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Trump Derangement Syndrome

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[[File:Anti-Trump protest, 2017.jpg|thumb|225px|Anti-Trump protest in February 2017 – "Not My Presidents' Day"]]
[[File:Anti-Trump anarchists, 2017.jpg|thumb|225px|Anarchists protesting Trump on Inauguration Day 2017]]
[[File:Anti-Trump protests aftermath, 2017.jpg|thumb|225px|Aftermath of anti-Trump protests in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day 2017]]
'''Trump Derangement Syndrome''' is the term used to describe the irrational despair, hysteria, and hatred [[liberal]]s, [[establishment]] [[token conservative]]s, and the [[mainstream media]]<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 2, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29693-acosta-media-push-trump-derangement-syndrome Acosta, Media Push Trump Derangement Syndrome]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 2, 2018.</ref> have for U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] and anything related to him.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 2, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29691-trump-derangement-syndrome-intensifies-among-anti-trump-left Trump Derangement Syndrome Intensifies Among Anti-Trump Left]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 2, 2018. See also:
*Sexton, Buck (August 20, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/458064-the-exhaustion-of-democrats-anti-trump-delusions The exhaustion of Democrats' anti-Trump delusions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref>

==Examples==
*Democrats were traumatized by Trump's 2016 election victory.<ref>Schreckinger, Ben (November 4, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/04/2018-elections-democrats-2016-nightmares-midterms-960458 Democrats traumatized by 2016 are having pre-midterms nightmares]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (November 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/pre-viral/2018/11/05/leftists-brace-themselves-ahead-of-midterms-after-ptsd-symptoms-from-2016/ Leftists Brace Themselves Ahead of Midterms After PTSD Symptoms from 2016]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 5, 2018.</ref>
*The many hysterical, over-the-top predictions of what a Trump presidency would bring about,<ref>Wong, Kristina (November 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/predictions-donald-trump-presidency/ Six Hysterical Predictions About Trump’s Presidency that Didn’t Materialize]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> including predictions that people would die because of Trump's policies.<ref>Moran, Sean (December 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/31/three-times-democrats-predicted-trumps-policies-would-kill-people/ Three Times Democrats Predicted Trump’s Policies Would Kill People]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.</ref> These predictions turned out to be correct.
*According to Pew Research Center in July 2018, Facebook rants by Democrats expressing opposition, such as to Trump, increased by 450% after the 2016 election.<ref>Bedard, Paul (July 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/facebook-attacks-on-trump-by-democrats-up-450 Facebook attacks on Trump by Democrats up 450%]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.people-press.org/2018/07/18/taking-sides-on-facebook-how-congressional-outreach-changed-under-president-trump/ Taking Sides on Facebook: How Congressional Outreach Changed Under President Trump]. ''Pew Research Center''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref>
*The Pew Research Center found in 2017 that 47% of Democrats thought that their friendships would be in danger if that friend voted for Trump, while only 13% of Republicans thinking the same thing about a friend who supported Clinton,<ref>Kew, Ben (July 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/21/study-nearly-half-of-liberals-feel-disdain-for-trump-supporters-conservatives-far-more-tolerant/ Study: Nearly Half of Liberals Feel Disdain for Trump Supporters, Conservatives Far More Tolerant]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Flynn, Daniel J. (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/22/unfriend-polling-shows-half-liberal-democrats-troubled-socializing-trump-supporters/ FLYNN: I Unfriend You! Polling Shows Half of Liberal Democrats Troubled by Socializing with Trump Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2017.</ref> something confirmed by Harvard Law Professor Adrian Vermeule.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/22/harvard-law-prof-white-liberal-college-graduates-least-tolerant/ Harvard Law Professor: ‘White Liberal College Graduates’ Are ‘the Least Tolerant’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> Additionally, a 2019 study by Nathan P. Kalmoe of [[Louisiana State University]] and Lilliana Mason of the [[University of Maryland]] found that Democrats are more likely to support political violence than Republicans.<ref>Munro, Neil (February 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/19/study-debunks-claim-trump-voters-more-supportive-violence-democrats/ Study Debunks Claim That Trump Voters More Supportive of Violence than Democrats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.</ref> In one notable instance in 2019, a left-wing writer ended a decades-long friendship because his conservative friend refused to stop wearing his MAGA hat.<ref>Emmons, Libby (July 6, 2019). [https://www.thepostmillennial.com/progressive-writer-gives-friend-a-maga-hat-ultimatum-friend-wisely-chooses-hat/ Progressive writer gives friend a MAGA hat ultimatum—friend wisely chooses hat]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.</ref>
*On the one-year anniversary of President Trump being elected president, liberal protestors literally chose to scream helplessly at the sky.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (November 9, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/09/anti-trump-protesters-scream-helplessly-at-sky-to-demonstrate-on-election-anniversary.html Anti-Trump protesters 'scream helplessly at the sky' to demonstrate on election anniversary]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
*Carr, Grace (November 9, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/11/09/people-scream-helplessly-at-the-sky-to-protest-a-year-of-trump/ People Scream Helplessly At The Sky To Protest A Year Of Trump]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
*Zanotti, Emily (November 8, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/23352/they-did-it-leftists-gathered-scream-helplessly-emily-zanotti THEY DID IT: Leftists Gathered To Scream Helplessly At The Sky On Election Anniversary]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
*Rutz, David (November 9, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/people-across-country-screamed-sky-anniversary-trumps-election/ People Across the Country Literally Screamed at the Sky on the Anniversary of Trump’s Election, and It’s Hilarious]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
*Lim, Naomi (October 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/thousands-to-scream-helplessly-at-the-sky-to-mark-anniversary-of-trump-presidency/article/2638631 Thousands to 'scream helplessly at the sky' to mark anniversary of Trump presidency]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref>
*It was announced in 2017 that "The Eaton Workshop hotel" – an explicitly [[anti-Trump]] hotel labeled "the world’s first politically motivated hotel" – would be built in Washington D.C.<ref>Anapol, Avery (November 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/360087-anti-trump-hotel-to-open-in-dc-in-2018 Anti-Trump hotel planned for DC]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Treene, Alayna (November 13, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-has-nominated-a-record-number-of-white-male-judges-2509135256.html Anti-Trump hotel coming to D.C.] ''Axios''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref>
*Even when President Trump makes decisions liberal and establishment Republicans like, such as declaring [[Jerusalem]] to be the capital city of Israel, anti-Trumpers oftentimes fail to admit so.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (December 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/06/nevertrump-jerusalem-move-good-trump/ #NeverTrump on Jerusalem, Embassy Decision: ‘Good for Trump’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.</ref> In fact, many liberals changed positions and opposed positions they formerly supported after President Trump also spoke in favor of those positions.<ref>Boyer, Dave; Howell, Tom (February 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/4/donald-trumps-backing-fuels-resistance-issues-demo/ Trump's backing fuels 'resistance' on issues Democrats traditionally support]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 4, 2019.</ref>
*When President Trump allegedly called certain poor, unstable, corrupt, and underdeveloped countries "s***holes", liberals and establishment Republicans reacted hysterically at the comments<ref>Multiple references:
*Treene, Alayna (December 12, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/outcry-trump-shithole-428f80b8-3fc1-4628-8096-9e36238de451.html Outcry over Trump's "shithole" remarks]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/angry-reactions-continue-trump-vulgar-immigration-remark/4206629.html Angry Reactions Continue to Trump's Vulgar Immigration Remark]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 14, 2018.</ref><ref name="Justify">Poor, Jeff (January 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/01/13/tucker-carlson-trump-shithole-remarks-forcing-lawmakers-justify-current-immigration-policy/ Tucker Carlson: Trump ‘Shithole’ Remarks Forcing Lawmakers to Justify Current Immigration Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 13, 2018.</ref> and took them far out of context.<ref>Anapol, Avery (January 12, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/368861-nigerian-born-toronto-raptors-president-fires-back-at-trump-there-are-no Nigerian-born Toronto Raptors president fires back at Trump: 'There are no s---holes anywhere']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 13, 2018.</ref> This is despite the fact that liberals and establishment Republicans regularly disparage entire segments of the population with little controversy,<ref name="Justify"/> such as [[Lindsey Graham]] referring to Mexico and other Latin American countries "hellholes" in 2013<ref>Dinan, Stephen (January 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/12/graham-called-mexico-other-countries-hellholes-201/ Lindsey Graham called Mexico, other countries ‘hellholes’ in 2013 immigration debate]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref><ref>Binder, John (January 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/12/watch-lindsey-graham-who-blasted-trump-for-shithole-comment-called-mexico-a-hellhole-in-2013/ Watch: Lindsey Graham – Who Blasted Trump for ‘Shithole’ Comment – Called Mexico a ‘Hellhole’ in 2013]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref> and [[Dick Durbin]] calling for ending [[chain migration]] in 2010 despite claiming the very term was "racist" eight years later.<ref>Binder, John (January 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/12/watch-dick-durbin-advocated-for-ending-chain-migration-in-2010-a-term-he-now-says-is-racist/ Watch: Dick Durbin Advocated for Ending ‘Chain Migration’ in 2010, a Term He Now Says is Racist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref>
*As an example of the irrational and reflexive hatred the Left had for President Trump, students at George Washington University voiced support for Trump's tax plan in 2017 when told it was [[Bernie Sanders]]'s plan.<ref>Ciccotta, Tom (October 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/10/23/watch-students-praise-trumps-tax-plan-when-told-its-bernie-sanders/ WATCH: Students Praise Trump’s Tax Plan When Told It’s Bernie Sanders’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 23, 2017.</ref> As another example in January 2018, students at John Jay College reacted very negatively to [[State of the Union Address]] by Obama when told they were made by Trump (although he had not delivered his first SOTU address at the time of the interviews).<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (February 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/03/students-hate-quotes-from-trumps-state-of-the-union-until-realizing-they-are-obamas/ Students Hate Quotes from Trump’s State of the Union, Until Realizing They Are Obama’s]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
*Caruso, Justin (February 2, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/02/02/video-obama-college-students-trump-sotu/ WATCH: People Hate Lines From Obama’s SOTU — When They’re Told It’s From Trump’s]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/417795-trump-obama-union-address/ It’s different when Obama says it: experiment leads students to question US foreign policy (VIDEO)]. ''RT''. February 3, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
*Phillips, Cabot (January 29, 2018). [https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=10442 VIDEO: Students hate Trump’s SOTU…before it even happens!] ''Campus Reform''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref>
*Left-wingers labeled themselves as the "resistance" against Trump.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (December 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/24/hold-2017-the-year-in-resistance/ 2017: The Year in ‘Resistance’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2017.</ref> Even before being inaugurated, Democrats spoke about [[Impeachment and removal|impeaching and removing]] Trump from the presidency.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/in-impeachment-talk-washington-establishment-declares-war-on-trump-voters/ In ‘Impeachment’ Talk, Washington Establishment Declares War on Trump Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2017.</ref> Even some local communities passed resolutions calling for the impeachment of President Trump.<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (May 21, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/donald-trump-impeachment-on-local-agendas/ Local communities look for reasons, take up resolutions to impeach Trump]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> All of this was unprecedented or done at an unprecedented level.
*In 2017, it was reported that as part of ''Russian interference'' in the 2016 United States elections, a "Not My President" protest march that was held in [[New York City]], in November 2016, following the election, was actually organized by a "troll farm", dedicated to fomenting discord in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryancbrooks/thousands-of-new-yorkers-took-to-the-streets-in-anti-trump|title=Thousands Of New Yorkers Took To The Streets In Anti-Trump March Promoted By Russia-Linked Account|website=Buzzfeed.com|access-date=November 17, 2017}}</ref> Thousands of duped ''[[Facebook]]'' users indicated they planned to attend an anti-Trump protest on November 12, 2016, that was organized on a Facebook page for BlackMattersUS, a Russian-linked group, with ties to the Kremlin. The organized rally took advantage of outrage among groups on the left wing following President Trump's victory. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 protesters actually did convene at Manhattan's Union Square and then marched to Trump Tower on 5th Avenue.<ref>Ali Breland | The Hill, Thousands attended protest organized by Russians on Facebook, http://thehill.com/policy/technology/358025-thousands-attended-protest-organized-by-russians-on-facebook, October 31, 2017</ref> ''CNN'' actually supported and provided coverage of the event.
*The [[far Left]] called for President Trump's impeachment despite not having committed any impeachable offenses.<ref>Davidson, John Daniel (May 16, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/16/trump-derangement-syndrome-can-explain-calls-impeachment/ Only Trump Derangement Syndrome Can Explain Calls For Impeachment]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved July 21, 2018.</ref>
*In July 2018, police responded to a report of a man vandalizing Trump's star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] with a pickax that was hidden in a guitar case.<ref name = smashed>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/25/politics/trump-walk-of-fame-star-smash/index.html|title=President Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was smashed to pieces|last1=Levenson|first1=Eric|last2=Chan|first2=Stella|work=[[CNN]]|date=2018-07-25|accessdate=2018-07-27}}</ref> Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was left as rubble with the pickax left behind where the monument to the host of ''The Apprentice'' television program had been placed in 2007. The local KNBC news affiliate found a witness who said he'd asked the vandal, “What did Donald Trump do to you?” without getting a response.<ref name = smashed/> The star was replaced the next day.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/07/trump-walk-of-fame-star-vandalized/566087/|title=A Star Is Broken (and Then Reborn)|last=Purdum|first=Todd S.|date=July 25, 2018|work=The Atlantic|accessdate=28 July 2018}}</ref> Later a brawl broke out on the Hollywood Walk of Fame between a group of protesters and a group of President Trump supporters — who were holding a [[Make America Great Again]] rally in support of Trump around his new replacement star.<ref>Chris Perez | The New York Post, Brawl breaks out at Trump’s new Walk of Fame star, https://nypost.com/2018/07/27/brawl-breaks-out-at-trumps-new-walk-of-fame-star/, July 27, 2018</ref>
*Also unprecedented, some Democrats used profane language against Trump, such as the f-word<ref>Multiple references:
*Chumley, Cheryl K. (May 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/donald-trump-lefts-frequent-target-f-bombs/ F-bombing Trump — the left’s new weapon of choice]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
*Hart, Angela (May 21, 2017). [https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article151843342.html California Democrats flip off Donald Trump]. ''The Sacramento Bee''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
*Nazarian, Adelle (May 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/05/21/california-democratic-party-leader-leads-fck-donald-trump-chant-at-convention/ California Democratic Party Leader Leads ‘F*ck Donald Trump’ Chant at Convention]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> and s-word.<ref>Yilek, Caitlin (June 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/cnn-host-calls-trump-a-piece-of-s-t-after-london-attack/article/2624900 CNN host calls Trump 'a piece of s--t' after London attack]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> Notably, in 2018, far-left Democrat congresswoman [[Rashida Tlaib]] stated that "we’re gonna impeach the mother****er," referring to Trump,<ref>Multiple references:
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 4, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/congress/item/31096-democrats-new-ugly-face-revealed-f-bomb-rant-about-impeachment New Democrat Party Revealed: F-Bomb Rant About Impeachment]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
*Casiano, Louis; Betz, Bradford (January 4, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrats-call-for-impeachment-on-first-day-of-new-congress Rashida Tlaib calls Trump an expletive during pitch to impeach]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Morris, Kyle (January 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/03/rashida-tlaibs-first-day-in-congress-were-gonna-impeach-the-motherfker/ Rashida Tlaib’s First Day in Congress: ‘We’re Gonna Impeach the Motherf**ker.’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Pollak, Joel B. (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/04/democrat-rashida-tlaib-doubles-down-on-calling-trump-motherfker-i-will-always-speak-truth-to-power/ Democrat Rashida Tlaib Doubles Down on Calling Trump ‘Motherf**ker’: ‘I Will Always Speak Truth to Power’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref> and many Democrats defended her vulgar comments.<ref>Multiple references:
