This is what is wrong with America.

This is what is wrong with America.

A significant percentage are either uninformed of the facts and history and are essentially brainwashed by false narratives fed to them by MSNBC, CNN, NYT, etc.  OR intellectually dishonest and/or suffering severe Trump derangement syndrome (TDS.)  

Following is a Facebook comment I recently received from a long-time, though rarely seen or communicated with family friend.

“Scooter, what the f is wrong with your thinking , u r nothing but a TRUMP CULT. Get your head out of your ass!!! So sick & tired of all your bullshit u post [Facebook] Grow up!! & Go ahead & block me like u do when no one agrees with u , I don't give a shit...”

I understand that some of my opinions have opposing opinions that may be reasonable.  But I know that anyone who is well informed and intellectually honest would have a hard time forming a cogent argument supported by facts and logic to claim that my opinions are completely unreasonable.

I know I am careful to research the actual data, read the Constitution, read biographies and non-fiction history and the work of respected intellectuals from both sides before I form my opinions.  

What is really sad is the long term effect Trump has on those suffering from TDS. The fact that I supported some of his key policies, have shared the facts of the important contribution his administration had on the rapid development of the Covid vaccine and felt that he was treated unfairly by much of the media makes those suffering from TDS claim I am in his cult.  Given I have publicly shared my thoughts that Trump is intellectually lazy, insecure, lacks gravitas and is not well spoken and that I actively supported other Republican candidates and that I have no desire for Trump to return, the conclusion that I am in the Trump cult is just support for my claim that there are many uninformed of the facts and history or intellectually dishonest and/or suffering from TDS.