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13. Agree--

Sun Nov 30, 2025, 12:35 PM

Nov 30

it is all about having a tribe and somewhere to belong. The direction of the larger culture as it has moved towards greater inclusion has pulled the rug out from under those whose only advantage in their own eyes is their whiteness. They know, deep down, that they have nothing else. They are poor, they are uneducated, they lack social skills and connections, but "at least they are white" in their own estimations.
Having what they see as a "racial advantage" is all they have left in today's world, where most people welcome diversity and inclusion of those previously marginalized. MAGA gives them a place to vent their frustration by hating on those they believe are less-than.

What they don't realize is that they hate themselves, and DJT hates everyone, including himself.

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Josh Brolin CONFIRMS what I've told you ALL ALONG about TRUMP and the "Pimp Lessons" episode of "The Shield." [View all] Miles Archer Nov 30 OP

What does this mean? John Coktosten Nov 30 #1

In the case of people who vote for Trump, what he validates for them is their racism, their hatred of people who are Martin68 Nov 30 #3

It's Al Franken's "Stuart Smalley" character Miles Archer Nov 30 #7

Simple. White people need validation that they're the ones who are and should be in charge. paleotn Nov 30 #5

"doesn't even realize he's doing it most of the time" Seinan Sensei Nov 30 #6

I agree that Trump isn't intelligent... CBHagman Nov 30 #15

"A real life Elmer Gantry"...... 70sEraVet Nov 30 #12

Agree-- evolves Nov 30 #13

Even simpler: liberalgunwilltravel Nov 30 #14

I rarely (have I ever? Rhetorical) asked someone's post be its own post duhneece Nov 30 #17

Average people are now Mediocre - Disposable extras and "seconds ". haele Nov 30 #23

Brilliant explanation. Aristus Nov 30 #29

What they need validated Chicagogrl1 Nov 30 #10

That's because you are a normal human being. What I mean by normal is: reasonably well adjusted and comfortable with KPN Nov 30 #16

Thank you KPN John Coktosten Nov 30 #21

It means TSF is stupid enough... Trueblue Texan Nov 30 #24

It means TSF is the pimp... returnee Nov 30 #25

I would interpret "the need for validation" as "there's a type of person who needs to feel superior to other people." CrispyQ Nov 30 #26

That you matter. That you're special. That you're a winner. Joinfortmill Nov 30 #27

As Brolin said, they look to him for validation. He validates their hate by hating the same people they do. patphil Nov 30 #2

Not everyone can think for themselves. They are the slow running zebras. twodogsbarking Nov 30 #4

Even worse.... Roy Rolling Nov 30 #8

Good One !!!!!!!!!!! popsdenver Nov 30 #9

Probably includes the men around him too John Coktosten Nov 30 #22

I have no doubt about popsdenver Nov 30 #28

Exactly orangecrush Nov 30 #11

really kind of wish that peope would stop using the term 'genius' in ANY sphere or context .. stopdiggin Nov 30 #18

Totally BaronChocula Nov 30 #20

That is how cults work BaronChocula Nov 30 #19

he makes being an asshole a 'good' thing. pansypoo53219 Dec 1 #30

Looks like the same dynamics of relations between women and abusive men also Stargazer99 Dec 1 #31

Yes, but it's not that hard or so genius when you have a whole goddamn propaganda network LymphocyteLover Dec 1 #32

That's a really excellent observation. Happy Hoosier Dec 1 #33