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War, Fear, and Prejudice

How They Intersect and Shape Societal Attitudes

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Oct 18, 2023
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Flashback to 2017. The world awakens to the reality that Donald J Trump has defeated Hillary R Clinton in a presidential election that polarized a nation. Many were disappointed by the election and its outcome, their depression showed, and the liberal mind felt demoralized. Meanwhile, the election had captivated a new opposition. A rejuvenated GOP marched to the tunes of those who wanted to make America great again. Unfiltered thinking took center stage. Friends became foes. Families fought over politics. Facebook was on fire. The main stream media summed it all up in one word: Unprecedented.

Trump stepped into office on 20th January 2017 and his first 100 days as Commander-in-Chief were tumultuous to say the least. There was confusion in the White House. The National Security Advisor was fired on a whim, and experienced elected officials were replaced by right-wing bureaucrats belonging to Trump’s band of advisors. Federal investigations were meddled with. Facts were challenged. News …

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