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MagaSmash

(8,164 posts)
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 08:42 AM Sep 6

'Word Salad': Joe Blasts trump's 'sixth grade' response to Childcare Legislation Question



It's called Mouth Bullshit Riffing

He CAN"T answer the Question with Specifics. CALL IT OUT.


then the Panelists "applaud" that SHIT answer out of courtesy to an authoritarian figure
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'Word Salad': Joe Blasts trump's 'sixth grade' response to Childcare Legislation Question (Original Post) MagaSmash Sep 6 OP
The comparison is.... returnee Sep 6 #1
No joke. I would like to see if Trump could pass a 6th grade test in any subject. twodogsbarking Sep 6 #2
No joke intended. returnee Sep 6 #5
Yes... I noticed the panel applauding too. It was disgusting. It shows what idiots THEY are too. Oopsie Daisy Sep 6 #3
As long as he conveys their hatred and racism, they don't give a rat's ass what he says wolfie001 Sep 6 #7
It's a cult. Oopsie Daisy Sep 6 #9
So true!!! wolfie001 Sep 6 #10
I hear ya! Oopsie Daisy Sep 6 #12
We used to joke with a standard bullshit answer to a history question. Walleye Sep 6 #4
Stupid fat buffoon wolfie001 Sep 6 #6
Could you repeat that sir? Linda ladeewolf Sep 6 #8
Dummy's talking about tariffs that we Americans pay wolfie001 Sep 6 #11

returnee

(292 posts)
5. No joke intended.
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 09:40 AM
Sep 6

I meant it quite literally.
What we are seeing is mental illness, and not just his baseline personality disorders.
What we’re hearing is not quite word salad, technically, in diagnostic terms, though it is getting closer by the day. It is more like profound tangentiality, a constantly shifting direction of thought, and never getting to a clear point. It should be called out at every opportunity, as it only adds to his baseline unfitness for office.

wolfie001

(3,670 posts)
7. As long as he conveys their hatred and racism, they don't give a rat's ass what he says
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 10:23 AM
Sep 6

I've stopped talking to family that support him. I'll donate any excess to charities when I pass. They get zero.

Oopsie Daisy

(4,502 posts)
9. It's a cult.
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 11:28 AM
Sep 6

Cult Characteristics:

Charismatic Leader: Cults often have a charismatic and authoritarian leader who exerts significant influence and control over members.

Manipulative or Coercive Techniques: Cults may use manipulation, coercion, or undue influence to recruit and retain members, often through tactics like isolation, love bombing, or fear-mongering.

Isolation: Cults frequently isolate members from outside influences, including friends and family, to maintain control over their beliefs and behaviors.

Exclusive Belief System: Cults typically have a rigid and exclusive belief system that sets them apart from mainstream society, often promoting an "us vs. them" mentality.

Financial Exploitation: Some cults exploit members financially through demands for donations, fees, or labor, contributing to the leader's enrichment.

Lack of Transparency: Cults often lack transparency in their operations, finances, and decision-making processes, keeping members in the dark about the organization's inner workings.

Groupthink: Cults foster a culture of groupthink, where dissenting opinions are discouraged, and members conform to the group's beliefs and practices.

Emotional Manipulation: Cults may use emotional manipulation, guilt, or fear to control members and maintain their loyalty.


Cult Leader Characteristics:
Narcissism: Cult leaders often exhibit narcissistic traits, seeking admiration, control, and adulation from their followers.

Grandiosity: Cult leaders may have grandiose beliefs about themselves, their mission, or their importance, portraying themselves as special or chosen.

Authoritarianism: Cult leaders tend to exercise strict authority and control over their followers, dictating beliefs, behaviors, and lifestyles.

Charisma: Cult leaders are often charismatic and persuasive, able to attract and influence followers through their charm and magnetism.

Manipulative Tactics: Cult leaders may employ manipulative tactics to exert control over members, such as gaslighting, love bombing, or emotional coercion.

Isolation: Cult leaders may isolate themselves from scrutiny or criticism, creating a barrier between themselves and the outside world to maintain their authority.

Secrecy: Cult leaders may operate in secrecy, hiding their true intentions or actions from followers and the public to maintain control and power.

Messiah Complex: Some cult leaders believe themselves to be messianic figures, claiming to have special powers, insights, or connections to a higher power.

wolfie001

(3,670 posts)
10. So true!!!
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 11:46 AM
Sep 6

Who has the energy for all this? I'm trying to enjoy retirement AND fix up my condo. That keeps me more than busy. Oh, and post on DU

Walleye

(35,838 posts)
4. We used to joke with a standard bullshit answer to a history question.
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 09:23 AM
Sep 6

“It was a bloody battle, and many people were lost on both sides.” That meant of course you never read the assignment. And yes, the billionaires and corporations are willing to trash the United States for a few bucks. It’s as if they don’t realize that without the United States they would be nothing just greedy assholes

wolfie001

(3,670 posts)
11. Dummy's talking about tariffs that we Americans pay
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 11:49 AM
Sep 6

He's such an ass. Amazing his hatred gets him so much credence with these fellow dumb as rocks RW'ers.

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