Reposted by Richard
I found this piece sad too, but mostly because it is part of a years-long effort by progressives to understand what "really" animates Trump voters.
We already know! It is racism, misogyny and misinformation. I know that sounds condescending or whatever but it's simply what all evidence suggests.
![History
Origin
Marcus was once a Centaur from ancient Greece. He was later bitten by a Werewolf and then bound to a Symbiote, culminating in him gaining their myriad of abilities. Dracula recruited Marcus as his secret weapon, whom he described as "a perfect soldier with no weaknesses".[1]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2pxxhwp2j3dybqa3mvyv6mwt/bafkreifaeb62i7i6dvdgbxvxletzx5ithjkis5yty2j5hyju27u3vdgbne)
![Attributes
Powers
Centaur Physiology: Marcus was born as a Centaur, his horse legs allow him to run fast, as well as give him hooves that can kick and trample enemies with great force.[1]
Marcus (Centaur) (Earth-616) from Deadpool The Gauntlet Infinite Comic Vol 1 8 002
Symbiote form
Werewolf Physiology: His werewolf form enhances his strength, speed, agility, and senses while also granting him claws to shred his opponents with.[1]
Symbiote: The symbiote he was bonded with can form into blades, spikes, prehensile tentacles, and further boosts his strength, speed, and agility.[1]
Cyborg: To be added](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2pxxhwp2j3dybqa3mvyv6mwt/bafkreiedcsvsib7kyeauydbzwknc37zulzr4oojoghiuyv2ddwjpunjuqy)
![Weaknesses
Diabetes: Marcus has Diabetes, so he must balance his blood sugar every couple of hours.[1]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2pxxhwp2j3dybqa3mvyv6mwt/bafkreihfpfbk64md3vcbgxgobjscgetjpusjgmlkfp5unsc3nlg45swlbi)
