Those comments seem divorced from reality but to me more explicable, given political tribalism and psychological rationalization.
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What I find startling about them is that they are the opposite of how I understand Trump's "brand." He fetishizes selfishness!
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IDK if "projective reaction formation" is the precise term to use but that's the gist of it. Reality is better as its opposite.
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Yes, I think that's right. But makes it impossible for me to know what reaction people will have to, say, Flynn being a spy.
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Oh a good chunk will be certain this is a fake story cooked up by partisan deep state operatives to launch a coup.
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And I'm still skeptical "Flynn is a spy" will be the story, should it check out at all. Logan Act, maybe? (For the 1st time?)
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But remember, Dems don't have to convince die hards Trumpers. Just shave off a small percentage and boost Dem turnout.
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To do what though? The hope of winning seats in 2018 isn't enough. We need GOP defectors now.
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Unless something huge happens there won't be any GOP defections. Party is all in with Trump.
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The defections that matter immediately are in Congress, & many there still care about Russia, no?
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They think Mattis will be check on Trump's worst impulses re: Russia.
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Right. And if something comes of Flynn investigation, he's booted. There will be no need for Congress to do anything.
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