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Sydney Powell agrees to testify against Trump

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Was the exact reason for the statues creation stated?
Was the reason for making Trump underwear specifically stated? Probably not.
Some things are hard to justify the need to exist. I'm not surprised these kinds of things don't have a reason for their creation (short of the obvious idol worship that his syncophants clearly participate in).

Are you sure there are not idols of Biden and Obama somewhere?
I would guess there are statues somewhere.
Like I found this statue. That looks like it's made out of flat metal and is meant to be appreciated as a piece of art:
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But any that are meant to emulate gold? That I'd say no.


And, I'd wager, none that are illiciting this reaction:
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Are you sure there are not idols of Biden and Obama somewhere?
I don't think there would be a cult of Obama or of Biden. Most Americans don't go in for that kind of thing. But there could be. Just wouldn't get much traffic, I would think.

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But it doesn't seem like something Americans would get into. For the mods, that last word is German for "therewith", not a misspelling of American profanity. Says something like "Go on, put the money in and you'll get it. A Obama-idol made of syrup. Enjoy it."
 
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She is afraid , just like when Peter denied Jesus. She see's people getting sentenced for 20 years just for protesting a rigged election. She knows she can't get a fair trial. She has to take the deal.
If only there was evidence the election was "rigged".
 
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And, I'd wager, none that are illiciting this reaction:
The story suggested it, but It's still a shock to see how serious this cult is.
 
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The story suggested it, but It's still a shock to see how serious this cult is.
Not everyone who "appreciates Trump" is a part of the cult but it is REALLY strange to me that those people can't see that there most certainly IS a cult aspect to his following.
 
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Was the reason for making Trump underwear specifically stated? Probably not.
Profit.
Some things are hard to justify the need to exist. I'm not surprised these kinds of things don't have a reason for their creation (short of the obvious idol worship that his syncophants clearly participate in).
Everything has a reason for it's creation. Maybe look into the reason before creating your own reasons.

So the reason could be mockery or to bait the haters.
If the purpose was to bait the haters... I would say that it was a success.
I would guess there are statues somewhere.
Like I found this statue. That looks like it's made out of flat metal and is meant to be appreciated as a piece of art:
Is that it's stated purpose? Do you know the creator of the statue? Have you asked him why he made it? Or are you just assuming?
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But any that are meant to emulate gold? That I'd say no.
Not gold... because Obama has never been associated with gold. But Trump is always associated with gold so it makes sense for his statue to be gold-ish.
And, I'd wager, none that are illiciting this reaction:
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Looks like a mocking reaction to me. So nothing to worry your little head about.
And I would wager that a few people have "worshiped" more at the Obama statue than the Trump statue.
A reverent hand placed on Obama's shoulder would be more worship than what the man in the above picture is doing.
 
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If only there was evidence the election was "rigged".
Most places, they let just any American citizen over 18 vote! As Trump said, if that happens no republican will be elected. No fair! (WFTH-I)
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I don't think there would be a cult of Obama or of Biden. Most Americans don't go in for that kind of thing. But there could be. Just wouldn't get much traffic, I would think.

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A quick search turned up this...

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But it doesn't seem like something Americans would get into. For the mods, that last word is German for "therewith", not a misspelling of American profanity. Says something like "Go on, put the money in and you'll get it. A Obama-idol made of syrup. Enjoy it."
Sounds like a cult of Obama a bit.
So you just provided proof of something that disproves your own point.
I may have German background but the details of your comic is beyond my skills.

No cult of Biden... have you checked the news in the past three years?
 
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Chesebro has pled guilty now, too.
It looks like the gang is starting to come apart as Trump's underlings are realizing that he intends to sacrifice them to save his skin. They are now making their own deals, including answering questions about what was going on inside the organization.
 
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She is afraid , just like when Peter denied Jesus. She see's people getting sentenced for 20 years just for protesting a rigged election. She knows she can't get a fair trial. She has to take the deal.
May you repent of this blasphemy, comparing Jesus to the former president. It is highly offensive.:mad:
 
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Profit.

Everything has a reason for it's creation. Maybe look into the reason before creating your own reasons.

So the reason could be mockery or to bait the haters.
If the purpose was to bait the haters... I would say that it was a success.
The easiest way to explain distasteful actions from people we agree with is to baselessly accuse people you disagree with.

Is that it's stated purpose? Do you know the creator of the statue? Have you asked him why he made it? Or are you just assuming?
Yes. It was from a small town in South Dakota that has numerous presidential statues.

