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A prominant businessman in Greensboro attended a Trump rally (1st time) and told his Liberal son that Trump was certifiably insane. When asked if he would vote for Biden he said "oh no, I couldn't do that"--same ole--low taxes and no regulation gets them every time. Great piece Tom.

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I fear I have a friend who is falling into the Trump trap. He can acknowledge that 45 is a wretched person but will still vote for him because he thinks it will bring them short term gains regardless of long term consequences.

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I think we should fear for those who fall for the trap. And also reject short term gain thinking which is such shallow mindedness.

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sad commentary on people who supposedly have principle and believe in our Constitutional form of government and values.

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Who influenced Sununu and a few other prominent Republicans? Before Haley’s withdrawal, Sununu was openly critical of Trump due to his lack of self-control, superficial thinking, and immature conduct. Is Trump’s Mar-a-Lago rehabilitation program for errant Republicans so effective that they convert to staunch MAGA supporters, at least until the first Wednesday after Election Day? Or is it simply the age-old phenomenon of political opportunism manifesting itself in real-time?

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"Personal" self-deception and resulting delusional behavior--one thing. "Collective" self-deception and delusional, incongruous behavior herein described--grotesque, ugly selfishness. Indolent. And highly communicable. Infectious. To undermine national health and cope through denial--a dark place. Antithetical to any faith. Death sentence.

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Absolutely correct.

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