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summer_in_TX

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11. Humans are endlessly capable of denial and self-delusion.

Reply to EdmondDantes_ (Reply #2)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 01:05 AM

Jul 3

I assume they are so devoted to their illusion of all being well that they are focused on just entertaining themselves to keep reality at bay.

Will they ever let themselves encounter reality? Who knows? Maybe if the horrors encroach on them or loved ones.

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The most horrible thing in the recent poll results [View all] moniss Jul 2 OP

let's be clear Skittles Jul 2 #1

I'm sure some of them are just so far in their bubble, that they actually believe Trump's lies EdmondDantes_ Jul 2 #2

Humans are endlessly capable of denial and self-delusion. summer_in_TX Jul 3 #11

If you are White and wealthy you can visit markodochartaigh Jul 2 #3

Excellent points. nt moniss Jul 2 #4

righteous post Skittles Jul 2 #5

there should be polls measuring the illiteracy rate of the poll participants. peacebuzzard Jul 3 #6

The worst part is Greg_In_SF Jul 3 #7

The government disinformation campaign is working. Classic authoritarianism. littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #8

True, but they were targeted for their stupidity Woodycall Jul 3 #9

That's actually much smaller than in the 1980's synni Jul 3 #10

Excellent Post. MLAA Jul 3 #12

The Overton window in this country is so far to the right that I swear a Republican could go full genocide and STILL Karasu Jul 3 #13