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Everyday it seems more gold is added to the Oval Office...
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Looks like the new war justification propaganda talking points are out.
Forget Russia, China, Ukraine, Epstein, etc. the word of the day is “Narco-Terrorism”
Repeat it 8 times and watch 3 Fox segments, then say 2 Hail Marys and you will begin to see the light.
After all, “Dani Citrinowicz, a senior fellow at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, said….”
www.foxnews.com
Forget Russia, China, Ukraine, Epstein, etc. the word of the day is “Narco-Terrorism”
Repeat it 8 times and watch 3 Fox segments, then say 2 Hail Marys and you will begin to see the light.
After all, “Dani Citrinowicz, a senior fellow at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, said….”
Cartel connection: Hezbollah and Iran exploit Maduro’s Venezuela for cocaine cash
Cartel connection: Hezbollah and Iran exploit Maduro’s Venezuela for cocaine cash
From laundering billions to propping up Maduro’s regime, Hezbollah and Iran have built a cocaine cash machine in Venezuela — one that fuels terror networks across the globe.
www.foxnews.com
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There’s a powerful psychological phenomenon at play that goes beyond simple political alignment. For many members of the MAGA movement, their loyalty to Donald Trump isn’t just about supporting a politician; it's about belonging to a community and a shared identity. When a person's sense of self-worth becomes deeply intertwined with a group and its leader, they will protect that connection at almost any cost. Facts that contradict the leader or the group's beliefs are not just intellectual disagreements; they are personal attacks that threaten their entire worldview. To accept a different reality would mean admitting that their core beliefs are wrong, which for many is a far more painful prospect than dismissing inconvenient truths.
This dynamic creates a feedback loop where loyalty reinforces itself. When a follower defends the leader against criticism, they are not only protecting the leader but also their own commitment to the cause. Every time they rationalize a controversial statement or dismiss a documented falsehood, they are doubling down on their allegiance. This process, often called "escalation of commitment," makes it progressively harder to pull away. It's much easier to stay in the group and believe the external world is hostile and deceptive than to face the cognitive dissonance of realizing you may have been wrong. The media, political opponents, and even basic institutions are framed as "enemies," which only strengthens the group's internal cohesion and a sense of shared persecution.
Last but most importantly, this loyalty-over-logic approach is less about policy and more about emotion. It's a response to a perceived threat to a way of life, a feeling of being forgotten or left behind. The leader becomes a symbol of strength and defiance, someone who "says what we're all thinking" and fights back against a system that has, in their view, failed them. In this environment, rational debate and fact-checking are seen as the tools of the enemy, designed to undermine their faith. The connection to the leader is personal and visceral, a bond forged in shared grievances and a common enemy. It’s a powerful emotional engine that can drive a movement forward, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
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This obviously happens on both the Blue and Red teams.
This dynamic creates a feedback loop where loyalty reinforces itself. When a follower defends the leader against criticism, they are not only protecting the leader but also their own commitment to the cause. Every time they rationalize a controversial statement or dismiss a documented falsehood, they are doubling down on their allegiance. This process, often called "escalation of commitment," makes it progressively harder to pull away. It's much easier to stay in the group and believe the external world is hostile and deceptive than to face the cognitive dissonance of realizing you may have been wrong. The media, political opponents, and even basic institutions are framed as "enemies," which only strengthens the group's internal cohesion and a sense of shared persecution.
Last but most importantly, this loyalty-over-logic approach is less about policy and more about emotion. It's a response to a perceived threat to a way of life, a feeling of being forgotten or left behind. The leader becomes a symbol of strength and defiance, someone who "says what we're all thinking" and fights back against a system that has, in their view, failed them. In this environment, rational debate and fact-checking are seen as the tools of the enemy, designed to undermine their faith. The connection to the leader is personal and visceral, a bond forged in shared grievances and a common enemy. It’s a powerful emotional engine that can drive a movement forward, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
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This obviously happens on both the Blue and Red teams.
Trump himself posted on X that India offered him 0% tariff. Yet he went ahead with 50% tariff on them.
Howard Lutnick Trumps commerce secretary said unless India abandons Russian oil, defense equipment, quit BRICS and purchase US oil and defense, India will have to continue paying 50% tariff or more.
Like hell they are going to accept that. The only reason BRICS have not yet got a common Brics currency is because of India Veto power within the group. India is often considered the weakest link in BRICS but by screwing them with the threat of tariff and sanctions, if they don't stop the air strikes on Pakistan and then doing it anyway and cosing up to Pakistan. Trump has screwed years of diplomatic effort to get them be our ally.
Had Trump not threatened them with sanctions/tariff, they would have likely placed the largest F35 order outside of US armed forces.
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I saw that this morning early and saw mention that he and others in the govt felt like they fucked up big time and we’re trying to figure out how to get out of it.
I Need to read up
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Is it just me or is that brunette Assistant WH spokes babe on the left with all the legs hot as shit!