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Not An Insult or Exaggeration – The GOP is Now a Genuine Cult

Social Media AdLib - March 2, 2021 0

The uniqueness of the GOP being the first American political party to transform into a cult may undercut acceptance but that hurdle needs to be jumped or the existential threat this nation faces from this cult may come to pass.

The Poison Well, Font of Perpetual Defeat

Social Media Khirad - December 19, 2020 1

There is no mechanism for the change you want, and most of the country wouldn't want it. I hate it when the American left become caricatures of themselves. How they mirror what the Tea Party was on the other side of the coin.

Trump’s Most Faithful Followers…Democrats on Social Media

Social Media AdLib - January 13, 2020 6

Trump has both sides promoting his propaganda. He doesn't care if it's simultaneously being condemned by Dems. There's an old Hollywood saying, "There's no such thing as bad publicity." For propaganda, that's especially true.

Devin Nunes Files $500M Lawsuit Against Mirrors

Social Media AdLib - March 20, 2019 7

Nunes claims that the portrayal he sees of himself in mirrors demean him and make him appear like "an overweight, slimy douche-bag".

Note to Media: You Can’t Win Trump’s Rigged Game By Playing Along

Social Media AdLib - August 30, 2018 5

The Trump Twitter scheme is a rigged con game from a con man. We can't win at it because the game is keeping the media and people chasing intentional lies each day, to control their behavior and their topics of discussion.

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Not An Insult or Exaggeration – The GOP is Now a Genuine Cult

The Poison Well, Font of Perpetual Defeat

Trump’s Most Faithful Followers…Democrats on Social Media

Devin Nunes Files $500M Lawsuit Against Mirrors

Note to Media: You Can’t Win Trump’s Rigged Game By Playing Along

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