I am not sure that people outside the US who have not had to deal with a similar party leader understand when we say, 'cult', we mean an actual, completely brainwashed cult. Not just racists. Not just people who like strong men or fascism, as exists globally today. An actual cult, where the members are willing to abandon their families and long-time friends, give away their belongings, and even resort to violence. Nothing, no matter how vile or rational, will get through to them except careful deprogramming. We have to contend with that. It can happen to you. Please be careful out there. #VoteBlue2024 #harriswalz2024 #voteblue2024protectdemocracy

@hacks4pancakes
A life-changing perspective for me was when a shrink described my abusive relationship as a a two-person cult.

Many people who can't imagine what a cult is like can more easily picture an abusive dynamic, whether they experienced it first hand or watched a close friend/family member go through it.

I have better luck helping people understand that Trump supporters are in an abusive relationship. Not all are in the same stage of the cycle, but most are paralyzed and can't leave.