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17. The lunacy of cult belief systems. Inherent internal contradictions break down critical thinking.

Wed Jun 17, 2026, 10:26 PM

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Getting followers to hold conflicting beliefs isn't a bug for cults. It is a feature. For example, dear leader is both completely infallible and the victim of constant persecution.

When you're followers buy whatever you say, however much the things contradict each other, you know you've got them. They have stopped thinking and just follow.

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Tennessee pharmacies sell potent ivermectin, led by doctor who's taken 'bucketloads' [View all] BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago OP

Welcome to the 19th century DBoon 17 hrs ago #1

Selling poison ninjanurse 2 hrs ago #32

Friend of mine got COVID, refused to go to ER, took ivermectin instead. Midnight Writer 17 hrs ago #2

Coworker's roommate died much the same way, but after taking up ventilator space. Maru Kitteh 17 hrs ago #4

Tragic. The MAHA people pushing this shit should be held liable. pat_k 12 hrs ago #16

Trump sure as fuck didn't take Invermectin when he got Covid. Can't they see that? SunSeeker 7 hrs ago #24

My Sympathy ninjanurse 2 hrs ago #33

Idiots. While reasonably safe at recommended doses for recommended uses, they are going to hlthe2b 17 hrs ago #3

I'll bet that RFKJr and DumbassJT have cornered the market on ivermectin overdose meds. erronis 16 hrs ago #5

There is no antidote NewEnglandAutumn 15 hrs ago #9

Natural selection of the insanely stupid. Buddyzbuddy 16 hrs ago #6

Can it kill algae? ToxMarz 15 hrs ago #7

A big LOL to this!! n/t SpankMe 13 hrs ago #15

You know, I just don't care anymore what this idiots do Figarosmom 15 hrs ago #8

Who's going to stand trial for the murders?? Who will be sued for liability and damages????? Ford_Prefect 15 hrs ago #10

For misleading people ninjanurse 2 hrs ago #34

I realize I'm asking for the impossible but I want some of these people to explain to me jgmiller 14 hrs ago #11

The lunacy of cult belief systems. Inherent internal contradictions break down critical thinking. pat_k 12 hrs ago #17

An excellent question. 3catwoman3 9 hrs ago #23

I think it comes down to "people they trust", and "people they don't". And they've listened to talk radio for so long, muriel_volestrangler 6 hrs ago #25

Because they are morons. See Dunning Krueger effect. Ray Bruns 3 hrs ago #28

This message was self-deleted by its author jgmiller 14 hrs ago #12

Ivermectin is pushed in the right wing internet and media circles as a great cure all drug. Botany 13 hrs ago #13

Great, another pill pusher, who snorts their own stash sakabatou 13 hrs ago #14

I hope they all ingest bucketloads wolfie001 12 hrs ago #18

Not limited to COVID bmichaelh 11 hrs ago #19

Imagine being this stupid. n/t flvegan 10 hrs ago #20

As If Tennessee Needed More Help in Their Desperate Striving for the Title of "Stupidest State"! The Roux Comes First 10 hrs ago #21

They have a ways to go Blumancru 2 hrs ago #31

Texas has ivermectin over the counter too. summer_in_TX 10 hrs ago #22

MAGAts everywhere should take bucketloads IronLionZion 3 hrs ago #26

Even prior to Covid, ivermectin was one of the most widely prescribed medications in the world. TheRickles 3 hrs ago #27

You do realize that the linked study was found to be flawed and roundly debunked BumRushDaShow 2 hrs ago #35

Gives me an idea for a new business: "The Tennessee Miracle Leech Company. They suck, you pay." Vinca 3 hrs ago #29

I have been looking for a new business opportunity Blumancru 2 hrs ago #30