robosmith Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 The scientific reason why Trump's supporters won't believe any evidence Quote When delving into the perplexing world of politics and the enigmatic figure of Donald Trump, we often encounter a peculiar phenomenon amongst his supporters: a staunch refusal to accept any criminal allegation or felony charge against him, no matter how compelling the evidence.There are many neurological and psychological reasons for this irrational behavior. But today, we will focus on the mental phenomena I feel are most urgent to explore ahead of the 2024 presidential election.Now that Trump is running for president again while facing 91 felony charges, I feel a moral responsibility to illuminate all the mental factors that are driving Americans to support a man who is a master manipulator, and incapable of telling the truth. Unfortunately, these are qualities that are too common among presidential candidates, but Trump is a particularly egregious example, and therefore we must be vigilant. This article is meant to inform but also to warn voters of what is to come.Researchers placed participants into the confines of an fMRI scanner and presented them with a mixture of factual and abstract statements. The results were illuminating. Disbelief, it turns out, is cognitively demanding. It requires more mental effort than simply accepting a statement as true. From an evolutionary perspective, this preference for easy belief makes sense; a perpetually skeptical individual questioning every piece of information would struggle to adapt in a fast-paced world.What does all this have to do with Trump supporters? Well, it’s far less cognitively demanding for them to believe anything their leader tells them. Any challenge to what Trump tells them is true takes mental work. This means there is a psychological incentive for Trump loyalists to maintain their loyalty.Now, let's consider the unique predicament faced by individuals who staunchly support Trump and want him to again become president. From the moment Trump began his political career and his social engineering career, his supporters have been exposed to narratives — Trump doesn't lie, Democrats are communists, the media is an enemy of the people — that emphasize loyalty and trust in their political idol. These narratives often steer away from critical examination and instead encourage blind faith. When coupled with the brain's inherent tendency to accept rather than question, it creates an ideal environment for unwavering allegiance. No matter that Trump, time and again, has been revealed to be a serial liar, habitually misrepresenting matters of great consequence, from elections to economics to public health.If we aspire to build a society less susceptible to misinformation, we must embark on a paradigm shift. Our educational approach should pivot from passive acceptance of supposed facts to the exhilarating pursuit of questioning authority and healthy skepticism (as too much skepticism can also lead to irrational thinking). Recognizing that belief, in many ways, is the brain's default mode rather than a conscious choice, can serve as the first step in this cerebral revolution.In conclusion, the unwavering belief in Trump, despite the felony charges against him, is not solely a political matter but, for some, a manifestation of our brain's intrinsic tendencies. Understanding this cognitive dynamic is pivotal in addressing the challenges posed by misinformation and fostering a more critical and discerning society. As I've said many times here, it is one of the phenomenon's of Cognitive Dissonance as described here (bolded) Quote When one learns new information that challenges a deeply held belief, for example, or acts in a way that seems to undercut a favorable self-image, that person may feel motivated to somehow resolve the negative feeling that results—to restore cognitive consonance. Though a person may not always resolve cognitive dissonance, the response to it may range from ignoring the source of it to changing one’s beliefs or behavior to eliminate the conflict. Believers in Trump always choose to ignore the source because part of being in the Trump MAGA CULT means ALWAYS believing Trump over what he calls "fake news." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnFox Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 ROFLMAO - man, i can't think of a better way for you to admit that you're mentally ill over this subject than that Has he been convicted of any of these crimes? No? Imagine that And as to why people are skeptical it's simple - 7 years of 'russian collusion' and 'he'll be arrested for it any day now' that never happened. Sorry - you are the boy who cried trump ROFLMAO !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robosmith Posted September 23 Author Report Share Posted September 23 3 hours ago, CdnFox said: ROFLMAO - man, i can't think of a better way for you to admit that you're mentally ill over this subject than that Has he been convicted of any of these crimes? No? Imagine that And as to why people are skeptical it's simple - 7 years of 'russian collusion' and 'he'll be arrested for it any day now' that never happened. Sorry - you are the boy who cried trump ROFLMAO !!! Thanks for admitting you have NOTHING TO SAY about the SCIENCE of Cognitive Dissonance. Of course you are a prime example with your inability to process EVIDENCE nor SPEAK INTELLIGENTLY ABOUT IT. Until you can, STAY OUT OF MY THREAD with your OFF TOPIC COMMENTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnFox Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 43 minutes ago, robosmith said: Thanks for admitting That's what you say every time you know you've lost an argument ROFLMAO - well that didnt' take long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLefty Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 1 hour ago, CdnFox said: That's what you say every time you know you've lost an argument ROFLMAO - well that didnt' take long You do a stellar job of proving what a total nincompoop you are with every post. Worship the Ham Head🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnFox Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 