Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Editorials & Other Articles

usonian

(26,233 posts)

1. Maga is a cult. Leaving a cult is extremely difficult.

Reply to AZProgressive (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 02:26 AM

Wednesday

It only works when the person actually wants to leave. Good that some are becoming aware. And then, it takes an experienced therapist to help recover the identity that was given up to the cult.

Just my amateur understanding.

They have been poisoned.

Call for an antidote.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

6 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

AZProgressive Dunc FakeNoose MustLoveBeagles not fooled enigmania

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

They voted for MAGA. Now they want out [View all] AZProgressive Wednesday OP

Maga is a cult. Leaving a cult is extremely difficult. usonian Wednesday #1

It sounds like this guy is encouraging a new cult - anti-MAGA FakeNoose Wednesday #2

He is clearly playing to the "I can't think for myself" crowd. 33taw Wednesday #3

Rich Logis was a MAGA activist and podcaster before and during Trump's first term. summer_in_TX Thursday #5

I can get behind those that are genuinely remoresful MustLoveBeagles Thursday #9

MAGAts got conned. maxsolomon Wednesday #4

How to respond when MAGA finally wakes up? summer_in_TX Thursday #6

We're on DU. I have no need to embrace empathy for regretful MAGAts here. maxsolomon Thursday #10

Certainly no need here. summer_in_TX Thursday #11

they're always acting like they are doing something so honorable Skittles Thursday #7

They should move to Argentina. Aristus Thursday #8

excellent point Skittles Thursday #12