*Caplan, Joshua (January 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/05/ocasio-cortez-defends-rashida-tlaib-calling-trump-motherfker-i-got-your-back/ Ocasio-Cortez Defends Rashida Tlaib Calling Trump Motherf**ker’: ‘I Got Your Back’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Caruso, Justin (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/01/04/wanda-sykes-trump-isnt-just-a-motherfcker-hes-a-lying-motherfcker/ Wanda Sykes: Trump Isn’t Just a ‘Motherf*cker,’ He’s a ‘Lying Motherf*cker’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Key, Pam (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2019/01/04/watch-behar-defends-dem-rep-calling-trump-motherfcker/ Watch: Behar Defends Dem Rep. Calling Trump Motherf*cker]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Caplan, Joshua (January 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/05/ex-canadian-prime-minister-joins-rashida-tlaib-calling-trump-motherfker/ Ex-Canadian Prime Minister Joins Rashida Tlaib Calling Trump ‘Motherf**ker’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Caplan, Joshua (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/04/pelosi-backlash-to-rashida-tlaibs-impeach-the-motherfcker-cry-is-sexist/ Pelosi: Rashida Tlaib ‘Impeach the Motherf*cker’ Backlash Is Sexist]. 'Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref>
*As a testament to the deep opposition and hatred towards him by the left-wing, at least 217 violent protestors were arrested in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day.<ref>Weber, Joseph (January 20, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-supporters-protesters-rally-before-sunrise-on-inauguration-day.html Hundreds of protesters arrested in Inauguration Day clashes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Noble, Andrea; McDermott, Ryan M. (January 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/20/donald-trump-inauguration-protests-begin-turn-viol/ D.C. police report 217 arrested during Inauguration Day riots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref> Left-wingers [[Left-wing violence in the Trump era|committed or advocated for many other acts of violence]] against President Trump or his supporters.<ref>Clark, Alex (June 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/18/a-year-of-hate-9-times-the-radicalized-left-engaged-in-violence-in-the-trump-era/ A Year of Hate: 9 Times the Radicalized Left Engaged in Violence in the Trump Era]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Shaw, Adam (June 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/17/dem-strategist-devine-launches-huntrepublicancongressmen-scalise-shooting/ Dem Strategist James Devine Launches Hashtag #HuntRepublicanCongressmen After Steve Scalise Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Ernst, Douglas (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/huffpo-scrubs-jason-fullers-ultimate-punishment-tr/ HuffPo scrubs ‘ultimate punishment’ Trump piece after Scalise, GOP shooting]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (July 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2018/07/05/rap-sheet-acts-of-media-approved-violence-and-harassment-against-trump-supporters/ Rap Sheet: ***639*** Acts of Media-Approved Violence and Harassment Against Trump Supporters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.</ref> It was reported in early February 2017 that 12,000 tweets already had called for Trump's assassination.<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4189124/More-12-000-tweets-call-Trump-s-assassination.html#ixzz4k0h0zXDl More than 12,000 tweets have called for Trump's assassination since the inauguration]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> Some leftists harassed and attacked Trump supporters simply for wearing a MAGA hat.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (January 27, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/31308-seeing-red-maga-hats-trigger-media-celebrities-sjws-into-fits-of-hate-intolerance Seeing Red: MAGA Hats Trigger Media, Celebrities, SJWs Into Fits of Hate, Intolerance]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
*Huston Warner Todd (February 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2019/02/18/liberal-pulls-gun-because-he-hated-mans-maga-hat/ Liberal Pulls Gun Because He Allegedly Hated Man’s MAGA Hat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
*Chasmar, Jessica (February 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/18/vans-store-employee-fired-after-harassing-teen-mag/ Vans store employee fired after harassing teen in MAGA hat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
*Darrah, Nicole (February 18, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/vans-employee-fired-after-allegedly-telling-14-year-old-customer-in-maga-hat-f-you Vans employee fired for allegedly cursing at MAGA hat-wearing teen]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
*Rodriguez, Katherine (February 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/19/vans-employee-fired-after-telling-maga-hat-teen-fk-you/ Vans Employee Fired After Telling MAGA Hat Teen ‘F**k You’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.</ref> Some leftists fanticized about violence against the president.<ref>Bleau, Hannah (January 1, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/01/01/11-times-hollywood-leftists-fantasized-about-violence-against-trump-gop-in-2019/ 11 Times Hollywood Leftists Fantasized About Violence Against Trump, GOP in 2019]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2020.</ref>
*In February 2018, a dating site for NeverTrumpers, called "NeverTrump.Dating," was set up.<ref>Greenwood, Max (March 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/377701-liberal-group-launches-anti-trump-dating-site Liberal group launches anti-Trump dating site]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Morris, Kyle (March 9, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/03/09/anti-trump-dating-site/ Liberal Group Creates Anti-Trump Dating Site]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.</ref>
*A group of anti-Trump artists have created modern art specifically devoted to their dislike of President Trump.<ref>Delk, Josh (March 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/381116-artists-convert-trump-hotel-room-into-anti-trump-exhibit Artists convert Trump hotel suite into anti-Trump exhibit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.</ref><ref>Joyce, Kathleen (March 31, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/31/anti-trump-artists-convert-nyc-trump-hotel-room-into-exhibit-complete-with-live-rats.html Anti-Trump artists convert NYC Trump hotel room into exhibit complete with live rats]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.</ref>
*During Trump's 2016 campaign and his presidency, liberal Americans participated in protests significantly more than previously, to the point where about 20% of Americans in 2018 has attended a protest in the previous two years, with 70% of them opposing Trump.<ref>[https://www.axios.com/trump-drives-activism-surge-6b22765d-8be7-42f3-86da-82ea620a3017.html Trump drives surge in protests, activism]. ''Axios''. April 7, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref>
*A new Advanced Placement textbook on U.S. history published in 2018 took a very biased stance against President Trump and his supporters, reading as if it were written by Clinton campaign members.<ref>Parke, Caleb (April 16, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/16/anti-trump-american-history-textbook-blatantly-biased-critics-say.html Anti-Trump American history textbook 'blatantly biased,' critics say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Benoit, Gary (April 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/28772-new-school-history-book-paints-trump-as-racist-and-extremist New School History Book Paints Trump as Racist and Extremist]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
See also:
*Pullmann, Joy (April 17, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/04/17/ap-u-s-history-textbook-implies-christians-bigots-reagan-racist-sexist/ New AP U.S. History Textbook Implies Christians Are Bigots, Reagan A Racist]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved April 29, 2018.</ref>
*Senate minority leader [[Charles Schumer]] criticized the way Trump welcomed back former American detainees from North Korea despite the fact he was able to secure their release in the first place.<ref>[https://insider.foxnews.com/2018/05/10/trump-derangement-syndrome-chuck-schumer-has-it-north-korea-thiessen-said Thiessen: Sen. Schumer Revealed His 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' With NK Hostage Remarks]. ''Fox News Insider''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref>
*Despite clearly calling only [[MS-13]] gang members "animals", liberals and the mainstream media, oftentimes knowingly, still claimed President Trump was a "racist" for criticizing non-native born violent criminals.<ref>Caplan, Joshua (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/05/17/journalists-admit-trump-called-ms-13-animals-still-declare-label-racist/ Journalists Admit Trump Called MS-13 ‘Animals,’ Still Cry Racism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.</ref><ref>Dinan, Stephen; Miller, S.A. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/17/immigrant-rights-groups-trump-racist-call-migrants/ Immigrant-rights groups: Trump is ‘racist’ to call MS-13 ‘animals’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.</ref>
*Therapists in the U.S. have reported a rise in anxiety under Trump's presidency, because of his presidency or other politically-related reasons.<ref>Anapol, Avery (July 28, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/399339-therapists-say-theyve-seen-a-rise-in-anxiety-over-trump-report Therapists say they've seen a rise in anxiety under Trump: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 28, 2018.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (July 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/29/counselors-clients-trump-anxiety-fear-world-ending/ Counselors Claim Clients Face Trump Anxiety: ‘Fear of the World Ending’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.</ref>
*A Massachusetts woman intentionally rammed into the car in front of her because it had a Trump bumper sticker.<ref>Zwirz, Elizabeth (August 1, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/01/massachusetts-woman-enraged-by-trump-bumper-sticker-intentionally-rammed-into-car-police-say.html Massachusetts woman enraged by Trump bumper sticker intentionally rammed into car, police say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (August 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/02/woman-charged-with-smashing-mans-car-over-trump-sticker/ Woman Charged with Smashing Man’s Car over Trump Sticker]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2018.</ref> In October 2018, someone's truck was set on fire reportedly because of the pro-Trump stickers on the back.<ref>Brown, Benjamin (October 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/truck-set-on-fire-because-of-pro-trump-stickers-owner-says Truck set on fire because of pro-Trump stickers, owner says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref>
*A California woman explicitly refused to sell her house to Trump supporters, even though it resulted in her having to lower her house's price by over $125,000.<ref>Betz, Bradford (August 25, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/25/wouldnt-sell-home-to-trump-fans-now-price-is-100g-lower.html She wouldn't sell home to Trump fans -- now price is $100G lower]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (August 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/08/27/womans-refusal-sell-california-home-trump-supporters-costs-her-100000/ Woman’s Refusal to Sell California Home to Trump Supporters Costs Her $100,000]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 27, 2018.</ref>
*The Roald Dahl Museum in the UK built an anti-Trump statue – it conducted a survey of what statue to build, and 42% of respondents wanted a Trump statue.<ref>Anapol, Avery (October 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/409194-anti-trump-matilda-statue-unveiled-by-roald-dahl-story-company Anti-Trump Matilda statue unveiled by Roald Dahl Story Company]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 1, 2018.</ref>
*Some liberals blamed President Trump for their becoming overweight.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (November 4, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/30533-reports-trump-is-making-democrats-fat-and-nuts-literally Reports: Trump Is Making Democrats Fat — Literally]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.</ref>
*President Trump's strong opposition to endless wars caused Democrats, who claimed to oppose such conflicts, to grow supportive of them.<ref>Greenwald, Glenn (January 11, 2019). [https://theintercept.com/2019/01/11/as-democratic-elites-reunite-with-neocons-the-partys-voters-are-becoming-far-more-militaristic-and-pro-war-than-republicans/ As Democratic Elites Reunite With Neocons, the Party’s Voters Are Becoming Far More Militaristic and Pro-War Than Republicans]. ''The Intercept''. Retrieved January 14, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.axios.com/democrats-military-support-foreign-wars-trump-c1ef165d-cec2-49a4-8585-a19958fe3de1.html Democrats' support for foreign wars has jumped under Trump]. ''Axios''. January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2019.</ref>
*A Kentucky woman's obituary from 2019 stated that her death "was hastened" by her "frustration" with President Trump.<ref>Zwirz, Elizabeth (January 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-womans-death-was-hastened-by-frustration-with-trump-white-house-obituary-claimed Kentucky woman's death was ‘hastened’ by ‘frustration’ with Trump White House, obituary claimed]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (January 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/20/nolte-family-blames-87-year-old-mothers-death-on-trump/ Nolte: Family Blames 87-Year-Old Mother’s Death on Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 20, 2019.</ref>
*Leftists [[Hate crime hoax|hoaxed a large number of supposed "hate crimes"]] to villanize and smear President Trump and his supporters.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1097020092791934976 Andy Ngo]. ''Twitter''. February 16, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.</ref><ref>Giaritelli, Anna (February 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/jussie-smollett-case-the-latest-in-long-line-of-hoax-racist-attacks Jussie Smollett case the latest in long line of hoax racist attacks]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.</ref>
*Left-wing figures such as [[Nancy Pelosi]] and [[Harry Reid]] disliked President Trump so much they wished [[George W. Bush]] was president again.<ref>Multiple references:
*Poor, Jeff (February 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/25/fmr-senate-majority-leader-reid-trump-is-doing-nothing-right-i-wish-every-day-for-bush-43-again/ Fmr Senate Majority Leader Reid: Trump Is Doing ‘Nothing Right,’ ‘I Wish Every Day’ for Bush 43 Again]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
*Spiering, Charlie (February 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/25/donald-trump-rips-harry-reid-failed-career/ Donald Trump Rips Harry Reid for ‘Failed Career’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
*Collins, Eliza; Gaudiano, Nicole (January 3, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/03/nancy-pelosi-admits-nostalgia-george-w-bush-trump-era/2430471002/ In Trump era, Nancy Pelosi admits to nostalgia about George W. Bush. Here's why]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref>
*[[Mainstream media]] outlets, such as ''[[The New York Times]]'', experienced a decline in their journalistic standards because of President Trump, so they could cover him and not treat him like previous politicians.<ref>Boyer, Peter J. (March 19, 2019). [https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a26454551/donald-trump-interview-new-york-times-media-objectivity/ Donald Trump Changed The New York Times. Is It Forever?] ''Esquire''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.</ref>
*In April 2019, a Starbucks employee was fired after doxxing and verbally attacking a Jewish Trump supporter because he wore a MAGA hat to Starbucks.<ref>Multiple references:
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (April 5, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/31934-crazed-leftist-loses-job-after-attacking-jewish-man-in-maga-hat-calling-him-nazi-scum Crazed Leftist Loses Job After Attacking Jewish Man in MAGA Hat, Calling Him “Nazi Scum”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
*Rodriguez, Katherine (April 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/04/woman-fired-after-confronting-customer-wearing-maga-hat/ Woman Fired After Confronting Customer Wearing MAGA Hat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
*Yancey-Bragg, N'dea (April 4, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/04/04/california-woman-fired-maga-hat-starbucks/3370307002/ California woman fired after confronting man wearing MAGA hat at Starbucks]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.</ref>
*Political scientist Ian Bremmer shared a fake quote by President Trump on Twitter and briefly defended making it up after shown to be fabricated.<ref>Dunleavy, Jerry (May 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ian-bremmer-defends-and-then-deletes-false-trump-statement-about-north-korea Ian Bremmer defends and then deletes false Trump statement about North Korea]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 27, 2019. See also:
*Caplan, Joshua (May 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/27/trump-rips-time-magazines-ian-bremmer-for-attributing-fake-quote-to-him/ Trump Rips Time Magazine’s Ian Bremmer for Attributing Fake Quote to Him]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Daugherty, Owen (May 27, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/445644-trump-knocks-ian-bremmer-for-completely-ludicrous-quote Trump knocks Ian Bremmer for 'completely ludicrous quote']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
Similar incidents:
*Stieber, Zachary (June 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-hits-bette-midler-over-spreading-fake-quote_2952152.html Trump Hits Bette Midler Over Spreading Fake Quote]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved June 5, 2019.</ref>
*In June 2019, a woman in Florida stabbed herself because she was "tired of living in Trump’s country."<ref>Multiple references:
*Leonardi, Anthony (June 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/florida-woman-stabs-herself-blames-trump Florida woman stabbed herself because she was 'tired of living in Trump’s country']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
*Caplan, Joshua (June 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/06/police-woman-tired-of-trump-stabs-herself-in-the-stomach/ Police: Woman ‘Tired of Trump’ Stabs Herself in the Stomach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref>
*The media attempted to rationalize discriminating against Trump supporters.<ref>York, Byron (June 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/byron-york-anti-trump-fever-takes-threatening-turn Byron York: Anti-Trump fever takes threatening turn]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref>
*In 2019, [[Stephen Colbert]] created an "Impeachment Advent Calendar" for the Christmas season.<ref>Kew, Ben (November 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/11/27/obsession-stephen-colbert-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-impeachment-advent-calendar/ Obsession: Stephen Colbert Kicks Off Holiday Season with ‘Impeachment Advent Calendar’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.</ref>
*In February 2020, following President Trump's acquittal of two articles of impeachment, an [[Arizona State University]] student was caught on video screaming "slash his throat!" and yelling "slash Republican throats, slash fascist throats!" while walking past a table of students promoting Donald Trump on the ASU Tempe campus.<ref>Rachel Sharp | ''Daily Mail'', Shocking moment Arizona student yells 'Slash Republican throats' after Trump was acquitted in impeachment trial, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7974217/Shocking-moment-ASU-student-yells-Slash-Republican-throats-Trumps-acquittal.html, February 6, 2020</ref><ref>MSN, ASU working to identify man yelling 'Slash Republican throats' in viral on-campus video, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/asu-working-to-identify-man-yelling-slash-republican-throats-in-viral-on-campus-video/ar-BBZJIRg, February 6, 2020</ref>
* [[Jennifer Rubin]]'s May 18, 2020 article for the [[Washington Post]] and other [[liberal]] news sources outright blames Trump for the economic effects of the worldwide [[Covid-19]] crisis, calling the virus situation "the Trump calamity" and "the Great Depression 2.0" while speaking in glowing terms about the (comparably economically disastrous) [[Obama regime]].<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/newspolitics/opinions-this-is-why-trump-is-back-to-attacking-obama/ar-BB14gK2I</ref>

