Publius
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Republicans love their TTC's.
What is a thought-terminating cliche?
Demagogues use them a lot, to manipulate their flock.
They are designed to curb, limit critical thinking and curb dissent, and if possible, kill both entirely.
You see, Demagogues like Trump don't like it when his flock thinks critically, because if they do, they will soon figure out that he is a con man, a criminal, a fraudster and sex abuser, since the hard data and facts point inescapably to these conclusions. But a mind full of TTCs will fog the landscape, make them much harder to see.
The second purpose is to curb dissent, and no one hates dissent more than demagogues like Trump.
The really big TTC is 'TDS', Trump Derangement Syndrome'. That's a real beaut, 'tis true.
But the meaning the right has concocted and ascribed to it, well, that's not true at all. As we shall see.
TDS, which is thought-terminating cliche accepted into the minds of many Trumpsters (by Trump, or his surrogates) for the purpose of curbing critical thought and killing dissent.
Oh, and you thought it was a real condition. Tsk tsk.
You see, Repubs, because real conditions do not exist only in the minds of one side of a political spectrum, they are listed in medical reference books and conditions do not behave politically, they can strike anyone. That is to say, if it was, indeed, a real condition and not an arbitrary construct created by a political party or the party's demagogue leader in order to manipulate followers to do the leader's bidding.
The truth is, it was concocted so that Trumpsters (meaning, fans of Trump) could end the conversation without feeling guilty for not engaging in a real debate. A fate which comports to the purpose of a TTC, described above. So, a (an occasional, but not every) MAGA type might say: "Ahh, that's 'TDS' I don't have to bother debating it nor feel guilty about it". It's a nice, cute, quaint, lazy retort. And that is precisely Trump's objective with TTC's such as this one. Others, see below..
Proof of all of this will be clearly revealed in Republicans' response to this comment.
Fire away!
Here's a list of typical Republican thought-terminating cliches:
What is a thought-terminating cliche?
Demagogues use them a lot, to manipulate their flock.
They are designed to curb, limit critical thinking and curb dissent, and if possible, kill both entirely.
You see, Demagogues like Trump don't like it when his flock thinks critically, because if they do, they will soon figure out that he is a con man, a criminal, a fraudster and sex abuser, since the hard data and facts point inescapably to these conclusions. But a mind full of TTCs will fog the landscape, make them much harder to see.
The second purpose is to curb dissent, and no one hates dissent more than demagogues like Trump.
The really big TTC is 'TDS', Trump Derangement Syndrome'. That's a real beaut, 'tis true.
But the meaning the right has concocted and ascribed to it, well, that's not true at all. As we shall see.
TDS, which is thought-terminating cliche accepted into the minds of many Trumpsters (by Trump, or his surrogates) for the purpose of curbing critical thought and killing dissent.
Oh, and you thought it was a real condition. Tsk tsk.
You see, Repubs, because real conditions do not exist only in the minds of one side of a political spectrum, they are listed in medical reference books and conditions do not behave politically, they can strike anyone. That is to say, if it was, indeed, a real condition and not an arbitrary construct created by a political party or the party's demagogue leader in order to manipulate followers to do the leader's bidding.
The truth is, it was concocted so that Trumpsters (meaning, fans of Trump) could end the conversation without feeling guilty for not engaging in a real debate. A fate which comports to the purpose of a TTC, described above. So, a (an occasional, but not every) MAGA type might say: "Ahh, that's 'TDS' I don't have to bother debating it nor feel guilty about it". It's a nice, cute, quaint, lazy retort. And that is precisely Trump's objective with TTC's such as this one. Others, see below..
Proof of all of this will be clearly revealed in Republicans' response to this comment.
Fire away!
Here's a list of typical Republican thought-terminating cliches:
- "TDS" (Trump Derangement Syndrome) – This is often used to dismiss any criticism of Donald Trump by framing the critic as irrational or obsessed, rather than engaging with the substance of the criticism.
- "Fake news" – Popularized by Trump, this phrase is used to discredit media outlets or stories that don't align with their views, bypassing any critical evaluation of the information itself.
- "RINO" (Republican in Name Only) – This label is used to delegitimize Republicans who are seen as not conservative enough or who criticize party leadership, especially Trump, shutting down any intra-party dissent.
- "Socialist" or "Marxist" – Used to quickly label Democratic policies or progressive ideas, framing them as radical or extreme without addressing the specific merits or drawbacks of the policies themselves.
- "Snowflake" – A term used to dismiss individuals who express sensitivity to issues of social justice or inequality, implying that their concerns are trivial or overblown.
- "Woke" – This has become a blanket term for dismissing progressive values or discussions about social justice, often used to end debates by implying those views are irrational or excessive.
- "Deep state" – A way to dismiss government institutions or officials who may disagree with certain Republican policies by suggesting they are part of a hidden, malevolent force working against the people's interests.
- "Cancel culture" – Used to deflect accountability for offensive or controversial behavior, framing any backlash or criticism as unjustified suppression of free speech rather than engagement with the consequences of one's actions.
