"A big problem with personality cults is that those who join them have trouble grasping why others don’t, and are even offended by them. They want to believe that what appeals to them appeals to most people, which is why, in the case of MAGA, they still argue (despite all contrary evidence) that the “silent majority” is on their side."
You nailed Mr. Daly! I work with some individuals who perfectly fit this description. Voting for Trump in '16 and '20 isn't enough for them. I'm expected to fall-in-line and worship his Almighty, no matter what. The fact that I do not makes me a "Biden supporter" in their minds.
I hear you. Politician-worship is creepy to begin with, but making it part of your very identify, and expecting others to adopt that identity, is downright perverse.
This is bugging me - Can you correct the headline? It's "Mental Derangement" not "Metal Derangement," something spellcheck didn't catch since "metal" is also a word.
I'm one who thinks President Biden has done a good job, although he suffered a black eye. I'm also one who thinks our country is still headed down the wrong track. In addition, I'm concerned about President Biden's cognitive decline and would favor another Democrat running.
I think the "wrong track" number has some value to it, but like you suggested, it doesn't necessarily reflect on who's in the White House. Similarly, I think our country has been on the wrong track, in several ways, for a very long time.
"A big problem with personality cults is that those who join them have trouble grasping why others don’t, and are even offended by them. They want to believe that what appeals to them appeals to most people, which is why, in the case of MAGA, they still argue (despite all contrary evidence) that the “silent majority” is on their side."
You nailed Mr. Daly! I work with some individuals who perfectly fit this description. Voting for Trump in '16 and '20 isn't enough for them. I'm expected to fall-in-line and worship his Almighty, no matter what. The fact that I do not makes me a "Biden supporter" in their minds.
I hear you. Politician-worship is creepy to begin with, but making it part of your very identify, and expecting others to adopt that identity, is downright perverse.
Agreed!
This is bugging me - Can you correct the headline? It's "Mental Derangement" not "Metal Derangement," something spellcheck didn't catch since "metal" is also a word.
Good catch! Just updated it. I must say though, I kind of like the sound of "metal derangement."
I'm one who thinks President Biden has done a good job, although he suffered a black eye. I'm also one who thinks our country is still headed down the wrong track. In addition, I'm concerned about President Biden's cognitive decline and would favor another Democrat running.
Contradictions? Not a chance.
I think the "wrong track" number has some value to it, but like you suggested, it doesn't necessarily reflect on who's in the White House. Similarly, I think our country has been on the wrong track, in several ways, for a very long time.
"I think our country has been on the wrong track, in several ways, for a very long time."
As long as neither of us gets specific, we'll agree on this. :)