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lunatica

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75. That applies to them, but I don't see it in other people

Mon Feb 18, 2019, 03:55 PM

Feb 2019

The heart of the Democratic Party is all about improving conditions for the least of humanity. Most of the world recoiled in shock and anger and disgust when the children were ripped away from their parents at the border.

Most of us aren’t born rich and many who go through economic downturns, losing jobs, becoming ill, losing loved ones and struggling don’t become sadistic or turn to people like Trump. Most of us come away with more empathy for people who struggle.

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What bothers me the most about Trump supporters [View all] lunatica Feb 2019 OP

yep and they are ALWAYS the ones to start a political argument.. always! samnsara Feb 2019 #1

I think they crave rage so that's why they start arguments lunatica Feb 2019 #7

They have been programmed like a cult for decades to believe that their problems are Dustlawyer Feb 2019 #19

Very Astute Comment McKim Feb 2019 #53

1000% correct Mopar151 Feb 2019 #72

I have family members who are Trump supporters... COL Mustard Feb 2019 #31

The very fact this board exists provides me with hope for humanity. olegramps Feb 2019 #62

IMO they have a sadistic orientation and this gives them great pleasure to beat on down and out RKP5637 Feb 2019 #2

Some of that, but many are brainwashed by rightwing media EndGOPPropaganda Feb 2019 #51

Thanks!!! RKP5637 Feb 2019 #58

Just watched this last night! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2019 #63

glad you liked it EndGOPPropaganda Feb 2019 #87

I would add, "... and deserving bad treatment because of being a Democrat." Lars39 Feb 2019 #3

The thing that drove me write this OP lunatica Feb 2019 #6

That's sad and sounds very familiar. Lars39 Feb 2019 #10

Sadly, Dan Feb 2019 #24

Taken years, but we're both fully understanding that. Lars39 Feb 2019 #25

The phrase I coined to describe similar relatives... JHB Feb 2019 #17

You certainly can't engage them in reasonable conversation--one fact and they're off. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2019 #65

Stupid is as stupid does... YessirAtsaFact Feb 2019 #79

It's hard to deal with people who can't accept COL Mustard Feb 2019 #33

Well said proud patriot Feb 2019 #4

Reading is hard COL Mustard Feb 2019 #35

LOL proud patriot Feb 2019 #43

In my experience the only part of the constitution they have read is the second amendment! pazzyanne Feb 2019 #56

The woman who stated, "He's not hurting the people he's supposed to be hurting," summed them all up. CrispyQ Feb 2019 #5

+1000 smirkymonkey Feb 2019 #12

And the woman who said that is actually more awake than the rest of them lunatica Feb 2019 #15

That's why every Branch Trumpviduan can fuck themselves. 47of74 Feb 2019 #42

Recommended. guillaumeb Feb 2019 #8

who are these people? Grasswire2 Feb 2019 #9

They walk among us mercuryblues Feb 2019 #13

Say anything negative about Trump atreides1 Feb 2019 #29

Not only that but they are vengeful and feel entitled. LonePirate Feb 2019 #11

Had a similiar Wellstone ruled Feb 2019 #14

Maybe it isn't detachment from reality but lunatica Feb 2019 #16

Doubt it. Wellstone ruled Feb 2019 #41

They have no empathy for other people. That's what allows them to be so cruel. Claritie Pixie Feb 2019 #18

I don't think he really wanted to be President COL Mustard Feb 2019 #38

KR NT ProudProgressiveNow Feb 2019 #20

They hate themselves, so have no ability to be compassionate. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2019 #21

Trump supporters are largely bigots who've been taken advatange of by the 1%. Yavin4 Feb 2019 #22

Exactly. We cannot continue to try solve their problems lunatica Feb 2019 #27

Just wait until he takes more money from Puerto Rico to pay for the ovens to send to the camps. CaptYossarian Feb 2019 #23

Two friends have cut me off Roadside Attraction Feb 2019 #26

I hope they weren't too far gone into the hate addiction. lunatica Feb 2019 #30

Sorry Colonel COL Mustard Feb 2019 #40

Thank you for your service. Indivisible has at least one chapter in every congressional district OMGWTF Feb 2019 #69

They're dangerous and pathetic. No redeeming qualities. onecaliberal Feb 2019 #28

And the bigger problem is they raise their kids to be like them. LuckyCharms Feb 2019 #32

Agree with everything you feel but you have to let it go. These disgusting SayItLoud Feb 2019 #34

It's a little like the stages of grief lunatica Feb 2019 #39

The thing that bothers me most about them is the fact that they exist and they make others... Different Drummer Feb 2019 #36

They thought no one would care. Really.....THEY THOUGHT NO ONE WOULD CARE! charlyvi Feb 2019 #37

We are a democracy and they get their opinion too, we just need scarytomcat Feb 2019 #44

They accept being abused as long as they have someone to abuse even more. n/t MarcA Feb 2019 #45

That's not true. Watch this movie EndGOPPropaganda Feb 2019 #46

Somebody posted the link to the full movie here on DU today kimbutgar Feb 2019 #50

+1 thanks EndGOPPropaganda Feb 2019 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author Kajun Gal Feb 2019 #47

I re-gained my family. Ananda62 Feb 2019 #57

I'm truly glad for you lunatica Feb 2019 #59

same here. In fact hubby and I are moving out of town as we have NO support system here.. samnsara Feb 2019 #91

What bothers me the most abt Trump Supprters,,,,,,, Cryptoad Feb 2019 #48

And Trump will be there too! LiberalLovinLug Feb 2019 #73

Well said; totally agree with your post Evolve Dammit Feb 2019 #49

I would like to see crime stats for trump worshipers cpamomfromtexas Feb 2019 #54

Unfortunately, I agree with you DFW Feb 2019 #55

K & R whole thread. Duppers Feb 2019 #60

What bothers me most about Trump supporters is that they are still Trump supporters. Nitram Feb 2019 #61

But...but...it's just (white) economic anxiety. And...and...we must do better at speaking to them. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #64

Trumpers Definitely Have a Sadistic Streak dlk Feb 2019 #66

Some cheer it on rather than just indifference IronLionZion Feb 2019 #67

They're *SPITEFUL* Spite can make one stupid for sure. This is why they are Trump Chumps nt Baltimike Feb 2019 #68

Yes,you make a very important point. lunatica Feb 2019 #74

spot on.and spite is *expensive* nt Baltimike Feb 2019 #81

Support from deplorables SMoss Feb 2019 #70

Human nature flaw SMoss Feb 2019 #71

That applies to them, but I don't see it in other people lunatica Feb 2019 #75

I agree SMoss Feb 2019 #85

They are like the Paulites.... Historic NY Feb 2019 #76

Sadly that is no longer a shocking response. nt lunatica Feb 2019 #78

Churches don't have the resources. SMoss Feb 2019 #86

30 Plus years of Fox News Turbineguy Feb 2019 #77

It's all about "owning the libs" to them Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #80

Hatred is what Hell is all about vlyons Feb 2019 #82

Excellent post! Doing one's best to understand lunatica Feb 2019 #84

Hatred is poison. Hatred is what Hell is all about. Locrian Feb 2019 #89

Compassion and empathy equals weakness to them. MicaelS Feb 2019 #83

Limbaugh,O'reilly,Trump............ Bengus81 Feb 2019 #88

every single time i have had a political argument its cuz a maggat got into my face... samnsara Feb 2019 #90