Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Laxman

(2,433 posts)

2. Self Deception...

Reply to Dread Pirate Roberts (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 09:30 AM

Apr 13

is a powerful anesthetic. Self reflection and self awareness aren’t really traits that your average MAGA exhibits. Anyone who still stuck that Trump needle in their arm after his first term was already too far gone to be aware of the current madness..

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

17 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Dread Pirate Roberts niyad paleotn BattleRow Hugin barbtries judesedit dave99 Attilatheblond wave_maker byronius erronis FakeNoose Prof. Toru Tanaka calimary Onthefly Dixc

24 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I woke up in a crack house this morning [View all] Dread Pirate Roberts Apr 13 OP

Making excuses for bribery and calling it. "donations" Walleye Apr 13 #1

Self Deception... Laxman Apr 13 #2

With Trump crack,you can never go back. BattleRow Apr 13 #4

After realizing you've deceived yourself, the next most powerful defense is pity. "They lied to me... woe is me." erronis Apr 13 #17

A certain segment of MAGAtry is gonna feel withdrawals real soon EYESORE 9001 Apr 13 #3

For the good of all of us I hope you're right Dread Pirate Roberts Apr 13 #6

Your "The great turning away". I love that! electric_blue68 Apr 13 #13

It was either that EYESORE 9001 Apr 13 #14

I like that one, too. electric_blue68 Apr 13 #15

They're both terrific! calimary Apr 14 #22

Except somehow there is no bottom to the barrel.... Ol Janx Spirit Apr 13 #5

I fear that you're correct Dread Pirate Roberts Apr 13 #7

Just Say No ! ... - - - - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Apr 13 #8

There's a Low Below the Low You Know Nasruddin Apr 13 #9

That's a pretty frightening proposition Dread Pirate Roberts Apr 13 #16

Cool quote! calimary Apr 14 #23

The cult is an addiction. usonian Apr 13 #10

Correct. And they are following a damaged, disordered person who is addicted to cruelty and power in wiggs Apr 13 #12

It's mind control. Many Jonestown cult members recognized "rock bottom" when the "suiciding" began. When it AnotherMother4Peace Apr 13 #11

Weren't there some who ran away? FakeNoose Apr 13 #21

There's a jaguar in the corner munching on my face. nt Xipe Totec Apr 13 #18

Great analogy and backdrop for the possible "come-to-bejesus" moment erronis Apr 13 #19

Once the cult disintegrates, after Trump's termination (D or D): Aussie105 Apr 13 #20

You are so right. OldBaldy1701E Apr 14 #24

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»I woke up in a crack hous...»Reply #2