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DBoon

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7. Being ineffective is a sign of weakness to Trump supporters

Reply to Stargleamer (Original post)

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 12:33 PM

Aug 2025

Trump's supporters wanted an authoritarian father figure whose word is law, and whose force of will could make anything happen.

Allowing reality to intervene is weakness. It means Trump does not have absolute authority, like a god or a modern superhero.

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According to 2 conservative writers in the Atlantic, for Trump voters, "Trump's Unforgivable Sin" [View all] Stargleamer Aug 2025 OP

If that's what it is, that's what it is. RandomNumbers Aug 2025 #1

It makes sense. yardwork Aug 2025 #2

Which should worry us because the next Republican will learn from his mistakes. Baitball Blogger Aug 2025 #5

I've had MAGA voters tell me much the same Norbert Aug 2025 #9

EPSTEIN! Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #3

Excellent article. Thanks for posting. Lonestarblue Aug 2025 #4

Trump's weakest areas, according to the RCP averages of polls: LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #6

Being ineffective is a sign of weakness to Trump supporters DBoon Aug 2025 #7

Bush Jr. had the same problem in his second term. Tommy Carcetti Aug 2025 #8

" postelection poll makes clear that voters prioritized perceived effectiveness rather than upholding democracy..." progressoid Aug 2025 #10

I worked with a very conservative guy who joined the Marines and later worked at Los Alamos on weapons. usonian Aug 2025 #11

No, it's just that bad things are happening quickly and obviously Trump's fault. Can't blame anyone else. betsuni Aug 2025 #12

Yes, he's very effective at hurting millions of people Stargleamer Aug 2025 #13