58 minutes ago, NYLefty said: You do a stellar job of proving what a total nincompoop you are with every post. Worship the Ham Head🤣 HAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAA _ THREE! THREE memes in a row and two are the same one LOL!!! Holy crap kiddo - i'm cearly living rent free in your head and I broke your brain at some point today without even trying Tell your therapist i'll spring for your next session, it's the least i can do i'll consider it a sort of tax for picking on the mentally defective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myata Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 4 hours ago, robosmith said: Thanks for admitting you have NOTHING TO SAY about the SCIENCE of Cognitive Dissonance. He doesn't need to say anything. He is a walking and talking example of it 🙂 ... enough to show up and the point is painfully clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLefty Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 2 hours ago, CdnFox said: HAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAA _ THREE! THREE memes in a row and two are the same one LOL!!! Holy crap kiddo - i'm cearly living rent free in your head and I broke your brain at some point today without even trying Tell your therapist i'll spring for your next session, it's the least i can do i'll consider it a sort of tax for picking on the mentally defective! Ahhh, It seems I frosted your balls with this image of your Messiah. So HERE Again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnFox Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 7 hours ago, myata said: He doesn't need to say anything. He is a walking and talking example of it 🙂 ... enough to show up and the point is painfully clear. Says the man who can't even use coherent sentences : ) Awww muffin, you still butthurt from looking like a fool last time we talked? 5 hours ago, NYLefty said: Ahhh, It seems I frosted your balls with this image of your Messiah. So HERE Again! LOL - wow, the day hasn't even started yet and you're broken mentally You guys are hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Lol.. The reason why we don't believe your "evidence" is because it's fabricated and generally turns out to be false in the end. No grander psycho analysis necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLefty Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 19 minutes ago, CdnFox said: Says the man who can't even use coherent sentences : ) Awww muffin, you still butthurt from looking like a fool last time we talked? LOL - wow, the day hasn't even started yet and you're broken mentally You guys are hilarious! Well here you go again. Oh note the mouth which has a strange resemblance to an anus. Ironic huh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnFox Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 6 minutes ago, NYLefty said: Well here you go again. Oh note the mouth which has a strange resemblance to an anus. Ironic huh! HAAAHAHAAHA!! Shit - he's broken so hard he's on repeat Wow kid - you're sure coming up with a lot of sexual references every time you post that picture - talking about frosting on people's balls, how trumps mouth 'sure looks purdy' to you, like an anus..... is there something you want to share with the class? LOLOL! You know i'm Canadian right, like i don't care about trump much. But this is absolutely HILARIOUS to watch - keep 'em comiing, i love every salty minute of it 12 minutes ago, West said: Lol.. The reason why we don't believe your "evidence" is because it's fabricated and generally turns out to be false in the end. No grander psycho analysis necessary A simple truth - and one they refuse to address. So much of what they INSISTED!!!! INSISTED! Was true for so many years turned out to be a lie. But they don't want to acknowledge that so they pretend that there's absolutely no reason for anyone not to trust them now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TSS- Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Is there anybody who believes that both 2016 and 2020 were allright? Apparently not. Some people believe that Russians somehow meddled in the 2016 elections and installed Trump as president while others believe that the 2020 elections were rigged. If you believe that Russians somehow got their hand in the 2016 elections then why didn't they do it again in 2020? If you believe that the 2020 elections were rigged what makes you believe that the 2024 elections are going to be honest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robosmith Posted September 23 Author Report Share Posted September 23 10 hours ago, CdnFox said: HAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAA _ THREE! THREE memes in a row and two are the same one LOL!!! Holy crap kiddo - i'm cearly living rent free in your head and I broke your brain at some point today without even trying Tell your therapist i'll spring for your next session, it's the least i can do i'll consider it a sort of tax for picking on the mentally defective! The only thing living in your head is shit. 9 hours ago, myata said: He doesn't need to say anything. He is a walking and talking example of it 🙂 ... enough to show up and the point is painfully clear. Yep. Already pointed that out and it was rejected as expected. LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robosmith Posted September 23 Author Report Share Posted September 23 2 hours ago, West said: Lol.. The reason why we don't believe your "evidence" is because it's fabricated and generally turns out to be false in the end. No grander psycho analysis necessary Based on much weaker evidence than what you IMAGINE was "fabricated." Like the evidence from Trumpco that was THROWN OUT OF COURT in his election challenges. Duh Jack (the ripper) will show you IN COURT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robosmith Posted September 23 Author Report Share Posted September 23 1 hour ago, CdnFox said: A simple truth - and one they refuse to address. So much of what they INSISTED!!!! INSISTED! Was true for so many years turned out to be a lie. But they don't want to acknowledge that so they pretend that there's absolutely no