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In reply to the discussion: Just left 2 MAGA I know in stunned silence [View all]2na fisherman
(167 posts)10. Cognitive Dissonance
For many of the MAGA faithful it is very painful to admit to themselves that they have been stupid enough to be swindled by Trump and his rebranding of conservatism. Even many well-educated conservative minds have succumbed to his twisting them into justifying fascist ideologies while denouncing Antifa as the enemy within. Deep down, it must make them feel anxious to be on the wrong side of history when they remember all the American soldiers and allies who died fighting against the Nazis in WWII.
And now many must find it impossible to accept raping children as a thing to be ignored when they ask themselves how they would feel if Trump raped their daughters.
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That is what they used to do. I grew up around them and they were never engaged politically. BUT,
LiberalArkie
Yesterday
#36
What will probably happen is they'll condemn Trump, but make excuses for the rest of the GOP,
patphil
Yesterday
#4
Admitting to the truth hurts and they will make excuses forever and deny their hate until they die.
efhmc
13 hrs ago
#45
The was one of our fine North Carolina rednecks, if I recall correctly.
OldBaldy1701E
14 hrs ago
#44
They will resent the person who revealed they were duped more than they resent the one who duped them.
ChicagoTeamster
Yesterday
#8
Even IF the Senate over-rides his veto, TSF can refuse or delay release until scotus can hear the issue. Then
wiggs
Yesterday
#20
I'd like to hear their excuse for why the Epstein files need to be classified.
Prof. Toru Tanaka
20 hrs ago
#42
If Trump is innocent he will sign it and watch Clinton and other Dems go down
librechik
Yesterday
#33
in their world, transgressions by the alpha male are part of the package, understandable and forgivable. They
wiggs
Yesterday
#21