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Beringia

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6. Sadopopulism, that is a hard one to swallow

Reply to bbgrunt (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 07:38 PM

Apr 2019

How can you combat sadism? It also seems linked to masochism, since the people who like Trump are being hurt themselves, but they think he is such a great leader.

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Sadopopulism: interesting perspective on Trumpism [View all] bbgrunt Apr 2019 OP

Glad to find another Kanefield fan here. cilla4progress Apr 2019 #1

just discovered her and Snyder via twitter bbgrunt Apr 2019 #2

Our reaction to that deliberate infliction of pain on us lunatica Apr 2019 #3

That is an interesting response. bbgrunt Apr 2019 #4

I've thought that, being a bully, qualifies Trump as a sadist. Karadeniz Apr 2019 #5

definitely! bbgrunt Apr 2019 #7

Sadopopulism, that is a hard one to swallow Beringia Apr 2019 #6

I think they ARE linked. bbgrunt Apr 2019 #8

Yes I read part of a book on Hitler's followers by Eric Fromm Beringia Apr 2019 #9

That seems like a wise way to approach those who are followers. bbgrunt Apr 2019 #11

I feel like that term is, ultimately, redundant. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #10