[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

it has all happened because the general public across the western world are unhappy that their living standards have really not improved for the last 20 years. When you get that level of discontent and near instant messaging anywhere in the world you give a voice to extremists

I think it's definitely playing a part.

But I also think one of the other reasons is that a lot of people are getting fed up of the Media (in all of it's various forms) dictating to people on what is right and wrong, and if you happen to disagree with them on a topic, you're public enemy number 1, as the Media will make sure to get the public on your case.

It's hard to put it into words (because I'm never the best at explaining these things) but society over the last decade in particular has just not so slowly gotten more and more stiff in the West, I feel like people are scared of saying anything with actual character and personality if their face is out there (even if it's just with friends,) there's an uneasiness and false morality/beliefs that some (not all) pretend to have just to fit in, and not potentially get their face splashed all over Social Media to be harassed and threatened over something that they've said.

It's why I think that such a troll like Trump has garnered such a loyal fanbase, because whilst what he says is disgusting 95% of the time, his supporters love how spontaneous he can be with his comments (and tbh, I can admire that aspect of him too) it's just such a shame that I don't agree with him on almost anything.

But his fanbase hears what he says at his rallies, and they see him as an "honest" man which they see as refreshing, plus they'll agree with some of his points obviously.

There's probably other reasons too for his sudden support, but I'm just not thinking of them right now.