Manipulating emotional politics

All politics is about power, so it's no wonder if resentment at those who wield power is prevalent. One would think from the Tea Party, which is largely Republican, that the GOP had been out of power for a generation, not just partially out of power for six years starting in 2006.

Here is a list of my perceptions of this anger:

• resentment at growing government
• resentment at growing debt, which we know we'll have to pay for many years
• resentment at people perceived as living off taxes while not making a contribution
• resentment at people in government who haven't shared the pain of job losses, benefit losses, lower salaries, and no raises
• resentment at people who characterize them as ignorant, stupid, racist, and backward
• resentment that the system hasn't produced a better candidate, one who by rights should be winning the primaries
• suspicion that the media and pollsters are covering up their numbers to make them lose heart

Is it at all surprising politicians who breathe resentment, who fashion huge firework displays of resentment, are in various electoral races?

It's also no wonder that this kind of candidate is generously funding by corrupt powers that want to avoid attention, stoke resentment, and offload a bigger tax bill.

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