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Of course there has been such in Europe, but very few have really got into power, especially in old established democracies.
Sure, and Trump hasn't won yet either; but there's plenty in Europe that give a large minority following to Trump-like candidates.
It's hard to compare since the US has a two party system. For example, in New Hampshire about 25% voted in the Republican primary, of those Trump won 35%; so about 9% of voters. He may do better in some states, maybe as high as 50% in Massachusetts though the % voting in the Republican primary will be lower so it may cancel. If the US were Europe, I'd imagine the Republican splintering into a populist pro-Trump faction and more free-market anti-Trump faction. Democrats would similarly split into a populist/socialist faction and center-left wing but they'd agree on issues much more often the republican factions.
Sure, and Trump hasn't won yet either; but there's plenty in Europe that give a large minority following to Trump-like candidates.
It's hard to compare since the US has a two party system. For example, in New Hampshire about 25% voted in the Republican primary, of those Trump won 35%; so about 9% of voters. He may do better in some states, maybe as high as 50% in Massachusetts though the % voting in the Republican primary will be lower so it may cancel. If the US were Europe, I'd imagine the Republican splintering into a populist pro-Trump faction and more free-market anti-Trump faction. Democrats would similarly split into a populist/socialist faction and center-left wing but they'd agree on issues much more often the republican factions.
Totally agree. There are and have been trumplike populists in almost every European country, but they have always felt way short. Trump is leading, and if this Tuesday goes well for him, he is closer to power than most of European populist maniacs have ever been. Maybe he eventually loses to Cruz and Rubio (which seems unlikely), but most of the European similar characters have stirred national politics for some years, and then lost their support. Trump is maybe an one-off too, but as I said he is closer to real - in fact massive power - unlike most of his European similarities. Of course due to the US two-party system.
woot, got my first Trump related ad on YouTube. Anti-Trump but it's quoting him saying non-conservative things "I'm for universal health care, etc." I'm the wrong audience for the ad. For a while, I was getting flooded with Bernie Sanders ads.
At least spring/summer will enable me to get more active.
Last year, from April to December, I did warehouse work. It's not for everyone, but I didn't mind it. Money aside, I'd take it any day over an undesirable desk job. On my feet all day & lots of lifting. I noticed my endurance and lifting abilities increased. It was very noticeable.
Only thing was the heat in summer. No AC. And this past summer was one of the hotter ones, I believe. There was at least one period where it was in the top 10 hottest all-time for that period. It may only be a few degrees difference, but it makes a huge difference working in that environment.
Now what I'm doing is... sedentary, as far as that goes. I tend to gain weight and be less active in the winter. Need to change that starting soon.
Am I the only who is hard-pressed to call March 1 as "spring" and September 1 as "autumn"? I find both dates are still pretty clearly within winter and summer, respectively. At least temperature wise. I find the equinoxes are the only time when "astronomical" seasons are actually correct...
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I'm sure he do well among Mass holes — real mass holes call themselves mass holes.