I remember when the far right stuff was comforting. They told me that I wasn’t the cause of all my problems, it was (insert minority here). But really, I was just desperate and miserable. And once I got my life together, met my wife and got a good job, I wasn’t miserable. And I realized all their resentment and outrage seemed very performative. The hardest part was leaving people behind. Thank you for this series. It makes me feel less alone.
Maybe one day Usha Vance will reach a similar epiphany, despite her elite education she seems a bit self-deluded…..I know many Indian-Americans, a few in my family as well, and I’ve come to realize anyone of any race, culture, gender, education level etc. can be subject to and fall for propaganda and brainwashing. MAGA is a cult and I don’t think I’m being hyperbolic.
Thanks for this, Sireesha. You are exactly right. This is what we point out in our work at Leaving MAGA. Anyone -- including intelligent people -- can get sucked into a disinformation echo chamber and find themselves in a movement like MAGA. Thanks for reading; there are more stories in the pipeline!
He seems like a nice, reflective young man. I’m glad he found his way out of MAGA. I think we can’t underestimate how much far-right propaganda has destroyed societal bonds. We must all fiercely protect truth. I appreciate these stories.
I remember when the far right stuff was comforting. They told me that I wasn’t the cause of all my problems, it was (insert minority here). But really, I was just desperate and miserable. And once I got my life together, met my wife and got a good job, I wasn’t miserable. And I realized all their resentment and outrage seemed very performative. The hardest part was leaving people behind. Thank you for this series. It makes me feel less alone.
Happy to hear that you’re doing well. 👏 😊 👏
Thanks!
Thanks for this, Blanket Fortress Of Solitude. I'm sending you a private message.
Maybe one day Usha Vance will reach a similar epiphany, despite her elite education she seems a bit self-deluded…..I know many Indian-Americans, a few in my family as well, and I’ve come to realize anyone of any race, culture, gender, education level etc. can be subject to and fall for propaganda and brainwashing. MAGA is a cult and I don’t think I’m being hyperbolic.
Thanks for this, Sireesha. You are exactly right. This is what we point out in our work at Leaving MAGA. Anyone -- including intelligent people -- can get sucked into a disinformation echo chamber and find themselves in a movement like MAGA. Thanks for reading; there are more stories in the pipeline!
So sad and common among oppressed people. Their empathy is used against the.
Thanks for your note, Quenby. I’ve got more stories about people leaving MAGA in the pipeline.
A black dude from Arkansas no less MAGA ? Really. Propaganda is powerful.
Thanks for this, James. You are so right.
Yikes
He seems like a nice, reflective young man. I’m glad he found his way out of MAGA. I think we can’t underestimate how much far-right propaganda has destroyed societal bonds. We must all fiercely protect truth. I appreciate these stories.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. More to come!
Looking forward to it. You’re doing important and necessary work. ❤️