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How the Hippies Led to Trump

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How the Hippies Led to Trump

By: Stella Wilde
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Trump was part of a "social revolution" generation. But, in critical ways, he wasn't. Like most of his rich friends, he wanted to be a hippie. His establishment parents had other ideas. The compromise was military academy... and a medical deferment so he didn't go to war. With his daily uniform and short haircut, the hippies rejected him. He wasn't embraced by the establishment, either. For the rest of his life, he kept looking for approval... ... in all the wrong places. Wives, children, hotels, casinos, and condos. What could bring him the acceptance and adoration he sought? The pivot point was a TV series where he was given free rein to reject people who were "too different." Now he was the top dog, and with each "You're fired!" he gained fresh applause. For Trump, it became all about the ratings. And the approval. But, like any addict, he craved more. And that's what led him to the highest position in the most powerful country in the world. But is it enough? Will he ever be understood and get the admiration he's always wanted? And what can we do to understand him? This essay is an informal look at a man who just wants to be loved and accepted. Nationalism Military
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