==See also==
*[[Essay: Trump derangement syndrome]]
*[[Opposition to Donald Trump]]
*[[Liberal whining]]
*[[Bush Derangement Syndrome]]
*[[Cruz Derangement Syndrome]]
*[[Moscow Mitch syndrome]]
*[[Donald Trump achievements]]
*[[WalkAway movement]]
*[[Left-wing violence in the Trump era]]
*[[Anti-Trump Conspiracy Theories]]

==References==
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==External links==
*Walter E. Williams, [http://dailysignal.com/2017/11/01/simple-trick-will-help-liberals-get-trump-derangement-syndrome/ This Simple Trick Will Help Liberals Get Over Trump Derangement Syndrome], ''The Daily Signal''
*David Kupelian, [https://www.wnd.com/2017/06/understanding-trump-derangement-syndrome/ Understanding Trump Derangement Syndrome], ''WND''
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/president-promises-great-2019-for-americans-unaffected-by-trump-derangement-syndrome President: 2019 will be fantastic for those without 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'], ''Washington Examiner''

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Trump Derangement Syndrome

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[[File:Anti-Trump protest, 2017.jpg|thumb|225px|Anti-Trump protest in February 2017 – "Not My Presidents' Day"]]
[[File:Anti-Trump anarchists, 2017.jpg|thumb|225px|Anarchists protesting Trump on Inauguration Day 2017]]
[[File:Anti-Trump protests aftermath, 2017.jpg|thumb|225px|Aftermath of anti-Trump protests in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day 2017]]
'''Trump Derangement Syndrome''' is the term used to describe the irrational despair, hysteria, and hatred [[liberal]]s, [[establishment]] [[token conservative]]s, and the [[mainstream media]]<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 2, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29693-acosta-media-push-trump-derangement-syndrome Acosta, Media Push Trump Derangement Syndrome]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 2, 2018.</ref> have for U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] and anything related to him.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 2, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29691-trump-derangement-syndrome-intensifies-among-anti-trump-left Trump Derangement Syndrome Intensifies Among Anti-Trump Left]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 2, 2018. See also:
*Sexton, Buck (August 20, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/458064-the-exhaustion-of-democrats-anti-trump-delusions The exhaustion of Democrats' anti-Trump delusions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref>

