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pat_k

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18. Visible dissent within MAGA gives permission for more
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 03:06 PM
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There are people who have had growing doubts, but they've invested their identity in defending the horror show. It is not easy to evolve, particularly, when you are in a red area where seemingly "everyone" is MAGA.

Epstein as catalyst for dissent opens the door to more dissent. Add that to the protests -- people visibly opposing 47 everywhere, even in front of deep red county buildings and towns -- where people see, with their own eyes, that not "everyone" is MAGA.

The cracks are growing. I finally have a spark of hope that the spell of the cult of Trump is breaking for some.... and some could become many, very rapidly. And, as that spell breaks, let's extend some grace:

https://www.tiktok.com/@jayneconverse3/video/7520454365123972365

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