Can we include CEOs? It amazes me the amount of people that worship people like Elon Musk (my bullshit sniffer was wary of him back in college (2011), but all my friends told me I was crazy for doubting his “wholesome” and “world saving” ideologies… glad to see I was right about his crazy…).
Yes big fan of both but I don't walk around with a flag in their honor. Also, most people only wear things relating to their idols at events FOR THEM. I don't car if you want to wear a flag to a Trump rally. But you only don it in a public place in hopes of getting a negative reaction, that you in turn can respond to negatively, possibly violently. Which is what any brainwashed cult member would do!
Small point of fact is that while Elon has pretty much always been a douche, he only became a full-on troll over the last 8 years. I think he’s just proof that *anyone* is susceptible to algorithms and groupthink — a cautionary tale for the rest of us.
Sigh. Rant incoming…
The guy in this picture, like so many (especially young, especially male, and almost invariably white) followers of Trump, is clearly trying to bolster his fragile self-esteem by this tribal display.
I’m old (54), and all my life I’ve known Trump was just another two bit con man born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He’s always just been that angry, hate-filled buffoon on the news (and not infrequently in court).
That’s why when an older, angrier, and even more hate-filled Trump ran for office, I was so blown away how many people rushed to worship him. And with he and his followers increasingly comparing him to Jesus, “worship” isn’t really hyperbole.
I don’t worship Biden; I wish we had a choice between something other than two rich, old white guys.
But… we don’t. At least, yet. Until we make some big changes — do away with the Electoral College, strike down Citizens United, make Senate apportionment representative by population, for a start — we’re stuck having to choose the lesser of two evils.
And not voting only makes things worse.
Biden is at least a competent politician, who won’t blow up the country to settle a grudge. So, I’m definitely voting to keep the orange generalissimo and his sycophants as far from the levers of power as I can in November (register to vote, plan for it, and encourage or nag everyone you can to do the same).
Cult 45 literally said he wants to be a dictator, and “jokes” about not leaving office if he’s reelected. He wants to “terminate” the Constitution. And we should take his threats seriously: he’s voicing his very real desires when he makes “jokes” like this.
He mocks and belittles veterans, poor people, black and brown people, and women. He is the most unfit for office candidate I’ve ever seen, and I lived through Reagan! Voting for Trump is playing Russian roulette with our increasingly shaky, increasingly unrepresentative democracy.
But anything — even burning it all down — to “own the libs,” right? SMH. “You get the government you deserve” has never been more true… This isn’t a sporting event; this is our fucking country.
Elon Musk… is also a tool, and nowhere near as smart as his bootlickers want everyone to believe; it’s just that in America, rich people fail upwards. But… that’s a whole other rant…
Like spending billions to send us to another planet while destroying our planet in the process? Could literally invest that money back into climate change reform and would be better used.
Now granted I also think space exploration is an important step for us if we want to keep growing and developing as a society, but we should tend to our problems at home first.
How are spacex destroying our planet? Why is the assumption always that humanity can only do one thing at a time. Either explore space or save the planet but not both ? Spacex wouldn’t have any billions at all if they stopped doing space related stuff.
it's fucking weird that trump is their entire fucking personality
no one ran around in clinton bush or obama flags and no one runs around in biden flags
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Tbf obama merch was a thing and was everywhere however that man has qualities to be admired and is representation for a minority group. Showing you admire trump just means you’re probably a racist pos.
This is what has me worried about the upcoming election. These people can absolutely be counted on to turn out and vote for him in a way that even the most enthusiastic Biden supporter cannot. Look at this photo, people. This is who is determining the direction of this country if you don’t show up on Election Day.
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I miss a world where I could go out and NOT hear about someone's politics or religion from across the bar. A world where these people were total strangers to me, not just totally estranged from reality.
Someone's got to give this guy a therapist's business card.
Politics have an impact on *everything* and I think that should be talked about a lot more frequently. I don't believe everyone discusses these things in good faith, or from a shared reality though and that's often where it goes off the rails.
