06-10-2022, 12:00 PM
(06-10-2022, 09:47 AM)Nately120 Wrote: It isn't so much crazy as it shows that sort of rooting for the team mindset. I know people who parrot the conspiracy talk but if I ask them to just let me in on it and why they believe it they sort of trail off.
It's like being at a sporting event in my mind. In person you're in this crowd with a bunch of people "on your side" and even though you know the call on the field was right you enjoy booing the umpire for making it because it went against your team.
The Trump stuff has that same sort of "instant community" aspect bring a fan of a sports team or being a member of a religious group does.
I lived in Chicago in 2011 and 2012 so I saw some Obama attire, but Trump really became the first merchandise president. It's pretty novel seeing people outwardly express via sign or attire ect a political figure or opinion all year every year.
I recall seeing don't blame me I voted for Bush bumper stickers in 1993 but I don't recall anyone leaving Bush/Quayle 92 signs up for years after. Trump changed the game, for sure.
Agreed. I'm in a very reliably blue state (CT) but both grew up and now live in red towns with the "I already have my money so f*** other people benefiting from my tax payments" type of conservative. The amount of signs, flags, billboards that remain up both from 2016 and 2020 is unlike anything I've ever seen around here before.
Very religious-esque.
Might even call it a cult