I am not sure that people outside the US who have not had to deal with a similar party leader understand when we say, 'cult', we mean an actual, completely brainwashed cult. Not just racists. Not just people who like strong men or fascism, as exists globally today. An actual cult, where the members are willing to abandon their families and long-time friends, give away their belongings, and even resort to violence. Nothing, no matter how vile or rational, will get through to them except careful deprogramming. We have to contend with that. It can happen to you. Please be careful out there. #VoteBlue2024 #harriswalz2024 #voteblue2024protectdemocracy
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in reply to Lesley Carhart :unverified: • • •Like any other cult, de-programming is possible. Steven Hassan describes how.
BITE model: Behavior, Information, Thoughts, Emotions
Trumpism: Violence/Coercion, Fox News, Bigotry, Hate & Fear
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Responding to Authoritarian Cults and Extreme Exploitations: A New Framework to Evaluate Undue Influence
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