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I'm publishing it now as the effect on my cognitive structures has diminished and also so I can keep working on the introduction to it which I will publish shortly. Share AbsurdTimes's Newsletter BIBLE Trump selling Bibles proves again: There's a MAGA sucker born every minute! Trump wants MAGA to PAY Again! DEAN OBEIDALLAH MAR 27, 2024 Share Famed infomercial hosts Billy Mays and Ron Popeil have nothing on Donald Trump. Even they didn't hawk three new products in a month. Add to that, none of them-- like Trump is now—were out on bail while selling their wares! We all recall last month when Trump rolled out his new sneaker line featuring the golden colored, "Never Surrender High-top sneaker" that bore a large "T" and the number "45." Those kicks set you back $399.00. Trump also unveiled at the same time his new "Victory 47" cologne that came "encased in a luxurious gold bottle" at $99 a pop. That cologne apparently is for the man who wants to smell like a cross between cheeseburgers and victimhood. Now Trump has a new product for his adoring fans: A Trump endorsed Bible. That's right, from the man who has broken every Commandment—likely more than once even though he can't name them—comes the Trump endorsed "God Bless the USA Bible" just in time for Easter. How much will this Bible—which per the website is "the only Bible endorsed" by Trump—cost you? Only $59.99. But for $59.99 you don't just get a Bible. You also get the lyrics to country singer Lee Greenwood's song, "God Bless the USA." But wait…there's more! Trump will also send you a copy of the Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Pledge of Allegiance and the U.S. Constitution. (I'm betting Trump has read the US Constitution less than the Bible.) Trump—like Ron Popeil—pitched this new Bible by way of an infomercial-esque video complete with outrageous claims. Some of the best moments include Trump holding up the Bible while speaking directly to the camera, boasting that the Bible comes with a copy of the US Constitution "which I'm fighting for every day…very hard." This coming from a guy facing numerous federal and state felonies for attempting to end our Constitution by overturning the 2020 election. Then Trump—like Tony Hawk selling his famed work out equipment the AbRider and the Gazelle—made the case that since he uses the product with great results, you should too. That is where the man facing a criminal trial in New York next month for paying hush money to a porn star after having an affair with her just six months after his wife Melania gave birth to their only child, told us: "All Americans need a Bible in their home and I have many, it's my favorite book." Perhaps Trump keeps the hush money in the Bibles?! From there, Trump moved on to the hard sell, telling his fans, "Religion and Christianity are the biggest things missing from this country and I truly believe that we need to bring them back here and we have to bring them back fast." Adding, "I'm proud to endorse and encourage you to get this Bible. We must make America pray again." In reality, Trump is simply trying to get his supporters to PAY again. Trump wrapped up this unholy infomercial telling supporters: "I think you all should get a copy of God Bless the U.S.A. Bible now and help spread our Christian values with others. There you have it." Of course, this is the same Trump who during the 2016 campaign told students at a Christian college that "Two Corinthians 3:17, that's the whole ballgame. ... Is that the one you like?" The students laughed because the correct reference is not Two Corinthians, but "Second Corinthians." And during the 2016 campaign when asked for his favorite Bible verse that has inspired him, Trump told the host, "I mean, when we get into the Bible, I think many, so many. And some people, look, an 'eye for an eye,' you can almost say that." Wait until Trump hears about Jesus saying "turn the other cheek" in the New Testament?! Will Trump's supporters buy this Bible/US Constitution/Declaration of Independence/Lee Greenwood lyrics package?! Of course they will. Just like some bought his sneakers, cologne and millions more have bought Trump's non-stop lies. That's where the jokes end. The problem facing our nation is not Trump, it's his followers. While we are disgusted by all things Trump from his attempted coup to his selling Bibles, they love him for it. This type of blind loyalty to Trump is one of the defining traits of fascist movements. Yale Professor Jason Stanley, author of the book "How Fascism Works," explained in July 2020: "Fascism is based on power, loyalty, and fear of the other. The fascist leader is infallible." He added, "And anyone who opposes him is immediately a traitor to the nation." Stanley then noted about Trump: "The connection he has forged with his supporters ever since he first ran, remember the comment, 'I could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue in broad daylight and I wouldn't lose a single supporter?', adding, "That's a fascist connection of total loyalty." The question is why is that millions of Americans can be taken by a conman who is faced with numerous felonies and has left behind a string of failed businesses from Trump University to Trump airlines to Trump Vodka and more?! A big part—although not the only explanation—is that nearly 60% of those who voted for Trump in 2020 are white people with a high school education or less. Even in the 2024 GOP primary, Nikki Haley won more college educated Republicans in states like South Carolina while two-thirds of Trump's backers were white people without a college degree. To be clear: You 100% do not need to go to college or beyond to be intelligent. I know many lawyers I worked with who are idiots and, conversely, I know people with high school degrees who are remarkable. But as studies have noted--there is a connection between higher education levels and critical thinking skills. There's also the fact that people with only high school degrees versus college degrees typically have a higher unemployment rate and lower incomes. For example, a recent study found in 2023 that the median income for recent graduates reached $60,000 a year for bachelor's degree holders aged 22–27. For high school graduates the same age, median earnings were much lower at about $36,000 a year. The fact that life hasn't worked out for some of these Trump supporters explains why they are attracted to a person who tells them don't blame yourself for any failings, blame others. This explains the reason Trump's victimhood narrative is so alluring for his base. Of course, there are Trump supporters who are very educated and very successful. I doubt they will buy Trump sneakers or his cologne. But they will still vote for him because he serves other interests, from maintaining white supremacy to tax cuts for the wealthy. At this point, though, our laser focus must be on winning in 2024, not psycho-analyzing Trumpers. But with each Trump lie and new product he sells, he reminds us: There's a MAGA sucker born every minute! Share The Dean's Report by Dean Obeidallah is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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Monday, April 01, 2024
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