==Examples==
*Democrats were traumatized by Trump's 2016 election victory.<ref>Schreckinger, Ben (November 4, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/04/2018-elections-democrats-2016-nightmares-midterms-960458 Democrats traumatized by 2016 are having pre-midterms nightmares]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (November 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/pre-viral/2018/11/05/leftists-brace-themselves-ahead-of-midterms-after-ptsd-symptoms-from-2016/ Leftists Brace Themselves Ahead of Midterms After PTSD Symptoms from 2016]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 5, 2018.</ref>
*The many hysterical, over-the-top predictions of what a Trump presidency would bring about,<ref>Wong, Kristina (November 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/predictions-donald-trump-presidency/ Six Hysterical Predictions About Trump’s Presidency that Didn’t Materialize]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> including predictions that people would die because of Trump's policies.<ref>Moran, Sean (December 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/31/three-times-democrats-predicted-trumps-policies-would-kill-people/ Three Times Democrats Predicted Trump’s Policies Would Kill People]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.</ref>which turned out to be correct.
*According to Pew Research Center in July 2018, Facebook rants by Democrats expressing opposition, such as to Trump, increased by 450% after the 2016 election.<ref>Bedard, Paul (July 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/facebook-attacks-on-trump-by-democrats-up-450 Facebook attacks on Trump by Democrats up 450%]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.people-press.org/2018/07/18/taking-sides-on-facebook-how-congressional-outreach-changed-under-president-trump/ Taking Sides on Facebook: How Congressional Outreach Changed Under President Trump]. ''Pew Research Center''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref>
*The Pew Research Center found in 2017 that 47% of Democrats thought that their friendships would be in danger if that friend voted for Trump, while only 13% of Republicans thinking the same thing about a friend who supported Clinton,<ref>Kew, Ben (July 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/21/study-nearly-half-of-liberals-feel-disdain-for-trump-supporters-conservatives-far-more-tolerant/ Study: Nearly Half of Liberals Feel Disdain for Trump Supporters, Conservatives Far More Tolerant]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Flynn, Daniel J. (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/22/unfriend-polling-shows-half-liberal-democrats-troubled-socializing-trump-supporters/ FLYNN: I Unfriend You! Polling Shows Half of Liberal Democrats Troubled by Socializing with Trump Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2017.</ref> something confirmed by Harvard Law Professor Adrian Vermeule.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/22/harvard-law-prof-white-liberal-college-graduates-least-tolerant/ Harvard Law Professor: ‘White Liberal College Graduates’ Are ‘the Least Tolerant’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> Additionally, a 2019 study by Nathan P. Kalmoe of [[Louisiana State University]] and Lilliana Mason of the [[University of Maryland]] found that Democrats are more likely to support political violence than Republicans.<ref>Munro, Neil (February 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/19/study-debunks-claim-trump-voters-more-supportive-violence-democrats/ Study Debunks Claim That Trump Voters More Supportive of Violence than Democrats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.</ref> In one notable instance in 2019, a left-wing writer ended a decades-long friendship because his conservative friend refused to stop wearing his MAGA hat.<ref>Emmons, Libby (July 6, 2019). [https://www.thepostmillennial.com/progressive-writer-gives-friend-a-maga-hat-ultimatum-friend-wisely-chooses-hat/ Progressive writer gives friend a MAGA hat ultimatum—friend wisely chooses hat]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.</ref>
*On the one-year anniversary of President Trump being elected president, liberal protestors literally chose to scream helplessly at the sky.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (November 9, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/09/anti-trump-protesters-scream-helplessly-at-sky-to-demonstrate-on-election-anniversary.html Anti-Trump protesters 'scream helplessly at the sky' to demonstrate on election anniversary]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
*Carr, Grace (November 9, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/11/09/people-scream-helplessly-at-the-sky-to-protest-a-year-of-trump/ People Scream Helplessly At The Sky To Protest A Year Of Trump]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
*Zanotti, Emily (November 8, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/23352/they-did-it-leftists-gathered-scream-helplessly-emily-zanotti THEY DID IT: Leftists Gathered To Scream Helplessly At The Sky On Election Anniversary]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
*Rutz, David (November 9, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/people-across-country-screamed-sky-anniversary-trumps-election/ People Across the Country Literally Screamed at the Sky on the Anniversary of Trump’s Election, and It’s Hilarious]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
*Lim, Naomi (October 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/thousands-to-scream-helplessly-at-the-sky-to-mark-anniversary-of-trump-presidency/article/2638631 Thousands to 'scream helplessly at the sky' to mark anniversary of Trump presidency]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref>
*It was announced in 2017 that "The Eaton Workshop hotel" – an explicitly [[anti-Trump]] hotel labeled "the world’s first politically motivated hotel" – would be built in Washington D.C.<ref>Anapol, Avery (November 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/360087-anti-trump-hotel-to-open-in-dc-in-2018 Anti-Trump hotel planned for DC]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Treene, Alayna (November 13, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-has-nominated-a-record-number-of-white-male-judges-2509135256.html Anti-Trump hotel coming to D.C.] ''Axios''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref>
*Even when President Trump makes decisions liberal and establishment Republicans like, such as declaring [[Jerusalem]] to be the capital city of Israel, anti-Trumpers oftentimes fail to admit so.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (December 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/06/nevertrump-jerusalem-move-good-trump/ #NeverTrump on Jerusalem, Embassy Decision: ‘Good for Trump’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.</ref> In fact, many liberals changed positions and opposed positions they formerly supported after President Trump also spoke in favor of those positions.<ref>Boyer, Dave; Howell, Tom (February 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/4/donald-trumps-backing-fuels-resistance-issues-demo/ Trump's backing fuels 'resistance' on issues Democrats traditionally support]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 4, 2019.</ref>
*When President Trump allegedly called certain poor, unstable, corrupt, and underdeveloped countries "s***holes", liberals and establishment Republicans reacted hysterically at the comments<ref>Multiple references:
*Treene, Alayna (December 12, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/outcry-trump-shithole-428f80b8-3fc1-4628-8096-9e36238de451.html Outcry over Trump's "shithole" remarks]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/angry-reactions-continue-trump-vulgar-immigration-remark/4206629.html Angry Reactions Continue to Trump's Vulgar Immigration Remark]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 14, 2018.</ref><ref name="Justify">Poor, Jeff (January 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/01/13/tucker-carlson-trump-shithole-remarks-forcing-lawmakers-justify-current-immigration-policy/ Tucker Carlson: Trump ‘Shithole’ Remarks Forcing Lawmakers to Justify Current Immigration Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 13, 2018.</ref> and took them far out of context.<ref>Anapol, Avery (January 12, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/368861-nigerian-born-toronto-raptors-president-fires-back-at-trump-there-are-no Nigerian-born Toronto Raptors president fires back at Trump: 'There are no s---holes anywhere']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 13, 2018.</ref> This is despite the fact that liberals and establishment Republicans regularly disparage entire segments of the population with little controversy,<ref name="Justify"/> such as [[Lindsey Graham]] referring to Mexico and other Latin American countries "hellholes" in 2013<ref>Dinan, Stephen (January 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/12/graham-called-mexico-other-countries-hellholes-201/ Lindsey Graham called Mexico, other countries ‘hellholes’ in 2013 immigration debate]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref><ref>Binder, John (January 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/12/watch-lindsey-graham-who-blasted-trump-for-shithole-comment-called-mexico-a-hellhole-in-2013/ Watch: Lindsey Graham – Who Blasted Trump for ‘Shithole’ Comment – Called Mexico a ‘Hellhole’ in 2013]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref> and [[Dick Durbin]] calling for ending [[chain migration]] in 2010 despite claiming the very term was "racist" eight years later.<ref>Binder, John (January 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/12/watch-dick-durbin-advocated-for-ending-chain-migration-in-2010-a-term-he-now-says-is-racist/ Watch: Dick Durbin Advocated for Ending ‘Chain Migration’ in 2010, a Term He Now Says is Racist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref>
*As an example of the irrational and reflexive hatred the Left had for President Trump, students at George Washington University voiced support for Trump's tax plan in 2017 when told it was [[Bernie Sanders]]'s plan.<ref>Ciccotta, Tom (October 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/10/23/watch-students-praise-trumps-tax-plan-when-told-its-bernie-sanders/ WATCH: Students Praise Trump’s Tax Plan When Told It’s Bernie Sanders’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 23, 2017.</ref> As another example in January 2018, students at John Jay College reacted very negatively to [[State of the Union Address]] by Obama when told they were made by Trump (although he had not delivered his first SOTU address at the time of the interviews).<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (February 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/03/students-hate-quotes-from-trumps-state-of-the-union-until-realizing-they-are-obamas/ Students Hate Quotes from Trump’s State of the Union, Until Realizing They Are Obama’s]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
*Caruso, Justin (February 2, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/02/02/video-obama-college-students-trump-sotu/ WATCH: People Hate Lines From Obama’s SOTU — When They’re Told It’s From Trump’s]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/417795-trump-obama-union-address/ It’s different when Obama says it: experiment leads students to question US foreign policy (VIDEO)]. ''RT''. February 3, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
*Phillips, Cabot (January 29, 2018). [https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=10442 VIDEO: Students hate Trump’s SOTU…before it even happens!] ''Campus Reform''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref>
*Left-wingers labeled themselves as the "resistance" against Trump.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (December 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/24/hold-2017-the-year-in-resistance/ 2017: The Year in ‘Resistance’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2017.</ref> Even before being inaugurated, Democrats spoke about [[Impeachment and removal|impeaching and removing]] Trump from the presidency.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/in-impeachment-talk-washington-establishment-declares-war-on-trump-voters/ In ‘Impeachment’ Talk, Washington Establishment Declares War on Trump Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2017.</ref> Even some local communities passed resolutions calling for the impeachment of President Trump.<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (May 21, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/donald-trump-impeachment-on-local-agendas/ Local communities look for reasons, take up resolutions to impeach Trump]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> All of this was unprecedented or done at an unprecedented level.
*In 2017, it was reported that as part of ''Russian interference'' in the 2016 United States elections, a "Not My President" protest march that was held in [[New York City]], in November 2016, following the election, was actually organized by a "troll farm", dedicated to fomenting discord in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryancbrooks/thousands-of-new-yorkers-took-to-the-streets-in-anti-trump|title=Thousands Of New Yorkers Took To The Streets In Anti-Trump March Promoted By Russia-Linked Account|website=Buzzfeed.com|access-date=November 17, 2017}}</ref> Thousands of duped ''[[Facebook]]'' users indicated they planned to attend an anti-Trump protest on November 12, 2016, that was organized on a Facebook page for BlackMattersUS, a Russian-linked group, with ties to the Kremlin. The organized rally took advantage of outrage among groups on the left wing following President Trump's victory. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 protesters actually did convene at Manhattan's Union Square and then marched to Trump Tower on 5th Avenue.<ref>Ali Breland | The Hill, Thousands attended protest organized by Russians on Facebook, http://thehill.com/policy/technology/358025-thousands-attended-protest-organized-by-russians-on-facebook, October 31, 2017</ref> ''CNN'' actually supported and provided coverage of the event.
*The [[far Left]] called for President Trump's impeachment despite not having committed any impeachable offenses.<ref>Davidson, John Daniel (May 16, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/16/trump-derangement-syndrome-can-explain-calls-impeachment/ Only Trump Derangement Syndrome Can Explain Calls For Impeachment]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved July 21, 2018.</ref>
*In July 2018, police responded to a report of a man vandalizing Trump's star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] with a pickax that was hidden in a guitar case.<ref name = smashed>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/25/politics/trump-walk-of-fame-star-smash/index.html|title=President Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was smashed to pieces|last1=Levenson|first1=Eric|last2=Chan|first2=Stella|work=[[CNN]]|date=2018-07-25|accessdate=2018-07-27}}</ref> Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was left as rubble with the pickax left behind where the monument to the host of ''The Apprentice'' television program had been placed in 2007. The local KNBC news affiliate found a witness who said he'd asked the vandal, “What did Donald Trump do to you?” without getting a response.<ref name = smashed/> The star was replaced the next day.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/07/trump-walk-of-fame-star-vandalized/566087/|title=A Star Is Broken (and Then Reborn)|last=Purdum|first=Todd S.|date=July 25, 2018|work=The Atlantic|accessdate=28 July 2018}}</ref> Later a brawl broke out on the Hollywood Walk of Fame between a group of protesters and a group of President Trump supporters — who were holding a [[Make America Great Again]] rally in support of Trump around his new replacement star.<ref>Chris Perez | The New York Post, Brawl breaks out at Trump’s new Walk of Fame star, https://nypost.com/2018/07/27/brawl-breaks-out-at-trumps-new-walk-of-fame-star/, July 27, 2018</ref>
*Also unprecedented, some Democrats used profane language against Trump, such as the f-word<ref>Multiple references:
*Chumley, Cheryl K. (May 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/donald-trump-lefts-frequent-target-f-bombs/ F-bombing Trump — the left’s new weapon of choice]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
*Hart, Angela (May 21, 2017). [https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article151843342.html California Democrats flip off Donald Trump]. ''The Sacramento Bee''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
*Nazarian, Adelle (May 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/05/21/california-democratic-party-leader-leads-fck-donald-trump-chant-at-convention/ California Democratic Party Leader Leads ‘F*ck Donald Trump’ Chant at Convention]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> and s-word.<ref>Yilek, Caitlin (June 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/cnn-host-calls-trump-a-piece-of-s-t-after-london-attack/article/2624900 CNN host calls Trump 'a piece of s--t' after London attack]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> Notably, in 2018, far-left Democrat congresswoman [[Rashida Tlaib]] stated that "we’re gonna impeach the mother****er," referring to Trump,<ref>Multiple references:
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 4, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/congress/item/31096-democrats-new-ugly-face-revealed-f-bomb-rant-about-impeachment New Democrat Party Revealed: F-Bomb Rant About Impeachment]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
*Casiano, Louis; Betz, Bradford (January 4, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrats-call-for-impeachment-on-first-day-of-new-congress Rashida Tlaib calls Trump an expletive during pitch to impeach]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Morris, Kyle (January 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/03/rashida-tlaibs-first-day-in-congress-were-gonna-impeach-the-motherfker/ Rashida Tlaib’s First Day in Congress: ‘We’re Gonna Impeach the Motherf**ker.’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Pollak, Joel B. (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/04/democrat-rashida-tlaib-doubles-down-on-calling-trump-motherfker-i-will-always-speak-truth-to-power/ Democrat Rashida Tlaib Doubles Down on Calling Trump ‘Motherf**ker’: ‘I Will Always Speak Truth to Power’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref> and many Democrats defended her vulgar comments.<ref>Multiple references:
*Caplan, Joshua (January 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/05/ocasio-cortez-defends-rashida-tlaib-calling-trump-motherfker-i-got-your-back/ Ocasio-Cortez Defends Rashida Tlaib Calling Trump Motherf**ker’: ‘I Got Your Back’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Caruso, Justin (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/01/04/wanda-sykes-trump-isnt-just-a-motherfcker-hes-a-lying-motherfcker/ Wanda Sykes: Trump Isn’t Just a ‘Motherf*cker,’ He’s a ‘Lying Motherf*cker’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Key, Pam (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2019/01/04/watch-behar-defends-dem-rep-calling-trump-motherfcker/ Watch: Behar Defends Dem Rep. Calling Trump Motherf*cker]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Caplan, Joshua (January 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/05/ex-canadian-prime-minister-joins-rashida-tlaib-calling-trump-motherfker/ Ex-Canadian Prime Minister Joins Rashida Tlaib Calling Trump ‘Motherf**ker’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Caplan, Joshua (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/04/pelosi-backlash-to-rashida-tlaibs-impeach-the-motherfcker-cry-is-sexist/ Pelosi: Rashida Tlaib ‘Impeach the Motherf*cker’ Backlash Is Sexist]. 'Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref>
