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Charlotte Little

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22. There are actual syndromes for this

Reply to empedocles (Reply #1)

Sun Oct 28, 2018, 12:28 PM

Oct 2018

Helsinki Syndrome and London Syndrome - syndromes where the threatened align themselves with the threat to feel safe. So, gays, minorities, even some women who support Trump are doing so to feel included so “it” won’t happen to them. They usually snap out of it when they or someone they love is actually harmed. Or, they may never snap out of it.

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The Trump era has changed so many personal relationships. [View all] Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 OP

New neighbors. empedocles Oct 2018 #1

There are actual syndromes for this Charlotte Little Oct 2018 #22

In my neighborhood subjectivity, I didn't even think Stockholm syndrome. empedocles Oct 2018 #24

Good job on helping w the lawn. It's a great way to SHOW you're a good person. Crutchez_CuiBono Oct 2018 #26

Yes, it has PJMcK Oct 2018 #2

Same story here CountAllVotes Oct 2018 #18

The Trump era (error) has changed how I feel about this country Kyblue1 Oct 2018 #3

Your last sentence is the saddest part of it all. Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 #4

If I am ever asked my Nationality I will proudly say Canadian elmac Oct 2018 #7

Have no use for Republicons Racerdog1 Oct 2018 #5

It goes back to the Tea Party for me. ginnyinWI Oct 2018 #6

Hate radio changed my mom. CrispyQ Oct 2018 #27

Exactly Rizen Oct 2018 #8

I would rather Timewas Oct 2018 #11

I feel the same way mommymarine2003 Oct 2018 #9

Very true, sadly Pepsidog Oct 2018 #10

In my case, it really hasn't. GoCubsGo Oct 2018 #12

I finally caved Puppyjive Oct 2018 #13

You're among friends here and thank you for your service. catbyte Oct 2018 #16

Thank you! Puppyjive Oct 2018 #20

I attended the wedding of a close friend shortly before the election Danascot Oct 2018 #14

I'm so disappointed in my fellow citizens. catbyte Oct 2018 #15

The Iraq war was where the fuse was lit Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2018 #17

Most spot on description of how this happened Charlotte Little Oct 2018 #23

It fractured for me with the Vietnam war vlyons Oct 2018 #30

We'd see different sides still with different leaders. Hortensis Oct 2018 #19

Trump and Fox News have brought out the worst in people. Initech Oct 2018 #21

Yes, I hope that Rupert, Roger, and the rest are proud of what they've done. Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 #25

They most likely are. Initech Oct 2018 #32

It's gonna leave a mark. CrispyQ Oct 2018 #28

after all that Trump has said and done, vlyons Oct 2018 #29

I have cut off contact with a friend that I have known for many years. lucca18 Oct 2018 #31