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SomedayKindaLove

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6. My thoughts?

Reply to plimsoll (Original post)

Tue Nov 10, 2020, 12:20 PM

Nov 2020

Much of this Trump phenomena is fueled by people who have unresolved trauma and are fed a constant diet of American exceptionalism, propaganda and fear. Studies have shown that when people live in fear, they will vote more conservatively. When they are made to feel safe they become more liberal.

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Why we are asked to understand our opponents. [View all] plimsoll Nov 2020 OP

I see them as manipulated puppets, not opponents. Newest Reality Nov 2020 #1

I think you just called them zombies. plimsoll Nov 2020 #3

Well, I am not saying they don't have functional brain stems and rudimentary reasoning. ;) Newest Reality Nov 2020 #5

Someone likened reaching out to Republicans like holding hands with your abuser dlk Nov 2020 #2

Yep. plimsoll Nov 2020 #4

My thoughts? SomedayKindaLove Nov 2020 #6

I, too, am sick to death of "American Exceptionalism" bullshit. We're not. Not really. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #8

We have to understand them in order to devise the best messaging to reach out to them. Doodley Nov 2020 #7

Why are we asked to understand our opponents when their moto is Hotler Nov 2020 #9