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no_hypocrisy

(46,408 posts)
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 09:05 AM Jul 2023

The Trump Cult will likely exist beyond his natural life.

At least some of them.

I witnessed a similar situation in Germany in 1979 and 1989. Mostly older German men (and some of their idiot children) would join clubs like Jaegers (royal huntsmen) to be with like-minded Volk. IOW, go into the woods, eat roasted meat, drink beer, blow horns, and then sing Hitler "fight songs." With gusto. The good ole days. Of course, when my drunken companion announced there was a Jew at the table (me), they stopped singing. I felt like that scene in Animal House when Boon said, "We're gonna die . . . "

Ten years later, I was in a typical German middle class home and was invited into the cellar where a bar was set up. And there was a "treasured" display of Nazi memorabilia. Gott Mit Uns. Daggers. Pistols. Belt buckles. Swastikas galore. These guys had to be Hitler Youth and kept the flame lit.

So, don't think the "true believers" of Trump are going away. Figure this: These people who love Trump are staunch defenders of the Confederacy and Jim Crow . . . . and that was before Trump showed up. They believe all 50 states should be confederate states.

Trump is temporary and a symbol. Their "faith" is forever.

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The Trump Cult will likely exist beyond his natural life. (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 OP
It didn't die with Hitler, Mussolini, etc... Bluethroughu Jul 2023 #1
Trump merely capitalized on cancers which already festered in America Martin Eden Jul 2023 #2
Sad, but true...nt Wounded Bear Jul 2023 #3
Like i mentioned before. (my thoughts) bluestarone Jul 2023 #4
True. Just think of all the dipshits who still fly the flag of an enemy army Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #5
Fortunately most Trump voters already live in their mother's basement Johonny Jul 2023 #6
Following WWII remarkable changes occured within the German population randr Jul 2023 #7
Here's to hoping we find out sooner, rather than later. nt Carlitos Brigante Jul 2023 #8

Bluethroughu

(5,218 posts)
1. It didn't die with Hitler, Mussolini, etc...
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 09:12 AM
Jul 2023

Fascist dictators are always worshiped by the weak minded.

Now tfg, has found his place in history, wouldn't his dad be so proud.

Martin Eden

(12,900 posts)
2. Trump merely capitalized on cancers which already festered in America
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 10:16 AM
Jul 2023

His chief talents are self promotion, grifting, and Manipulating America's Gullible Assholes.

Those people have always bern a cult waiting for a leader. Trump won't be the last, but hopefully the only POS elevated to so much power.

bluestarone

(17,205 posts)
4. Like i mentioned before. (my thoughts)
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 10:25 AM
Jul 2023

These (Asshole foreign countries pooty's types) chose to DIVIDE Americans, using RELIGION!! They decided this was the best way to DESTROY us. ( i actually believe they could succeed, if not for us DEMOCRACY fighters) VOTE like you never voted before!!

Sky Jewels

(7,235 posts)
5. True. Just think of all the dipshits who still fly the flag of an enemy army
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 10:53 AM
Jul 2023

that fought against the United States 160 years ago.

Johonny

(21,041 posts)
6. Fortunately most Trump voters already live in their mother's basement
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 10:56 AM
Jul 2023

Got my truck nuts, red hat, blue live matter American flag, and my Ted Nugget record collection all stored down there.

randr

(12,419 posts)
7. Following WWII remarkable changes occured within the German population
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 11:05 AM
Jul 2023

As you note not all Germans accepted the truth about what happened but the majority did. I think we need to understand the process they went through to become partners in the free world.

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