Primitive people explained things like an eclipse or the Northern Lights as the work of a deity as it went far from any possible comprehension. As time passed this behavior became more refined. Any illness or tragedy was an act of God or due to witches, curses, the devil or evil spirits. But the reasoning was still the same. Today, while many people believe in God and some believe in a vengeful God that punishes us with natural disasters, we still look back on the people of the past as ignorant and fearful. Yet, at the same time, many people believe in conspiracies that control events. The conspiracies, like Flat Earth, allow for science but still reach a point where they have no evidence of their claim. I think one of the greatest phenomena of our time is how Trump has gathered and expanded these people. Virtually every negative aspect of his political career is covered by conspiracy. There is no other way to view this phenomenon: frightened, ignorant people, in a world beyond their comprehension (or acceptance), need to have Trump save and protect them. Of course, this does not describe all Trump supporters.
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe about 1 month ago
I lived so far north I had to look south to see them (brag/)
rmike7842 about 1 month ago
Primitive people explained things like an eclipse or the Northern Lights as the work of a deity as it went far from any possible comprehension. As time passed this behavior became more refined. Any illness or tragedy was an act of God or due to witches, curses, the devil or evil spirits. But the reasoning was still the same. Today, while many people believe in God and some believe in a vengeful God that punishes us with natural disasters, we still look back on the people of the past as ignorant and fearful. Yet, at the same time, many people believe in conspiracies that control events. The conspiracies, like Flat Earth, allow for science but still reach a point where they have no evidence of their claim. I think one of the greatest phenomena of our time is how Trump has gathered and expanded these people. Virtually every negative aspect of his political career is covered by conspiracy. There is no other way to view this phenomenon: frightened, ignorant people, in a world beyond their comprehension (or acceptance), need to have Trump save and protect them. Of course, this does not describe all Trump supporters.
More Coffee Please! Premium Member about 1 month ago
I looked. There were clouds.