[–] captainstrange 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Look up what an "empty signifier" is.

Hes there to rail loudly against the establishment, and then specifically do nothing.

Hes there to make you complacent.

[–] abwydyn 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

cf. Trey Gowdy

[–] captainstrange ago 

cf. Trey Gowdy

I actually don't know enough about Trey Gowdy to know. Heard the name but never paid attention to him. Maybe why.

Give me the gist if you have the time.