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I personally find him repulsive in every sense, yet somehow to many he's charismatic. And he can say what he wants but he's definitely the one who's "dumb as a rock." And he's completely unlikable, yet millions love him. WTF? Since late 2016, entirely due to Trump's existence, I've had to revise my definition of stupidity and no longer see it as a function of native intelligence. That is, many of his supporters probably have average or better IQs, yet by voting for him they vote against their own self interests. So, how are they not stupid? And, please, I'm not trying to be insulting, simply accurate. Hey, calling them stupid is the kindest thing I can say.

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Robert Archerd

Retired math/science educator, specialty in cognitive & moral development. Author of math & science programs , taught K thru grad level university.