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Maeve

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28. I think the sports analogy is valid--it's being part of something bigger than yourself

Reply to EverHopeful (Reply #8)

Thu Sep 26, 2024, 08:01 AM

Sep 2024

And basking in the reflected glory, as if you earned something just by supporting someone famous

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People go to church rickford66 Sep 2024 #1

True PJMcK Sep 2024 #4

They have many other speakers jimfields33 Sep 2024 #30

And Trump worshippers might be hoping 'today's the day he REVEALS the answers and agrees with ME!' Attilatheblond Sep 2024 #14

morbid curiosity Tickle Sep 2024 #2

Awww, bless your heart. nt RandiFan1290 Sep 2024 #20

This is a big part of it Johnny2X2X Sep 2024 #26

I can imagine there being lots of alcohol! Omnipresent Sep 2024 #35

Here in Grand Rapids Johnny2X2X Sep 2024 #36

Nothing like getting your clock cleaned by a homeless person! Omnipresent Sep 2024 #39

I can't imagine going to one of Tickle Sep 2024 #42

Before the "paid actors" crowd gets here, I think they just want to be in his presence underpants Sep 2024 #3

Americans do love a freak show. Hugin Sep 2024 #7

Maybe it's the paid actors canetoad Sep 2024 #21

I think a large factor is to dress up in Trump T-shirts ( as crass and lewd as possible). OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #5

Interesting PJMcK Sep 2024 #6

Read a fascinating article about that EverHopeful Sep 2024 #8

I think the sports analogy is valid--it's being part of something bigger than yourself Maeve Sep 2024 #28

Cognitive dissonance FalloutShelter Sep 2024 #9

Fight or flight kicks in... Hugin Sep 2024 #16

Exactly... FalloutShelter Sep 2024 #17

A lot more of them are staying away. lees1975 Sep 2024 #10

That's part of my thinking, too PJMcK Sep 2024 #12

They are paid. kentuck Sep 2024 #11

Not all of them PJMcK Sep 2024 #13

Because they're in a CULT! Emile Sep 2024 #15

Of course they are PJMcK Sep 2024 #18

It's something for them to talk about on social media. Omnipresent Sep 2024 #34

Money ? republianmushroom Sep 2024 #19

It is like a music festival for racist Trenzalore Sep 2024 #22

Pavlov did some experiments that might shed light on this. maxrandb Sep 2024 #23

I think they go for the pre-rallies. They meet up with Luz Sep 2024 #24

Tailgating PJMcK Sep 2024 #25

I got this one. 634-5789 Sep 2024 #27

There's an intriguing story there... Hugin Sep 2024 #33

I have no idea... 634-5789 Sep 2024 #40

The early saunter to the parking lot means a lot of them come hoping to see TFGs head start to spin while puking ... marble falls Sep 2024 #29

Thread winner! PJMcK Sep 2024 #31

That movie probably hurt her career as helped it. I understand she developed a lot of injuries ... marble falls Sep 2024 #41

The ads to get paid on Craigslist or to sell merch JT45242 Sep 2024 #32

Maybe there are good tailgate parties JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2024 #37

It's like Deadheads or Parrotheads AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2024 #38