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21 Nov, 4 tweets, 2 min read
The more concentrated the power/wealth becomes, the more likely it becomes that the system that provided/created that wealth/power will eventually cannibalize itself. Thread on "Degradation of the system over time [can] potentially lead to collapse": 1/
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Nick Carmody JD, MS Psych Profile picture
20 Nov
And, I would add....the fear of a "powerless God". The less cultural relevance, and the less political power the Right possesses.....the less "power" their God has over society/non-believers. This is why the Right attempts to subvert the separation of church and state. 1/
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20 Nov
The Right's fear of loss of power has created a pathological pursuit of it. The "Make American Great Again" slogan is a nostalgic romanticization of not just a perceived past that included cultural dominance....but one where that cultural dominance wielded political power....1/
The inevitable demographical change that will result in the U.S becoming minority majority by 2045 has created fear over the realization that with the demographical shift comes, not only comes a cultural shift....but a shift in political power dynamic. As a result...2/
....the Right has embraced a "the ends justifies the means" strategy to desperately cling to power in the Supreme Court (Merrick Garland)....through voter suppression....and even undermining half the country's faith in democratic elections (Thread): 3/
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19 Nov
Trump is handling the election like his bankruptcy proceedings:

-Disinformation/Lies
-Frivolous legal claims/lawsuits
-Screwing his partners

In the process, Trump is "bankrupting":

- Norms/Institutions/constitution
- Faith in democratic elections
- The country ("partners")

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Nick Carmody JD, MS Psych Profile picture
15 Nov
The concession of "hundreds of mistakes" is relevant to why Trump not only lost the election, but why there wouldn't be a need to steal it.......and therefore, no evidence that it was.

Rational people voted him out. For many, if not most, of the rest.....
The concession of "hundreds of mistakes" is relevant to why Trump not only lost the election, but why there wouldn't be a need to steal it.......and therefore, no evidence that it was.

Rational people voted him out. For many, if not most, of the rest.....
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15 Nov
"Civil unrest....when inspired by tribal loyalty/cult membership allegiance.....is one of the greatest sources of narcissistic supply. There's been glimpses of Trump's fascination with the intoxicating thought of civil war, revolt against his impeachment."
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15 Nov
"But wait.....there's more!

Order now and we'll throw in a second set of Ginsu knives absolutely free!....."

Shake a branch on the Trump family tree.....and an (infomercial-pitching) narcissist falls out.....

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