Ok.... here is what was actually said.
Good start!
"You know, because at some point, you know, maybe there needs to be a formal deprogramming of the cult members. But something needs to happen."
So, does America support the "formal deprogramming" of "cult members" (members of the opposite political party) or not? Simple question.
Okay, now you are substituting your meaning for hers. I don't think it is deliberate on your part, but "cult members" are not simply "members of the opposite political party". No.
Do you think that she meant you? Well, if you are an extreme Magadonian (his term) who truly believes that Donald did do nothing wrong and consider him a savior of sorts, then perhaps she did mean you, but you don't seem that extreme from the little I've seen of you.
Yes or no settles the matter.
For you, perhaps. Other people have a more nuanced take.
The hesitancy to answer worries people. It should be a no-brainer. I would worry about myself if I could not find it in myself to immediately and soundly denounce the suggestion.
It was a tongue in cheek remark about a serious issue, that of political cults. Of course, now I expect the hard right wing to start issuing declarations on how it is actually the left, and that the Democratic Party is the real cult. I'll be pleasantly surprised if this does not come to pass.
It's too bad that we cannot have a real dialog.
I think I would check up on myself... some serious self-appraisal.
That's generally a good idea, especially when you find something particularly outrageous or disturbing. Is it real? Obviously, you think Clinton and the Democratic Party have accused Magadonians of being a cult even though that is distinctly NOT what was said.
People remaining silent about the evil of this statement is indeed scary.
Basically, people who don't find this "evil" aren't hearing the same thing you are. I hear a throwaway joke about how to deal with cult followers and rank disinformation campaigns.
If it was just the bitter left-wing kook who could not defeat Trump, then we could laugh it off. But we see people either stand up for her and her statements or remain silent, refusing to condemn the notions.
It's not practical, deprogramming the cultists. It's a dystopian fantasy, not meant to be taken seriously. Sadly, I suspect some weirdos to latch on to the idea but applied to "them" with "them" being the anti-Magadonians.
Again, the correct response to her suggestion is:
"In America, we do not reprogram/deprogram those who disagree with our politics."
"In America, we do not know how to best deal with cult politics."
