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RKP5637

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61. Excellent description of them! "... backwater racists who've swallowed (unquestioningly) the bait...

Mon Dec 16, 2019, 05:25 PM

Dec 2019

There is no sense in talking about anything with them, they are high on their racism, bigotry, hatred and ugliness. I now carry intense and legal pepper spray with me all of the time, never did before. At least it provides some protection if some crazy attacks me. Often you can spot them a mile away. I do fear, as you've said, "They're just a small step away from screaming for blood."

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This psychological analysis of Trump supporters has exposed 5 alarming traits about them [View all] RKP5637 Dec 2019 OP

4 should be lack of intergroup contact AJT Dec 2019 #1

Good point! I added that in after the title. I think they implied that, but they had not RKP5637 Dec 2019 #2

I think that group association is an important factor. olegramps Dec 2019 #16

Definitely!!! "The services are designed to be highly emotional high-tech theatrics and with little RKP5637 Dec 2019 #21

Excellent post. Thank you. n/t Beartracks Dec 2019 #32

This needs to be its own post I_UndergroundPanther Dec 2019 #51

Feel free to do so if you think it is warranted. olegramps Dec 2019 #54

A finer point about intergroup contact: MH1 Dec 2019 #3

Yup. Kids playing together aren't racist. They learn it from adults. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2019 #9

Yes. Republican Social Workers do exist. Captain Zero Dec 2019 #42

Conservative prejudice isn't restricted to color or sexual preference... Thomas Hurt Dec 2019 #4

Definitely money, a key element to procure. We see it all the time with religion and accumulation RKP5637 Dec 2019 #22

We know all that matt819 Dec 2019 #5

My thought is tRump is ruthless, and will use any means to promote himself. ... genocide of sorts. RKP5637 Dec 2019 #23

Interact. Ask questions. Don't condescend. nolabear Dec 2019 #45

Susceptibility to propaganda Stargleamer Dec 2019 #6

Yeah, rat's nest of confirmation bias, lack of critical thinking, illogic, .... . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2019 #10

In some cases they just want a show and the comradeship of other idiots. gordianot Dec 2019 #7

These are strong patterns for the most zealous Trump supporters. Hortensis Dec 2019 #8

Yes, 9/11 clearly fostered growth. Two-thirds is a realistic estimate. A frightening thought. KPN Dec 2019 #12

And if 20% of the votes to transfer power of the people Hortensis Dec 2019 #19

Yes, sadly IMO too, "It really can happen here." I still think a fair number of Americans still RKP5637 Dec 2019 #25

That last. Even here many think 2020's about healthcare, Hortensis Dec 2019 #31

Reminds me of Germany when quite a few, so I've read, thought Hitler was just a fad. RKP5637 Dec 2019 #34

+1000. Massive election thefts played a really big part in Hortensis Dec 2019 #53

Today, even a four year degree might not help one out. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #55

That's what nearly 40 years of conservative domination has created. Hortensis Dec 2019 #56

1 in 4 people are sociopaths, narcissitic and I_UndergroundPanther Dec 2019 #52

Bannon I think was the one zentrum Dec 2019 #11

He would have served Hitler well!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #26

They also make up negative lies about others in order to justifiy their own shittiness. coti Dec 2019 #13

all I know is, they are nuts and should be kept at a distance. nt yaesu Dec 2019 #14

Smothering in "othering" lambchopp59 Dec 2019 #15

So damn tragic!!! RKP5637 Dec 2019 #27

albeit relatively short, and sort of lucky, tragedy lambchopp59 Dec 2019 #43

Thank you soooo much for sharing all of this!!! RKP5637 Dec 2019 #48

This article and research nailed it. The fool was in the right place at the right time. lindysalsagal Dec 2019 #17

Yeah, that is one thing that has bothered me (among many) is who will be next! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #28

Matchstick Men kag Dec 2019 #18

Thanks, I'm going to watch it! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #30

They aren't the sharpest tacks, are they? The guy on the right has his hand over his pancreas. Vinca Dec 2019 #20

They also have a smug sense of self superiority. Initech Dec 2019 #24

That kid was a fucken asshole, no matter how one looks at it. He was disgusting!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #29

I was using him as an example. Initech Dec 2019 #37

Yep!!! Fit the pattern 100% n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #38

Or maybe they're just a bunch of ignorant fools who believe fox propaganda njhoneybadger Dec 2019 #33

Could be, but I really think one has to be really receptive to that kind of endless BS to ignore RKP5637 Dec 2019 #40

Growing GOP fascistic tactics embraced by these people should Hortensis Dec 2019 #35

Well said!!! K&R!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #36

Correlation with genocidal populations cilla4progress Dec 2019 #39

I'm really fearful for the future and I don't scare easily. I think it will be an incredible living RKP5637 Dec 2019 #41

6 should be anti-intellectualism. meadowlander Dec 2019 #44

Each day it feels like we're dealing with a massive black hole of anti-intellectualism! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #49

K&R for, left out A-hole Disorder UTUSN Dec 2019 #46

it's the Russiapublican cult ... Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #47

K&R ck4829 Dec 2019 #50

I believe a lot of them try to cover up their deep-seated feelings of inferiority Sea Glass Dec 2019 #57

Yes, I think this is quite true!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #58

They flaunt their "School of Hard Knocks" status as if ignorance was a badge of honor. VOX Dec 2019 #60

In layperson's terms: isolated, fearful whites want a racist/fascist dictator who'll "own the libs." VOX Dec 2019 #59

Excellent description of them! "... backwater racists who've swallowed (unquestioningly) the bait... RKP5637 Dec 2019 #61

We've had a "false reality" superimposed over our observable, fact-based reality. VOX Dec 2019 #62

It's very sad, a "false reality" and sensationalized ... and witless people listening/viewing. RKP5637 Dec 2019 #63

Trumpists are *proud* of their ignorance and blind obedience. VOX Dec 2019 #67

Hillary talked about the fact that most jobs were being lost to automation. Blue_true Dec 2019 #64

Exactly!!! I think a fair number of people just do not get what is going on ... and some no matter RKP5637 Dec 2019 #65

If our party increase the number that get it, they should be somewhat Blue_true Dec 2019 #66