The Cult of Trump has managed to get the Republican party to not merely abandon but enthusiastically reverse every single one of its most sacred cows: fiscal responsibility, deficit hawks, stand firm against Russian aggression, oppose tariffs, EVERYTHING.
Warning signs of a potentially unsafe group/leader of a CULT:
Promises are made of a new life, a “spiritual resurrection,” and a rejection of one’s former life, which are simply irresistible to many desperate people. Therefore, it’s easy to be pulled in.There is no legitimate reason to leave. Former followers are always wrong in leaving, negative, or even evil. Therefore, it is extremely hard to leave.The leader’s authority is absolute, without meaningful accountability.There is no tolerance for questions or critical inquiry.There is no meaningful financial disclosure regarding budget or expenses, such as an independently audited financial statement.There exists an unreasonable fear about the outside world, such as impending catastrophe, evil conspiracies, and persecutions.Former members often relate the same stories of abuse and reflect a similar pattern of grievances.There are records, books, news articles, or television programs that document the abuses of the group/leader.Followers feel they can never be “good enough”.The group/leader is always right.The group/leader is the exclusive means of knowing “truth” or receiving validation; no other process of discovery is really acceptable or credible.
REALLY sounds like the Trumpanista Cult, doesn’t it???
DD Wiz Premium Member almost 6 years ago
The Cult of Trump has managed to get the Republican party to not merely abandon but enthusiastically reverse every single one of its most sacred cows: fiscal responsibility, deficit hawks, stand firm against Russian aggression, oppose tariffs, EVERYTHING.
Daeder almost 6 years ago
When your group is no longer based on issues that depend on facts…Cultsville is your destination.
Ontman almost 6 years ago
Welcome to the Twitter Cult. So let it be Twittered, so let it be done.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Warning signs of a potentially unsafe group/leader of a CULT:
Promises are made of a new life, a “spiritual resurrection,” and a rejection of one’s former life, which are simply irresistible to many desperate people. Therefore, it’s easy to be pulled in.There is no legitimate reason to leave. Former followers are always wrong in leaving, negative, or even evil. Therefore, it is extremely hard to leave.The leader’s authority is absolute, without meaningful accountability.There is no tolerance for questions or critical inquiry.There is no meaningful financial disclosure regarding budget or expenses, such as an independently audited financial statement.There exists an unreasonable fear about the outside world, such as impending catastrophe, evil conspiracies, and persecutions.Former members often relate the same stories of abuse and reflect a similar pattern of grievances.There are records, books, news articles, or television programs that document the abuses of the group/leader.Followers feel they can never be “good enough”.The group/leader is always right.The group/leader is the exclusive means of knowing “truth” or receiving validation; no other process of discovery is really acceptable or credible.REALLY sounds like the Trumpanista Cult, doesn’t it???
shakeswilly almost 6 years ago
Frankly, I wouldn’t complain if all Trump disciples drank (cyanide infused ) Kool-aid and put the rest of us out of the misery that is Trumpism.
SandShark Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I wish they’d all drink the poisoned Kool-Aid.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 6 years ago
But where’s Waldo?
Teto85 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Will they all now follow the lead of Jim Jones?
Scoutmaster77 almost 6 years ago
Hopefully, the human race will become more human. Nevertheless, evolution is a long, slow process and a positive outcome is not assured.
Radish the wordsmith almost 6 years ago
You would have to be in a blind and brainless cult to still believe Trump’s constant lies.