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In reply to the discussion: The Jonestown Massacre [View all]

canetoad

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7. When you see Trump
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 02:54 AM
Aug 2023

Revving up his followrers, leading chants, hand signals - all those things, he is affecting the critical thinking of those present.

The catholic (indeed every church) church does it, yoga classes do it, self help groups do it and so on. It's a rudimentary form of hypnosis that breaks down critical thinking. Cults hugs and praise newcomers. Agree with them. Tell them what they want to hear.

Then they are hooked.

I know, I got hooked in my 20s but I questioned and was excluded. Proudest moment of my life.

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