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In reply to the discussion: Why would anyone buy a Trump Bible for $60? [View all]Caliman73
(11,738 posts)29. Identity politics.
Conservatives and other right wingers like to say that the "left" engages in "identity politics". EVERYBODY engages in identity politics. Conservatives and MAGA people IDENTIFY with Trump's worldview. A hierarchical worldview where White Christians are advantaged and everyone else is oppressed. Buying a Trump Bible is a way to show that identity and support their cause.
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it's a way to give him money. Also, more importantly, it's rebranding him as a devout Christian.
mucifer
Mar 27
#1
These are the Trump-approved versions. That is, the ones from which he can profit.
Earth-shine
Mar 28
#49
Fake Xian Cultists... Those who actually "believed" would be horrendously offended...
hlthe2b
Mar 27
#4
Will this do? The head's at the wrong end of the body, but we can work with that.
Buns_of_Fire
Mar 27
#9
Billionaires need 'donations' from retirees & hard working lower-middle-class chumps. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 27
#11
I've speculated in the market but this is beyond speculation. It is a total fraud.
mobeau69
Mar 27
#31
"Make America Pray Again"? That's certainly a shout out to the Christofacists.
bluesbassman
Mar 27
#36
Because they want to buy a collectors item and are hoping the price goes up to $666!
FHRRK
Mar 27
#47