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It's just flat-out crazy that people constantly excuse, endorse, downplay and strawman this type of behavior. It's (by far imo) the number one reason people have abandoned the Democratic party and the loudmouths that constantly turn every event into a shameless shell game.

It's a amazing how people keep flying a false flag about Tweets that were sent out before any of the details about these two people were even known at the time.

That's how people in Minnesota were called "domestic terrorists" based on "What we knew at the time".

Some people try to be more responsible than that. And when they do you try to make it into them doing something wrong. Murica!

I can’t stand all this winning elections… you know damn well some of these dems are NOT progressive but conservative centrist. Yuck.

After a second trump term, NEW RULE: only true progressive votes should count… EVERY OTHER VOTE IS SIMPLY WRONG.

I had no idea that the folks that committed this crime were democrats? wow

Nobody ever said they were democrats, not that me or anyone here ever expects you to follow the simplest of conversations. I'd try to explain it to you, but I'd have better luck teaching my dog to do my taxes.

lol... taxing the rich... they move to Florida.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a...iness-leaders-moving-to-florida-2d14af75


So... Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Ken Griffin, Stephen Ross, Peter Thiel, Larry Ellison, and now Howard Schultz have/are in the process of moving to Florida.

That doesn't include the people who moved to Texas in the last 2 years. (Elon alone)

Companies that have moved out of NY/CA or in the process...

Public Storage, ExxonMobil, Yamaha, Palantir, SpaceX, X, Tesla, Chevron, Playboy, Oracle


That is a massive shift in state funds.

The Title of the thread is: The Dems...Again

It wasn't hard explaining to him was it?

More dems "justa changin ther wurds around"... and still getting it wrong.

And the post was about Mamdani. Duh.

Quick question... when you see a "bathroom" sign, do you assume someone is in there taking a bath?

The excuses you come up with to cover your backside are hilarious!

Why are some people on the internet as dumb as a box of rocks?

The perception that some people on the internet act "dumb as a box of rocks" is a well-documented phenomenon driven by a combination of psychological, social, and technological factors rather than an absolute decline in human intelligence. The internet, particularly social media, acts as a amplifier, making individual instances of ignorance or irrationality more visible, while anonymity and reduced social consequences allow people to behave in ways they would not in person.


Here is a breakdown of why this phenomenon occurs:

1. Psychological and Behavioral Factors

The Online Disinhibition Effect: When people are online, they often feel invisible, anonymous, and disconnected from the immediate social consequences of their actions (e.g., lack of eye contact, social cues). This causes them to abandon social restrictions and act in ways they normally wouldn't.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: People with limited knowledge or competence in a particular domain tend to overestimate their abilities. The internet allows these individuals to voice their opinions, often with supreme confidence.

Confirmation Bias: People tend to seek out and believe information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs, creating echo chambers where false information is accepted without question.
Emotional Regulation: Social media often rewards, and thus promotes, emotional outbursts, anger, and moral outrage over nuanced, thoughtful discussion.


2. The Structure of the Internet

Visibility of Ignorance: Before social media, "stupid" opinions were limited to a small, private circle. Today, everyone has a "WiFi connection," making it easier to see and hear, but not necessarily producing more of it.

Algorithms and Echo Chambers: Algorithms are designed to boost engagement, and content that triggers outrage or intense emotion often travels faster and further than accurate, calm information.

Bot Activity: A significant percentage of online interactions are driven by automated bots designed to push specific agendas, manipulate opinions, or create artificial engagement, which can skew the perception of human intelligence.


3. Cognitive and Social Changes

Attention Span and Deep Thinking: The constant, fast-paced nature of digital media has been shown to reduce attention spans, encourage skimming over deep reading, and impair working memory.

Information Overload: The overwhelming amount of information makes it difficult for people to discern quality, leading some to rely on whatever they read first or what is shared most frequently.

Lack of Consequence: The feeling of being "hidden" behind a screen lowers inhibition, fostering "keyboard warriors" who may not be as aggressive or ignorant in face-to-face interactions.


In summary, the internet has simply created a platform where ignorance is more easily broadcast, amplified, and reinforced. It has not necessarily made people stupider, but it has made their capacity for "dumb" behavior more noticeable.

Because trump loves the uneducated and smart people don't like him? At least that's what he said.

So are you trying to explain why you are here?

