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popsdenver

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26. YOU ARE RIGHT ON..........

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 04:26 PM

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They are a cult at this point.......Brainwashed (Literally) By only listening to Fox news, and right wing radio and grew up warped by Rush Limbaugh.

But the Republicans have intentionally, over the past 25 years, solicited large groups......Evangelical Christians, the un-educated, but mostly Racists of every different group, but especially Blacks and Mexicans. AND don't leave out their Sexism of ALL women.

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I'm not a psychologist but I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the remaining hard-core Trump [View all] artemisia1 Monday OP

You are 100% correct. Irish_Dem Monday #1

It's a cult Blue Full Moon Monday #2

The problem is.... MarcoZandrini Monday #32

The remaining tRump supporters are a lost cause. They will never admit they were wrong about anything. Whyisthisstillclose Monday #3

They need apron strings to cling to GenThePerservering Monday #4

If only we could get them - and Trump - in a room with a pitcher of Kool-Aid. Vinca Monday #5

I have a magaloon brother in law who lives in AZ kimbutgar Monday #6

I think that is bizarre Skittles Monday #18

She doesn't want to get divorced and is braver than me. kimbutgar Monday #33

sorry, I don't call that "bravery" Skittles Monday #37

That "marriage" is already lost... OhioBack2Blue Monday #28

Sadly you're probably right but my sister in law is committed to staying in that marriage kimbutgar Monday #34

You need to do more research on symptomology of cult *followers* Fiendish Thingy Monday #7

I am very well versed on narcissism and the comfort, security and sureness of a cult, political or religious, attracts artemisia1 Monday #12

Only 0.5-1% of the population meet the criteria for NPD Fiendish Thingy Monday #15

If you read my opening post you should have noted I wrote "TRAITS". Many have narcissistic and sociopathic artemisia1 Monday #17

Dr. Bandy Lee speaks of malignant narcissism as being contagious MadameButterfly Monday #41

John Dean wrote of conservatives in his book, "Conservatives Without Conscience." It's alfredo Monday #24

Yes. Excellent book. Grins 21 hrs ago #56

Obviously you've never heard of Hermann Goring. BannonsLiver Monday #14

Goring would HATE that. mr715 13 hrs ago #60

... BannonsLiver 12 hrs ago #61

Maybe the better word is "authoritarian;" people who either like being bossed around or enjoy bossing others around. OMGWTF 22 hrs ago #52

I am going with a general idea PATRICK Monday #8

I don't know if they are narcissists but they sure are pathetic losers who blame other people for their shitty lives. Dave Bowman Monday #9

They envy liberals - who they think have it "better than them" kerry-is-my-prez Monday #11

Uh, that is what narcissists do. It is called "scapegoating" and it is classic. /nt artemisia1 Monday #13

Republicans tend to be into authoritarianism. Also cruelty. kerry-is-my-prez Monday #10

That was a fascinating read! ShazzieB Monday #20

Very interesting - Thanks for posting this! Mountain Mule Monday #36

Gratuitous cruelty The Wizard Monday #42

Trump scratches the racist, sexist, anti intellectual, Christo Fascist, and generationally stupid itches. Botany Monday #16

The men in prison for sexual crimes (rape, sexual abuse) were the most avid Trump supporters summer_in_TX Monday #49

I kinda think you're giving them too much credit. Alliepoo Monday #19

Recommended. H2O Man Monday #21

Thanks. Yes, they do "features" and traits even when they don't qualify for a formal diagnosis under the DSM. artemisia1 Monday #25

Right. H2O Man Monday #29

Looks more like a Cluster F personality disorder to me. Blumancru Yesterday #51

As wild as it sounds orangecrush Monday #22

It is no coincidence that Christian Nationalists love spanking and some even believe it should be applied to wives. artemisia1 Monday #27

In the fifties and early sixties corporal punishment was widespread in my town alfredo Monday #46

Basket of deplorables rustbeltvoice Monday #23

YOU ARE RIGHT ON.......... popsdenver Monday #26

So I know some sane MAGA Johnny2X2X Monday #30

I know one too and you're right blue_jay 21 hrs ago #57

Typo Johnny2X2X 20 hrs ago #58

Correct Cosmocat 7 hrs ago #64

Exactly this Johnny2X2X 3 hrs ago #65

I totally feel your "ON EDIT" BaronChocula Monday #31

Another thread i will REC a BILLION times!! bluestarone Monday #35

Thanks! artemisia1 13 hrs ago #59

In other words agingdem Monday #38

Don't forget the influencers and media personalities that are paid handsomely to stoke it further LiberalLovinLug Monday #39

Cognitive dissonance and thought disorders are The Wizard Monday #40

I was thinking about cognitive dissonance as part of the variables. yellow dahlia Monday #48

Amen. (I'm saying that a lot lately.) Joinfortmill Monday #43

I was thinking the same thing yesterday LymphocyteLover Monday #44

Right on! enigmania Monday #45

I just call them . . . AverageOldGuy Monday #47

Definitely! Scrivener7 Yesterday #50

Perhaps, but... Bondor 21 hrs ago #53

OTOH Bondor 21 hrs ago #54

Trump supporters report higher levels of psychopathy, manipulativeness, callousness, and narcissism Nevilledog 21 hrs ago #55

I see the remainder of his hardest core followers in 3 groupings GoodRaisin 9 hrs ago #62

I agree tavernier 7 hrs ago #63