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KY_EnviroGuy

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2. Never ceases to amaze me...

Reply to mfcorey1 (Original post)

Sun Sep 24, 2017, 07:59 AM

Sep 2017

....how a considerable sector of the human race worldwide seem to crave a powerful, symbolic leader without regards to that person's character, knowledge, or even sanity. All that's required, it seems, is (pick your race's color) skin, steely eyes, a big square jaw, a suit & tie with huge shoulder pads, an authoritative voice, and a line of bullshit a mile long. I think it has been that way throughout recorded history.

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Something that has been said over and over again is that [View all] mfcorey1 Sep 2017 OP

Spouse and I were talking about bullies last night. raven mad Sep 2017 #1

Exactly! Underneath that bluster is a weak little man. He fits the stereotype of a typical bully that RKP5637 Sep 2017 #4

"But what it says about folks who voted for him is really scary." mdbl Sep 2017 #12

Never ceases to amaze me... KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2017 #2

Yep, it's the king of the mountain scenario. Many people are lambs and submit to authoritarianism. RKP5637 Sep 2017 #5

Perhaps goes back to our innate insecurity with life... KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2017 #9

Yep, pretty much. One step forward, three back. n/t RKP5637 Sep 2017 #11

+1000 smirkymonkey Sep 2017 #16

Agreed, but who would that be? KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2017 #17

I don't know if there would ever be the opportunity, but I would like to see someone like smirkymonkey Sep 2017 #18

Yes! Double amen to that. Love both of them. n/t KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2017 #19

The wealthy ultraconservatives funding the GOP are pursuing their goals through Rump. Hortensis Sep 2017 #3

Well said. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #6

Agree 1,000,000,000%! BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #14

I love lysol Soxfan58 Sep 2017 #7

Maybe a flame-thrower will do? Ilsa Sep 2017 #10

text RESIST to 50409 to send ( so far unlimited) faxes to your... samnsara Sep 2017 #8

a pox on all voters who thought this was a good idea. mountain grammy Sep 2017 #13

He will be gone sooner than later. ginnyinWI Sep 2017 #15