Trump supporter's bunker mentality

Kelby · October 4, 2019, 11:55pm

I have doubts he was joking about either statement, but especially the latter.

Never underestimate the hubris of the malignant narcissist.

Ex-Pat · October 4, 2019, 11:57pm

Not sure what Trump was thinking when he looked up into the sky and said that, but he’s clearly a narcissist.

However, it would be hard to fault Trump if he believes he’s divinely favored based on the way these people treat him:

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thinkingman · October 4, 2019, 11:57pm

you call him “malignant” yet want others to consider your unlikely point of view

thinkingman · October 5, 2019, 12:00am

clergy place hands upon those for whom they pray for

dont know what idiot deranged leftist twitterer you lifted this from but it is not proof of trump ackshually thinking he is the “chosen one”

Kelby · October 5, 2019, 12:00am

thinkingman:

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

Nope, Letterman is past my bedtime.

Bodecea · October 5, 2019, 12:00am

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

So…you know what that poster is thinking and believing…how long have you known him personally in order to have such an insight?

Scratch · October 5, 2019, 12:03am

You just know that Trump is thinking…"I can’t believe they’re actually buying this’…lol. He’s doing all he can to keep a straight face…

Kelby · October 5, 2019, 12:04am

I’m not naive enough I can change the mind of someone like you.

thinkingman · October 5, 2019, 12:06am

this isnt about me though surely you realize that by now

Ex-Pat · October 5, 2019, 12:09am

Speaking of Twitter, read some of the pro-Trump comments on it and Facebook. Many of his supporters think he’s God’s candidate and they say as much.

Ex-Pat · October 5, 2019, 12:10am

And “That is going to end badly.”

thinkingman · October 5, 2019, 12:11am

is this about random trump twitter followers now?

Kelby · October 5, 2019, 12:11am

Oh, who are you speaking for?

Bodecea · October 5, 2019, 12:11am

I hope he checked his pockets afterwards.

Kelby · October 5, 2019, 12:12am

Ahahahahahahahahah!!!

That’s gold.

Bodecea · October 5, 2019, 12:12am

thinkingman:

Bodecea:

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

So…you know what that poster is thinking and believing…how long have you known him personally in order to have such an insight?

i do not know. but i suspect

i dont know him personally at all. dont need to to suspect

see how stupid your post looks now, even to you?

Oh…so you “suspect”…but you don’t know him personally. Ok…and I’m the one whose posts look stupid?

Kelby · October 5, 2019, 12:14am

thinkingman:

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

Not to mention the wonderland that is the mind of Glenn Beck.

Ah, days of innocence.

Cynic · October 5, 2019, 12:15am

Nah he is just a garbage fire. You want to pretend the abnormal thing is the coverage, not the unprecedented man child who spends every day insulting people on Twitter (as if that and the rest is normal).

gooddad409 · October 5, 2019, 12:17am

Trump is at least pro life whereas the “anointed” one Obama was an abortion enabler(Sotomeyer…Kagan).

Really doesn’t get any worse than that.

Over and out.

Ex-Pat · October 5, 2019, 12:20am

The comments represent the current mood of the Republican party.