02-05-2021, 11:00 AM
(02-05-2021, 08:43 AM)David Horn Wrote:One time I tried to analyze a scapegoat for each decade beginning with the 1950s and I believe this is what I came up with:(02-04-2021, 04:42 PM)Bob Butler 54 Wrote:(02-04-2021, 05:52 AM)pbrower2a Wrote: I expect Donald Trump to become the scapegoat for almost all despicable tendencies in American political life.
I'm not sure. I'm considering one word, but otherwise I might agree. 'Almost.'
We all need a Satan to hate and fear. Trump will do ... for now.
1950s: Communists
1960s: Entrenched Establishment
1970s: Oil Shieks
1980s: Labor Unions
1990s: Smokers and Drunk Drivers
2000s: Al Qaddafi (Architects of the 9/11 attacks)
2010s: Trump and associates