While the Founding Fathers' aspirations inspired progress, Trump’s manipulation of collective belief often leads to polarization & disillusionment, harming the very democracy they sought to establish.
In contrast, Trump's approach often reflects an abuse of this theory, where he rallies support based not on substantive policies but on divisive rhetoric & empty promises.
Their willingness to gamble on unproven ideas ultimately led to the creation of a revolutionary system of governance that, while flawed, laid the groundwork for the nation we know today.
Ultimately, the theory illustrates how speculative behavior & collective belief shape both politics & investment, particularly in relation to Trump & his supporters.
Just as market sentiments can inflate, enthusiasm for Trump can reach unsustainable levels, resulting in disillusionment when promises fail to materialize.
As many align with Trump’s messages driven more by collective belief than rational assessment the emphasis on populist policies under his leadership lead to emotional investments in these initiatives despite associated risks.
"RINO" (Republican In Name Only) actually predates Tea Party to the 1990s, 1st used by more conservative Republicans to criticize moderates & those they felt were not adhering strictly enough to conservative principles.
Instead of delivering on their promises, political con artists often focus on consolidating power, enriching themselves, or advancing hidden agendas, leaving their supporters and the political system weakened or exploited.
They craft false narratives, make grand promises, or exploit divisive issues to build a façade of credibility or authority. By appealing to emotions like fear, nationalism, or outrage, they can mislead their audience into supporting harmful policies, donating money, or endorsing corrupt practices.
I've mentioned this before: I post things like this because as writers, we need to stay aware of current events for our fiction which can simply entertain, but also has power to evolve our reader & inform, not always on specifics but on broader aspects of the human experience.