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In reply to the discussion: Mary Trump tweet! [View all]nam78_two
(14,529 posts)19. Agree mostly-but religion is also a huge factor
While there is an overlap, people less wedded to other isms are still wedded to their lunatic religious beliefs.
Across the globe, it is a set of cults expert at brain-washing. They are programming people with socially accepted delusions.
Apologies if this seems like a workaround community rules re: civility. I have no ill-will towards the religious, but imho it should be a private thing in any democracy. It has no similarity to rationality/consensus based rules.
I see abortion-bashing posts and don't alert (though I think they are lunatic). So, I hope some plain speaking about religion is ok.
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I love you Mary..but please don't say that! It isn't true and only furthers the qgop agenda
Thekaspervote
Feb 2021
#3
Moderates were elected by Moderates . And without the moderates things would be even worse. This
JI7
Feb 2021
#11
To me the feeling is automatic and has nothing to do with the media.
Laura PourMeADrink
Feb 2021
#31
The main problem is that Dems follow the rules and norms. repubs tend not to...
Wounded Bear
Feb 2021
#33
K&R, one side has a coordinated national messaging machine the other does not
uponit7771
Feb 2021
#34
In my mind, this 'feeling' that Mary speaks about doesn't involve adopting 'wrecking ball' or
Laura PourMeADrink
Feb 2021
#48