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Why is it so hard for some people to see that we have a raving lunatic at the helm? (Original Post) milestogo Dec 2019 OP
Most people can see. Some don't care. Some want a raving lunatic. TwilightZone Dec 2019 #1
A lot of people see that and they're totally cool with it unblock Dec 2019 #2
I think everyone SEES it Skittles Dec 2019 #3
People accept shitty drivers ChubbyStar Dec 2019 #4
They all know he's bat shit crazy but blueinredohio Dec 2019 #5
And shamed for forever...family and repug enablers too. brush Dec 2019 #6
but her emails.............. Takket Dec 2019 #7
Perhaps Trump is just a reflection of his base, which are all raving lunatics. TheBlackAdder Dec 2019 #8
They don't see it. Comatose Sphagetti Dec 2019 #9
My friend doesn't see it. She thinks everyone is leftyladyfrommo Dec 2019 #10

TwilightZone

(25,471 posts)
1. Most people can see. Some don't care. Some want a raving lunatic.
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 10:13 PM
Dec 2019

A not-insignificant chunk of the populace voted for him *because* he's like this, not in spite of it.

blueinredohio

(6,797 posts)
5. They all know he's bat shit crazy but
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 10:27 PM
Dec 2019

they're getting what they want because he has no clue what's going on. Just kiss his ass and your wish will be granted.

Comatose Sphagetti

(836 posts)
9. They don't see it.
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 11:01 PM
Dec 2019

The mental/psychological peculiarities of rationalization, delusion, denial and an authoritarian mindset will not allow it.

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