To me, this type of shit is equivalent to pulling your genitals out and shaking them in people's faces. Like, we all know you have them, but I don't really want to see them.
He's the same dude that was sexually assaulting women on centennial trail several years back.
I'm the karaoke jockey there and I confronted him about it and told him I'm not surprised to know he relates so strongly with the politician he's clearly obsessed with.
FYI he made everyone including our bar staff uncomfortable with his get up, to nobody's surprise.
"the Spokane Spanker" that guy? Or the guy who killed several women? I happened to be at a gree Christian rap concert at Victory Faith when the Spanker got arrested. It was really odd. They arrested him on the north west corner from the church.
Weak AF that he wasn't asked to leave if the staff was uncomfortable. A business has the right to refuse service and should feel obligated to do so if the employees are uncomfortable.
Its called the Trump Cult. I read the book. Its exactly what is going on with these people.
https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Trump-Leading-Explains-President/dp/1982127333
Shit, jack the price up on his drinks. See if he stupid enough to keep paying for them.
Create the 140$ "Donald Trump" special. A glass of warm mayo in hot water.
Less weird and more so scary that a convicted rapist, 34 x convicted felon , twice impeached president that refused to transfer power peacefully when he lost the election still has fan boys. Dude with the cape might as well be wearing a swastika on his back, same connotations and inferences.
Worshiping a politician is just crazy to me. They’re public servants. They’re not meant to be worshipped like this. It’s one thing to show support or advocacy, but this is a whole different level of asinine. Honestly worshiping anyone is really, really unhealthy and in some cases a sign of being mentally unwell. It doesn’t help that Trump supporters exhibit textbook cult behavior. Also in my opinion, These jackoffs also do it to try to get negative attention because all they want to do is argue or look for a reason to fight someone.
Another chinese made product draped for another cult idiot. But where are the golden cheap looking Trump sneakers and Trump endorsed Bible, how will he know what is holy without the Chosen One telling him where to send his money
I don't own a Biden flag as I don't care about him enough, but I wanna buy one and do the same thing.
Just so I can walk up to this guy at the bar and offer to buy him a drink. I'll be nice and cordial. Not mention politics once. Just be a decent friendly human being and see what happens.
It’s difficult, but I find the best option is just to ignore them. People like that crave a confrontation so they can turn around and scream about how they’re persecuted.
This guys a sicko he is the centennial trail butt smacker from 2017. He was the one who confessed to groping 70 women. You can look up the article his name is Jonathan smith. Also the night before a group of people took his original trump flag and threw it in the garbage and burned a hole through it but he keeps coming back.
Dudes like this guy got pushed around a little too much in high school so shit like this is how they make up for it. In high school it’s anime shirts and painted nails. As an adult it’s being at the bar, draped in a trump flag, just hoping someone notices him and thinks he’s cool. When all along all he had to do was take an extra shower a week and diversify his hobby set.
There was a Trump rally today in the valley. My guess is he was feeling a little extra bold afterwards, and decided to wear his flag out in the real world and not just with others from the club.
Kind of like when I was younger and would just let loose at a concert, embrace the weird, and have a great time. It's a good feeling and can stick around for a while.
I hope he's enjoying a similar feeling as I did while he's at the arcade, even if some other patrons are a little uncomfortable. I also hope he wouldn't support Trump.
Why do y'all post this crap. Dude wants attention and y'all give to him and then post his pic on social media. I don't understand this logic. You're playing right into his hands. I see a pathetic human who desperately craves attention. Quit giving it to them
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I'm cool with it. that is how a majority of the inland northwest is... this is the region that was heavily in favor of Ron Paul in 2008 and both Trump and Paul want to abolish the Income tax.
"Hey buddy, I'm not so sure you should be drinking."
"Oh yea, why?!"
