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GoodRaisin

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67. A lot of those are peeling away

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 04:11 PM

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Those who feel they were lied to and less likely to come out and vote in the next election. Particularly young voters who expected “lower prices”.

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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 Monday OP

You are 100% correct. Irish_Dem Monday #1

It's a cult Blue Full Moon Monday #2

The problem is.... MarcoZandrini Monday #32

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

They need apron strings to cling to GenThePerservering Monday #4

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

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

I think that is bizarre Skittles Monday #18

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

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

That "marriage" is already lost... OhioBack2Blue Monday #28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Excellent book. Grins Tuesday #56

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

Goring would HATE that. mr715 Tuesday #60

... BannonsLiver Tuesday #61

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

I am going with a general idea PATRICK Monday #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 Monday #9

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

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

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

That was a fascinating read! ShazzieB Monday #20

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

Gratuitous cruelty The Wizard Monday #42

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

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

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

Recommended. H2O Man Monday #21

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

Right. H2O Man Monday #29

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

As wild as it sounds orangecrush Monday #22

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

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

Basket of deplorables rustbeltvoice Monday #23

YOU ARE RIGHT ON.......... popsdenver Monday #26

So I know some sane MAGA Johnny2X2X Monday #30

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

Typo Johnny2X2X Tuesday #58

Correct Cosmocat Yesterday #64

Exactly this Johnny2X2X Yesterday #65

I totally feel your "ON EDIT" BaronChocula Monday #31

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

Thanks! artemisia1 Tuesday #59

In other words agingdem Monday #38

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

Cognitive dissonance and thought disorders are The Wizard Monday #40

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

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

I was thinking the same thing yesterday LymphocyteLover Monday #44

Right on! enigmania Monday #45

I just call them . . . AverageOldGuy Monday #47

Definitely! Scrivener7 Tuesday #50

Perhaps, but... Bondor Tuesday #53

OTOH Bondor Tuesday #54

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

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

I agree tavernier Yesterday #63

So... his supporters are the Republican party. mr715 Yesterday #66

A lot of those are peeling away GoodRaisin 23 hrs ago #67