Raised in a pentacostal family, now surrounded by people in the cult of Trump. Your words are invaluable in understanding my psychological environment. Thanks for your hard work and thank you for putting it on youtube and making it accessible to me!
Fellow feeling. At least my Bircher-to-Birther family were "only" Episcopalians. But it is between a hard place and a rock when you go thru the revelation that people you were raised to love and revere are not only irrational, but in a mean way, but you still are in a weak power relationship, trying to not make waves. And they don't even let you "lie low." They intuit that you aren't on board.
Same with the Pentacostal upbringing. I hung with it until I joined the USMC and left home and escaped the family expectations. I had already figured out that there were some folks who were sincere with it and committed to being good Christians but many were fronting in church and doing the opposite at home and in private. Most of the ones doing the opposite were the most powerful or prestigious in the church. Preaching against hypocrisy while living it.
I am German speaking, live just next the border to Germany. Because the (West-)Germans as only country in the World really worked themself through their past mistakes I was able to hear many speeches from Hitler in original language, many Interviews from former Nazis, or just normal People who lived through these times. I met many people who lived their normal lives through these days in person, just because they still live right here where I grew up. I understood that nobody is safe not to fall for somebody, some Organisation, Religion what ever, what causes the very same, deadly delusion that the Nazis fell for. It will just have another title, but it will be the same. I promised myself to be very cautious of my weak spots!! Trump used already in his first election campaigns Hitlers language, using just a bit more dumb formulations. It freaked me out back then, even more now, when still many Americans follow him and his alike!! 😮
Note that inflation panic and preaching of economic catastrophe are being heavily propagandized in America. Real and severe economic distress definitely was part of the background for Hitler's appeal. The disconnect now is that the reality is that America is not so badly off, considering the pandemic and compared to worldwide conditions. So the hysteria is being manufactured. Seems to be almost as good as actuality. Hold good wishes for us.
Hitler used the extreme trauma on the German people wrought by WWI. He knew this is the time when they would be most vulnerable to their primal fears of survival and to a "leader" who promises to ensure that survival. He introduced that fear and hatred of the "other" (Jews) and the German people were all-too-ready to follow this leader who would "save" them. Trump is following the exact same sociological scheme, substituting 9/11 for the trauma source and brown and black people as the impending threat. Children (and adults) need to be taught about the two different regions of the brain and their roles in thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behavior. When we see that the "reptile brain" is something that no longer is useful in many circumstances, and that we can move past it to empathetic and critical thought, a societal improvement can occur.
Thank you for your work. My cousin finished his federal prison term for what he did on Jan 6th this year. I remember he was such a sweet kid. His mother raised him on Rush Limbaugh so I’m not sure he had a chance. He was also a Marine. In his court appearance he said he understood he was lied to…. But I wonder if they ever will.
There was a 60 Minutes episode with the DOJ prosecutor this Sunday and most people did come to realize they were lied to and regret their actions on Jan 6th
It is extremely honorable and inspiring how both Dr. Hassan and Dr. Lee are speaking out about Trump's psychological profile and the very clear and present danger it creates for the country, despite the Goldwater Rule. Anyone who stands up and tells the truth in the face of a system that is trying to silence them is a HERO. ❤❤ THANK YOU, Dr. Hassan and Dr. Lee 🙏🙏 we need more truthtellers in our society to come forward
This man deserves to make a living and has his investment relayed right? Maybe we need to contribute not him give all and us est chips on the sofa and get all for free!
Awesome interview. Much food for thought. It’s hard to drop your ego and allow those you vehemently disagree with to try to persuade you to their point of view, while listening politely & respectfully. But, we owe it to our friends and to the country to attempt this so as to eventually reprogram our loved ones. And save our democracy.
Dr. Hassan, I wouldn’t be able to honestly say that I’d change my mind about Trump, but I would say that I’d listen to the Trump follower’s point of view. Even seeing my response, I had to take a deep breath and ask myself if I truly believe this. I do pray for those folks to open their eyes, to ask questions about what they have been believing, to listen to their doubts about Trump. By the way, this interview was great. Your tips are also very helpful. I also subscribed to your channel.
Look at Project 2025 unless you are a Catholic member of Opus Dei and that document could change your mind because this is also Trump’s project despite his denials.
In early September I viewed the documentary and recommend having a pen & paper for note taking because it contains lots of information, and presented in an clear time line. I would have to view Untruth more than once before discussing with a Trump supporter. Dr. Hassan is well versed on how to approach this without getting derailed where it becomes a one-up-manship event. Having a frame work is necessary, not shooting from the hip.
My husband (and some friends) are not MAGA, they do not like Trump yet are voting for him on policy. But more than that, I'm finding they are needing to vote AGAINST who they think is their enemy...which is now Harris (according to what they listen to.) My inroads with them is by addressing the fact that the other side is not their enemy. Am I their enemy? No...and I'm on the other "side". I speak of having the same aims, but a different approaches; I speak nuance. So even if they vote for Trump, I'm finding their level of disdain for the other side has dropped and they listen more and hate less. These people I know won't be storming the capital or divided against their loved ones. It's a start.
This is why I find it hard to talk to my extended family. They've been so radicalized I think they would see losing me as an acceptable loss. They see this as a clash of cultures, it is white American Christians against the rest of the world. They do not like change and they are willing to get rid of anyone that represents that change if it means they don't have to do anything different in their lives. They don't want to see brown people, they do not want to address climate change. They do not want to accept their kids might be gay or trans.
If your husband and friends are voting for Trump, regardless of policies which come and go. This man wants to dismantle democracy. anyone voting for Donald Trump with the plethora of information we have about his character, may not wear a red cap but their maga!!! 5:31
I don’t understand the “voting on Trump policies “ everyone I talk to who says that can’t list the policies they are speaking of. I would like to have a calm and reasonable discussion on that but it always turns into “what aboutism”
Dr Hassan you are so kind to be able to engage with a curious approach. I myself am not able at this time. However, I do recognize the more I know and understand with clarity and critical thinking the more the possibility.
Fabulous interview. Thank you for your compassionate approach, including what Jesus says in scripture. Also the deep fears of “demons” that compel many MAGAs.
Dr Heather Cox Richardson’s,political historian, “Letters from an American” have provided a fact based perception of reality that has reduced stress and anxiety for a million followers. I have been reading her letters daily since September 2021. Like Robert Jay Lifton shared in your most recent interview we come drawn to fact, Facts Matter. Thank you for this opportunity to listen to an intelligent critical thinking conversation. I look forward to viewing Dan’s documentary.
Do you think so? I think some people definitely have trouble admitting mistakes. I find it comes easily to me. In fact, I apologized to two people in a post today because I was wrong. And I learned something from each of them, so it's a win-win!
As a compulsive yeah-but-why-er, I respectfully disagree. I love learning how the world works. The more I learn, the more likely I am to find spots where I was wrong, and I have to re-actualize. It sometimes happens multiple times a day. There's nothing hard, inherently, in going "oh, wow, well guess I had it wrong with this one"; what's hard is the work that has to be put in, to reach those conclusions. Learning can be extremely taxing but, thankfully, very worth it ;)
As the second eldest of 6 kids growing up I always felt I had a "duty to warn" the other kids of danger. I carried that into adult life and felt a similar responsibility with my own children and community. "If you see something, say something" became the slogan of the 21st century yet when the most destructive thing to come down the pike, Trump, took control of our country with chaos and violence, we were supposed to say nothing. There we are, in the subway, and the announcement says "If you see something, say something" but there's an invisible asterisk at the end. That's the "fine print" that reads: AYTHING except if has to do with Trump. That could never make any sense. So people just went numb. We are all on our own now and nobody will say a word when we are assaulted or attacked. Life is good for criminals in the USA. Not good for all others. That's because of Trump.
This is not diagnosing him but warning about the personality pattern and any group highly influenced by this type of mindset. Also, know that the Goldwater Rule not law, but merely a guideline for practice. We have a duty to warn!
Just watched the newest film - even though it was interrupted many times by breaks in coverage and commercials - I have to say that one-half of my childhood siblings were at the rallies around Jan. 6th even though they did not participate in storming the U.S. Capitol. My sister was featured in photographs by the New York Times arriving in a Fundamentalist Christian church-funded bus where she was standing leading in prayer for her particular bus travelers. As a former Fundamentalist Christian by upbringing - and having left that faith in university - I was horrified that my two sisters would support someone as obviously falsely manipulative like Donald Trump and the flashy wealthy megachurch pastors who first led in supporting and promoting him. Thanks for this in depth exposure.
Why does the American Psychiatric Association stay out of this kind of stuff? I don’t think Dr. Hassan is a Psychiatrist and should not be held up to their standards. We don’t want spurious psychoanalysis anymore, but in the case where Trump’s behavior is so egregious, and there are so many medical professionals around him protecting him. It is probably the right of psychiatrists and other medical professionals to call him out.
Dr. Hassan has only been a Dr. for a few years. His diligent, ground breaking work goes back decades but he didn't get his Doctorate until fairly recently. I'm sure the APA is happy to steal his ideas about destructive cults and to stick that feather in their own caps. But they are only in the business of doing psychiatric business. For cash. The money matters more than anything. The public can go pound sand as far as they're concerned.
@@mosaicowlstudios The Goldwater Rule is NOT a law, but a statement of ethics of the American Psychiatric Association. Since it isn't a law, NO ONE can be prosecuted concerning it. Do your homework. That said, I agree that those who speak out against Trump and his malfeasance are courageous individuals. We all should be encouraged to do so.
It would be helpful to find ways to reintegrate families. Is it possible to reverse shunning if the family members don’t respond to respectful curiosity? Friends do and it blew my mind. The most fanatical friends came back, but family is stuck in a punishment loop. They feel I should never be forgiven no matter how nice I am.
We need brave people to speak out against dangerous people. What’s worse, someone who steals your physical valuables (money, etc)or your soul or peace of mind? Thank you. Dr. Ramani is an expert on narcissism. She is invaluable to those suffering from the effects of surviving a narcissist. YT
I love your work on cults Dr Hassan and your BITE model is a simple way to determine a cult. And It most definitely appears the cultiness is on both sides of politics and many are happy to apply these accusations to the other side but few recognise their own culty groupthink. There is a reason why trump is allowed to continue without examination of the maga cult. Because people will see its both sides using these tactics Why is it that so many people in usa are terrified of beng called racist, homophobe or transphobe. Its only america and only in the last 15 years. Why??? The american left is a perfect example of groupthink just as much as the maga crowd A famous man once said a lie repeated often enough becomes truth Happy to debate
and there is no judgment on the other side of the argument? it is not ours to judge… all are entitled to their point of view..take the splinter out of your own eye first…
What always leaves me bewildered is how anyone can believe a person, especially a supposed faith leader, who begins a sentence with "God told me....". God would have to be pretty damn bored to speak to anyone and tell them what to do, and that is arrogance personified.
To date every Trump enthusiast l have met drinks beer usually by the keg. So I will engage in the pop corn & skip the beer. Think this post is maybe what you refer. Natural Hygiene was taught by Natives to USA medical people & those teachings remained the law of the land up until the late 1800's when big pharma began to take over making Natural Hygiene unjustly obsolete until early 1900's when Herbert M. Shelton re-founded the orthopaedic practice at his health sanatoriums & by the 1950's he ran for potus, but big oil land grabs & big pharma swindles had a monopoly by then, also it was further corrupted by the liquor industry that had spiraled out of control as a drug of choice ever since the 1930's. So it is way past time to make Natural Hygiene a part of our daily lives again, as the once sober apple cart was upset too many times over the years by oppressive governmental inebriated addicts who have been increasingly abusing a once sound medical practice here in America for far too long. Here is my take on needed improvements for those who have yet them or even considered changing these corrupt current laws yet. Back around the 70's reagan began shutting down state hospitals to save taxes for the rich resulting in an ever increasing spiral of homeless street people & overcrowded prisons. Reagan was inebriated on his bubbly. That points to another mess up that occurred back in the 30's when they made alcohol their drug of choice as legal recreation & criminalized other intoxicants. Past time for a resolution to both these gross errors. 1- make all drugs & alcohol legal medically with supervision. 2-drug & alcohol test all law enforcement, politicians, educators & gun owners at their own expense, never as illegal recreation in use currently. Until those insane obsolete laws, rules & regulations are changed with appropriate resolutions the errors of the past will continue to escalate.
Some of the Trump followers simply do not like admitting that they would be so wrong in the first place. So they might in fact vote for Harris but are not going to admit it.
I was wrong for not voting for him the first time and I admit it. Not nearly as crazy as I had imagined, and not nearly as deluded as your average Dem today of course.
In my opinion, Trump benefits from the leniency of goodness. In a world where we tend to forgive and forget people who do others harm by giving them a second and even a third chance, we all know that this method does not work on certain people. We continue to believe that the Yin and Yang ☯️ philosophy will balance things out. Time not being a factor in the universe, we cannot predict when or even if this balance will occur during our lifetime because ‘time’ doesn’t matter.
Mr. Bowman/Hamel/Vance ( take your pick, he has used all 3 names ) is a person with no center. He's amoeba-like. He has hitched his fortunes to Trump's fate. I don't believe that he is a "true believer" but he does see fame and riches for himself within his greedy grasp. He's an opportunist. A liar, too.
Dr. Hassan, I am curious about Ginny Thomas who was at the capitol riot and part of the Jan 6 attack! She is Clarence Thomas supreme court justice's wife, she was also in a cult very young, and had since her leaving spent time going around preaching against them. Now that she has succumbed yet again to the Trump cult does this make it more difficult for a person like her to ever be open to the truth or her ability to get away? Just speculation here but could they have used her knowledge of cults to help build Trump's fanatical following? I also listen to Dr. Bandy Lee's well qualified observations of Trump, and understand that a kind of mass psychosis is happening with his mental health disorder as well that can be generating part of the cult like effect on his supporters. Could this combination of knowledge of cult behaviours have also helped forming their current maga mind control system. This reminds me of Hitler, and KGB intelligence operations from the dark past, subliminal messaging, brainwashing mind control of the dark days of the cold war and in the past!
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Raised in a pentacostal family, now surrounded by people in the cult of Trump. Your words are invaluable in understanding my psychological environment. Thanks for your hard work and thank you for putting it on youtube and making it accessible to me!
They have a disassociative disorder, is a new term I have learned this. I call it hypocrisy
Thank you
Fellow feeling. At least my Bircher-to-Birther family were "only" Episcopalians. But it is between a hard place and a rock when you go thru the revelation that people you were raised to love and revere are not only irrational, but in a mean way, but you still are in a weak power relationship, trying to not make waves. And they don't even let you "lie low." They intuit that you aren't on board.
Same with the Pentacostal upbringing. I hung with it until I joined the USMC and left home and escaped the family expectations. I had already figured out that there were some folks who were sincere with it and committed to being good Christians but many were fronting in church and doing the opposite at home and in private. Most of the ones doing the opposite were the most powerful or prestigious in the church. Preaching against hypocrisy while living it.
I am German speaking, live just next the border to Germany. Because the (West-)Germans as only country in the World really worked themself through their past mistakes I was able to hear many speeches from Hitler in original language, many Interviews from former Nazis, or just normal People who lived through these times. I met many people who lived their normal lives through these days in person, just because they still live right here where I grew up. I understood that nobody is safe not to fall for somebody, some Organisation, Religion what ever, what causes the very same, deadly delusion that the Nazis fell for. It will just have another title, but it will be the same. I promised myself to be very cautious of my weak spots!! Trump used already in his first election campaigns Hitlers language, using just a bit more dumb formulations. It freaked me out back then, even more now, when still many Americans follow him and his alike!! 😮
Exactly. Keep up the good work on being cautious and skeptical.
Note that inflation panic and preaching of economic catastrophe are being heavily propagandized in America. Real and severe economic distress definitely was part of the background for Hitler's appeal. The disconnect now is that the reality is that America is not so badly off, considering the pandemic and compared to worldwide conditions. So the hysteria is being manufactured. Seems to be almost as good as actuality. Hold good wishes for us.
@@taghiabiri3489 I’m a German and everything about the Maga cult reminds me of Nazis
🎉want to send to Elizabeth Mika
Hitler used the extreme trauma on the German people wrought by WWI. He knew this is the time when they would be most vulnerable to their primal fears of survival and to a "leader" who promises to ensure that survival. He introduced that fear and hatred of the "other" (Jews) and the German people were all-too-ready to follow this leader who would "save" them. Trump is following the exact same sociological scheme, substituting 9/11 for the trauma source and brown and black people as the impending threat.
Children (and adults) need to be taught about the two different regions of the brain and their roles in thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behavior. When we see that the "reptile brain" is something that no longer is useful in many circumstances, and that we can move past it to empathetic and critical thought, a societal improvement can occur.
Thank you for your work. My cousin finished his federal prison term for what he did on Jan 6th this year. I remember he was such a sweet kid. His mother raised him on Rush Limbaugh so I’m not sure he had a chance. He was also a Marine. In his court appearance he said he understood he was lied to…. But I wonder if they ever will.
There was a 60 Minutes episode with the DOJ prosecutor this Sunday and most people did come to realize they were lied to and regret their actions on Jan 6th
It is extremely honorable and inspiring how both Dr. Hassan and Dr. Lee are speaking out about Trump's psychological profile and the very clear and present danger it creates for the country, despite the Goldwater Rule. Anyone who stands up and tells the truth in the face of a system that is trying to silence them is a HERO. ❤❤ THANK YOU, Dr. Hassan and Dr. Lee 🙏🙏 we need more truthtellers in our society to come forward
I am traveling to Wash DC for an event that is happening this Friday with Dr. Lee. worldmhc.org/conference/
This documentary should be streamed for free. It sounds important.
Wouldnt it be great but I am not sure if a platform would front the expense. Docs cost money to film, edit etc...
This man deserves to make a living and has his investment relayed right? Maybe we need to contribute not him give all and us est chips on the sofa and get all for free!
Extraordinary conversation thank you Dr Hassan and Dan Parland will watch your documentary Keep our country safe from tyranny 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks so much! The doc is first class!
I watched this documentary. It should be available for FREE! It’s that important.
Thanks Barb!
Dan Partland seems like a lovely guy. Can't wait to watch the documentary.
Thanks - it is an excellent documentary. tv.apple.com/us/movie/untruth-the-psychology-of-trumpism/umc.cmc.345l8vvxxr9qb03rmfnvy28gs
Thank you Dr Hassan and Dan Partland! I hope so many people could be help through your works… 🇨🇦
You are welcome! Thanks for watching AND commenting!
Awesome interview. Much food for thought. It’s hard to drop your ego and allow those you vehemently disagree with to try to persuade you to their point of view, while listening politely & respectfully. But, we owe it to our friends and to the country to attempt this so as to eventually reprogram our loved ones. And save our democracy.
*deprogram
exactly
Thank you Dr Hassan. You are a blessing.
Thank you!
I learnt so much from this interview. Thank you so much x
Dr. Hassan, I wouldn’t be able to honestly say that I’d change my mind about Trump, but I would say that I’d listen to the Trump follower’s point of view. Even seeing my response, I had to take a deep breath and ask myself if I truly believe this. I do pray for those folks to open their eyes, to ask questions about what they have been believing, to listen to their doubts about Trump. By the way, this interview was great. Your tips are also very helpful. I also subscribed to your channel.
So glad to hear you subscribed. Being open to new ideas is what we are talking about!
Look at Project 2025 unless you are a Catholic member of Opus Dei and that document could change your mind because this is also Trump’s project despite his denials.
Understanding is key and provides clear coherent recognition and understanding.
In early September I viewed the documentary and recommend having a pen & paper for note taking because it contains lots of information, and presented in an clear time line. I would have to view Untruth more than once before discussing with a Trump supporter. Dr. Hassan is well versed on how to approach this without getting derailed where it becomes a one-up-manship event. Having a frame work is necessary, not shooting from the hip.
Good points Antonio
Love your work - both of you. Grateful that you give compassionate language and framework to understand what’s going on right now.
Thank you!!!
Exactly…preaching to the converted in order to develop insights. We need you!
Thanks so much guys
Thanks Lydia
My husband (and some friends) are not MAGA, they do not like Trump yet are voting for him on policy. But more than that, I'm finding they are needing to vote AGAINST who they think is their enemy...which is now Harris (according to what they listen to.) My inroads with them is by addressing the fact that the other side is not their enemy. Am I their enemy? No...and I'm on the other "side". I speak of having the same aims, but a different approaches; I speak nuance. So even if they vote for Trump, I'm finding their level of disdain for the other side has dropped and they listen more and hate less. These people I know won't be storming the capital or divided against their loved ones. It's a start.
This is why I find it hard to talk to my extended family. They've been so radicalized I think they would see losing me as an acceptable loss. They see this as a clash of cultures, it is white American Christians against the rest of the world. They do not like change and they are willing to get rid of anyone that represents that change if it means they don't have to do anything different in their lives. They don't want to see brown people, they do not want to address climate change. They do not want to accept their kids might be gay or trans.
If your husband and friends are voting for Trump, regardless of policies which come and go. This man wants to dismantle democracy. anyone voting for Donald Trump with the plethora of information we have about his character, may not wear a red cap but their maga!!! 5:31
Definitely. Most “radical left liberals” that are demonized by many people of faith don’t exist in actuality. 🤯
excellent point
I don’t understand the “voting on Trump policies “ everyone I talk to who says that can’t list the policies they are speaking of. I would like to have a calm and reasonable discussion on that but it always turns into “what aboutism”
Dr Hassan you are so kind to be able to engage with a curious approach. I myself am not able at this time. However, I do recognize the more I know and understand with clarity and critical thinking the more the possibility.
Thank God people have stepped up to their duty to warn.
Thanks Laura!
Excellent explanation of what untruth. Thank you for asking the question Dr Hassan and thank you for your perception Dan Partland.
Thank you Linda.
Fabulous interview. Thank you for your compassionate approach, including what Jesus says in scripture. Also the deep fears of “demons” that compel many MAGAs.
Thanks for the feedback. Hear you on the "demons" comment.
Totally agree
I sent this to my MAGA sister.
Awesome thanks.
Good luck to you!
Dr Heather Cox Richardson’s,political historian, “Letters from an American” have provided a fact based perception of reality that has reduced stress and anxiety for a million followers. I have been reading her letters daily since September 2021. Like Robert Jay Lifton shared in your most recent interview we come drawn to fact, Facts Matter. Thank you for this opportunity to listen to an intelligent critical thinking conversation. I look forward to viewing Dan’s documentary.
Yup. i want to watch anything with that cast!
Great interview
Thank you!
Thank you very much for the information; and confirmation that I have suspected
Thank you for watching
Sounds fantastic
Don't miss it - very powerful
Steven, I appreciate you so much.
Thank you Lori!
Admitting you are wrong is the hardest thing for the human ego.
Do you think so? I think some people definitely have trouble admitting mistakes. I find it comes easily to me. In fact, I apologized to two people in a post today because I was wrong. And I learned something from each of them, so it's a win-win!
As a compulsive yeah-but-why-er, I respectfully disagree. I love learning how the world works. The more I learn, the more likely I am to find spots where I was wrong, and I have to re-actualize. It sometimes happens multiple times a day. There's nothing hard, inherently, in going "oh, wow, well guess I had it wrong with this one"; what's hard is the work that has to be put in, to reach those conclusions. Learning can be extremely taxing but, thankfully, very worth it ;)
@@anamakesthings thank you for stating this much more eloquently than I did! Bravo!
@@bluelady549Usually women are more able to admit that they erred than men
It also separates humans from animals
As the second eldest of 6 kids growing up I always felt I had a "duty to warn" the other kids of danger. I carried that into adult life and felt a similar responsibility with my own children and community. "If you see something, say something" became the slogan of the 21st century yet when the most destructive thing to come down the pike, Trump, took control of our country with chaos and violence, we were supposed to say nothing. There we are, in the subway, and the announcement says "If you see something, say something" but there's an invisible asterisk at the end. That's the "fine print" that reads: AYTHING except if has to do with Trump. That could never make any sense. So people just went numb. We are all on our own now and nobody will say a word when we are assaulted or attacked. Life is good for criminals in the USA. Not good for all others. That's because of Trump.
Thank you for sharing your experiences
Facts do lower anxiety and stress. 🙌🏼🕊️
Well said!
From Germany, I would like to watch those documentaries! Are they available on the Internet?
Best Interview Ever
Thank you!
thank you Dr Hasan ☮☮☮
Thanks back
Psycho-Education Dept could also create greatly needed psycho-education standards of care for treatment of bipolar patients
Wow,!
Sounds just like my dad. My dad hated Trump, but now he can do no wrong in his eyes.
But were they really "born again" or just kidding themselves with money glory.
I will watch! I donated to Anti-psycho Pac! They are doing a great job!
Thank you Teresa!
This is not diagnosing him but warning about the personality pattern and any group highly influenced by this type of mindset.
