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OldBaldy1701E

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5. Delusion. I think you are talking about delusion.

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #3)

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 07:57 AM

Oct 2024

Because 'feeling' persecuted is about all they have. They are not being persecuted other than being shunned for their bigoted and biased beliefs, which they try to pass as fact. They just want to feel persecuted so they can feel better about their lies and deceits.

That is delusion in my book.

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That's important, MAGAts are a giant PSYOPS distorting reality with propaganda bucolic_frolic Oct 2024 #1

Has there ever been a group more in need EYESORE 9001 Oct 2024 #2

Feeling persecuted by the Deep State is a huge boost to self-esteem and self-importance. . . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2024 #3

Delusion. I think you are talking about delusion. OldBaldy1701E Oct 2024 #5

I agree. Paranoid delusions of grandeur. "They" are out to get ME! I'm special!" erronis Oct 2024 #7

Good one. pwb Oct 2024 #4

That about sums it. paleotn Oct 2024 #6

Unfortunately nowforever Oct 2024 #8