Stephen Hawking Calls Trump A 'Demagogue' Who Appeals 'To The Lowest Common Denominator' (go.com)

An anonymous reader writes: British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking told ITV's morning show that Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican Party candidate for U.S. president, "is a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator." He said, "Gone are the days we could stand on our own against the world. We need to be part of a larger group of nations, both for our security and our trade." ABC News writes, "Stephen Hawking understands the workings of the universe -- but says he cannot fathom the popularity of Donald Trump. He went on to say that British voters should keep the United Kingdom in the European Union in a June 23 referendum, saying the EU provides essential support for British scientific research as well as its economy and security.

Comments

Re:Shut up, Stephen

[Anonymous Coward]

But the idea that "we should listen to him, he's smart" is pretty stupid.

You prefer to listen to stupid people? You must be a big fan of Trump!

Hawking is no brain surgeon

[PopeRatzo]

Stephen Hawking is a loser. He's stupid and says stupid things, not like Trump, who is smart, has a good brain and a lot of words.

https://www.salon.com/2016/04/...

Re:The Final Solution to the Trump Question

[PopeRatzo]

people who are migrating to the US to obtain US citizenship to engage in racial/ethnic bloc

You think people migrate to the US so they can become part of a voting bloc? You really think that's the reason they come here?

You're a fucking idiot. And that's not a charge I make lightly. Actually, it IS a charge I make lightly, but in your case it really applies.

Re:Appealing to the emotions and prejudices?

[Kjella]

Better definition: a demagogue proposes premises he knows are false to people he knows are fools.

Still fits most politicians, they all promise more than they could possibly deliver. If Jesus Christ himself ran for office and said he'll feed five thousand with two fish and five loaves of bread, they'd promise to feed ten thousand with one fish and five buns.

Re: So?

[Feyshtey]

I have this crazy idea that we're all citizens of Earth, and all policies that suggest which patch of dirt you're allowed to stand on, and for how long, are fundamentally evil and racist.

I bet if I let my dog shit on your lawn every day you'd change your tune in a big fucking hurry.