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Zippy's avatar

This reference provides an interesting perspective on the "we have their leader" cartoon

http://www.awakeninthedream.com/articles/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-comes-to-life

As does this reference re the Wetiko Psychosis.

The Wetiko concept was first made known by Jack Forbes in his book Columbus & Other Cannibals.

http://www.awakeninthedream.com/undreaming-wetko-introduction

The orange Oaf fits squarely within the parameters of the above essays.

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The Radical Individualist's avatar

The second link doesn't connect. But here's a quote from the first one:

"Bonhoeffer writes, “In conversation with him, one virtually feels that one is dealing not at all with him as a person, but with slogans, catchwords, and the like that have taken possession of him."

Funny thing is, that is my specific observation when talking with progressives. I'm sure progressives feel the same way about MAGA. At the very least, every rational adult should be able to comprehend that neither they nor their ideology are the gold standard of reality.

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John Beatty's avatar

Influencer/Thought Leader—alternate terms for "shill."

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Jim Cummings's avatar

"proving that ‘they’ are wrong does not prove that you are right."

"Thought Leaders" are not big fans of such nuance.

Insightful thoughts today, as usual.

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