…an insult to 6th graders.

My sources say "no".

I meant it quite literally.
What we are seeing is mental illness, and not just his baseline personality disorders.
What we’re hearing is not quite word salad, technically, in diagnostic terms, though it is getting closer by the day. It is more like profound tangentiality, a constantly shifting direction of thought, and never getting to a clear point. It should be called out at every opportunity, as it only adds to his baseline unfitness for office.

I've stopped talking to family that support him. I'll donate any excess to charities when I pass. They get zero.

Cult Characteristics:

Charismatic Leader: Cults often have a charismatic and authoritarian leader who exerts significant influence and control over members.

Manipulative or Coercive Techniques: Cults may use manipulation, coercion, or undue influence to recruit and retain members, often through tactics like isolation, love bombing, or fear-mongering.

Isolation: Cults frequently isolate members from outside influences, including friends and family, to maintain control over their beliefs and behaviors.

Exclusive Belief System: Cults typically have a rigid and exclusive belief system that sets them apart from mainstream society, often promoting an "us vs. them" mentality.

Financial Exploitation: Some cults exploit members financially through demands for donations, fees, or labor, contributing to the leader's enrichment.

Lack of Transparency: Cults often lack transparency in their operations, finances, and decision-making processes, keeping members in the dark about the organization's inner workings.

Groupthink: Cults foster a culture of groupthink, where dissenting opinions are discouraged, and members conform to the group's beliefs and practices.

Emotional Manipulation: Cults may use emotional manipulation, guilt, or fear to control members and maintain their loyalty.

Narcissism: Cult leaders often exhibit narcissistic traits, seeking admiration, control, and adulation from their followers.

Grandiosity: Cult leaders may have grandiose beliefs about themselves, their mission, or their importance, portraying themselves as special or chosen.

Authoritarianism: Cult leaders tend to exercise strict authority and control over their followers, dictating beliefs, behaviors, and lifestyles.

Charisma: Cult leaders are often charismatic and persuasive, able to attract and influence followers through their charm and magnetism.

Manipulative Tactics: Cult leaders may employ manipulative tactics to exert control over members, such as gaslighting, love bombing, or emotional coercion.

Isolation: Cult leaders may isolate themselves from scrutiny or criticism, creating a barrier between themselves and the outside world to maintain their authority.

Secrecy: Cult leaders may operate in secrecy, hiding their true intentions or actions from followers and the public to maintain control and power.

Messiah Complex: Some cult leaders believe themselves to be messianic figures, claiming to have special powers, insights, or connections to a higher power.

Who has the energy for all this? I'm trying to enjoy retirement AND fix up my condo. That keeps me more than busy. Oh, and post on DU

“It was a bloody battle, and many people were lost on both sides.” That meant of course you never read the assignment. And yes, the billionaires and corporations are willing to trash the United States for a few bucks. It’s as if they don’t realize that without the United States they would be nothing just greedy assholes

AND!!! I'm trying to be nice about it.

He's such an ass. Amazing his hatred gets him so much credence with these fellow dumb as rocks RW'ers.