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In reply to the discussion: Really - Why Are The Repugs In Congress So Afraid Of Tr**p?... [View all]FormerOstrich
(2,718 posts)38. I have given this a lot of thought
thank you for presenting it so succinctly. I have concluded I will never understand. No matter the underlying factor(s) I cannot comprehend. There are a lot of theories. Maybe all of them are true. Or, true in part. Or, none of them are true. Still...I cannot begin to be able to understand it.
Without all of the cult followers he would have no power. They give him the power...he has none without them. That part I do understand.
The worse yet, is none of those that follow, protect, and worship him can explain the hold.
None of it makes any sense.
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I suspect it's bad enough that their own families and followers would disown them
redqueen
Feb 2024
#20
I don't think it's a simple answer. I think is all of the above, but not in individual cases.
Stinky The Clown
Feb 2024
#10
and if Trump wins the presidency he'll go after everyone who opposed him
MadameButterfly
Feb 2024
#23