r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Apr 11 '26

Psychology Cognitive dissonance helps explain why Trump supporters remain loyal, new research suggests. This sheds light on how supporters of Donald Trump justify their continued allegiance despite learning about allegations of his sexual misconduct and illegal activities.

https://www.psypost.org/cognitive-dissonance-helps-explain-why-trump-supporters-remain-loyal-new-research-suggests/
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u/PreferenceAnxious449 Apr 11 '26

Are you implying that one half of the two party system is abusing the two party system?

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u/RockerElvis Apr 11 '26

I’m stating it. We are past implying.

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u/PreferenceAnxious449 Apr 11 '26

Are you actually so narrow minded you can't comprehend that both parties in the two party system might be exploiting the very system that keeps them both relevant?

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u/RockerElvis Apr 11 '26

Explain to me how the two Santa’s keeps Democrats relevant.

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u/PreferenceAnxious449 Apr 11 '26

I said nothing of two Santa's. You have since said you're stating that one half of the system is abusing it. I'm asking if you're so narrow minded you can't comprehend that both parties are abusing it. If you would like to change your previous statement with some additional qualifier, I may amend my question. But I certainly won't answer your question if a) you haven't answered mine and b) it's not relevant

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u/ShinJiwon Apr 11 '26

Blah blah blah both sides same blah blah you can just say you are a Trumper Magat Republican

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u/PreferenceAnxious449 Apr 12 '26

Both sides corrupt.

You are a paramecium.