Trump supporter's bunker mentality

Patrick · October 4, 2019, 11:01pm

Anyone that voted for Trump is a brainwashed, far-right radical, right? But you’re honest, reasonable and moderate, right? You call out injustice wherever you see it, whether it be malfeasance by Republicans or Democrats, correct?

Scratch · October 4, 2019, 11:04pm

A blog by Eric Wemple is your source?..c’mon man…lol

Bodecea · October 4, 2019, 11:08pm

If a Joseph Welch asked that of fat donnie right now, donnie would call him “nasty” and tell him to “shut up”.

Kelby · October 4, 2019, 11:08pm

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’s certainly one way to look at it. But here’s the thing, I don’t do that. I’ve spent long hours listening to right wing radio, including the musings of our Gracious Host. I’ve read right-wing blogs and watched segments on Fox, I especially enjoyed watching Papa Bear O’Reilly.

I come away from these experiencing with an affirmed belief in what I believe, based on “information” from both sides, particularly with regard to Donald Trump.

Not to mention, listening to the words that come directly from Trump’s mouth tend to settle the case for me.

Bodecea · October 4, 2019, 11:08pm

And…of course, that 90% is due to a conspiracy.

thinkingman · October 4, 2019, 11:17pm

Kelby:

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’s certainly one way to look at it. But here’s the thing, I don’t do that. I’ve spent long hours listening to right wing radio, including the musings of our Gracious Host. I’ve read right-wing blogs and watched segments on Fox, I especially enjoyed watching Papa Bear O’Reilly.

I come away from these experiencing with an affirmed belief in what I believe, based on “information” from both sides, particularly with regard to Donald Trump.

Not to mention, listening to the words that come directly from Trump’s mouth tend to settle the case for me.

i highly doubt that esp the bill oreilly part lol

Kelby · October 4, 2019, 11:19pm

thinkingman:

Kelby:

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’s certainly one way to look at it. But here’s the thing, I don’t do that. I’ve spent long hours listening to right wing radio, including the musings of our Gracious Host. I’ve read right-wing blogs and watched segments on Fox, I especially enjoyed watching Papa Bear O’Reilly.

I come away from these experiencing with an affirmed belief in what I believe, based on “information” from both sides, particularly with regard to Donald Trump.

Not to mention, listening to the words that come directly from Trump’s mouth tend to settle the case for me.

i highly doubt that esp the bill oreilly part lol

Oh, hell yes. The “War on Christmas”?

Sign me up.

Kelby · October 4, 2019, 11:20pm

Trump violates virtually every Christian ideal every single day.

Jesus would have found him with the money changers.

Bodecea · October 4, 2019, 11:25pm

90% biased because they are all against him…because?

Bodecea · October 4, 2019, 11:26pm

Clear 90% bias…

Plasmaball · October 4, 2019, 11:32pm

Link?

thinkingman · October 4, 2019, 11:33pm

it’s astonishing that anyone is so politically desperate that they consider this as serious

same applies for trump flippantly asking russia to find hillary’s subpoenaed emails

thinkingman · October 4, 2019, 11:36pm

no he doesnt tell “man walks into a bar” jokes but undoubtedly he trolls and is sarcastic level 10

is this all about his comic stylings now?

Bodecea · October 4, 2019, 11:40pm

Putin may be an atheist but publically, like fat donnie, he espouses christianity.

mobiusptc · October 4, 2019, 11:40pm

He does ,after all, nothing to deserve that coverage…

thinkingman · October 4, 2019, 11:41pm

as i already said, he does not tell stupid set up “jokes”

his style of responding to constant “stupid ■■■■■■■■■ is sarcasm and exaggeration. like it would be for anyone aware of it

the “he doesn’t ackshually tell jokes” narrative is ridiculous.

call it a night

mobiusptc · October 4, 2019, 11:42pm

Nah he’s a devote man of the cloth, just ask his multiple wives and countless mistresses or his devotion to truth

thinkingman · October 4, 2019, 11:43pm

that’s “vladimir” to you sir.

like brennan refers to him on cnn

madasheck · October 4, 2019, 11:47pm

The negative stories have been proven true over and over and over. Amirite?

thinkingman · October 4, 2019, 11:48pm

Kelby:

thinkingman:

Kelby:

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’s certainly one way to look at it. But here’s the thing, I don’t do that. I’ve spent long hours listening to right wing radio, including the musings of our Gracious Host. I’ve read right-wing blogs and watched segments on Fox, I especially enjoyed watching Papa Bear O’Reilly.

I come away from these experiencing with an affirmed belief in what I believe, based on “information” from both sides, particularly with regard to Donald Trump.

Not to mention, listening to the words that come directly from Trump’s mouth tend to settle the case for me.

i highly doubt that esp the bill oreilly part lol

Oh, hell yes. The “War on Christmas”?

Sign me up.

yeah you saw him on letterman like what 8 years ago?

solid