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ck4829

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1. We're seeing cultic defenses at work, it's really the only defense possible for Trump

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Sat Jun 23, 2018, 06:13 AM

Jun 2018

They are saying don't trust your mind and perception, and reject gut instincts and feelings. NYT needs to stop playing the game, stop with the both sidesism too.

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Your rage at Trump is justified: Don't let scolds like the New York Times shame you for it [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jun 2018 OP

We're seeing cultic defenses at work, it's really the only defense possible for Trump ck4829 Jun 2018 #1

Rage is good (vs anger). It is outwardly directed. Anger is toxic because it eats away inside. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2018 #2

it's not anger, it's righteous outrage eShirl Jun 2018 #3

How can someone with a heart and a brain not be outraged? Martin Eden Jun 2018 #4

Damn skippy! marble falls Jun 2018 #5

Use anger to drive action dalton99a Jun 2018 #6

This same thing is going on each time the MSM tries to find meaning randr Jun 2018 #7

Anger jayschool2013 Jun 2018 #8

Exactly. I canceled NYT because of Peter Baker months ago american_ideals Jun 2018 #9

We are completely justified.. mountain grammy Jun 2018 #10

My dad fought in WWII. PatrickforO Jun 2018 #11

Trump has no conscience. True Blue American Jun 2018 #13

Mine did too. True Blue American Jun 2018 #14

Wonder what all those True Blue American Jun 2018 #12

So at what point are we allowed to be outraged? PatSeg Jun 2018 #15

Well said and thank you for your post. I especially liked the macaroni and cheese off the chinna c-rational Jun 2018 #16

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #17