One of America's leading experts in cults and mind-control provides an eye-opening analysis of Trump and the indoctrination tactics he uses to build a fanatical devotion in his supporters. Over the past two years, Trump's behavior has become both more disturbing and yet increasingly familiar. He relies on phrases like, "fake news," "build the wall," and continues to spread the divisive mentality of us-vs.-them. He lies constantly, has no conscience, never admits when he is wrong, and projects all of his shortcomings on to ...
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One of America's leading experts in cults and mind-control provides an eye-opening analysis of Trump and the indoctrination tactics he uses to build a fanatical devotion in his supporters. Over the past two years, Trump's behavior has become both more disturbing and yet increasingly familiar. He relies on phrases like, "fake news," "build the wall," and continues to spread the divisive mentality of us-vs.-them. He lies constantly, has no conscience, never admits when he is wrong, and projects all of his shortcomings on to others. He has become more authoritarian, more outrageous, and yet many of his followers remain blindly devoted. Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert and a major Trump supporter, calls him one of the most persuasive people living. His need to squash alternate information and his insistence of constant ego stroking are all characteristics of other famous leaders-- cult leaders. In The Cult of Trump, mind-control and licensed mental health expert Steven Hassan draws parallels between our current president and people like Jim Jones, David Koresh, Ron Hubbard and Sun Myung Moon, arguing that this presidency is in many ways like a destructive cult. He specifically details the ways in which people are influenced through an array of social psychology methods and how they become fiercely loyal and obedient. Hassan was a former "Moonie" himself, and he draws on his forty years of personal and professional experience studying hypnosis and destructive cults, working as a deprogrammer, and a strategic communications interventionist. He emphasizes why it's crucial that we recognize ways to identify and protect ourselves and our loved ones. The Cult of Trump is an accessible and in-depth analysis of the president, showing that under the right circumstances, even sane, rational, well-adjusted people can be persuaded to believe the most outrageous ideas. Hassan's book is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the Trump phenomenon and looking for a way forward.
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This is a great book for those who just can't understand why ANYONE would support such a narcissistic, uneducated, self-serving failed businessman who has done nothing for his followers but hurt them further, yet tells them he has and they believe him. Sure, in him all types of bigots have found their voice, so he has served them well, leading to the deaths of many great folks though his incitement of hatred. But regarding the issues which are really hurting much of the crowd he attracts, such as the economy, taxes etc..., he was and will again ignore those who follow him and serve the rich elites, who help him pretend that he has been a successful businessman, and reward him with power. Why don't they get it? To find out, read how his actions and the words he uses as well as the patterns his speeches take, act much in the way cult leaders have historically attracted their followers. This book may help you save a family member or friend who has been drawn in to this "cult," because both parties have focused on neoliberal policies since the late 1970's, and they're ready for ANYONE who doesn't act or talk like a Washington politician, at their own ignorant peril.
