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Re:Anti-Intellectualism and the “Dumbing Down” of America by timehastoldme on Sunday October 30, 2016 @08:36PM (#12833475)
Yeah, the tribalism isn't really based on party lines so much. Identity politics has gained primary importance, perhaps in part because of social media.

Also, on that note, I thought this was interesting: http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/01/donald-trump-...

Basically, the "Trump tribe" is identified by their embrace of authoritarianism.

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Re:Anti-Intellectualism and the “Dumbing Down” of America by LyndsySimon on Sunday October 30, 2016 @09:49PM (#12833750)
Yeah, I've read that article and largely agree with it.

Personally, I'm as anti-authoritarian as can be, to the point of considering myself an anarchist. My childhood was spent around conservatives though, so I guess you could say that I'm "culturally Republican". I noticed early on that Trump's support within the GOP was predominately among those who had no problems with using the power of government to shape society to their own notions.

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