*As a testament to the deep opposition and hatred towards him by the left-wing, at least 217 violent protestors were arrested in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day.<ref>Weber, Joseph (January 20, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-supporters-protesters-rally-before-sunrise-on-inauguration-day.html Hundreds of protesters arrested in Inauguration Day clashes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Noble, Andrea; McDermott, Ryan M. (January 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/20/donald-trump-inauguration-protests-begin-turn-viol/ D.C. police report 217 arrested during Inauguration Day riots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref> Left-wingers [[Left-wing violence in the Trump era|committed or advocated for many other acts of violence]] against President Trump or his supporters.<ref>Clark, Alex (June 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/18/a-year-of-hate-9-times-the-radicalized-left-engaged-in-violence-in-the-trump-era/ A Year of Hate: 9 Times the Radicalized Left Engaged in Violence in the Trump Era]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Shaw, Adam (June 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/17/dem-strategist-devine-launches-huntrepublicancongressmen-scalise-shooting/ Dem Strategist James Devine Launches Hashtag #HuntRepublicanCongressmen After Steve Scalise Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Ernst, Douglas (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/huffpo-scrubs-jason-fullers-ultimate-punishment-tr/ HuffPo scrubs ‘ultimate punishment’ Trump piece after Scalise, GOP shooting]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (July 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2018/07/05/rap-sheet-acts-of-media-approved-violence-and-harassment-against-trump-supporters/ Rap Sheet: ***639*** Acts of Media-Approved Violence and Harassment Against Trump Supporters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.</ref> It was reported in early February 2017 that 12,000 tweets already had called for Trump's assassination.<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4189124/More-12-000-tweets-call-Trump-s-assassination.html#ixzz4k0h0zXDl More than 12,000 tweets have called for Trump's assassination since the inauguration]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> Some leftists harassed and attacked Trump supporters simply for wearing a MAGA hat.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (January 27, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/31308-seeing-red-maga-hats-trigger-media-celebrities-sjws-into-fits-of-hate-intolerance Seeing Red: MAGA Hats Trigger Media, Celebrities, SJWs Into Fits of Hate, Intolerance]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
*Huston Warner Todd (February 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2019/02/18/liberal-pulls-gun-because-he-hated-mans-maga-hat/ Liberal Pulls Gun Because He Allegedly Hated Man’s MAGA Hat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
*Chasmar, Jessica (February 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/18/vans-store-employee-fired-after-harassing-teen-mag/ Vans store employee fired after harassing teen in MAGA hat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
*Darrah, Nicole (February 18, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/vans-employee-fired-after-allegedly-telling-14-year-old-customer-in-maga-hat-f-you Vans employee fired for allegedly cursing at MAGA hat-wearing teen]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
*Rodriguez, Katherine (February 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/19/vans-employee-fired-after-telling-maga-hat-teen-fk-you/ Vans Employee Fired After Telling MAGA Hat Teen ‘F**k You’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.</ref> Some leftists fanticized about violence against the president.<ref>Bleau, Hannah (January 1, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/01/01/11-times-hollywood-leftists-fantasized-about-violence-against-trump-gop-in-2019/ 11 Times Hollywood Leftists Fantasized About Violence Against Trump, GOP in 2019]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2020.</ref>
*In February 2018, a dating site for NeverTrumpers, called "NeverTrump.Dating," was set up.<ref>Greenwood, Max (March 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/377701-liberal-group-launches-anti-trump-dating-site Liberal group launches anti-Trump dating site]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Morris, Kyle (March 9, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/03/09/anti-trump-dating-site/ Liberal Group Creates Anti-Trump Dating Site]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.</ref>
*A group of anti-Trump artists have created modern art specifically devoted to their dislike of President Trump.<ref>Delk, Josh (March 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/381116-artists-convert-trump-hotel-room-into-anti-trump-exhibit Artists convert Trump hotel suite into anti-Trump exhibit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.</ref><ref>Joyce, Kathleen (March 31, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/31/anti-trump-artists-convert-nyc-trump-hotel-room-into-exhibit-complete-with-live-rats.html Anti-Trump artists convert NYC Trump hotel room into exhibit complete with live rats]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.</ref>
*During Trump's 2016 campaign and his presidency, liberal Americans participated in protests significantly more than previously, to the point where about 20% of Americans in 2018 has attended a protest in the previous two years, with 70% of them opposing Trump.<ref>[https://www.axios.com/trump-drives-activism-surge-6b22765d-8be7-42f3-86da-82ea620a3017.html Trump drives surge in protests, activism]. ''Axios''. April 7, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref>
*A new Advanced Placement textbook on U.S. history published in 2018 took a very biased stance against President Trump and his supporters, reading as if it were written by Clinton campaign members.<ref>Parke, Caleb (April 16, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/16/anti-trump-american-history-textbook-blatantly-biased-critics-say.html Anti-Trump American history textbook 'blatantly biased,' critics say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Benoit, Gary (April 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/28772-new-school-history-book-paints-trump-as-racist-and-extremist New School History Book Paints Trump as Racist and Extremist]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
See also:
*Pullmann, Joy (April 17, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/04/17/ap-u-s-history-textbook-implies-christians-bigots-reagan-racist-sexist/ New AP U.S. History Textbook Implies Christians Are Bigots, Reagan A Racist]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved April 29, 2018.</ref>
*Senate minority leader [[Charles Schumer]] criticized the way Trump welcomed back former American detainees from North Korea despite the fact he was able to secure their release in the first place.<ref>[https://insider.foxnews.com/2018/05/10/trump-derangement-syndrome-chuck-schumer-has-it-north-korea-thiessen-said Thiessen: Sen. Schumer Revealed His 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' With NK Hostage Remarks]. ''Fox News Insider''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref>
*Despite clearly calling only [[MS-13]] gang members "animals", liberals and the mainstream media, oftentimes knowingly, still claimed President Trump was a "racist" for criticizing non-native born violent criminals.<ref>Caplan, Joshua (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/05/17/journalists-admit-trump-called-ms-13-animals-still-declare-label-racist/ Journalists Admit Trump Called MS-13 ‘Animals,’ Still Cry Racism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.</ref><ref>Dinan, Stephen; Miller, S.A. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/17/immigrant-rights-groups-trump-racist-call-migrants/ Immigrant-rights groups: Trump is ‘racist’ to call MS-13 ‘animals’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.</ref>
*Therapists in the U.S. have reported a rise in anxiety under Trump's presidency, because of his presidency or other politically-related reasons.<ref>Anapol, Avery (July 28, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/399339-therapists-say-theyve-seen-a-rise-in-anxiety-over-trump-report Therapists say they've seen a rise in anxiety under Trump: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 28, 2018.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (July 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/29/counselors-clients-trump-anxiety-fear-world-ending/ Counselors Claim Clients Face Trump Anxiety: ‘Fear of the World Ending’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.</ref>
*A Massachusetts woman intentionally rammed into the car in front of her because it had a Trump bumper sticker.<ref>Zwirz, Elizabeth (August 1, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/01/massachusetts-woman-enraged-by-trump-bumper-sticker-intentionally-rammed-into-car-police-say.html Massachusetts woman enraged by Trump bumper sticker intentionally rammed into car, police say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (August 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/02/woman-charged-with-smashing-mans-car-over-trump-sticker/ Woman Charged with Smashing Man’s Car over Trump Sticker]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2018.</ref> In October 2018, someone's truck was set on fire reportedly because of the pro-Trump stickers on the back.<ref>Brown, Benjamin (October 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/truck-set-on-fire-because-of-pro-trump-stickers-owner-says Truck set on fire because of pro-Trump stickers, owner says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref>
*A California woman explicitly refused to sell her house to Trump supporters, even though it resulted in her having to lower her house's price by over $125,000.<ref>Betz, Bradford (August 25, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/25/wouldnt-sell-home-to-trump-fans-now-price-is-100g-lower.html She wouldn't sell home to Trump fans -- now price is $100G lower]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (August 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/08/27/womans-refusal-sell-california-home-trump-supporters-costs-her-100000/ Woman’s Refusal to Sell California Home to Trump Supporters Costs Her $100,000]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 27, 2018.</ref>
*The Roald Dahl Museum in the UK built an anti-Trump statue – it conducted a survey of what statue to build, and 42% of respondents wanted a Trump statue.<ref>Anapol, Avery (October 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/409194-anti-trump-matilda-statue-unveiled-by-roald-dahl-story-company Anti-Trump Matilda statue unveiled by Roald Dahl Story Company]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 1, 2018.</ref>
*Some liberals blamed President Trump for their becoming overweight.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (November 4, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/30533-reports-trump-is-making-democrats-fat-and-nuts-literally Reports: Trump Is Making Democrats Fat — Literally]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.</ref>
*President Trump's strong opposition to endless wars caused Democrats, who claimed to oppose such conflicts, to grow supportive of them.<ref>Greenwald, Glenn (January 11, 2019). [https://theintercept.com/2019/01/11/as-democratic-elites-reunite-with-neocons-the-partys-voters-are-becoming-far-more-militaristic-and-pro-war-than-republicans/ As Democratic Elites Reunite With Neocons, the Party’s Voters Are Becoming Far More Militaristic and Pro-War Than Republicans]. ''The Intercept''. Retrieved January 14, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.axios.com/democrats-military-support-foreign-wars-trump-c1ef165d-cec2-49a4-8585-a19958fe3de1.html Democrats' support for foreign wars has jumped under Trump]. ''Axios''. January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2019.</ref>
*A Kentucky woman's obituary from 2019 stated that her death "was hastened" by her "frustration" with President Trump.<ref>Zwirz, Elizabeth (January 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-womans-death-was-hastened-by-frustration-with-trump-white-house-obituary-claimed Kentucky woman's death was ‘hastened’ by ‘frustration’ with Trump White House, obituary claimed]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (January 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/20/nolte-family-blames-87-year-old-mothers-death-on-trump/ Nolte: Family Blames 87-Year-Old Mother’s Death on Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 20, 2019.</ref>
*Leftists [[Hate crime hoax|hoaxed a large number of supposed "hate crimes"]] to villanize and smear President Trump and his supporters.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1097020092791934976 Andy Ngo]. ''Twitter''. February 16, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.</ref><ref>Giaritelli, Anna (February 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/jussie-smollett-case-the-latest-in-long-line-of-hoax-racist-attacks Jussie Smollett case the latest in long line of hoax racist attacks]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.</ref>
*Left-wing figures such as [[Nancy Pelosi]] and [[Harry Reid]] disliked President Trump so much they wished [[George W. Bush]] was president again.<ref>Multiple references:
*Poor, Jeff (February 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/25/fmr-senate-majority-leader-reid-trump-is-doing-nothing-right-i-wish-every-day-for-bush-43-again/ Fmr Senate Majority Leader Reid: Trump Is Doing ‘Nothing Right,’ ‘I Wish Every Day’ for Bush 43 Again]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
*Spiering, Charlie (February 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/25/donald-trump-rips-harry-reid-failed-career/ Donald Trump Rips Harry Reid for ‘Failed Career’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
*Collins, Eliza; Gaudiano, Nicole (January 3, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/03/nancy-pelosi-admits-nostalgia-george-w-bush-trump-era/2430471002/ In Trump era, Nancy Pelosi admits to nostalgia about George W. Bush. Here's why]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref>
*[[Mainstream media]] outlets, such as ''[[The New York Times]]'', experienced a decline in their journalistic standards because of President Trump, so they could cover him and not treat him like previous politicians.<ref>Boyer, Peter J. (March 19, 2019). [https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a26454551/donald-trump-interview-new-york-times-media-objectivity/ Donald Trump Changed The New York Times. Is It Forever?] ''Esquire''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.</ref>
*In April 2019, a Starbucks employee was fired after doxxing and verbally attacking a Jewish Trump supporter because he wore a MAGA hat to Starbucks.<ref>Multiple references:
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (April 5, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/31934-crazed-leftist-loses-job-after-attacking-jewish-man-in-maga-hat-calling-him-nazi-scum Crazed Leftist Loses Job After Attacking Jewish Man in MAGA Hat, Calling Him “Nazi Scum”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
*Rodriguez, Katherine (April 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/04/woman-fired-after-confronting-customer-wearing-maga-hat/ Woman Fired After Confronting Customer Wearing MAGA Hat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
*Yancey-Bragg, N'dea (April 4, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/04/04/california-woman-fired-maga-hat-starbucks/3370307002/ California woman fired after confronting man wearing MAGA hat at Starbucks]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.</ref>
*Political scientist Ian Bremmer shared a fake quote by President Trump on Twitter and briefly defended making it up after shown to be fabricated.<ref>Dunleavy, Jerry (May 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ian-bremmer-defends-and-then-deletes-false-trump-statement-about-north-korea Ian Bremmer defends and then deletes false Trump statement about North Korea]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 27, 2019. See also:
*Caplan, Joshua (May 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/27/trump-rips-time-magazines-ian-bremmer-for-attributing-fake-quote-to-him/ Trump Rips Time Magazine’s Ian Bremmer for Attributing Fake Quote to Him]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Daugherty, Owen (May 27, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/445644-trump-knocks-ian-bremmer-for-completely-ludicrous-quote Trump knocks Ian Bremmer for 'completely ludicrous quote']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
Similar incidents:
*Stieber, Zachary (June 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-hits-bette-midler-over-spreading-fake-quote_2952152.html Trump Hits Bette Midler Over Spreading Fake Quote]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved June 5, 2019.</ref>
*In June 2019, a woman in Florida stabbed herself because she was "tired of living in Trump’s country."<ref>Multiple references:
*Leonardi, Anthony (June 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/florida-woman-stabs-herself-blames-trump Florida woman stabbed herself because she was 'tired of living in Trump’s country']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
*Caplan, Joshua (June 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/06/police-woman-tired-of-trump-stabs-herself-in-the-stomach/ Police: Woman ‘Tired of Trump’ Stabs Herself in the Stomach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref>
*The media attempted to rationalize discriminating against Trump supporters.<ref>York, Byron (June 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/byron-york-anti-trump-fever-takes-threatening-turn Byron York: Anti-Trump fever takes threatening turn]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref>
*In 2019, [[Stephen Colbert]] created an "Impeachment Advent Calendar" for the Christmas season.<ref>Kew, Ben (November 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/11/27/obsession-stephen-colbert-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-impeachment-advent-calendar/ Obsession: Stephen Colbert Kicks Off Holiday Season with ‘Impeachment Advent Calendar’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.</ref>
*In February 2020, following President Trump's acquittal of two articles of impeachment, an [[Arizona State University]] student was caught on video screaming "slash his throat!" and yelling "slash Republican throats, slash fascist throats!" while walking past a table of students promoting Donald Trump on the ASU Tempe campus.<ref>Rachel Sharp | ''Daily Mail'', Shocking moment Arizona student yells 'Slash Republican throats' after Trump was acquitted in impeachment trial, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7974217/Shocking-moment-ASU-student-yells-Slash-Republican-throats-Trumps-acquittal.html, February 6, 2020</ref><ref>MSN, ASU working to identify man yelling 'Slash Republican throats' in viral on-campus video, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/asu-working-to-identify-man-yelling-slash-republican-throats-in-viral-on-campus-video/ar-BBZJIRg, February 6, 2020</ref>
* [[Jennifer Rubin]]'s May 18, 2020 article for the [[Washington Post]] and other [[liberal]] news sources outright blames Trump for the economic effects of the worldwide [[Covid-19]] crisis, calling the virus situation "the Trump calamity" and "the Great Depression 2.0" while speaking in glowing terms about the (comparably economically disastrous) [[Obama regime]].<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/newspolitics/opinions-this-is-why-trump-is-back-to-attacking-obama/ar-BB14gK2I</ref>

