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59. I used to think that, but now, I think they know EXACTLY what they're doing
Sat Oct 4, 2025, 12:36 PM
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And who they voted for.

Half of tRump's voters are out and proud, the other half try to hide their vote because they know they supported someone evil and it's socially unacceptable.

I put it like this: I think about how I'd handle things if someone confronted me about something Biden allegedly did. First, if I had not heard of that particular action, I'd verify the claim through a credible source. Then, if it's true, I would either explain why the action was necessary, or, if I didn't support the action, I would agree with the opinion that it was not a good move.

It's the complete opposite when it comes to tRump voters. If you confront them with the truth, they play all sorts of games: The closeted half gets to escape accountability entirely. The half that is willing to admit they voted for trump will lie, deny, deflect, gaslight or play ignorant--never taking responsibility.

I've been thinking about this topic more now that I'm working with more trumpets. One lady had the nerve to bring up supporting tRump and said he's cleaning up this country. I felt like she was intentionally trying to trigger me. Why would you bring up tRump in a professional setting? So I simply said, trump should release the epstein files. Her response was to start naming all these people who are supposedly in the epstein files - she named Beyonce, and a number of other black celebrities. 🙄 I said, I don't give a damn who's in the files, just release them so that all of them can be held accountable. Whoever they may be. She said something to the effect of all politicians and Hollywood actors are pedophiles. Huh?

It was a weird and disturbing argument she was making. But it's clarifying. Just say that you don't give a fuck that trump's a pedophile rapist who is openly obstructing justice for the victims. Don't spout bullshit about everyone else doing the same thing because that's not true. If it were true, then they should be held accountable too, whether I'm a fan of theirs or not. It's that simple.

Another trumper, an immigrant himself, had the nerve to say that trump is only going after and deporting violent criminals. Despite being a major eLoon fanboy, this is a smart guy who is aware of a lot of breaking news. How is it that he's well informed about all these other topics but he conveniently doesn't know about troops being deployed on American streets? He also claims to not know about the scandal where tRump tried to steal votes in Georgia. And we live in Georgia! GMAFB!

If you listen closely to trumpers, resentment always starts to spill out in conversation. They start slowly slipping in "innocent" comments about different groups of people - the Indians, the Arabs, the Mexicans, etc. I'm black, so they won't mention "the blacks" when talking to me. 🙄 They know how to adjust their talking points for the room they're in.

Even non-white trump supporters have the same type of grievances and in conversation you'll notice that they frequently stereotype people by race and country of origin. It's a major part of their ideology.

So, no, I don't believe these are people who are innocent victims of a conman. These are people who are full of resentment, envy, and anger towards their fellow Americans and immigrants. They enjoy the suffering that we're all witnessing. As long as it's not them, they're fine with it.

As far as the best way to get them out of the cult? I'm not sure. The only thing that works with these people is when they are personally under attack. That's when they see the light.