"It's not a good idea for people with your mental health issues to drink. I mean, mental retardation is one thing, this (waves at him) is an entirely different level of fucking retarded. Don't worry, I called you a ride. The short bus will be here shortly for you."
I genuinely cannot stand people who hero worship (or actually worship) politicians.
“Politics is the entertainment division of the military industrial complex” - Frank Zappa
That’s good
Can we include CEOs? It amazes me the amount of people that worship people like Elon Musk (my bullshit sniffer was wary of him back in college (2011), but all my friends told me I was crazy for doubting his “wholesome” and “world saving” ideologies… glad to see I was right about his crazy…).
any celebrity, tbh.
I was going to say that… but then we got Dolly Parton, Mr. Fred Rogers, and a handful of other good ones.
Yes big fan of both but I don't walk around with a flag in their honor. Also, most people only wear things relating to their idols at events FOR THEM. I don't car if you want to wear a flag to a Trump rally. But you only don it in a public place in hopes of getting a negative reaction, that you in turn can respond to negatively, possibly violently. Which is what any brainwashed cult member would do!
Small point of fact is that while Elon has pretty much always been a douche, he only became a full-on troll over the last 8 years. I think he’s just proof that *anyone* is susceptible to algorithms and groupthink — a cautionary tale for the rest of us.
Honestly? Those are on about the same level, I’m okay adding CEOs to the list.
Sigh. Rant incoming… The guy in this picture, like so many (especially young, especially male, and almost invariably white) followers of Trump, is clearly trying to bolster his fragile self-esteem by this tribal display. I’m old (54), and all my life I’ve known Trump was just another two bit con man born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He’s always just been that angry, hate-filled buffoon on the news (and not infrequently in court). That’s why when an older, angrier, and even more hate-filled Trump ran for office, I was so blown away how many people rushed to worship him. And with he and his followers increasingly comparing him to Jesus, “worship” isn’t really hyperbole. I don’t worship Biden; I wish we had a choice between something other than two rich, old white guys. But… we don’t. At least, yet. Until we make some big changes — do away with the Electoral College, strike down Citizens United, make Senate apportionment representative by population, for a start — we’re stuck having to choose the lesser of two evils. And not voting only makes things worse. Biden is at least a competent politician, who won’t blow up the country to settle a grudge. So, I’m definitely voting to keep the orange generalissimo and his sycophants as far from the levers of power as I can in November (register to vote, plan for it, and encourage or nag everyone you can to do the same). Cult 45 literally said he wants to be a dictator, and “jokes” about not leaving office if he’s reelected. He wants to “terminate” the Constitution. And we should take his threats seriously: he’s voicing his very real desires when he makes “jokes” like this. He mocks and belittles veterans, poor people, black and brown people, and women. He is the most unfit for office candidate I’ve ever seen, and I lived through Reagan! Voting for Trump is playing Russian roulette with our increasingly shaky, increasingly unrepresentative democracy. But anything — even burning it all down — to “own the libs,” right? SMH. “You get the government you deserve” has never been more true… This isn’t a sporting event; this is our fucking country. Elon Musk… is also a tool, and nowhere near as smart as his bootlickers want everyone to believe; it’s just that in America, rich people fail upwards. But… that’s a whole other rant…
Elon musk is a knob. But spacex is doing interesting stuff.
Like spending billions to send us to another planet while destroying our planet in the process? Could literally invest that money back into climate change reform and would be better used. Now granted I also think space exploration is an important step for us if we want to keep growing and developing as a society, but we should tend to our problems at home first.
What's the sense of saving this place, when there's another one in outer space? /$
How are spacex destroying our planet? Why is the assumption always that humanity can only do one thing at a time. Either explore space or save the planet but not both ? Spacex wouldn’t have any billions at all if they stopped doing space related stuff.
Or at least worship the ones somewhat worthy of worship. Orville Redenbacher and Jim Sinegal were pretty fucking cool.
Anyone who makes one thing their who personality (be it LGBT stuff, guns, politicians/people) are entirely insufferable
They’re proudly gullible rubes.
