The Trump Candidacy. How did we get here? The rise of the religious right and the culture war. The silence of the moderate GOP. News. Entertainment news. Celebrity worship. You're either with us or against us. Politicians stoking Jingoism and faux patriotism. Pitting us versus them. Americans are angry. Wages. Healthcare. Standard of living. Reality tv. Knowledge ... and less educated. Trump. Unfortunately, regardless of the election results the Trump candidacy. Opens up the door to future dangerous and more politically savvy demagogues.