[Staff Edit] Meet the RNC delegates who have adopted Trump’s bandage for their own ears

[essentialsaltes]

Meet the RNC delegates who have adopted Trump’s bandage for their own ears​

Inspired by Trump, they seek solidarity with him.

“It’s a new sign of unity within the party,” said Joe Neglia, a Republican delegate from Arizona who says he was the first to make an ear covering out of white paper and affix it to the side of his head. “When I saw him come out Monday night — that magical moment — I thought, ‘I have to do something,’ and this is what I could do.”

[Another AZ delegate] estimates that at least half of Arizona’s 40-plus-member delegation is now wearing bandages.
“It’s a sign of solidarity,” he said in an interview on the convention floor.

Arizona delegate Liz Harris said she went to the only Walgreens she could find open at 11 p.m. after the convention was gaveled closed for the day and bought gauze pads and surgical tape, which she proudly displayed on the floor Wednesday night.

And when she heard that some people online had referred to their trend as cultish, she scoffed.

“It’s in solidarity,” she said, echoing Berland, the Arizona delegate.

Just as Harris was saying she wished others might use her newly purchased medical supplies, fellow Arizona delegate Michael Schaffer walked up with an unadorned right ear.

“We’ve got a patient,” she said excitedly, as she began unraveling tape and ministering to his naked ear.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

 

[probinson]

This reminds me of when everyone on social media decided they needed to change their profile name to include the Ukrainian flag. Or when people wore masks with Fauci's face on them.

I guess the difference between "solidarity" and "cult" is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[JustOneWay]

That isn't weird at all. LOL

 

[Sif]

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[Akita Suggagaki]

I guess the difference between "solidarity" and "cult" is in the eye of the beholder.

I think there is a common sense line that gets crossed. But we no longer have common sense.

Solidarity or cult?

What I don't get is the extremism for any political leader. I mean, come on!

 

[probinson]

I think there is a common sense line that gets crossed.

Agreed.

But we no longer have common sense.

Agreed.

Solidarity or cult?
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What I don't get is the extremism for any political leader. I mean, come on!

Weird. But some people are just very passionate. Witness football fans who paint their chests and stand in sub-zero temperatures to demonstrate their support. I mean, I like football, but I'm happy to support my team by yelling at my big screen in the family room.

But I would agree that the extremism for political candidates is very odd.

 

[d taylor]

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Yep politics is a religion and really people think they will not follow and take the mark of the beast. Trump was just ear wounded and he gets this following. The beast will be killed and brought back to life, talkabout being worshiped that will do it.

 

[bèlla]

At this point I'm just counting the oddities and wondering how many I'll have within a week from the shooting. At the rate he's going my psyche couldn't endure the same for an extended period without imbibement.

~bella

 

[GoldenBoy89]

My Pillow Guy is really missing a golden opportunity here.

 

[eleos1954]

Meet the RNC delegates who have adopted Trump’s bandage for their own ears​

Inspired by Trump, they seek solidarity with him.

“It’s a new sign of unity within the party,” said Joe Neglia, a Republican delegate from Arizona who says he was the first to make an ear covering out of white paper and affix it to the side of his head. “When I saw him come out Monday night — that magical moment — I thought, ‘I have to do something,’ and this is what I could do.”

[Another AZ delegate] estimates that at least half of Arizona’s 40-plus-member delegation is now wearing bandages.
“It’s a sign of solidarity,” he said in an interview on the convention floor.

Arizona delegate Liz Harris said she went to the only Walgreens she could find open at 11 p.m. after the convention was gaveled closed for the day and bought gauze pads and surgical tape, which she proudly displayed on the floor Wednesday night.

And when she heard that some people online had referred to their trend as cultish, she scoffed.

“It’s in solidarity,” she said, echoing Berland, the Arizona delegate.

Just as Harris was saying she wished others might use her newly purchased medical supplies, fellow Arizona delegate Michael Schaffer walked up with an unadorned right ear.

“We’ve got a patient,” she said excitedly, as she began unraveling tape and ministering to his naked ear.

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Kind of silly in my opinion.

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

Witness football fans who paint their chests and stand in sub-zero temperatures to demonstrate their support. I mean, I like football, but I'm happy to support my team by yelling at my big screen in the family room.

But when their team does stupid things they are the first to express it. There is no denial. And yet they stay loyal. That is kind of admirable.
I am a Cleveland Brown fan. We have had some highs and lows. Anger frustration, love loyalty but another line can get crossed between fun and obsession.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

DJT and his followers keep comparing him to Jesus. But Jesus warned...
Luke 21:8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

DJT and his followers keep comparing him to Jesus. But Jesus warned...
Luke 21:8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

How is such a comparison even possible? He is a scoundrel.

 

[camille70]

At least this is less embarrassing than when they were wearing diapers in solidarity.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

How is such a comparison even possible? He is a scoundrel.

My thoughts exactly! Some people need discernment.

 

[durangodawood]

If you could get hold of the actual Trump ear bandage.... it would be like the shroud of Turin.

 

[Joseph G]

I think there is a common sense line that gets crossed. But we no longer have common sense.

Solidarity or cult?
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What I don't get is the extremism for any political leader. I mean, come on!

Idol worship. America loves her idols. Politicians, sports stars, entertainment icons, Self, ect ect - anything or anyone other than the Living God. I'm just waiting for The Cult of the Dung Beetle to rise up...

Acts 12:21-22 NIV

"On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people. They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man.” Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
But the word of God continued to spread and flourish."

 

[durangodawood]

.....an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
....

Can I just ask: did it happen in that order?

 

[iluvatar5150]

At least this is less embarrassing than when they were wearing diapers in solidarity.

Yeah, this is easily one of the least cringey forms of adulation in which that crowd has engaged.