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40. Cognitive dissonance and thought disorders are

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I'm not a psychologist but I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the remaining hard-core Trump [View all] artemisia1 Apr 6 OP

You are 100% correct. Irish_Dem Apr 6 #1

It's a cult Blue Full Moon Apr 6 #2

The problem is.... MarcoZandrini Apr 6 #32

The remaining tRump supporters are a lost cause. They will never admit they were wrong about anything. Whyisthisstillclose Apr 6 #3

They need apron strings to cling to GenThePerservering Apr 6 #4

If only we could get them - and Trump - in a room with a pitcher of Kool-Aid. Vinca Apr 6 #5

I have a magaloon brother in law who lives in AZ kimbutgar Apr 6 #6

I think that is bizarre Skittles Apr 6 #18

She doesn't want to get divorced and is braver than me. kimbutgar Apr 6 #33

sorry, I don't call that "bravery" Skittles Apr 6 #37

That "marriage" is already lost... OhioBack2Blue Apr 6 #28

Sadly you're probably right but my sister in law is committed to staying in that marriage kimbutgar Apr 6 #34

You need to do more research on symptomology of cult *followers* Fiendish Thingy Apr 6 #7

I am very well versed on narcissism and the comfort, security and sureness of a cult, political or religious, attracts artemisia1 Apr 6 #12

Only 0.5-1% of the population meet the criteria for NPD Fiendish Thingy Apr 6 #15

If you read my opening post you should have noted I wrote "TRAITS". Many have narcissistic and sociopathic artemisia1 Apr 6 #17

Dr. Bandy Lee speaks of malignant narcissism as being contagious MadameButterfly Apr 6 #41

John Dean wrote of conservatives in his book, "Conservatives Without Conscience." It's alfredo Apr 6 #24

Yes. Excellent book. Grins Apr 7 #56

Obviously you've never heard of Hermann Goring. BannonsLiver Apr 6 #14

Goring would HATE that. mr715 Apr 7 #60

... BannonsLiver Apr 7 #61

Maybe the better word is "authoritarian;" people who either like being bossed around or enjoy bossing others around. OMGWTF Apr 7 #52

I am going with a general idea PATRICK Apr 6 #8

I don't know if they are narcissists but they sure are pathetic losers who blame other people for their shitty lives. Dave Bowman Apr 6 #9

They envy liberals - who they think have it "better than them" kerry-is-my-prez Apr 6 #11

Uh, that is what narcissists do. It is called "scapegoating" and it is classic. /nt artemisia1 Apr 6 #13

Republicans tend to be into authoritarianism. Also cruelty. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 6 #10

That was a fascinating read! ShazzieB Apr 6 #20

Very interesting - Thanks for posting this! Mountain Mule Apr 6 #36

Gratuitous cruelty The Wizard Apr 6 #42

Trump scratches the racist, sexist, anti intellectual, Christo Fascist, and generationally stupid itches. Botany Apr 6 #16

The men in prison for sexual crimes (rape, sexual abuse) were the most avid Trump supporters summer_in_TX Apr 6 #49

I kinda think you're giving them too much credit. Alliepoo Apr 6 #19

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 6 #21

Thanks. Yes, they do "features" and traits even when they don't qualify for a formal diagnosis under the DSM. artemisia1 Apr 6 #25

Right. H2O Man Apr 6 #29

Looks more like a Cluster F personality disorder to me. Blumancru Apr 7 #51

As wild as it sounds orangecrush Apr 6 #22

It is no coincidence that Christian Nationalists love spanking and some even believe it should be applied to wives. artemisia1 Apr 6 #27

In the fifties and early sixties corporal punishment was widespread in my town alfredo Apr 6 #46

Basket of deplorables rustbeltvoice Apr 6 #23

YOU ARE RIGHT ON.......... popsdenver Apr 6 #26

So I know some sane MAGA Johnny2X2X Apr 6 #30

I know one too and you're right blue_jay Apr 7 #57

Typo Johnny2X2X Apr 7 #58

Correct Cosmocat Apr 8 #64

Exactly this Johnny2X2X Apr 8 #65

I totally feel your "ON EDIT" BaronChocula Apr 6 #31

Another thread i will REC a BILLION times!! bluestarone Apr 6 #35

Thanks! artemisia1 Apr 7 #59

In other words agingdem Apr 6 #38

Don't forget the influencers and media personalities that are paid handsomely to stoke it further LiberalLovinLug Apr 6 #39

Cognitive dissonance and thought disorders are The Wizard Apr 6 #40

I was thinking about cognitive dissonance as part of the variables. yellow dahlia Apr 6 #48

Amen. (I'm saying that a lot lately.) Joinfortmill Apr 6 #43

I was thinking the same thing yesterday LymphocyteLover Apr 6 #44

Right on! enigmania Apr 6 #45

I just call them . . . AverageOldGuy Apr 6 #47

Definitely! Scrivener7 Apr 7 #50

Perhaps, but... Bondor Apr 7 #53

OTOH Bondor Apr 7 #54

Trump supporters report higher levels of psychopathy, manipulativeness, callousness, and narcissism Nevilledog Apr 7 #55

I see the remainder of his hardest core followers in 3 groupings GoodRaisin Apr 8 #62

I agree tavernier Apr 8 #63

So... his supporters are the Republican party. mr715 Apr 8 #66

A lot of those are peeling away GoodRaisin Apr 8 #67