==See also==
*[[Essay: Trump derangement syndrome]]
*[[Opposition to Donald Trump]]
*[[Liberal whining]]
*[[Bush Derangement Syndrome]]
*[[Cruz Derangement Syndrome]]
*[[Moscow Mitch syndrome]]
*[[Donald Trump achievements]]
*[[WalkAway movement]]
*[[Left-wing violence in the Trump era]]
*[[Anti-Trump Conspiracy Theories]]

==References==
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==External links==
*Walter E. Williams, [http://dailysignal.com/2017/11/01/simple-trick-will-help-liberals-get-trump-derangement-syndrome/ This Simple Trick Will Help Liberals Get Over Trump Derangement Syndrome], ''The Daily Signal''
*David Kupelian, [https://www.wnd.com/2017/06/understanding-trump-derangement-syndrome/ Understanding Trump Derangement Syndrome], ''WND''
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/president-promises-great-2019-for-americans-unaffected-by-trump-derangement-syndrome President: 2019 will be fantastic for those without 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'], ''Washington Examiner''

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Conspiracy theory

2020-10-08T22:13:00Z

Botman:

A '''conspiracy theory''' is a belief, held by a significant segment of society, that is wildly at odds with accepted wisdom, evidence, and logic. For the bulk of society not to accept such a belief requires that society must be engaged in some kind of conspiracy to cover up the truth; hence the term "conspiracy theory". Conspiracy theories often involve a plot by multiple individuals to cause a major event having political consequences, as in the belief by [[Barack Obama]], [[Hillary Clinton]] and other [[liberals]] that [[Russia]] somehow interfered with the presidential election in the [[United States]] in 2016, leading to [[Donald Trump]]'s victory.

It is important to note that conspiracy theories are not always false. Liberals often ridicule conspiracy theories, except when they resort to them to excuse their own failure as when Hillary lost an election that she was heavily favored to win by the [[mainstream media]]. Indeed, many of the most extreme theories are pushed hard by liberals.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2014/08/21/conspiracy-theories-arent-just-for-conservatives/</ref> In addition to liberals' false conspiracy theory that collusion with Russia enabled [[Donald Trump]] to defeat [[Hillary Clinton]] for president, additional notable conspiracy theories are set forth below.

==List of conspiracy theories==
There are many conspiracy theories in current or recent history, some much more widespread and important than others. In the following list, the more famous ones or focused ones are listed first.

*Various theories regarding President [[John F. Kennedy]]'s assassination. There are a number of theories proposed here, generally along the lines that the assassination was not conducted by [[Lee Harvey Oswald]] acting alone, but was part of some larger murder conspiracy. This may be the first of the modern conspiracy theories.
*Denial of the [[Shroud of Turin]] implicitly requires a farfetched conspiracy theory, that someone severely injured, bloodied and allowed himself to be scourged so that co-conspirators would then promote a fake shroud despite not making any money from it.
*[[Apollo conspiracy theory]]: The theory that the [[Apollo 11]] lunar landing on July 20, 1969, and indeed the entire Apollo program, was fake. Supporters analyze photographs and often claim that satellite photographs of [[Area 51]] resemble a movie studio.
*Various [[9/11 conspiracy theories]]. People who embrace these are called [[Truther]]s. The theories generally state that the World Trade Center buildings were not brought down by airplane collisions, but (typically) by detonation of explosives planted earlier.<ref>They claim that Jewish workers had been telephoned in advance and told not to come to work (false), that airplane collisions would have caused the buildings to topple over rather than collapse directly downward (false, ignorant of high-school physics), or that the heat of burning aviation fuel would not raise the temperature sufficiently to melt the girders (false, the temperature to make iron visibly bend is much higher than the temperature to make it lose the strength needed to hold up a building).</ref> Truthers often ascribe the motivation for this to some kind of nefarious scheme by the [[George W. Bush]] administration. Among the websites promoting these theories are [[Infowars]] and [https://wearechange.org We Are Change].
*The belief that President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] knew about the [[Attack on Pearl Harbor]] in advance, and allowed it to happen, so America could get into the war; that officers ignored evidence that the attack had started.<ref>From decrypts of Japanese communications, American intelligence expected a major military operation within that time frame, but believed it would take place in southern Asia.</ref>
*The influence of [[secret societies]], [[fraternal organizations]], and various [[religion|religious groups]]. [[Freemasons]], the [[Illuminati]], the [[United Nations]], the [[Catholic Church]], [[Judaism]], and the Catholic "Society of Jesus" ([[Jesuits]]) are popular targets. Often these groups are accused of being behind so-called "[[shadow government]]s." [[FEMA]] has been accused of being a "shadow government" as well. These conspiracy theories have been around since the 1700s. At present, the phrase "[[New World Order]]" is often associated with them.
*The notion that [[Jews]] are [[Anti-Semitism|conspiring to destroy civilization]]. This one is particularly serious. It has been going on in [[Europe]] for hundreds of years. It led to [[Anti-Semitism]], and, more tragically, the [[Holocaust]] of the [[Nazi Party|Nazi]]s in 20th century Germany.<ref>[http://newint.org/features/2004/10/01/conspiracism/ "ZOG Ate My Brains"]</ref>
*Denial that the Holocaust happened, and/or claims of exaggeration. In a number of European countries, Holocaust denial is a criminal offense. [[Iran]]ian president [[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]] is among this theory's supporters.
*The idea that [[HIV/AIDS]] was invented by the United States at Fort Detrick, as a part of CIA project MK-NAOMI.<ref>[https://heavy.com/news/2014/10/ebola-virus-evd-aids-conspiracy-theory-origins-government-cia-nazis-mk-naomi-africa/ Ebola: The Top 5 Conspiracy Theories]</ref> The idea that America created AIDS was an invention of the [[Soviet Union]] with [[Operation Infektion]].
*The Chinese accusation that the U.S. Army may have introduced [[coronavirus]] in China. [https://nypost.com/2020/03/30/uk-furious-over-chinas-coronavirus-disinformation-campaign-against-us/]
*"Chemtrails"—this appears to be one of the "New World Order" conspiracy theories. It says that some entity (the U.S. government? the New World Order?) is seeding the atmosphere with chemicals for weather manipulation, mind control, or some other purpose. Evidence of this can be seen in what normal people would consider to be the condensation trails (contrails) of high-flying aircraft.<ref>http://weatherwars.info/</ref> Some variants of this have suggested that what normal people call cell phone towers are in fact put in place for some other sinister purpose.
*Highway signs—another one of the "New World Order" conspiracy theories. It says that the tiny numbers in the lower corners of direction signs on interstate highways are actually put in place to guide the military vehicles that will be used in some kind of invasion of the United States. The invasion is expected to come from the United Nations, some foreign government, or some other internationalist entity.
*The [[Newtown|Sandy Hook massacre conspiracy theory]], which claims that the massacre did not occur, and was a "false flag" operation by the federal government. This theory is quite difficult to accept, since it requires believing that the 26 victims never existed, a notion that their families do not appreciate. This, in turn, has led to some lawsuits and criminal actions. [[Alex Jones]] is perhaps this theory's main proponent. There are similar conspiracy theories about the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
*That [[Queen Elizabeth II]] is/was running a drug cartel in England. This one dates back to the 1980s, and appears to have originated with [[Lyndon Larouche]]. It is currently embraced by Jacques Cheminade, a Larouche follower and current candidate for the presidency of France.
*If a president of his quality and insight has failed, it must be because his opponents are uniquely evil, coordinated and effective. The problem is not [[Bill Clinton]] or [[Barack Hussein Obama]] but an imaginary "[[conservative]] conspiracy" against them.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/25/AR2010112502553.html?wpisrc=nl_opinions Washington Post; Liberals resort to conspiracy theories to explain Obama's problems]</ref> And vice versa with Trump, where conservatives think that there is some grand conspiracy involving many people, including but not limited to: the Pope, over half the population of the United States, all current and former politicians going back to at least the year 2000
who don't currently support Trump, Hollywood, and any news outlet that does not portray the Trump supporters' "Dear Leader" in a completely positive light.
*Various theories surrounding [[UFO]]s, alien abduction, and governments "covering up" the existence of extraterrestrials. Usually this is associated with supposed [[alien]] sightings at [[Roswell]], [[New Mexico|NM]]
*The [[George W. Bush]] presidential campaign conspired to rig the election in 2000. See also: [[Bush v. Gore]]
*The [[George W. Bush]] presidential campaign conspired with [[Diebold]] and other [[electronic]] [[voting machine]] manufacturers to rig the election in 2004. (See article: [[Diebold]])
*The so-called "[[Vast right-wing conspiracy theory|vast right-wing conspiracy]]" as described by [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]].
*The "[[fake news]]" accusations leveled by the liberal [[mainstream media]] against conservative media outlets (which became a popular theory propagated by the MSM in the days following the 2016 presidential election).
*People (particularly scientists) who are skeptical of [[Global Warming]] are supposedly funded by [[Big Oil]].
*The theory that a [[neocon]] [[cabal]] controlled the Bush Administration and was responsible for the [[War in Iraq]].
*The theory that the Iraq War was started by [[Big Oil]] in order to gain access to cheap [[petroleum]].
*Various theories regarding [[population control]], including a supposed deliberate conspiracy to make foods and the [[environment]] unsafe, legalization of [[abortion]] and [[contraception]] to prevent [[population growth]], and jets spraying toxic "[[chemtrails]]" over rural areas. Usually supporters claim ease of controlling smaller groups of people.
*Various claims regarding the [[income tax]], including the [[ratification]] process of the [[Sixteenth Amendment]]. The legitimacy of the [[Federal Reserve]] and the [[IRS]] are questioned by these people, and most favor a return to the [[gold standard]].
*A supposed part-human, part-reptile (or part-alien) bloodline with politically- and financially-powerful members. Former British [[soccer]] player [[David Icke]] promotes these theories.<ref>http://www.davidicke.com/</ref>
*People associated with the [[Clinton]]s wind-up dead, [[Clinton Body Count]] conspiracy.<ref>[http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Clinton+body+count&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g5 Google Search Clinton Body Count]</ref>
*[[Pat Tillman]] was killed by the government due to his antiwar/Noam Chomsky relationships.<ref>[http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/kschlichter/2010/07/13/the-tillman-story-dont-let-the-facts-get-in-the-way-of-your-agenda/ FILM REVIEW: Absurd Conspiracy Theories Abound in Agenda-Driven ‘Tillman Story’, BigHollywood.com]</ref>
*Middle East connection to the [[Oklahoma City Bombing]].<ref>[http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2009/04/mcveigh-cited-again-as-reason-for-rightwing-warning-why-not-accomplices-hussain-alhussaini-and-.html MCVEIGH CITED AGAIN AS REASON FOR 'RIGHT-WING' WARNING; Atlas Shrugs, April 16, 2009]</ref>
*[[Sirhan Sirhan]] was complicit with the Arab world, [[Robert F. Kennedy|RFK's]] staunch support of [[Israel]] would be the reason for his assassination.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/02/28/assassin-maintains-remember-shooting-rfk/?test=latestnews?test=faces?test=latestnews Assassin Maintains He Can't Remember Shooting RFK, FoxNews, February 28, 2011]</ref>
*[[Diana, Princess of Wales]] was murdered by the British security service [[MI5]] at the [[Duke of Edinburgh]]'s orders to prevent her giving birth to a [[Islam]]ic child by Dodi Fayed.
*The [[CIA]] or Russian operatives are using [[Wikipedia]], Conservapedia, [[YouTube]], and social media in a government-controlled disinformation campaign targeting the American public.
*The notion that [[Russian collusion hoax|Russia hacked or rigged]] the [[2016 Presidential election]] to help Donald Trump win.<ref>Murdock, Deroy (March 29, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/03/collusion-clingers-and-their-flat-earth-forebears/ Collusion Clingers and Their Flat-Earth Forebears]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://video.foxnews.com/v/6020444417001/?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips Tucker: Brennan and Comey disgraced themselves]. ''Fox News Video''. March 29, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref>
*The false claim that President Donald Trump and [[Louis DeJoy]] are stealing mailboxes in order to rig mail-in voting so Trump can win the [[2020 Presidential election]].<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/08/27/_democrats_move_from_conspiracy_theory_to_conspiracy_theory_144077.html Democrats Move From Conspiracy Theory to Conspiracy Theory, RealClearPolitics, August 27, 2020]</ref>
*Various theories that the world would end on [[Mayan 2012 prediction|December 21, 2012]] associated with the Mayan calendar.

