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orthoclad

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5. "Special" knowledge

Sat Dec 17, 2022, 11:51 PM

Dec 2022

I didn't give the article a close read, but I can think of yet another factor in play.

It seems that some or a lot of people have a deep desire to be privy to secret or special knowledge, thus the elaborate conspiracy theories which do service for the Trump commitment. Q has the crystal ball; Q supports Trump; Trump is special. With a wink and a nod, he has The Power to make some of the perceived powerless feel strong again.

Phil Ochs wrote a song about this many years ago, "Pretty Smart On My Part".

And yes, I've heard that "book larnin' " breeze, from a variety of people.

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Indeed... the "why" evades all rational, logical thought [View all] lambchopp59 Dec 2022 OP

A common trait they all share, just like their idol Trump, CrispyQ Dec 2022 #1

Yes. but it makes you (me, anyway) grumpyduck Dec 2022 #2

Most of us are loathe to admit we are wrong. Happens with academics, spouses and other family. erronis Dec 2022 #3

Sure no one wants to admit they're wrong, CrispyQ Dec 2022 #4

Very true. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #10

I think of it as: Reagan was Hollywood, Trump is tv. orthoclad Dec 2022 #20

Yep. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #21

"Special" knowledge orthoclad Dec 2022 #5

Dunning Kruger Syndrome. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #9

What I'm trying to describe orthoclad Dec 2022 #12

Yes. I think it is connected to cult member type behavior. Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #13

There are a constellation orthoclad Dec 2022 #16

I think the underlying motivations for the GOP leaders are quite simple: Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #17

I agree orthoclad Dec 2022 #18

Exactly. These tactics are straight out of the CIA/KGB handbook. Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #19

Oh I understand you. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2022 #14

I should have quoted "knowledge" orthoclad Dec 2022 #15

I figure their last, great hope was Bobby Kennedy. 3Hotdogs Dec 2022 #6

Don't overthink it. It's a cult. usonian Dec 2022 #7

"reverence for ignorance" hvn_nbr_2 Dec 2022 #8

Since day one, Trump has promised they could be as unaccountable as he is. NullTuples Dec 2022 #11