf." I held out the 'paw' for her to touch to ascertain for herself that it was in fact not genuine wolf fur but rather a cleverly made synthetic. She and her companion oohed and aahed while petting my spirit hood. Then she asked again, "Is it real?" "No," I gave in. She could not distinguish between a real hood and a real wolf so I gave her the simple answer she needed. The petting over, I returned my face to the front of the line, back to the woman behind me, and resumed my conversation with Matthew. A few moments later the woman piped up again, "But how do you feel about the real thing?" I felt as if she was angling for an argument of some sort. Her tone had more to it than simple conversation. I turned back to her, smiled, and replied, "I like wolves just fine." She wouldn't let the conversation be simple and pressed on, inquiring about how I felt about *wearing fur*. When I responded that I have some items that are made from fur she seemed relieved and proceeded to talk about "those people who don't eat meat" and how "they make a big fuss about wearing fur." "Oh, I don't eat meat," I interrupted. She stumbled for words. She tried to take back the assumptions she had just made, but was at a loss. She eventually resorted to deciding that I'm the exception. Her worldview hadn't budged a bit. After a little more conversation, I returned to facing the front of the line and left her and Matthew to search for common ground. Long story short: we, as humans, tend to assume similarities where they don't exist, but only when they serve our purpose. I wish we could do the same when it *doesn't* further our own internal narratives.
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What a great example of exactly that. It's also an example of how people could accept differentness if they just engaged on a human level. She kind of accepted you as the exception to prove the rule. Not ok. We are all exceptions in our own way. It's so easy to judge and I include myself in this. It's good to remind one's self not to. That vignette speaks volumes. I will be replaying it in my head for a while.
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Here in the UK it is Corbyn that the people rally behind but I've not been to one of his events yet; I hear they go quite wild when he comes on
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From other things I've read by you, it doesn't sound like he has been that great for your country. What is his platform that people love so much?
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No, Trump isn't like much here. Corbyn, wherever he goes people love him; he's similar to Bernie Sanders....
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Really fascinating first hand account. Great journalism, appreciate the unfiltered look!
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Thanks! I've seen too much through a filter lately, so I tried to avoid adding my own. It's probably impossible to completely avoid it, but every bit helps. :-)
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howdy again mattifer! this was a great report. I thought all those dramatic things you mentioned about his rallys were only in the Primaries, I haven't heard of them since the election but good for you guys to check it out in person!
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Oooooh, so maybe I just missed the really exciting rallies. That's certainly possible. Most lies have a kernel of truth after all.
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howdy again mattifer! well during the election the liberals kept sending in people to make a scene so they could hopefully get some idiot Trump fans to beat people up or make Trump look bad by calling them names or whatever because the Democrats used that to stir up their base. I was a good strategy. But hey, they will probably do the same thing for the 2020 elections so there will most likely be wild rallys again! I don't know if that's good or bad but it's political theater and entertaining. I didn't know you were doing so many posts these days, I'm sorry I probably missed a bunch but you're on my radar now!
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I wouldn't see Cleveland as a hot bed of tRump supporters from what I have read and know about that area. Glad that is wasn't a hectic day and big crowds to fight.
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I'm actually rather surprised by how many people here support him. I think it's normal for people to believe that their friends share their political beliefs, at least until real conversation is had, and I was no exception. Going into the election, I assumed the people around me were equally appalled by the lack of good options in 2016, but it turns out I was wrong. Quite a few of the people near and dear to me were actually supporters, and not just in a "never Hillary" kind of way. As time passes, I find more and more folk who really are fans. Of course, I know plenty of people who find the man and his policies quite distasteful too. The RNC was held here, so I'm sure there is a stronger base than the urban setting would suggest. And yes, I am also glad it was mellow and uncrowded.
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