==Conspiracy theories proven true==
*[[Project MKUltra]]
*[[Operation Mockingbird]]
*[[Operation Northwoods]]
*The [[Mafia]]
*[[Manhattan Project]]
*[[Watergate]]
*[[Operation Snow White]]
*[[Operation Gladio]]
*[[Globalism]] and an emerging [[one-world government]] (see [[War on Sovereignty]])
*[[Bohemian Grove]]
*[[Operation Paperclip]]

==Common elements of conspiracy theories==
The target blamed for everything may change, but most destructive conspiracy theories believe the same things:

* The world is divided into 'us' and 'them'. We are "good," and they are "evil."
* Our opponents are evil and subversive... possibly not even human.
* "They" are responsible for our troubles – We are blameless and without fault.
* Time is running out, and we must act immediately to avoid disaster.<ref>[http://newint.org/features/2004/10/01/conspiracism/ "ZOG Ate My Brains", again]</ref>

Conspiracy theories provide an important element of certainty in a world that seems random and perverse. Believing that a small, evil group controls everything is actually more reassuring to some minds than believing things just happen by random circumstance. Often it can be entertaining, and many [[documentaries]] and TV specials have been produced about conspiracy theories.

== See also ==
*[[Georgia Guidestones]]

== External links ==
*[http://www.rense.com/general44/sevenjewishamericans.htm Seven Jewish Americans Control Most US Media.]

==References==
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Mystery:Why Do Non-Conservatives Exist?

2020-10-08T21:57:05Z

Botman:

Conservative principles are based on reason. So why do non-conservatives still exist? Here are some reasons:

==Reasons liberals exist==

:* Did not hear about conservative principles until ''after'' they made up their mind and, perhaps due to pervasive societal bias, refuse to reconsider
:* Genuinely lack a desire to find the truth, and instead desire attention, praise by liberal teachers, getting along by going along, and not standing up to liberal bullies
:* Refuse to forgive themselves and let go of their past mistakes and image
:* Believe myths created around government programs like the "New Deal" that liberal policies create jobs instead of destroying them and depriving people of liberty through government control.
:* Fooled by the demonizing of conservatives and mistakenly feel that conservative benefits are available only to those who are from an intact family or privileged background
:* Refuse to rise above their personal temptations, often self-destructive, and hate conservatives who criticize their self-indulgent behavior
:* Feel that they deserve to make more money than they do, as in public school teachers, university professors and scientists, and refuse to rise above self-interest
:* Harbor a grudge against a conservative, typically a parent but sometimes an ex-spouse, and refuse to forgive or rise above the animosity
:* Like an anarchist, genuinely want to believe in and propagate destructive ideas (Due to the tendency of non-conservatives to refuse to admit this even to themselves, this number could be much higher)
:* Are susceptible to marketing and suggestion to an overlarge degree.
:* Humans think in opposites at the most primal logical level; as such, liberalism is sometimes an act of rebellion among the weak-minded
:* Interpret Acts 4:32-5:11 as an endorsement of Marxist ideology
:* Don't think that everything that they don't agree with can be explained by a conspiracy.
:* (More likely) Can't find a conservative who is willing to back up their position with anything other than insults. (Just a liberal's opinion from experience)

== What Triggers Reconsideration of [[Liberal]] Beliefs? ==

''See also:'' [[Open mind]]

What triggers reconsideration of liberal beliefs? Here are some estimates:

:* Raising or teaching children, and realizing how destructive liberal values are to many of them
:* A religious conversion followed by taking the [[Bible]] to heart
:* A loss of a loved one that resulted from accepting or promoting liberal values, as in losing a loved one to crime caused by pornography, drug addiction, gambling, etc.
:* A new friendship with someone who is conservative, and realizing how much good flows from the conservative values<ref>''See, e.g.'', the conversion of [[Ronald Reagan]] based in his friendship with his [[conservative]] father-in-law, Loyal Davis.[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,921293,00.html]</ref>
:* Simply by maturing and seeing liberalism's impact around them, and realizing what they were taught as youth was wrong
:* A desire to learn the truth, and a dislike for those who mislead
:* A genuine divine experience that can not be explained.
:* Using conservative values to overcome an addiction, and then realizing the benefits of conservative values in many other ways
:* Taking a truthful course in [[economics]], or learning it firsthand in the workforce<ref>''See, e.g.'', the conversion of Nobel Laureate [[Ronald Coase]].</ref>

== Cultural indoctrination ==

*Brainwashing and deceit:
:* They pride themselves on doing well in school or reading the newspaper, can't accept that what they were taught was incorrect or biased.
:* Dangerous professors who impose their opinions upon vulnerable youth.
:* Television programs posing as comedies, such as ''Married with Children'', ''Roseanne'', ''[[South Park]]'', ''[[Family Guy]]'', and ''[[The Simpsons]]'', which inject liberal beliefs and mock conservative values
:* Exposed to incorrect liberal ideas throughout education. Standard American kindergartens up to the fourth grade. Wastes the potential of most children—does not expose them to foreign languages and other learning tasks their minds are obviously and mysteriously suited for. All helping to make them think they need liberal man-made structures that in fact limit their potential in a self-defeating sort of cycle.
:* Indoctrination by liberal churches which have a disproportionate focus on Biblical passages that appear to support liberal positions, eg. the adulteress story, the disciples holding everything in common, etc.
:* A blind obsession to be famous, act and imitate the ways of their famous idols, to absorb their ideals as their own.
:* Failure to realize that modern science and modern wealth are the result of historical processes set into motion by God-fearing Christian Conservatives like [[Blaise Pascal]], [[Robert Boyle]], [[Isaac Newton]], and [[James Maxwell]]. (When the obvious importance of Christianity to these scientific figures' everyday lives comes up in an academic situation, dangerous professors—[[liberal]] historians and [[liberal]] scientists—have been known to label it as "some mental disorder".)
:*Elementary through high school textbooks having appalling and reprehensible omissions on the basic facts of American life (religion, marriage, politics, and business)<ref> ''Censorship: Evidence of Bias in Our Children's textbooks'', [[Paul C. Vitz]], Servant Books, 1986, ISBN 0-89283-305-X, (this book contains the results of a federally funded research project analyzing children's textbooks) </ref>
:*For decades Universities have discriminated against hiring conservatives, especially social conservatives and religious believers.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=zGOuAAAACAAJ A Student's Guide to Religious Studies], D. G. Hart, ISI Books, 2005, ISBN 1932236589, 9781932236583, 108 pages; see page 38 and note on page 107. </ref> This has resulted in most college graduates being exposed to liberals prejudiced against conservatives and conservative thought. These graduates become the teachers and other professionals who are unwitting soldiers in liberalism's battle against a Christian Reformed, Roman-Catholic/Anglican/Orthodox, obedient-to-God reality.

*No exposure:
:* Current fashions in American professional behavior make expressions of Christian faith awkward in the workaday world.
:* Increasing zone of publicly funded anti-religious fanaticism (e.g., no school-sponsored prayer)
:* Spectacle of entertainment industry (e.g., movies and T.V.) cuts into traditionally popular Christian church social activities
:* Most universities and hospitals have forgotten or have been forced to deny (to get various grants and even retirement benefits for their professors) their religious roots. Catholic affiliated institutions remain one of the few exceptions (few or possibly no other body of Christians can make legitimate claims of offering modern [[Pastoral care]] as the Roman Catholic Church)

*Peer Pressure:
:* They have liberal friends, and want their approval and acceptance.
:* They live in a predominantly liberal state or community, ex. cities and fear rejection from said communities.

*Systemic bias:
:* Some people are [[The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness|inherently irrational]], and are thus driven to liberal ideology.
:* Their job and salary, such as working for public schools, depends on keeping conservatives out of power.
:* Media bias acts to caricature conservatism, making it seem unpalatable, conditioning people to reject its teachings.
:* Schools reward politically correct, liberal answers on tests.
:* Negative focusing by the media highlights personal flaws of conservatives, driving people to choose to identify with liberals rather than be categorized with those traits.

== Liberal characteristics ==
*Poor abstract thinking:
:* They have trouble understanding some of the slightly abstract concepts in conservatism, such as "more guns, less crime," and "less taxes, more revenue."
:* They are more comfortable discussing simple issues like race and poverty than complex issues like globalism.
:* Intellectual myopia - failure to heed the long-term consequences of ideological positions that seem beneficial in the short term.
:* Stereotyping: They knew a conservative whom they disliked for some reason, and tar all others with the same brush.
:* Ignorance: politics isn't a priority for some people. Without any wish to learn to think for themselves, some liberals don't bother to think through what's right, and just go with what's "cool."

*Closed-minded:
:* They made up their mind before hearing conservative principles, and will not reconsider their views.
:* They have something criticized by conservatives in their personal background, and feel compelled to defend it rather than let it go.
:* Slavish adherence to the ideals of liberal parents

*Naivety:
:* Non-conservatives demonstrate just how prone mankind is to arrogance.
:* An admiration for historical figures whom liberals claim were liberals (even though many of them were not liberal at all).
:* A desire for large government inculcated by personal weakness and reluctance to take personal responsibility.
:* Impressionable individuals buying into [[Bush derangement syndrome]], and reacting with emotion rather than reason.
:* Reliance on charisma: Charismatic leaders trading on image, rather than experience, can dupe the unsuspecting.

*Self-destructive or contrarian behavior:
:* Some choose to do what is irrational.
:* Use of mind-altering drugs, which encourages one to become a liberal to reconcile the cognitive dissonance, or dulls mental acuity resulting in mindless conformity.
:* Sexual experimentation to make up for lack of self-esteem, often with multiple partners, with partners of the same gender, or in public places
:* Unthinking rebellion against conservative parents.
:* Determined to prove their "independence of mind" by denying authority

:* Fact: Liberals are better than conservatives at recognizing exaggerated and outright fake news article from real ones.

== References ==

<references/>

[[Category:Mystery]]

Mystery:Why Do Non-Conservatives Exist?

2020-10-08T21:53:41Z

Botman: /* Reasons liberals exist */

Conservative principles are based on reason. So why do non-conservatives still exist? Here are some reasons:

==Reasons liberals exist==

:* Did not hear about conservative principles until ''after'' they made up their mind and, perhaps due to pervasive societal bias, refuse to reconsider
:* Genuinely lack a desire to find the truth, and instead desire attention, praise by liberal teachers, getting along by going along, and not standing up to liberal bullies
:* Refuse to forgive themselves and let go of their past mistakes and image
:* Believe myths created around government programs like the "New Deal" that liberal policies create jobs instead of destroying them and depriving people of liberty through government control.
:* Fooled by the demonizing of conservatives and mistakenly feel that conservative benefits are available only to those who are from an intact family or privileged background
:* Refuse to rise above their personal temptations, often self-destructive, and hate conservatives who criticize their self-indulgent behavior
:* Feel that they deserve to make more money than they do, as in public school teachers, university professors and scientists, and refuse to rise above self-interest
:* Harbor a grudge against a conservative, typically a parent but sometimes an ex-spouse, and refuse to forgive or rise above the animosity
:* Like an anarchist, genuinely want to believe in and propagate destructive ideas (Due to the tendency of non-conservatives to refuse to admit this even to themselves, this number could be much higher)
:* Are susceptible to marketing and suggestion to an overlarge degree.
:* Humans think in opposites at the most primal logical level; as such, liberalism is sometimes an act of rebellion among the weak-minded
:* Interpret Acts 4:32-5:11 as an endorsement of Marxist ideology
:* Don't think that everything that they don't agree with can be explained by a conspiracy.
:* (More likely) Can't find a conservative who is willing to back up their position with anything other than insults. (Just a liberal's opinion from experience)

== What Triggers Reconsideration of [[Liberal]] Beliefs? ==

''See also:'' [[Open mind]]

What triggers reconsideration of liberal beliefs? Here are some estimates:

:* Raising or teaching children, and realizing how destructive liberal values are to many of them
:* A religious conversion followed by taking the [[Bible]] to heart
:* A loss of a loved one that resulted from accepting or promoting liberal values, as in losing a loved one to crime caused by pornography, drug addiction, gambling, etc.
:* A new friendship with someone who is conservative, and realizing how much good flows from the conservative values<ref>''See, e.g.'', the conversion of [[Ronald Reagan]] based in his friendship with his [[conservative]] father-in-law, Loyal Davis.[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,921293,00.html]</ref>
:* Simply by maturing and seeing liberalism's impact around them, and realizing what they were taught as youth was wrong
:* A desire to learn the truth, and a dislike for those who mislead
:* A genuine divine experience that can not be explained.
:* Using conservative values to overcome an addiction, and then realizing the benefits of conservative values in many other ways
:* Taking a truthful course in [[economics]], or learning it firsthand in the workforce<ref>''See, e.g.'', the conversion of Nobel Laureate [[Ronald Coase]].</ref>

== Cultural indoctrination ==

*Brainwashing and deceit:
:* They pride themselves on doing well in school or reading the newspaper, can't accept that what they were taught was incorrect or biased.
:* Dangerous professors who impose their opinions upon vulnerable youth.
:* Television programs posing as comedies, such as ''Married with Children'', ''Roseanne'', ''[[South Park]]'', ''[[Family Guy]]'', and ''[[The Simpsons]]'', which inject liberal beliefs and mock conservative values
:* Exposed to incorrect liberal ideas throughout education. Standard American kindergartens up to the fourth grade. Wastes the potential of most children—does not expose them to foreign languages and other learning tasks their minds are obviously and mysteriously suited for. All helping to make them think they need liberal man-made structures that in fact limit their potential in a self-defeating sort of cycle.
:* Indoctrination by liberal churches which have a disproportionate focus on Biblical passages that appear to support liberal positions, eg. the adulteress story, the disciples holding everything in common, etc.
:* A blind obsession to be famous, act and imitate the ways of their famous idols, to absorb their ideals as their own.
:* Failure to realize that modern science and modern wealth are the result of historical processes set into motion by God-fearing Christian Conservatives like [[Blaise Pascal]], [[Robert Boyle]], [[Isaac Newton]], and [[James Maxwell]]. (When the obvious importance of Christianity to these scientific figures' everyday lives comes up in an academic situation, dangerous professors—[[liberal]] historians and [[liberal]] scientists—have been known to label it as "some mental disorder".)
:*Elementary through high school textbooks having appalling and reprehensible omissions on the basic facts of American life (religion, marriage, politics, and business)<ref> ''Censorship: Evidence of Bias in Our Children's textbooks'', [[Paul C. Vitz]], Servant Books, 1986, ISBN 0-89283-305-X, (this book contains the results of a federally funded research project analyzing children's textbooks) </ref>
:*For decades Universities have discriminated against hiring conservatives, especially social conservatives and religious believers.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=zGOuAAAACAAJ A Student's Guide to Religious Studies], D. G. Hart, ISI Books, 2005, ISBN 1932236589, 9781932236583, 108 pages; see page 38 and note on page 107. </ref> This has resulted in most college graduates being exposed to liberals prejudiced against conservatives and conservative thought. These graduates become the teachers and other professionals who are unwitting soldiers in liberalism's battle against a Christian Reformed, Roman-Catholic/Anglican/Orthodox, obedient-to-God reality.

