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Fun to read today that the infection of California liberal thinking voters has spread to other western states.

As Donald Trump Repels Minority Voters, G.O.P. Fears Its Future in the West

Long dismissed as a cowboy territory "the west" has become a revitalized place. Not only have people moved here from back East where them liberals hang out but the rise of the Hispanic vote has become something of a tidal wave.

The advent of Trump has accelerated the process. His bigotry and xenophobia has hit a chord with those who have heard it all before and do not want to hear or see it again.

It finally became clear to people of Mexican descent that they could express themselves strongly at the ballot box and in the rough and tough of electoral politics.

It is my impression that most people here who are from second generation immigrant families have awoken to their strength and are no longer willing to hide and be quiet.

They grew up under circumstances where drawing attention was not a good idea especially if there was some question of immigration status. It became a "mild mannered", well mannered culture.

Not so much now.

Here in California the generation gap is obvious. Older Latinos are more polite and shy. Younger, much less so. No "hat in hand" approaches. Which is a good thing.

We were astonished at the bigotry when we came here.

In California there is such a thing as Latino pride and it is apparently spreading. Hiding out is no longer required or wanted for the new kids. Good for them.

Labels: California, Latino