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Patty's avatar

Brilliant analysis of a very difficult web of tangled beliefs!

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Tami Torgeson's avatar

Agreed! By far the most cohesive deep dive into the bizarre cult psyche that I feel privy to understand. Unraveling such a baffling mindset is empowering for the rest of us to best protect ourselves, personally and collectively. Thanks for that, Don.

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kpb's avatar

Don Lemon - I love the way you write. Part poet, part griot all in one. May you be protected in your sojourn by our Ancestors.

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Eileen Cita's avatar

It’s scary in 2025 we actually have adults that belong and follow a cult.

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Heather.B's avatar

Sad but True.

The Republican party no longer exists, it is simply the MAGA cult. In a cult, members don't think for themselves and certainly can't use their own words to defend their position. They use the words of their master.

Do you remember when Trump on the campaign trail said: “I care about your vote, I don’t care about you, I care about your vote” and they CHEERED? 🤦‍♀️

WHEN are his cult followers going to wake up? They can’t admit the great orange one has failed miserably and made their lives worse. 🤦‍♀️

MAGAs and Republicans share common traits, and among them are: a distrust of education, a hated of science, artistic insensitivity and a complete lack of empathy.

They are politically, economically, sociologically and historically ignorant.

That's why I like wearing these kinds of t-shirts in front of them everyday 👇

https://libtees.dashery.com/t-shirts

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Cherae Stone's avatar

And so very many of them. 😭😬

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Deanna Jarvis's avatar

cults haver never

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Gina De's avatar

This spoke to me on many levels. I know these people. They are capable of empathy. They are indoctrinated, entrenched in these lies, so afraid to understand they have been lied to, manipulated, misled. They cannot admit they are wrong and when they do, it may be too late.

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DeAnna M Stanley's avatar

Don! Don! DON!!!! Thank you for saying it all OUT LOUD… this is the very definition of insanity!! How can anyone listen to him and not “hear” all of the many contradictions? It seems so obvious to me. I feel like a huge joke is being played on those of us who see him… but it’s not funny 😢 He’s literally taking food, shelter and healthcare away from our elders and our babies… and it seems like that’s hardly discussed amongst his followers. How is that making America anything but weak?? Other countries without our resources understand that you take care of the old and new… you honor and protect your past as you usher in and protect your future.

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Lynn's avatar

Feeling moved by your words, Don. Love how you threaded the cognitive, emotional, spiritual. Somehow it brought me comfort.

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Beth Gonzalez's avatar

Ok I’m just going to say it out loud. Was that person you respected who was pro Antifa Chris Cuomo? lol great writing no matter who it was. We are living in strange, somber times - modern day dark ages-and you have been a strong,consistent, illuminating voice. Thank you for pioneering real news. Leaving CNN may have seemed like a setback but it’s been nothing but a blessing for us! You are shining brighter and doing bigger and better things! Love you, Don!

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Kimi's avatar

So true!

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Sonia's avatar

Captivating and the reality of what we’re living through! I agree this is brilliant, if only the cult can understand this.

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tomeika's avatar

Well said.

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Kimie's avatar

Too many cowards in America. You see all of them in this administration and the others that follow.

America was the role model. Long gone since Donald J Trump. America was the peace keeper, gone. America was the mighty powerful, gone. People around the world admired and try to copy the American way of life, gone. All because this tiny toddler needs some love and attention.

Get REAL America, we need a real man to handle this country.

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Kimi's avatar

And true words, Kimie!

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Kimi's avatar

I like the spelling of your name!

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Kelly Grey's avatar

This was a powerful piece. Thank you for articulating this so well.

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jan perna's avatar

thank you for putting into words the insanity that is swirling around us. Please keep talking and writing to and for us.

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Tootie's avatar

Don

Wow ! Great work

You have put into words the reality of the current world so intensely fitting

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us

I'm so happy that you have an outlet to connect with like minded people who share your insights

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Michael Heule's avatar

Thank you Don! So well written. I have listened to your podcasts but your

written words are more focused and thought provoking. Please do more of these!

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Neva Brown's avatar

Excellent Don. A thoughtful and compassionate piece of work.

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Holly Valparaiso Jacobs's avatar

Thank you, Don for sharing your well written Substack post about the current state we are involved, whether you voted for Trump or not.

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Carla Goldenhart's avatar

One of the most poignant pieces of this time. Thank you, Don.

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