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usonian

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7. I am no expert on cults, but one reason people leave is a feeling of betrayal by the leader

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Thu Jul 17, 2025, 01:03 PM

Jul 17

And I think this is going on here. Promise, take away.

Ordinary logic doesn’t work. One would have to understand cult behavior.

I understand only enough to manage.

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Expecting Trump to be taken down by a scandal is futile [View all] drray23 Jul 17 OP

It never hurts to try and keep poking him with the Epstein stick kimbutgar Jul 17 #1

Agree Johnny2X2X Jul 17 #2

He won't be taken down, but, it does show what a slime ball he is. republianmushroom Jul 17 #3

I thought it would have been good to "look behind," too. Kid Berwyn Jul 17 #4

I dont think anyone believes this will "take him down" Arazi Jul 17 #5

Yes, especially another Trump on the family tree. They're all saps. nt miyazaki Jul 17 #8

His long list of scandals hasn't taken him down now LS0999 Jul 17 #6

I am no expert on cults, but one reason people leave is a feeling of betrayal by the leader usonian Jul 17 #7

UTR or Under The Radar ex-cult members is a real thing. Those disillusioned by the leader but are too afraid to speak up AnotherMother4Peace Jul 17 #13

Agreed ... one by one his cronies need to be taken down and prosecuted for Greywing Jul 17 #9

Their hair pulling is fun to watch, in a sad sort of way. Torchlight Jul 17 #10

If video of Trump having sex with an underage girl comes out, that might be a bridge too far for Republicans. sop Jul 17 #11

when trump, is gone rampartd Jul 17 #12

I agree customerserviceguy Jul 17 #14

Oh. H2O Man Jul 17 #15