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I fully blame Krasnov voters for everything superpatriotman Saturday #1
I totally agree Abstractartist Saturday #7
Kamala Harris was "too over the top"?! MIButterfly Saturday #23
Again Abstractartist Saturday #45
No, Kamala is a black female. Gimpyknee Saturday #51
And that's not one but TWO strikes. calimary Saturday #66
Exactly. They chose is TWICE. hamsterjill Saturday #28
They chose it THREE times, in most cases. nt Wednesdays Saturday #30
You're right. hamsterjill Saturday #32
I have been harassing a guy in my neighborhood Give Peace A Chance Saturday #34
I can forgive their 2016 vote but after J6? After the way he politicized the pandemic? No fucking way. CrispyQ Saturday #2
Yup, fuck all of them at this point! Initech Saturday #53
Makes sense 👍 TommieMommy Saturday #3
The orange one is a reflection of his voters. Their hate for Dems & Libs flows up from them and out through him. Hotler Saturday #4
I'm not convinced that immigrants are Democrats or liberals, they're just looking for a better life FakeNoose Saturday #19
And, a sizeable chunk of the immigrant community who are already here (notably Cubans,Venezualans), Ars Longa Saturday #74
Many of them didn't know what they were voting for MadameButterfly Saturday #5
I used to feel that way, but I've changed. yardwork Saturday #8
Everything you say is true MadameButterfly Saturday #11
I don't know. yardwork Saturday #15
First Rush Limbaugh, then Fox News, now internet bubble pattyloutwo Saturday #35
and meddling by Putin MadameButterfly Sunday #89
They're more comfortable. They feel more entitled. haele Saturday #37
This is so, so true. Zackzzzz Saturday #63
They are so afraid of free money MadameButterfly Sunday #94
They are falling for RW talking points MadameButterfly Sunday #90
The blue collar democrats in WV were coal miners. The cosl is Meadowoak Saturday #46
the movie Matewan dramatizes the 1920 struggles to unionize MadameButterfly Sunday #87
That's A Movie RobinA Sunday #98
They consume the propaganda, put forward by Murdoch and company, valleyrogue Sunday #95
I agree the low information voters have been fooled into believing a pack of lies Martin Eden Saturday #31
Exactly MadameButterfly Sunday #88
Do not start denigrating Democrats. llmart Saturday #43
I agree that Democrats MadameButterfly Sunday #91
they knew exactly the who/what/why they voted for Trump... agingdem Saturday #69
A lot of these people will only learn if they suffer MadameButterfly Sunday #92
Trump voters are inbred bigots... agingdem Sunday #96
I'm sure they mean to be voting in their own interests MadameButterfly Yesterday #100
they have access to the same information we all do Skittles Saturday #85
I'm not giving them an award for critical thinking MadameButterfly Sunday #93
I live in Texas, I know plenty of them Skittles Sunday #97
i agree with you about many (most?) MAGAs but MadameButterfly Yesterday #99
I agree. yardwork Saturday #6
THIS!!! !!! !!! calimary Saturday #54
They are dumber than dumb and nasty hateful people. Get a brain, morans! Dave Bowman Saturday #9
Great minds think alike JustAnotherGen Saturday #10
The ciritcal problem with authoritarianism MadameButterfly Saturday #12
Well.... it's not just the Trump voters. The "leave-it-blank" folks (and those who promoted it)... QueerDuck Saturday #13
Very important point for anti-Trump activists RandomNumbers Saturday #38
Um. No. SSJVegeta Saturday #14
We gave them a viable and clearly better alternative. yardwork Saturday #16
Oh please Keepthesoulalive Saturday #39
Sorry, none of them will get any love from me. I can't/won't do it Meadowoak Saturday #47
I used to think that, but now, I think they know EXACTLY what they're doing ecstatic Saturday #59
Given the conistecy of both their action as well as reactionsm, that seems rather naive. Torchlight Saturday #67
They couldn't lift a finger to inform themselves after TEN FUCKING YEARS of this idiot and his entourage . . . . hatrack Saturday #68
How did they miss this, and how was that not enough? RandomNumbers Saturday #72
My general reply to the replies: SSJVegeta Saturday #73
Please stop bringing up Dr. King Keepthesoulalive Saturday #81
NOPE Skittles Saturday #79
Hear, Hear Mr. Bateman! As an aside we've been watching Black Rabbit and HOLY SHIT AZJonnie Saturday #17
You should do a commericial. I will watch. Ozark was great. Great that he speaks out. twodogsbarking Saturday #20
Let's just say I'd be surprised to hear of any Ozark fan not welcoming this show with open arms AZJonnie Saturday #26
I was thinking of watching. Swede Saturday #21
You might want to cross post that in the Netflix/Streaming forum if you haven't already. llmart Saturday #44
Someone else already mentioned it in that forum a little bit ago AZJonnie Saturday #48
Also responsible: smug, ignorant "both sides are the same" types not fooled Saturday #18
I Knew A Guy Like That ProfessorGAC Saturday #70
Well, a LOT of them didn't seem to 'realize' what they were 'voting for'...... Jack Valentino Saturday #22
Exactly. Joinfortmill Saturday #24
He didn't "REDUCE PRICES ON DAY ONE"--- so they ought to Jack Valentino Saturday #25
Or we can keep ranting and raving at democrats. BootinUp Saturday #27
Waiting for a guest to make Joe Rogan own Johonny Saturday #29
77 million Americans. People I can never trust. CaptainTruth Saturday #33
Absolutely! Owl Saturday #36
They always pretend to not know about these things ecstatic Saturday #40
Cowards who won't admit they love such things done to people they irrationally hate. paleotn Saturday #42
I remember I had an exchange with a wingnut dipshit last year on like reddit or X or something AZJonnie Saturday #57
Exactly! ecstatic Saturday #60
Trump voters are the scum of the earth paleotn Saturday #41
Swede........... Upthevibe Saturday #49
Hell YAS!!! It's about time. Envirogal Saturday #50
I've been calling out his voters since 2016! Initech Saturday #52
The ones who didn't vote at all are just as complicit. GoCubsGo Saturday #55
Yes and yes. My local NPR station in Chicago was begging for donations this morning, funding was cut Beringia Saturday #56
While he has criticized Trump recently this is another false attribution meme. BannonsLiver Saturday #58
Is there any evidence of him saying this? fujiyamasan Saturday #61
No. I can't find these quotes. He did speak about Trump voters insulating themselves from facts underpants Saturday #65
No. See my OP here: demmiblue Saturday #71
I thought r/leopardseatingfaces was a thing sakabatou Saturday #62
If they did it for Jesus, don't even try. It is always the ONLY way. CTyankee Saturday #64
🛑 ❌ Folks, there's no proof he said these quotes ❌🛑 underpants Saturday #75
I have come to the conclusion that a lot of people simply do not care if something is accurate or not. n/t demmiblue Saturday #76
Nah.. I can do both. Cha Saturday #77
I wonder if he has said that to his sister? BlueKota Saturday #78
Thats what i was wondering too 🤔 Raine Sunday #86
I've loved Jason Bateman since the 1980's synni Saturday #80
right? Skittles Saturday #83
love him Skittles Saturday #82
Kick BlueWaveNeverEnd Saturday #84
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