That's an astute observation. I do think many people have been unhappy with the direction of the country long before Trump. Really since 9/11. Obama was a disappointment to many on the left. I know that isn't a common comment you see but I know a number of left wingers that were very let down by his lies. His promises to roll back Bush's polices. Instead he operated them more intelligently on a political level. I remember one friend telling me he'd never vote again after a couple years of Obama.

Then we have the results of socialist policies in the cities. The high cost of living. The homelessness. The drug abuse. The crime. I think MANY people are unhappy but can't put a finger on why its all sucking. You see it with people that move to Texas from California but aren't really understanding why California is such a mess.

Yeah, many people get it but in my experience most people don't. Trump and politics is an easy scapegoat. It doesn't make sense really as both parties have had similar policies for decades. The difference is in degrees. But this is a subtle thing.

And another thing is the rise of social media and influencers. My guess is its a combination of many factors.

No kidding. Canada should be packed to the gills with American leftists by now.