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CrispyQ

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8. I think their refusal to admit they were conned or that they made a mistake adds to their anger.

Reply to Conjuay (Reply #6)

Fri Aug 16, 2024, 11:25 AM

Aug 2024

I see this in some people I know. They can't bring themselves to admit they were duped by this guy & the more Trump steps in it & shows what a totally deficient human being he is, they get angrier & angrier, like a feedback loop. The way out is to admit you were wrong.

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Is he TRYING to lose?! Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #1

This isn't about "political ideologies" Docreed2003 Aug 2024 #2

Angry old man syndrome.... getagrip_already Aug 2024 #3

Yet his support still hovers around 45-50% Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #4

because there are a lot of angry, demented people that live in the same mental cesspool. n/t Conjuay Aug 2024 #6

I think their refusal to admit they were conned or that they made a mistake adds to their anger. CrispyQ Aug 2024 #8

True. Hopefully they will just not vote for him this time. They don't have to admit it to anyone. Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #10

The hate towards Dems & Libs is strong with these people. Their anger consumes them 24/7. nt Hotler Aug 2024 #9

Dump is losing supporters left and right every day. Blue Owl Aug 2024 #12

My thoughts exactly Blue Owl. Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #13

this is what happens with his pathology of superlatives. he can't just honor someone, he has to put down others. unblock Aug 2024 #5

And of course alive and beautiful ... moonscape Aug 2024 #7

Yes, he seems to need to embellish PatSeg Aug 2024 #11