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There are none so blind as those who will not see - an old proverb the MAGA might want to think about. And then there is the parable of the emperor’s new clothes. We are obviously only the latest generation to experience this degree of cognitive dissonance. When and how the delusion breaks is the question of our age.
I wonder how many MAGAs and other Republicans who have been doubling down on their support for Trump over the past decade, have had the blinders somewhat removed by Trump's actions since his election and are looking for a way to move on from him.
And if it's a significant number, I wonder if his bursting their Epstein fantasy conspiracy bubble would be enough to do that for some of them.
There are none so blind as those who will not see - an old proverb the MAGA might want to think about. And then there is the parable of the emperor’s new clothes. We are obviously only the latest generation to experience this degree of cognitive dissonance. When and how the delusion breaks is the question of our age.
I wonder how many MAGAs and other Republicans who have been doubling down on their support for Trump over the past decade, have had the blinders somewhat removed by Trump's actions since his election and are looking for a way to move on from him.
And if it's a significant number, I wonder if his bursting their Epstein fantasy conspiracy bubble would be enough to do that for some of them.