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lindysalsagal

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18. Delusional, irrational people cannot be placated. Regardless

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 06:21 PM

Jan 2021

Of their donations and rally participation, all drugs eventually fail to deliver the desired relief, and new sources are sought. Djt as potus was a tremendous narcissistic payoff for extremists. He validated their insanity and depravity. His repudiation is taken personally by these borderline personalities. The bubble has burst, and their pain flares, and lower brain fight or flight reactions take over.

We've just got to be ready, and use law enforcement to catch, tag, and manage them as their emotional losses debilitated them.

I'm not surprised the djt payoff wore off, or that they're moving on. Question is, to what?

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Feeling Betrayed, Far-Right Extremists Have A New Message For Trump: 'Get Out Of Our Way' [View all] Quixote1818 Jan 2021 OP

This is a good development, imho intrepidity Jan 2021 #1

A few want to exercise their right to pull an assault weapon trigger. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2021 #4

Hey! What if one of us could take over as Leader of the Cult Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #7

Sure, I will nominate you! OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2021 #10

Mwa ha ha ha ha Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #19

This is mob rule. Thanks Trump, for another fine mess.nt procon Jan 2021 #2

Not to worry gratuitous Jan 2021 #5

The coup was unsuccessful, so now he is concentrating on his legacy. RDANGELO Jan 2021 #3

I think that is beginning to sink in. Trump is no Hannibal Barca willing to battle on the front lines Quixote1818 Jan 2021 #9

Self delete. nt Quixote1818 Jan 2021 #25

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Government evil, Deep State, and those commie commie commie Democrats JHB Jan 2021 #12

They cut off the head of the chicken Generic Other Jan 2021 #8

Yes, chicken is a better analogy in this instance than a snake when it comes to Trump. Quixote1818 Jan 2021 #11

He said he'd be there with them in the march to the Capitol Rorey Jan 2021 #13

There is one strong beautiful woman who can take up the mantel. Arne Jan 2021 #14

the big lie about the election being stolen is the most dangerous thing KayF Jan 2021 #15

Agree. They should still try to get Trump to admit he lost, but even if he doesn't, Quixote1818 Jan 2021 #16

That's got to be a hard look in the mirror for any Trumpster who thought his skipping out on Aristus Jan 2021 #17

Delusional, irrational people cannot be placated. Regardless lindysalsagal Jan 2021 #18

Exactly true! BComplex Jan 2021 #21

There is no hope. Your God-Emperor has abandoned you. Turn yourselves in dalton99a Jan 2021 #20

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He didn't actually march down to the Capitol with them like he said he would. Klaralven Jan 2021 #23

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