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returnee

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25. It means TSF is the pimp...

Reply to John Coktosten (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 30, 2025, 02:46 PM

Nov 30

…and maga is his stable.

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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