The Bulldog Barks
For bloggers, it's insane how many potentially "blog worthy" stories are right there for the taking at any moment.
I recently came across an article from Salon magazine that looks at the ways in which adoration of our #PoserPrez suggest a cult-like phenomenon.
Because I have deep roots in religious practices which I now believe to be extreme and are what I would describe as semi-cultish, this article caught my attention right away.
Yeah, "semi-cultish" ain't a real word; I made it up! But it fits; I think I'll go with it.
Chauncey DeVega is the author of the article. It's mostly a distillation of cult expert Steven Hassan's insight into cults and how they operate. DeVega's article is clear, well-reasoned and thorough without being overly-detailed or too clinical for the typical reader.
I recommend it highly, especially for those of you who share my distaste for Mr tRump, his temperament, his methods and his actions.
So take a look at the article if you're so inclined. It's a compelling read for Americans who are troubled by what's happening to our country under the non-leadership of con artist Donald tRump.
As we observe the goings-on inside this bizarro carnival that passes for his administration, you may be wondering how the Clown-in-Chief holds on to the support of most of the folks who bought tickets.
I've been wondering too. A thorough read of DeVega's piece here can help.
"Bulldog Ben" Basile
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