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I disagree, but only in theory. lol. There's that one dude that deprograms KKK members. It's always possible but you'll notice it gets harder the more involved in the cult you are, and of course others want to help you less and less
So I think it's possible, but we're just not capable of doing it so it's probably not worth relying on it as a real tangible means to accomplish our political goals. I'd liken it to having a schizophrenic uncle that no knows how to help and no one in the family believes in doctors or medicine.
There's probably a way to help trump cultists but it would take levels of compassion and understanding that simply don't exist in great capacity, especially in the US
I've seen that post a few times myself. I do agree with everything you say, actually. I was thinking more along the lines of targeted ads on radios to appeal to Trump supporters when I make that comment. As for talking to these individuals one on one? Let's just say I fall into that group of people you characterized as not having enough compassion and understanding to empathize with them.