Also, know that the Goldwater Rule not law, but merely a guideline for practice.
We have a duty to warn!
Thank you! Excellent information.
Thanks Susan
Just watched the newest film - even though it was interrupted many times by breaks in coverage and commercials - I have to say that one-half of my childhood siblings were at the rallies around Jan. 6th even though they did not participate in storming the U.S. Capitol. My sister was featured in photographs by the New York Times arriving in a Fundamentalist Christian church-funded bus where she was standing leading in prayer for her particular bus travelers. As a former Fundamentalist Christian by upbringing - and having left that faith in university - I was horrified that my two sisters would support someone as obviously falsely manipulative like Donald Trump and the flashy wealthy megachurch pastors who first led in supporting and promoting him. Thanks for this in depth exposure.
Exactly my experience in a cult for 17 years. Not knowing what was true anymore. YES, it is absolutely destabilizing.
With you on that Ellen!
Why does the American Psychiatric Association stay out of this kind of stuff? I don’t think Dr. Hassan is a Psychiatrist and should not be held up to their standards. We don’t want spurious psychoanalysis anymore, but in the case where Trump’s behavior is so egregious, and there are so many medical professionals around him protecting him. It is probably the right of psychiatrists and other medical professionals to call him out.
there are, they wrote books to warn the public and the press wouldnt let the info out, Bandy Lee who they mentioned is speaking this month publically
Dr. Hassan has only been a Dr. for a few years. His diligent, ground breaking work goes back decades but he didn't get his Doctorate until fairly recently. I'm sure the APA is happy to steal his ideas about destructive cults and to stick that feather in their own caps. But they are only in the business of doing psychiatric business. For cash. The money matters more than anything. The public can go pound sand as far as they're concerned.
Anthony Davis show@@gjh9299
Because they lobby and get a lot of money so they will throw their psychiatrist’s under the bus rather then lose the money
@@mosaicowlstudios The Goldwater Rule is NOT a law, but a statement of ethics of the American Psychiatric Association. Since it isn't a law, NO ONE can be prosecuted concerning it. Do your homework. That said, I agree that those who speak out against Trump and his malfeasance are courageous individuals. We all should be encouraged to do so.
This whole society has been consuming television programming their whole life…it’s called programming for a reason.
Don't forget to post links to the videos on this channel to your social media, folks!
Heres one to a streaming link - tv.apple.com/us/movie/untruth-the-psychology-of-trumpism/umc.cmc.345l8vvxxr9qb03rmfnvy28gs
It would be helpful to find ways to reintegrate families. Is it possible to reverse shunning if the family members don’t respond to respectful curiosity? Friends do and it blew my mind. The most fanatical friends came back, but family is stuck in a punishment loop. They feel I should never be forgiven no matter how nice I am.
www.amazon.com/Cult-Trump-Leading-Explains-President/dp/1982127333
Afraid to talk about Trump's pathetic mental health, is akin to not talking about the "smoke" coming from the basement.
Is Mary Trump's diagnosis also being censored?
She has the name Trump to open up venues.
I'll be back when I have a hour.
Thanks giys.
We will be here Chereese.
They don’t respond to logic!
How do people overseas watch it?
We need brave people to speak out against dangerous people. What’s worse, someone who steals your physical valuables (money, etc)or your soul or peace of mind? Thank you.
Dr. Ramani is an expert on narcissism. She is invaluable to those suffering from the effects of surviving a narcissist. YT
Thank you
I love your work on cults Dr Hassan and your BITE model is a simple way to determine a cult. And It most definitely appears the cultiness is on both sides of politics and many are happy to apply these accusations to the other side but few recognise their own culty groupthink. There is a reason why trump is allowed to continue without examination of the maga cult. Because people will see its both sides using these tactics
Why is it that so many people in usa are terrified of beng called racist, homophobe or transphobe. Its only america and only in the last 15 years. Why???
The american left is a perfect example of groupthink just as much as the maga crowd
A famous man once said a lie repeated often enough becomes truth
Happy to debate
Thank you!
and there is no judgment on the other side of the argument? it is not ours to judge… all are entitled to their point of view..take the splinter out of your own eye first…
He who believes a known Liar is also a Liar.
What always leaves me bewildered is how anyone can believe a person, especially a supposed faith leader, who begins a sentence with "God told me....". God would have to be pretty damn bored to speak to anyone and tell them what to do, and that is arrogance personified.
