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KY_EnviroGuy

(14,491 posts)
3. Agree, and thanks for writing this piece.
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 07:47 AM
Nov 2018

I can't think of any better definition of evil than those who feed the mentally susceptible with fear, lies and deceptions only to swing a few votes or just to make money off our citizens.

Mental deviance from society's "norm" takes on a million forms from genetics and environment. Shrewd politicians know exactly how to play these people, but don't care about consequences. For example, people can be born very high on the sexuality scale, while also having a degree of psychopathy - a toxic combination susceptible to many triggers for doing harm.

Right-wing dogma preached by Trump and their media (social, public and private) is loaded with triggers or dog-whistles that can push sensitive people over the edge. Subsequent to his campaign and election, Trump has amped-up this mechanism 100X.

Even I suffer from the consequences of their actions, as one who suffers from depression......

+1 Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #1
++Kick lunasun Nov 2018 #2
Agree, and thanks for writing this piece. KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2018 #3
Well said PatSeg Nov 2018 #4
True Oppaloopa Nov 2018 #5
Re: mental illness. I don't believe we should claim Trump is mentally ill elocs Nov 2018 #6
"They Get In The Way" DallasNE Nov 2018 #7
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