It hurts doesn't it

Lincoln CA

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The cult of the Republican party Signs you are in a political cult or todays Republican Party 1) Zealous Commitment to the Leader. Whether the cult leader is living or dead, the cult members revere them with absolute devotion. His thoughts, opinions, and belief system are considered absolute truth. This commitment reaches beyond mere admiration.The followers don’t just think fondly of their leader. They see their leaders teachings as law and refuse to accept knowledge or information from any other source. 2)Dissent Is Discouraged. In a healthy social setting, people should be encouraged to question everything. After all, skepticism can be a very healthy trait when it comes to making huge decisions that affect a large group of people! But in a cult? Not a chance! Anyone who questions the group’s leader or tenets is considered a traitor to the group as a whole, or even a danger to its constituents. Doubt or questions may even be punished. 3) The Group Is Elitist. Essentially, this means that the group and its leader consider themselves to be the cream of the crop. They aren’t mere mortals; they’re on a special mission to save humanity. In some cases, cult leaders aren't merely on a mission from God they are a god. Which goes back to their own word being law. You wouldn’t want to go against God’s word, would you? 4)The Ends Justify the Means. Basically, this means that the group’s mission whatever it is, is to be held in the highest regard. Higher, even, than the laws and mores which dictate how non-members behave. This means that members may engage in some activities which they would have previously thought reprehensible. Such as lying to their families and friends in order to get their support or money. They might also collect money for bogus causes and charities, having convinced themselves that lying or other immoral activities are simply what’s necessary to accomplish the group’s goals. 5) A Strong Us vs Them Mentality. The group separates itself from the rest of the world, both mentally and, often, physically. This, along with feeling justified in breaking the rules of society can lead to a lot of conflict between group members and non-members. 6) The Leader Is Not Accountable to Other Authorities. This is a big one! A cult leader, as the being who is in charge of the group, does not answer to any other authorities. Obviously, this is in stark contrast to other types of leaders. Such as the Pope, who ostensibly answers to God, or military commanders who must follow the chain of command even though they are themselves in charge of groups of people. 7) Shame and Guilt Are Prevalent Shame and guilt are the two most popular tools in the cult leader’s toolbox. They are often accomplished through peer pressure and very subtle forms of persuasion. As already mentioned, humans are social creatures who long to be part of a group. If they are made to feel guilty or shameful for something they’ve done, they’re more likely to fall in line and conform to the rest of the group. Sometimes, a single mistake is enough to fill a member with enough shame to never stray from the path again. 8) Group Members Must Cut Ties with Their Families Most cults require their followers to cut contact with their family and friends unless, of course, those people are already members of the group. In addition to cutting contact with outsiders, group members may have to make other drastic changes to their lives. This might include radically altering their personal goals and even the activities they engaged in before joining the group. Such changes could be as small as changing their diet, or as large as leaving their home to move to a compound. 9) A Preoccupation with New Members If there’s one thing a cult likes more than its own members, it’s potential new members. First of all, bringing more people into the fold is a definite ego boost to the leader, who feels powerful for having control over a growing number of people.More practically, additional members often means additional money. Members may be expected to pay dues to the group, or even sell everything they possess or take out loans to give money to the group. As such, a big part of being a cult member is trying to convert others and convince them to join the group as well. This is typically done through the same manipulative tactics that cause people to feel shame for dissenting. 10) A Requirement to Socialize with Fellow Members Only This goes beyond cutting off contact with non-member friends and family members. Unless they are actively engaged in trying to convert a non-member to the group, a member’s contact with outsiders is extremely minimal. This could simply mean that they don't engage with outsiders in their everyday lives. Or it could be as drastic as choosing to live among members and refusing to acknowledge there’s an outside world at all. 11) There Is Nothing Worth Pursuing Except the Group's Goals. In a cult, the most devoted members are firmly convinced that there is no life outside the context of the group. Every decision they make, every thought they have is focused on what is best for the group and its leader. 12) Fear and Dread Most if not all cult members feel fear. It may be set aside briefly during group activities or gatherings, but it’s there. Even the most devoted members fear what may happen to them should they choose to leave or even consider leaving the group. CLOSING THOUGHT: Would Reagan even want to be SEEN with some of the people in the RNC nowdays? Ask yourself if Reagan would have even given Trump the time of DAY. Or better yet one of his many aids and staff whom all have made VERY public statements on the subject. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!