AncasterMike: Point taken. I believe that Mr. Trump's supporters believe that as well. Real inflation-adjusted household incomes have been flat in the U.S. for a long time now. Similar sentiments were evident in the U.K. during the Brexit debate. Both focused on immigration as a key factor in the way people voted. In the 20's and 30's, extreme elements also focused on just a few issues (Treaty of Versailles, Jews, communists). People want their problems simplified so that the remedies seem attainable. Hopefully as the pendulum swings now it won't go to 'extremes'.