Yes, you hear a lot of that out in the cult community...
In the Bible's concept of God, He is outside of time and the Holy Spirit tells everyone what to do. People don't have to listen, of course.
To date every Trump enthusiast l have met drinks beer usually by the keg. So I will engage in the pop corn & skip the beer. Think this post is maybe what you refer. Natural Hygiene was taught by Natives to USA medical people & those teachings remained the law of the land up until the late 1800's when big pharma began to take over making Natural Hygiene unjustly obsolete until early 1900's when Herbert M. Shelton re-founded the orthopaedic practice at his health sanatoriums & by the 1950's he ran for potus, but big oil land grabs & big pharma swindles had a monopoly by then, also it was further corrupted by the liquor industry that had spiraled out of control as a drug of choice ever since the 1930's. So it is way past time to make Natural Hygiene a part of our daily lives again, as the once sober apple cart was upset too many times over the years by oppressive governmental inebriated addicts who have been increasingly abusing a once sound medical practice here in America for far too long. Here is my take on needed improvements for those who have yet them or even considered changing these corrupt current laws yet. Back around the 70's reagan began shutting down state hospitals to save taxes for the rich resulting in an ever increasing spiral of homeless street people & overcrowded prisons. Reagan was inebriated on his bubbly. That points to another mess up that occurred back in the 30's when they made alcohol their drug of choice as legal recreation & criminalized other intoxicants. Past time for a resolution to both these gross errors. 1- make all drugs & alcohol legal medically with supervision. 2-drug & alcohol test all law enforcement, politicians, educators & gun owners at their own expense, never as illegal recreation in use currently. Until those insane obsolete laws, rules & regulations are changed with appropriate resolutions the errors of the past will continue to escalate.
Some of the Trump followers simply do not like admitting that they would be so wrong in the first place. So they might in fact vote for Harris but are not going to admit it.
hope so!
I was wrong for not voting for him the first time and I admit it. Not nearly as crazy as I had imagined, and not nearly as deluded as your average Dem today of course.
Dehumanizing Trump supporters. Humans in a democracy with freedom. Remember how Waco worked out from your opinions.
In my opinion, Trump benefits from the leniency of goodness. In a world where we tend to forgive and forget people who do others harm by giving them a second and even a third chance, we all know that this method does not work on certain people. We continue to believe that the Yin and Yang ☯️ philosophy will balance things out. Time not being a factor in the universe, we cannot predict when or even if this balance will occur during our lifetime because ‘time’ doesn’t matter.
Yes, it can seem beyond comprehension really.
What are you calling for? Lone nuts with better aim?
18:35 Steven Hassan, please learn how to pronounce "pundit"!
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19:52 that story does me wonder if jd Vance is actually in the cult.
Mr. Bowman/Hamel/Vance ( take your pick, he has used all 3 names ) is a person with no center. He's amoeba-like. He has hitched his fortunes to Trump's fate. I don't believe that he is a "true believer" but he does see fame and riches for himself within his greedy grasp. He's an opportunist. A liar, too.
20:29 Dan Partland, bombast is fancy padding, not hostility. The root meaning is cotton. Nothing to do with bombs.
@@PhilipMuench-w6c ... From the definition I found, it has nothing to do with padding/cotton.
Dr. Hassan, I am curious about Ginny Thomas who was at the capitol riot and part of the Jan 6 attack! She is Clarence Thomas supreme court justice's wife, she was also in a cult very young, and had since her leaving spent time going around preaching against them. Now that she has succumbed yet again to the Trump cult does this make it more difficult for a person like her to ever be open to the truth or her ability to get away?
Just speculation here but could they have used her knowledge of cults to help build Trump's fanatical following? I also listen to Dr. Bandy Lee's well qualified observations of Trump, and understand that a kind of mass psychosis is happening with his mental health disorder as well that can be generating part of the cult like effect on his supporters. Could this combination of knowledge of cult behaviours have also helped forming their current maga mind control system. This reminds me of Hitler, and KGB intelligence operations from the dark past, subliminal messaging, brainwashing mind control of the dark days of the cold war and in the past!
freedomofmind.com/tag/ginni-thomas/
All I can say is wow can't even believe you guys exclamation point this is so ridiculous