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BTirado's avatar

I think it is you who is not paying attention. Sullivan understands very well the exact reasons you stated that people like Trump. But that in no way means Sullivan's points aren't also valid.

I also don't hate all Trump policies, but being a seditionist is to me disqualifying, end of story. It doesn't matter what else Trump has to say; that disqualifies him from getting my vote anyway. He *did* encourage people to try and prevent the peaceful transfer of power. So, IMO, he is guilty of sedition.

Also, Trump is just a scumbag of a human. He disrespects literally everyone. For me, that also is disqualifying.

And no, I'm not a Biden supporter either, or a democrat.

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Steve Promisel's avatar

We just said the same thing. I’m not a Trump fan either.

My primary point is that his TDS is overwhelming his ability to make rational observations.

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BTirado's avatar

I don't see him as having TDS. I agreed with almost every word he said. It's not deranged to recognize that Trump is in fact deranged.

TDS is real (e.g. Sam Harris), but I don't think Sullivan has TDS. I think he has a fair assessment of Trump.

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Steve Promisel's avatar

Ok, we just won’t agree on the TDS point then. I still usually like Sullivan and I follow his substack, I just believe he’s had some misses lately.

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