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GB_RN

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17. That's The Problem With The MAGAts...
Sat May 4, 2024, 02:51 PM
May 4

They never escaped the adolescent stage of only thinking with their dicks. And we all know how well that works out for you. At least, those of us whose pre-frontal cortexes* were able to fully mature and amygdalae** didn’t get too large.

*This is the section of the brain that’s responsible for rational thinking/decision making. It’s not fully developed until about age 25. This is why when teens do stupid shit and we ask, “What were you thinking?”, they can honestly tell you they weren’t. At least, not thinking rationally.

**It has been scientifically shown that those with enlarged (or damaged) amygdalae are more likely to be conservative, as they are more susceptible to fear and anger. The amygdalae are the parts of the brain that regulate responses to fight/flight, and larger size correlates to heightened responses.
It’s been known for far longer that fear and anger are easily manipulated. Faux Nuz, OANN, SpewsMax constantly beat the fear/anger drums and the GOPQ have been masters at manipulating these emotions for decades, even before this link was established.

Haha! He was tough... and he got going Bucky May 4 #1
a true Brave Sir Robin... ret5hd May 4 #2
Well done! Martin68 May 4 #10
Just a fine point. chromalyn May 7 #31
The wealthy want and need plenty of immigrants, but their politicians don't want to put a number on it. brewens May 4 #3
I love it! Good for you. yardwork May 4 #4
" (I AM a woman, and therefore must agree with all patriarchy)" MuseRider May 4 #5
That's our problem right there soldierant May 4 #11
I will never forget a sweet old man at work laughing at me reading a news article on climate change. txwhitedove May 4 #16
The Stop Global Whinning bumper stickers were a real gas too? czarjak May 4 #23
That's The Problem With The MAGAts... GB_RN May 4 #17
GREAT post, GB_RN! MOST informative! calimary May 4 #20
I have often thought that underneath the right wing media is a carefully planned hadEnuf May 5 #30
These untrustworthy politicians you speak of KS Toronado May 4 #6
Cults are not run on logic, other than: usonian May 4 #7
So the truth DOES hurt? Oh My! Ford_Prefect May 4 #8
Foreigners are stealing so many jobs we have a labor shortage. IronLionZion May 4 #9
I love it. I never start anything that could be considered inflammatory but you should know this; flying_wahini May 4 #12
He rang the doorbell! dchill May 4 #13
whoa... impressive, Lindy! (smile) bluboid May 4 #14
I would add "Quit letting fucking Fox News dictate your thoughts!". Initech May 4 #15
Exactly what I was thinking! Actually, he's just repeating things that he thinks make him sound smart. lindysalsagal May 4 #19
Left in a hurry cuz the heat got too high... calimary May 4 #18
Bravo 🙌🏽 live love laugh May 4 #21
Rofl Joinfortmill May 4 #22
Just don't trust any politician? czarjak May 4 #24
I'm sure that guy would be horrified to learn that in most years, GoCubsGo May 4 #25
You spelt maggot wrong. 3Hotdogs May 4 #26
thanks for taking out the trash BlueWaveNeverEnd May 4 #27
wild conversation! truepatriot4131 May 4 #28
"Imaginary election wedge issue. Mexicans are good workers. We need them." sop May 5 #29
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