Not gold... because Obama has never been associated with gold. But Trump is always associated with gold so it makes sense for his statue to be gold-ish.
You misspelled "garish" ;-)

He was also the president of hte United States which would suggest he would show decorum and respect, even to those who he disagree with. But....[gestures at Trump's time as presidency]...here we are.

Looks like a mocking reaction to me. So nothing to worry your little head about.
Not everyone is good at reading basic human nonverbal signals. Don't feel bad.

And I would wager that a few people have "worshiped" more at the Obama statue than the Trump statue.
A reverent hand placed on Obama's shoulder would be more worship than what the man in the above picture is doing.
To be clear, the entirety of your response to this is essentially saying "I know you are but what am I" with no evidence to support your point; your own private rubric for what you feel to be idol worship..... (I looked at the statue and thought it was pretty nice. I'll assume you think I'm worshiping the statue too).
 
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And what was the stated purpose of the statue?
With references please.
Best I can do is show you one of his followers interacting with the idol:

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Even if it was some kind of sick joke, clearly many people took it seriously.
 
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The easiest way to explain distasteful actions from people we agree with is to baselessly accuse people you disagree with.
Yep... glad we are not doing that here.
Yes. It was from a small town in South Dakota that has numerous presidential statues.
You have interviewed the creator? What is the expressly stated purpose of the statue?
You misspelled "garish" ;-)
Don't be stupid... I know you are better than that.
He was also the president of hte United States which would suggest he would show decorum and respect, even to those who he disagree with. But....[gestures at Trump's time as presidency]...here we are.


Not everyone is good at reading basic human nonverbal signals. Don't feel bad.
I don't... Maybe you should look closer.
To be clear, the entirety of your response to this is essentially saying "I know you are but what am I" with no evidence to support your point; your own private rubric for what you feel to be idol worship..... (I looked at the statue and thought it was pretty nice. I'll assume you think I'm worshiping the statue too).
What point am I making?
If I pause, offer a silent prayer, kiss my fingers and place those fingers on the lips of a gravestone... am I not preforming an act of worship-fullness?
I am trying to talk as if we are both intelligent people here.
I sense that you are just attacking those that you see as not agreeing with you or offering an alternative interpretation.

Until you have a video of actual worship with explanations... you only have a perception of what is happening.
Try digging deeper for facts.
 
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Best I can do is show you one of his followers interacting with the idol:

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Even if it was some kind of sick joke, clearly many people took it seriously.
You took it seriously... it looks more like someone is trying to bait you and you took it.
 
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Sounds like a cult of Obama a bit.
It appears to be a bit of Teutonic humor at Obama's expense.
So you just provided proof of something that disproves your own point.
If you think so, you don't understand German humor very well.
I may have German background but the details of your comic is beyond my skills.
Starting out as a chemistry major, it was good to at least be able to read German journal articles. And I grew up in an area where the old folks still spoke German. So it's not such a leap, although I don't quite get the syrup idol thing.
No cult of Biden... have you checked the news in the past three years?
Pretty much all the time. I sure don't see Biden people worshiping statues of him, as we see a Trump follower doing. In fact, I haven't seen any brass-plated plastic idols of Biden at all. What do you have?
 
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Best I can do is show you one of his followers interacting with the idol:

You took it seriously...
More to the point, a lot of Trump people took it seriously. It's not the only example:

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You weren't aware of this? Seriously?
 
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It appears to be a bit of Teutonic humor at Obama's expense.

If you think so, you don't understand German humor very well.
I am German. Heil.
Starting out as a chemistry major, it was good to at least be able to read German journal articles. And I grew up in an area where the old folks still spoke German. So it's not such a leap, although I don't quite get the syrup idol thing.

Pretty much all the time. I sure don't see Biden people worshiping statues of him, as we see a Trump follower doing. In fact, I haven't seen any brass-plated plastic idols of Biden at all. What do you have?
Statues are not necessary for a cult.
Trump follower? Do you have video/audio of an interview with this person and why they took these actions?
Do you have proof of your claims?
I have an entire industry falling over itself to carry water for Biden. Cover for his mistakes and foibles.
 
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I have an entire industry falling over itself to carry water for Biden. Cover for his mistakes and foibles.
But you can't show us this? And if you're German, how is it you didn't understand the cartoon? I'm guessing you're not from Germany at all, are you?

Can you name one major news outlet that hasn't criticized Biden? Tell us about that.

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And you still think it's not a cult? Seriously?
 
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