I hear Trump supporters say they like him because he tells the truth and I am confused.
Is it the truth that John McCain is not a war hero? I can understand Trump not thinking so, because the nobility of spirit that led McCain to refuse to be released until all the men were free is so far beyond Mr. Trumps imagination that I am sure he cannot understand it. Are his supporters that dense as well?
Is it the truth that the Mexican government is sending people across the border? That is so ridiculous that I won't go into it any further.
Is it the truth that the border is dangerous? Statistics show that those cities are among the safest in the U.S.
Is it the truth that Perry wears glasses so he will look smarter? OK, I'll give you that one.
Point is, it is not the truth that these people like, it is the rudeness.
They are so frustrated by the demands of modern society: politeness, compromise, and just dealing with other people in general, that they are excited to see someone say all the rude, unpleasant things they have to keep to themselves. It is quite possible to tell the truth without being ugly, but they would not care for that.
That kind of behavior may be fun on screen, or for a short time during election season, but let free long term, it would be the end of civilization.
Fortunately, Mr. Trump will either self-destruct or just simply fade away before Nov. 2016.
