It is not shocking that people mistake curiosity with support, but it is pathetic and it is tragic.
It’s Stupid That My Actor Dad Is The One Who Has To Teach Us Not To Be Dumb
Harry Dreyfuss
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This is the same reason that Trump’s rally attendance numbers (SWAG estimates usually) are not representative of the amount of support. Some people are just there to hear the speech, especially with the spectacle that is Trump’s campaign.