Trump supporter's bunker mentality

[Ex-Pat]

We’re talking about the media in general.

[GWH]

Have you tried putting the shoe on the other foot? Your friend may think the same about dems and their bunker mentality.

[LucyLou]

@thinkingman

@TommyLucchese

My mom went full on Dittohead after 9/11. And she was a legit hippie.

do you seriously have to drag your mom into this cesspool?

His mom clearly jumped into the cesspool all by herself.

[SimplyTrying]

@WildRose

Over 90% of coverage of Trump is negative so the co worker is clearly right.

Because 90% of what trump does is negative.

But, yeah trump!

[hindsight]

@SimplyTrying

@WildRose

Over 90% of coverage of Trump is negative so the co worker is clearly right.

Because 90% of what trump does is negative.

But, yeah trump!

Nonsense, Trump has nothing to do with it. He’s just PERFECT.

[SimplyTrying]

@hindsight

@SimplyTrying

@WildRose

Over 90% of coverage of Trump is negative so the co worker is clearly right.

Because 90% of what trump does is negative.

But, yeah trump!

Nonsense, Trump has nothing to do with it. He’s just PERFECT.

A perfect ten at being an ass. A perfect ass. Our hero.

[Kelby]

@GWH

Have you tried putting the shoe on the other foot? Your friend may think the same about dems and their bunker mentality.

He’s the one who’s changed his behavior, not me.

[madasheck]

@WuWei

@Ex-Pat

The New York Times and Washington Post are definitely liberal. I can’t think of any other newspapers that have much influence.

Look at the articles, how many say “AP”? Who is writing “AP”? The other are regurgitating.

Associated Press (AP) has its own staff.

[madasheck]

@conan

Why? Because we are able to see through libs BS.

You forgot the wide use of voter suppression.

[coolidge]

@thinkingman

@Kelby

I’m know this has been covered in piecemeal fashion on this forum for the last few years to be sure, but don’t remember a specific thread regarding this phenomenon. If so, my bad.

But an interaction with a co-worker today brought this back to mind, and also reminded me of other people I know who are just like him.

This is a man whom I like as well as anyone I work with (out of hundreds of people). He is kind, courteous, a very good worker, conservative, and religious. We share the same religious faith and attended the same church for a while.

Today we had some time to chat about our out of work lifestyles. The talk went to the media, and we talked mostly about the TV shows we liked to watch. He steered the discussion around to politics, saying he watched a fair amount of political programming.

Now, I am always careful about sharing any political views with acqaintances and co-workers, since I am not interested in creating any conflict unnecessarily with these people. So I simply listened.

He began by telling me that virtually all news was biased, and most of it was “fake news”. He made it clear that he watched only certain cable programs (Fox) and avoided any network news. He also told me he no longer reads the newspaper, as he no longer trusts the Associated Press. The man is convinced the mainstream media, all of it, is biased against the current Republican administration.

He’s not the only one I know like that. My BIL, who has been getting the daily paper for decades, no longer takes it because of the material in it.

These folks have willfully shut themselves off from virtually any information that conflicts with their point of view and existing biases, mainly about the president.

In sum, I guess I shouldn’t be so surprised that some many on the right continue in their slavish support for Trump, et al, since they don’t allow themselves a peek outside the bubble.

Just my opinion/observation.

people realize what truth is and not

when they avoid what is manifestly not truth is not “shutting themselves off from information”

it is avoiding ■■■■■■■■

That is exactly right.

[conan]

Yeah yeah yeah…always a victim.

[madasheck]

@conan

Yeah yeah yeah…always a victim.

That’s what we always hear from cons. A few examples.

Israel spies on Trump calls

I have no doubt that Israel is spying on us…so UK, Russia, China, Canada, Germans, French and everyone else. The question that should be asked…why just expose Israel? Or do I have to investigate that myself…since journalism is dead.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Signs Resolution To Censure adam schiff

I agree…but I don’t think it will ever get to senate. But if it does it won’t be until late spring or early summer. The senate is basically a trial with subpoena powers. So the will drag this out as long as they can to harass Trump administration while Trump can’t fight back. It’s a fake impeachment.

Walmart cracks down on guns - #5 by conan

[hindsight]

How can Republicans be in power and be the victims at the same time? It defies logic.

[Guntsu]

They ditched logic a long time ago, its about victimhood fueled by anger.

The core of the Republican party and so called conservatives has become more fringe. What we are witnessing right now is their version of “we arent taking it anymore” it’s not a great look…

The advent of the internet and alternative media has allowed them to form narratives around what they feel should be.

[coolidge]

Yeah like liberal fantasies of clinton winning on election night.

Oh sorry brah, kind of rained on your parade

[Patrick]

@Zander

We can’t take the deep state conspiracies anymore. They’re a running joke and a monument to incuriosity.

Oh please. The federal government is riddled with far-left partisans who, apparently, don’t believe in a democratic system of governance.

[Zander]

@Patrick

@Zander

We can’t take the deep state conspiracies anymore. They’re a running joke and a monument to incuriosity.

Oh please. The federal government is riddled with far-left partisans who, apparently, don’t believe in a democratic system of governance.

There is nothing undemocratic about what is happening right now. Impeachment hasn’t even happened. And if it does, it’s expressly authorized by the constitution. It will run its constitutional course. There will be a trial in the Senate. He will most likely be acquitted (but nothing is guaranteed at this point, in my opinion.) What is undemocratic about that?

And, no, the government isn’t riddled with far-left partisans. It is riddled with competent and sane people.

[Smyrna]

This thread should have been titled…anti-Trumper’s bummer mentality…or…TDS?

[hindsight]

@Smyrna

This thread should have been titled…anti-Trumper’s bummer mentality…or…TDS?

Trump is so perfect, and good looking, and in shape, and always right.

[Smyrna]

@hindsight

Trump is so perfect, and good looking, and in shape, and always right.

I disagree once again.