Cults aren’t as easy to spot as you might think. Most cults don’t wear robes or live in communes. In fact, most cult members don’t even realize they’re in a cult.
1. The leader is the ultimate authority. Trump = God.
2. The group suppresses skepticism. MAGA rallies and the rhetoric of ridicule.
3. The group delegitimizes former members. Trump trashes every former associate.
4. The group is paranoid about the outside world. Witch hunts!!! They're out to get him!!! Only Trump can save America/the world.
5. The group relies on shame cycles. Anyone who doesn't worship Trump hard enough is deemed unworthy.
6. The leader is above the law. <---- Totally and 100% Trump.
7. The group uses “thought reform” methods. Everything is explained or rationalized with trite slogans and clichés. MAGA!!!
8. The group is elitist. Trumpers feel like America belongs to them and nobody else. They are divinely entitled to rule.
9. There is no financial transparency. Trump's tax returns.
10. The group performs secret rites. Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, etc. Secret meetings, untraceable text messages, etc. J6 secret planning.
Wake up. Trumpers.
You're being played for suckers.
1. The leader is the ultimate authority. Trump = God.
2. The group suppresses skepticism. MAGA rallies and the rhetoric of ridicule.
3. The group delegitimizes former members. Trump trashes every former associate.
4. The group is paranoid about the outside world. Witch hunts!!! They're out to get him!!! Only Trump can save America/the world.
5. The group relies on shame cycles. Anyone who doesn't worship Trump hard enough is deemed unworthy.
6. The leader is above the law. <---- Totally and 100% Trump.
7. The group uses “thought reform” methods. Everything is explained or rationalized with trite slogans and clichés. MAGA!!!
8. The group is elitist. Trumpers feel like America belongs to them and nobody else. They are divinely entitled to rule.
9. There is no financial transparency. Trump's tax returns.
10. The group performs secret rites. Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, etc. Secret meetings, untraceable text messages, etc. J6 secret planning.
Wake up. Trumpers.
You're being played for suckers.