Trump induces visceral reactions in many, but the causes for rage extend beyond him, and even beyond the damage his administration is actively doing. The plain fact of the matter is that for a lot of Americans, life simply sucks and isn’t getting better. The plain fact of the matter is that for a lot of Americans, life simply sucks and isn’t getting better. In this environment of despair and stagnation, Republicans have taken full advantage of the power of rage. There is a kind of holy rage, a rage at what is and its profound paucities, that can lead to visionary ideas.

Source: Huffington Post January 01, 2019 13:00 UTC