reason for anyone not to trust them now. Just cause you "reject" the evidence based on YOUR cognitive dissonance, does not make it a lie. It just makes you a credulous fool who believes your MAGA CULT leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 2 minutes ago, robosmith said: Based on much weaker evidence than what you IMAGINE was "fabricated." Like the evidence from Trumpco that was THROWN OUT OF COURT in his election challenges. Duh Jack (the ripper) will show you IN COURT. On a technicality. Not based on evidence 39 minutes ago, -TSS- said: Is there anybody who believes that both 2016 and 2020 were allright? Apparently not. Some people believe that Russians somehow meddled in the 2016 elections and installed Trump as president while others believe that the 2020 elections were rigged. If you believe that Russians somehow got their hand in the 2016 elections then why didn't they do it again in 2020? If you believe that the 2020 elections were rigged what makes you believe that the 2024 elections are going to be honest? The American political class appears to be corrupt and is making themselves rich off the backs of the American tax payer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robosmith Posted September 23 Author Report Share Posted September 23 39 minutes ago, -TSS- said: Is there anybody who believes that both 2016 and 2020 were allright? Apparently not. Some people believe that Russians somehow meddled in the 2016 elections and installed Trump as president while others believe that the 2020 elections were rigged. If you believe that Russians somehow got their hand in the 2016 elections then why didn't they do it again in 2020? Lessons were learned from 2016 and social media was hardened for 2020. For example, Rudy's attempts to manufacture dirt on Joe in Ukraine were understood and blocked as foreign disinformation. 39 minutes ago, -TSS- said: If you believe that the 2020 elections were rigged what makes you believe that the 2024 elections are going to be honest? We know that Republicans are doubling down on their voter suppression efforts for 2024. But that knowledge is POWER to stop it and/or use it to motivate turnout. Nothing motivates people to vote more than the knowledge that dark forces are trying to steal their vote. 6 minutes ago, West said: On a technicality. Not based on evidence Right. Based on the LACK of EVIDENCE. Technically that's NOT a "technicality." LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnFox Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 1 hour ago, -TSS- said: Is there anybody who believes that both 2016 and 2020 were allright? Apparently not. Some people believe that Russians somehow meddled in the 2016 elections and installed Trump as president while others believe that the 2020 elections were rigged. If you believe that Russians somehow got their hand in the 2016 elections then why didn't they do it again in 2020? If you believe that the 2020 elections were rigged what makes you believe that the 2024 elections are going to be honest? This is actually a us tradition going back much farther than that. The polling is crystal clear in the us - for many many decades whichever side loses thinks that somehow it was influenced or 'rigged' one way or another, and the side who wins thinks it was open and honest. And while today it's all about electronic voting machines, lets not forget the 'hanging chad' incidents of yesteryear. Honestly i think federal elections should be run by a federal gov't and they should have the same rules for everyone and those rules should be agreed to by joint committees and then not screwed with. 52 minutes ago, robosmith said: Lessons were learned from 2016 and social media was hardened for 2020. You mean like where the fbi told the truth bout hillary's notebook in 2016 but then lied about hunters in 2020? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCanMan Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 20 hours ago, robosmith said: The scientific reason why Trump's supporters won't believe any evidence As I've said many times here, it is one of the phenomenon's of Cognitive Dissonance as described here (bolded) Believers in Trump always choose to ignore the source because part of being in the Trump MAGA CULT means ALWAYS believing Trump over what he calls "fake news." All you did there is prove that you don't have a clue what cognitive dissonance means, which is no surprise because both words in that term have at least 9 letters. It took you all of your life plus the last three years of me coaching the leftards here for them to finally understand what sedition means and that's only 8 letters long. FYI cognitive dissonance is something that you experience when you allow conflicting ideas to fight for dominance inside of your brain box: it means that you are at least somewhat open minded. Dems never experience cognitive dissonance because allowing information into their brain which conflicts with the idi0tic propaganda that's already in there is impossible for them: their brain isn't wired that way. That's why you have guys like Beave here still swearing that Russian collusion was real, or why every leftard here still thinks that there's a pandemic of the unvaxed going on... Until Trudeau/Biden/CTV/CNN says something to the contrary, they are absolutely unable to consider it themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnFox Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 1 minute ago, WestCanMan said: All you did there is prove that you don't have a clue what cognitive dissonance means, Robocall has this thing where every now and then he learns a new word or term and it gets used everywhere. A while back it was dunning-kruger. Everything he talked about was dunning-kruger. "You can't say that, it's dunning-kruger", " Being conservative is dunnig-kruger. This toast is too dunning-kruger for my tastes". he goes through other phases with other words. After a brief flirtation with "your intelllectual bank account" he has now settled on 'cognitive dissonance' as his new fave. This is probably going go to on for a bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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