What is it called when you are so invested in a belief, that you fight to try to maintain that belief, despite evidence against it? The Dems seem to be doubling down to keep the narrative alive . Very few seem to be reversing. @ScottAdamsSays
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it has no name. it never had a name.
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Gambler’s fallacy
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Confirmation bias
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Cognitive dissonance.
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Backfire Effect
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Cialdini had a great story about cult that predicted end of the earth on a particular date. Then, when it never happened, claimed credit for saving the world ... and the cult grew. (1950s IIRC. Could find ref if you want.)
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Cognitive Dissonance is what we’re talking about, I believe
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Yes. It’s like watching Bigfooters try to explain how Bigfoot is real, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Scott said the election was a huge trigger for CD, the Mueller Report has got to be right up there.
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I don't know the name, either, but it keeps the lights on in Vegas.
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