Why do people want to interject "Trump" into every argument even when he has nothing to do with the subject being discussed?

It's a phenomenon that's hard to miss. At this point, it's almost like a universal "internet tax". Whether the topic is a recipe for lasagna or a new space discovery, someone eventually pivots to Donald Trump.

Psychologically and socially, there are a few reasons why this "common denominator" persists:

Political Hobbyism: Many people now treat politics like a high-stakes sport or a hobby. According to research by Eitan Hersh, "political hobbyists" consume news for emotional or intellectual gratification rather than to achieve concrete goals. For these users, interjecting his name is a way to feel "engaged" or to get a quick hit of tribal validation.

Identity as Politics: For a significant number of internet users, their political stance has become their entire identity. When your worldview is centered on a single figure—whether you adore or despise them—every subject starts to look like a nail that needs a "Trump hammer."

Outrage as Currency: Social media algorithms prioritize content that triggers "moral outrage"—a mix of anger and disgust. Mentioning a polarizing figure is a guaranteed way to drive engagement, as it forces others to either defend their "side" or attack the "opposition".

Conversational Punting: Sometimes, people bring him up because they don't actually have anything to contribute to the actual topic. Pivoting to a massive, pre-packaged debate is easier than learning about the specific nuances of, say, interest rates or marine biology.

Costly Signaling: By saying something extreme about a polarizing figure in an unrelated thread, a person is signaling their loyalty to their own group. They are essentially saying, "I am so committed to our cause that I'll bring it up anywhere".

An easy explanation is trump said he loves the uneducated and smart people don't like him. That helps explain a lot of it.

Or are you trying to explain why you're here?

Haha....so true. But there has to be a behavioral health component in there for some as well. Might want to ask again with this particular focus.

I like the way you think. 👊 This actually helped explain a lot.


How would you rate or explain a person's behavioral health when they constantly react in such a manner?

While constant interjection of a political figure like Donald Trump isn't a formal medical diagnosis, psychologists and mental health experts suggest it is often a sign of poor emotional and cognitive health. As of 2026, research increasingly links this behavior to chronic stress and clinical-level anxiety.

Experts explain this behavior through several lenses:

1. Clinical Patterns: "Obsessive Political Preoccupation"
Clinicians have observed patients across the political spectrum who bring up Trump not to discuss policy, but as a focal point for obsession, rage, and dread.

Obsessive-Compulsive Presentation: The behavior often mirrors OCD, characterized by persistent intrusive thoughts, compulsive news monitoring, and an inability to stop thinking about the figure even when attempting to focus on other topics.

Emotional Dysregulation: Constantly pivoting to a polarizing figure is frequently a sign of an inability to manage internal stress. The person externalizes their anxiety or anger to gain a brief sense of control.


2. The Impact of Chronic Political Stress

Large-scale surveys, including the American Psychological Association's (APA) 2024 and 2025 "Stress in America" reports, show that politics has become a chronic health stressor:

Physical Symptoms: High levels of political stress are linked to insomnia, fatigue, and even cardiovascular strain due to elevated cortisol.
Social Isolation: Roughly one in three Americans report that the political climate has strained family relationships, often because every conversation inevitably turns to a political headline.


3. Cognitive and Behavioral Health Signs

Catastrophic Thinking: Those who pivot every topic to Trump often suffer from a "catastrophic" thinking style, viewing every event as an existential threat to democracy or their personal safety.

Identity Fusion: For some, their political stance has become their entire identity. When this happens, a non-political conversation feels irrelevant or even threatening to their sense of self, triggering an "automatic reflex" to pivot back to their primary obsession.

Loss of Nuance: Frequent interjectors often exhibit "black-and-white" thinking, losing the ability to distinguish between a legitimate unrelated topic and their political worldview.

In short, experts often rate this as a state of functional impairment where a person's "mental bandwidth" is so consumed by a single figure that it leaks into their work, sleep, and relationships, ultimately eroding their professional and personal well-being.

Another day, another muslim trying to kill Jews on US soil. Thanks Joe. So far, it looks like he was a crappy shot, I hope that holds up.

I wonder how CNN will frame this? I'll help. Former National Guardsman's sunny day changes drastically when he reached Jewish University.

Honestly, there is no one else except you and and rarely a few others who reply in the political forum anymore that are center or republican.


I think everyone else has realized that there is no point.... except to occasionally get a rise out of the crazy liberal logic.