*No exposure:
:* Current fashions in American professional behavior make expressions of Christian faith awkward in the workaday world.
:* Increasing zone of publicly funded anti-religious fanaticism (e.g., no school-sponsored prayer)
:* Spectacle of entertainment industry (e.g., movies and T.V.) cuts into traditionally popular Christian church social activities
:* Most universities and hospitals have forgotten or have been forced to deny (to get various grants and even retirement benefits for their professors) their religious roots. Catholic affiliated institutions remain one of the few exceptions (few or possibly no other body of Christians can make legitimate claims of offering modern [[Pastoral care]] as the Roman Catholic Church)

*Peer Pressure:
:* They have liberal friends, and want their approval and acceptance.
:* They live in a predominantly liberal state or community, ex. cities and fear rejection from said communities.

*Systemic bias:
:* Some people are [[The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness|inherently irrational]], and are thus driven to liberal ideology.
:* Their job and salary, such as working for public schools, depends on keeping conservatives out of power.
:* Media bias acts to caricature conservatism, making it seem unpalatable, conditioning people to reject its teachings.
:* Schools reward politically correct, liberal answers on tests.
:* Negative focusing by the media highlights personal flaws of conservatives, driving people to choose to identify with liberals rather than be categorized with those traits.

== Liberal characteristics ==
*Poor abstract thinking:
:* They have trouble understanding some of the slightly abstract concepts in conservatism, such as "more guns, less crime," and "less taxes, more revenue."
:* They are more comfortable discussing simple issues like race and poverty than complex issues like globalism.
:* Intellectual myopia - failure to heed the long-term consequences of ideological positions that seem beneficial in the short term.
:* Stereotyping: They knew a conservative whom they disliked for some reason, and tar all others with the same brush.
:* Ignorance: politics isn't a priority for some people. Without any wish to learn to think for themselves, some liberals don't bother to think through what's right, and just go with what's "cool."

*Closed-minded:
:* They made up their mind before hearing conservative principles, and will not reconsider their views.
:* They have something criticized by conservatives in their personal background, and feel compelled to defend it rather than let it go.
:* Slavish adherence to the ideals of liberal parents

*Naivety:
:* Non-conservatives demonstrate just how prone mankind is to arrogance.
:* An admiration for historical figures whom liberals claim were liberals (even though many of them were not liberal at all).
:* A desire for large government inculcated by personal weakness and reluctance to take personal responsibility.
:* Impressionable individuals buying into [[Bush derangement syndrome]], and reacting with emotion rather than reason.
:* Reliance on charisma: Charismatic leaders trading on image, rather than experience, can dupe the unsuspecting.

*Self-destructive or contrarian behavior:
:* Some choose to do what is irrational.
:* Use of mind-altering drugs, which encourages one to become a liberal to reconcile the cognitive dissonance, or dulls mental acuity resulting in mindless conformity.
:* Sexual experimentation to make up for lack of self-esteem, often with multiple partners, with partners of the same gender, or in public places
:* Unthinking rebellion against conservative parents.
:* Determined to prove their "independence of mind" by denying authority

== References ==

<references/>

[[Category:Mystery]]

Mystery:Why Do Non-Conservatives Exist?

2020-10-08T21:51:23Z

Botman: /* Reasons liberals exist */

Conservative principles are based on reason. So why do non-conservatives still exist? Here are some reasons:

==Reasons liberals exist==

:* Did not hear about conservative principles until ''after'' they made up their mind and, perhaps due to pervasive societal bias, refuse to reconsider
:* Genuinely lack a desire to find the truth, and instead desire attention, praise by liberal teachers, getting along by going along, and not standing up to liberal bullies
:* Refuse to forgive themselves and let go of their past mistakes and image
:* Believe myths created around government programs like the "New Deal" that liberal policies create jobs instead of destroying them and depriving people of liberty through government control.
:* Fooled by the demonizing of conservatives and mistakenly feel that conservative benefits are available only to those who are from an intact family or privileged background
:* Refuse to rise above their personal temptations, often self-destructive, and hate conservatives who criticize their self-indulgent behavior
:* Feel that they deserve to make more money than they do, as in public school teachers, university professors and scientists, and refuse to rise above self-interest
:* Harbor a grudge against a conservative, typically a parent but sometimes an ex-spouse, and refuse to forgive or rise above the animosity
:* Like an anarchist, genuinely want to believe in and propagate destructive ideas (Due to the tendency of non-conservatives to refuse to admit this even to themselves, this number could be much higher)
:* Are susceptible to marketing and suggestion to an overlarge degree.
:* Humans think in opposites at the most primal logical level; as such, liberalism is sometimes an act of rebellion among the weak-minded
:* Interpret Acts 4:32-5:11 as an endorsement of Marxist ideology
:* Don't think that everything that they don't agree with can be explained by a conspiracy.

== What Triggers Reconsideration of [[Liberal]] Beliefs? ==

''See also:'' [[Open mind]]

What triggers reconsideration of liberal beliefs? Here are some estimates:

:* Raising or teaching children, and realizing how destructive liberal values are to many of them
:* A religious conversion followed by taking the [[Bible]] to heart
:* A loss of a loved one that resulted from accepting or promoting liberal values, as in losing a loved one to crime caused by pornography, drug addiction, gambling, etc.
:* A new friendship with someone who is conservative, and realizing how much good flows from the conservative values<ref>''See, e.g.'', the conversion of [[Ronald Reagan]] based in his friendship with his [[conservative]] father-in-law, Loyal Davis.[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,921293,00.html]</ref>
:* Simply by maturing and seeing liberalism's impact around them, and realizing what they were taught as youth was wrong
:* A desire to learn the truth, and a dislike for those who mislead
:* A genuine divine experience that can not be explained.
:* Using conservative values to overcome an addiction, and then realizing the benefits of conservative values in many other ways
:* Taking a truthful course in [[economics]], or learning it firsthand in the workforce<ref>''See, e.g.'', the conversion of Nobel Laureate [[Ronald Coase]].</ref>

== Cultural indoctrination ==

*Brainwashing and deceit:
:* They pride themselves on doing well in school or reading the newspaper, can't accept that what they were taught was incorrect or biased.
:* Dangerous professors who impose their opinions upon vulnerable youth.
:* Television programs posing as comedies, such as ''Married with Children'', ''Roseanne'', ''[[South Park]]'', ''[[Family Guy]]'', and ''[[The Simpsons]]'', which inject liberal beliefs and mock conservative values
:* Exposed to incorrect liberal ideas throughout education. Standard American kindergartens up to the fourth grade. Wastes the potential of most children—does not expose them to foreign languages and other learning tasks their minds are obviously and mysteriously suited for. All helping to make them think they need liberal man-made structures that in fact limit their potential in a self-defeating sort of cycle.
:* Indoctrination by liberal churches which have a disproportionate focus on Biblical passages that appear to support liberal positions, eg. the adulteress story, the disciples holding everything in common, etc.
:* A blind obsession to be famous, act and imitate the ways of their famous idols, to absorb their ideals as their own.
:* Failure to realize that modern science and modern wealth are the result of historical processes set into motion by God-fearing Christian Conservatives like [[Blaise Pascal]], [[Robert Boyle]], [[Isaac Newton]], and [[James Maxwell]]. (When the obvious importance of Christianity to these scientific figures' everyday lives comes up in an academic situation, dangerous professors—[[liberal]] historians and [[liberal]] scientists—have been known to label it as "some mental disorder".)
:*Elementary through high school textbooks having appalling and reprehensible omissions on the basic facts of American life (religion, marriage, politics, and business)<ref> ''Censorship: Evidence of Bias in Our Children's textbooks'', [[Paul C. Vitz]], Servant Books, 1986, ISBN 0-89283-305-X, (this book contains the results of a federally funded research project analyzing children's textbooks) </ref>
:*For decades Universities have discriminated against hiring conservatives, especially social conservatives and religious believers.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=zGOuAAAACAAJ A Student's Guide to Religious Studies], D. G. Hart, ISI Books, 2005, ISBN 1932236589, 9781932236583, 108 pages; see page 38 and note on page 107. </ref> This has resulted in most college graduates being exposed to liberals prejudiced against conservatives and conservative thought. These graduates become the teachers and other professionals who are unwitting soldiers in liberalism's battle against a Christian Reformed, Roman-Catholic/Anglican/Orthodox, obedient-to-God reality.

*No exposure:
:* Current fashions in American professional behavior make expressions of Christian faith awkward in the workaday world.
:* Increasing zone of publicly funded anti-religious fanaticism (e.g., no school-sponsored prayer)
:* Spectacle of entertainment industry (e.g., movies and T.V.) cuts into traditionally popular Christian church social activities
:* Most universities and hospitals have forgotten or have been forced to deny (to get various grants and even retirement benefits for their professors) their religious roots. Catholic affiliated institutions remain one of the few exceptions (few or possibly no other body of Christians can make legitimate claims of offering modern [[Pastoral care]] as the Roman Catholic Church)

*Peer Pressure:
:* They have liberal friends, and want their approval and acceptance.
:* They live in a predominantly liberal state or community, ex. cities and fear rejection from said communities.

*Systemic bias:
:* Some people are [[The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness|inherently irrational]], and are thus driven to liberal ideology.
:* Their job and salary, such as working for public schools, depends on keeping conservatives out of power.
:* Media bias acts to caricature conservatism, making it seem unpalatable, conditioning people to reject its teachings.
:* Schools reward politically correct, liberal answers on tests.
:* Negative focusing by the media highlights personal flaws of conservatives, driving people to choose to identify with liberals rather than be categorized with those traits.

== Liberal characteristics ==
*Poor abstract thinking:
:* They have trouble understanding some of the slightly abstract concepts in conservatism, such as "more guns, less crime," and "less taxes, more revenue."
:* They are more comfortable discussing simple issues like race and poverty than complex issues like globalism.
:* Intellectual myopia - failure to heed the long-term consequences of ideological positions that seem beneficial in the short term.
:* Stereotyping: They knew a conservative whom they disliked for some reason, and tar all others with the same brush.
:* Ignorance: politics isn't a priority for some people. Without any wish to learn to think for themselves, some liberals don't bother to think through what's right, and just go with what's "cool."

*Closed-minded:
:* They made up their mind before hearing conservative principles, and will not reconsider their views.
:* They have something criticized by conservatives in their personal background, and feel compelled to defend it rather than let it go.
:* Slavish adherence to the ideals of liberal parents

*Naivety:
:* Non-conservatives demonstrate just how prone mankind is to arrogance.
:* An admiration for historical figures whom liberals claim were liberals (even though many of them were not liberal at all).
:* A desire for large government inculcated by personal weakness and reluctance to take personal responsibility.
:* Impressionable individuals buying into [[Bush derangement syndrome]], and reacting with emotion rather than reason.
:* Reliance on charisma: Charismatic leaders trading on image, rather than experience, can dupe the unsuspecting.

*Self-destructive or contrarian behavior:
:* Some choose to do what is irrational.
:* Use of mind-altering drugs, which encourages one to become a liberal to reconcile the cognitive dissonance, or dulls mental acuity resulting in mindless conformity.
:* Sexual experimentation to make up for lack of self-esteem, often with multiple partners, with partners of the same gender, or in public places
:* Unthinking rebellion against conservative parents.
:* Determined to prove their "independence of mind" by denying authority

== References ==

<references/>

[[Category:Mystery]]