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In reply to the discussion: Please explain to me like I'm 5 how Trump has endless flaws but could apparently easily win [View all]orthoclad
(4,728 posts)71. Not enough, though
TV induces a highly suggestible semi-hypnotic state, disconnecting the frontal lobe and reaching down to older parts of the brain. The medium is the massage. Millions of people staring slack-jawed at the screen. The medium does not require any higher brain functions like listening to music or reading does. The viewer is a totally passive receptacle. This makes it a perfect propaganda medium, which is why far more is spent on producing advertising than on producing content.
I've talked with Trumpers who obviously have The Apprentice image instilled. The producers deserve to burn in Gehenna - unless they realease the unscripted tapes. Which have proably been long destroyed.
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Please explain to me like I'm 5 how Trump has endless flaws but could apparently easily win [View all]
LymphocyteLover
Jul 2024
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They couldn't find any crimes he comitted. Couldn't besmirch his honor or reputation. Couldn't make him quit by
Attilatheblond
Jul 2024
#7
Because Trump's CULT of supporters, defenders, devotees, followers, and apologists is based upon a
B.See
Jul 2024
#6
he/they will win only if the rest of us aren't equally as motivated to keep them from doing so.
B.See
Jul 2024
#38
Life isn't fair. The conditions have not changed. Cult members tend to be in with the cult.
TheKentuckian
Jul 2024
#8
but surely you admit trump is getting support outside his cult? His cult can't be that big for these poll numbers
LymphocyteLover
Jul 2024
#24
Weak down on their luck males admire alpha males that fuck porn stars and bully intellectuals and get away with it.
Freethinker65
Jul 2024
#13
that doesn't really address my question... the question is why is he winning despite being clearly very terrible?
LymphocyteLover
Jul 2024
#30
Because his cult adores him despite the fact he is a ruthless sociopath/criminal.
Irish_Dem
Jul 2024
#43
It all boils down to the two most destructive forces in America... the two R's...
Goodheart
Jul 2024
#39
People are angry about inflation, interest rates and lack of affordable housing. It's that simple.
LonePirate
Jul 2024
#46