I saw this and thought of you!

https://townhall.com/columnists/dere...eople-n2662617. :rolleyes:

"Congratulations" you passed the test! :D

wonder how he knew that you where talking about him?

"Typical leftists who advocate for things they will never face themselves. Their money is earned, their income has already been taxed, their houses are paid off, and they’re free to spend their energy fighting to impose their dying 1960s dreams on people who’ve unambiguously rejected them."

:iagree:

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Truth be known...

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=749419797555520

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C'mon Cuddles, Facebook? Although I had no idea that you understood your issues so well. There is hope! ;)

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https://youtu.be/gdstZDCCgAc?si=6uYhCNziOWtiNRiC

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Many of you live in Denial

Cults are social groups which have unusual, and often extreme, religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs and rituals. Extreme devotion to a particular person, object, or goal is another characteristic often ascribed to cults. The term has different, and sometimes divergent or pejorative, definitions both in popular culture and academia and has been an ongoing source of contention among scholars across several fields of study.


https://theloop.ecpr.eu/explaining-t...lt-phenomenon/

Trump as a charismatic leader
Donald Trump has managed to radicalise the Republican party. His charismatic authority created a putative ‘cult’ following of loyal supporters. The unsuccessful assassination attempt on his life in July 2024 allowed Trump to claim his 'God-given' mandate. Supporters' loyalty resulted in Trump becoming a twice-elected president. Some of those supporters, who followed their leader's call to storm the Capitol Building in 2021, ended up convicted felons.

Self-professed 'forgotten men and women' are willing to subordinate themselves to an authoritarian leader who breaks with social rules and legal orders

But economic woes such as social deprivation and unemployment aren't enough on their own to explain why Trump's devoted supporters keep faith. A more likely explanation is that self-professed 'forgotten men and women' are willing to subordinate themselves to an authoritarian leader who defies social rules and legal orders. Trump promises to 'make America great again' (mission), attacks internal and external enemies (Manichean demonisation), exhibits a strong personal presence, and uses derogatory language against opponents (makes supporters feel part of the in-group).

Beyond political style
Trump’s conduct and manners go beyond mere political style, however. His complete disregard for appropriate, statesmanlike behaviour is an essential source of his appeal. Trump breaks liberal-egalitarian norms and political rules, and commits constant transgressions. At the same time, he promises to restore his followers’ dignity and renew national pride.

We argue that Trump's charismatic authority and cult-like following strongly aligns with the concept of the transgressive carnival fool.

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Cuddles! I don't understand it either! We were so much better off when the Dumbocrats ran the country!!!

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Show me! I'm from Missouri. :rolleyes:

In denial because we don't believe the socialist professor who has literally never been right? :rolleyes:

I love the reddit comments:

"Richard Wolff is a surprisingly big part why I turned away from socialism. Socialism sounded really good to me because I liked the content of some socialist youtubers. But I felt like I never got the arguments for socialism over capitalism in a clear and concise manner. There was just a whole lot of vague gesturing. So I was looking for actual debates on the topic to hear these kind of clear arguments. in my search I found two debates by Richard Wolff that he lost so convincingly, that these were the first very clear cracks in my support for the ideology. (I completely turned away from socialism in it's purer forms not too long after that)"

"When he talks on things I'm totally unfamiliar with, he sounds brilliant, and then when he talks on something I've read anything about the effect kind of breaks."

"I used to be a huge fan of him, but over time I've realized his analysis is kind of simplistic and even childish. It seems to just be a narrow focus on vague "economic democracy" to the point that he claims the USSR fell due to lack of economic democracy (which I think may be the worst analysis I've ever heard regarding its fall)."

Attachment 545121I'll be the box of rocks... because you're definitely "dumber than a box of rocks"

I've always had to work for what I need, If I wanted more I had to work more. AND no matter whose at the top and makes the rules - - - it has always been in their favor, no matter what they say. ;)

It's true in the barn yard, the school yard, the prison yard, and every other place where two or more animals come together. :iagree:

https://x.com/townhallcom/status/1969056501919633541 :D