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In reply to the discussion: Beyond Good and Evil [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)19. I totally agree! Sadly, this way of thinking does NOT belong EXCLUSIVELY to Republicans.
...even if it does make for a very dynamic following.
I'd describe that kind of blind devotion as being very cult-like.
It is the mindset of evangelists as well as narcissists - who often have convinced themselves that the sheer number of followers they have along with all the publicity they get, is validation of their messiah status. Sarah Palin is another example.
Among others. I can think of a couple of more, but for demonstration purposes, she's a good and obvious example.
Their followers call any who question or criticize their leader "haters," which allows them to dismiss the very real questions concerning their leader as "the corrupt status quo trying to take him down" or "more proof that he's right, and that threatens the powers that be."
Damn! You totally NAILED it with that one! Perfect!
Thanks for your insights and input! It's always a pleasure for me to read your posts.
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I had forgotten about that meeting with Sessions, Rosenstein, and the Solicitor General.
kentuck
Mar 2018
#2
I totally agree! Sadly, this way of thinking does NOT belong EXCLUSIVELY to Republicans.
NurseJackie
Mar 2018
#19
Reminds me of the ol' bush/cheney mantra before and after the beginning of the Iraq War....
George II
Mar 2018
#31
You always make me think underneath the headlines and above the din. Thank you, H20 Man.
democrank
Mar 2018
#27