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usonian

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16. Politics became "personality politics" then "identity politics" and then "cult politics" Thank RW hate media.
Sat Jul 26, 2025, 01:44 PM
Jul 26

This kinda sums it up.



What we are seeing lately is one of the cult escape mechanisms, albeit few mechanisms and few escapees, a feeling of betrayal by the leader.

Mind you, it's all bogus. They expected the Epstein affair to be global pizzagate, with "libs" running the abduction rings and drinking blood or whatever the cult was selling. So, it's amazing that they feel betrayed when such (imaginary) evidence is withheld.

And I am sure that the AI machine is busy altering all of it right now, but that is kind of obvious, given the Johnson delaying tactic.

Before I ramble, understand that it's a cult and even skilled therapists take years to un-f**k cult members, and usually only when they choose to be treated. Otherwise, IT'S ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE'S FAULT, an insane amount of projection, but that's how cults work.

GOOD LUCK.
Associate with like-minded, caring people.
You know, adults on airplanes are asked to grab the oxygen mask first.
You can't help anyone when you're in a lowered state of health and mind.

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I don't think you're in a liberal cult TexLaProgressive Jul 26 #1
He did sound a little depressed right when we started. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #6
Strike a balance between fighting back, and doing non-political related things so you don't burn out. bearsfootball516 Jul 26 #2
Yes. Balance is the key. And reading the room. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #8
I live in Northern Indiana and the afternoons have been miserable. bearsfootball516 Jul 26 #12
And going outside really is the key to feeling better. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #13
All the time. But like you, I was raised with empathy and love. What's happening now is polluting the human spirit. mjvpi Jul 26 #3
Thank you for your empathy! I should have more for myself. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #9
First, a big virtual hug to you. And second, I worry too, that I come across that way sometimes. CrispyQ Jul 26 #4
I felt your virtual hug immediately. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #5
It sounds as though you did not know your stepbrother as well as you thought. pandr32 Jul 26 #7
Ahh, not alone, that sounds good. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #10
I don't think you did anything wrong. yardwork Jul 26 #11
As my grandpa always said, "Ain't it the truth." 1WorldHope Jul 26 #14
Our grandparents lived through some things. yardwork Jul 26 #15
Politics became "personality politics" then "identity politics" and then "cult politics" Thank RW hate media. usonian Jul 26 #16
No. H2O Man Jul 26 #17
No, you don't belong to a cult. You're just still fighting. haele Jul 26 #18
I used to feel like he does. That our vote didn't matter. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #23
I do have feelings like that... If I had all the $$$ needed to travel the next four years and tune out, boy would hlthe2b Jul 26 #19
I would feel the same. Being retired gives me way too much time to think. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #21
If he doesn't have internet or cable television... hunter Jul 26 #20
You have learned a valuable lesson. ananda Jul 26 #22
Conservatives are wired differently from those of us on the left Warpy Jul 26 #24
At least you're still talking bif Jul 26 #25
Ow. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #29
You had the mental clarity and humility to question yourself. That's increasingly rare. chia Jul 26 #26
How kind. Thank you. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #30
Everyday! nm mikewv Jul 26 #27
Why is this about you? MorbidButterflyTat Jul 26 #28
Thank you for your concern. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #31
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