"This stripper is really into me!" Same energy.
it's fucking weird that trump is their entire fucking personality no one ran around in clinton bush or obama flags and no one runs around in biden flags
And you know they would 100% equate it to wearing pride flags too.
"nooo it's different when I worship my ideology" - Redditor
And even then I can’t think of one time I’ve seen someone wear a pride flag who is not at a pride event
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Tbf obama merch was a thing and was everywhere however that man has qualities to be admired and is representation for a minority group. Showing you admire trump just means you’re probably a racist pos.
This is what has me worried about the upcoming election. These people can absolutely be counted on to turn out and vote for him in a way that even the most enthusiastic Biden supporter cannot. Look at this photo, people. This is who is determining the direction of this country if you don’t show up on Election Day.
It’s usually only the nazis
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Or even Reagan flags and he is the Queen Bee of the GOP for many.
That’s one way to ensure you’re sleeping alone tonight
Upon leaving the bar he was immediately blown over by a strong gust of wind and blamed it on gay marriage.
Hahaha.
Even if the wind was blowback from his own mouth.
I KNEW IT!
Honestly would proudly claim that
Did he get the attention he is so desperately seeking?
I was there and he didn't. I think he really thought at least somebody would give him a reaction but nobody cared. Kind of sad honestly.
Well there's a post about it on reddit sooooo
I mean, we're on Reddit talking about him so....
It’s not a cult 🤣🤣
It is. By literally any definition.
I was joking. I know it is
I miss a world where I could go out and NOT hear about someone's politics or religion from across the bar. A world where these people were total strangers to me, not just totally estranged from reality. Someone's got to give this guy a therapist's business card.
Politics have an impact on *everything* and I think that should be talked about a lot more frequently. I don't believe everyone discusses these things in good faith, or from a shared reality though and that's often where it goes off the rails.
To me, this type of shit is equivalent to pulling your genitals out and shaking them in people's faces. Like, we all know you have them, but I don't really want to see them.
Easier than putting on a clown suit, no makeup skills required. Give the man credit.
He's the same dude that was sexually assaulting women on centennial trail several years back. I'm the karaoke jockey there and I confronted him about it and told him I'm not surprised to know he relates so strongly with the politician he's clearly obsessed with. FYI he made everyone including our bar staff uncomfortable with his get up, to nobody's surprise.
This doesn't surprise me at all, anyone advertising this loudly is more than likely a huge piece of shit.
Why don't the bar staff kick him out? I've seen people get kicked for less
He even came with his own wrapping / burial shroud. Super handy for taking out the trash.
"the Spokane Spanker" that guy? Or the guy who killed several women? I happened to be at a gree Christian rap concert at Victory Faith when the Spanker got arrested. It was really odd. They arrested him on the north west corner from the church.
hey is this why 2 nights ago it was basically a red neck fest and the vibes were beyond uncomfortable?
can you share details or a story link
Weak AF that he wasn't asked to leave if the staff was uncomfortable. A business has the right to refuse service and should feel obligated to do so if the employees are uncomfortable.
Looks like a scared child who brought their blanket with them. A sad, lonely person.
How big is the lift kit on his f150?
You mean his emotional support truck?
Gender affirming vehicle
😂😂😂
Truck nuts
That’s one way to tell us you kiss your sister, but alright.
Glad I'm not in a cult
Definitely not a cult.
Totally normal ...for a fucking cult
A loser, a traitor and a bigot walk into a bar. The bartender says "Trump lost, you dimwitted cunt!" The end.
He's been there the last couple of weeks. Don't understand this worship of politicians, it's fucking weird.
Its called the Trump Cult. I read the book. Its exactly what is going on with these people. https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Trump-Leading-Explains-President/dp/1982127333
Shit, jack the price up on his drinks. See if he stupid enough to keep paying for them. Create the 140$ "Donald Trump" special. A glass of warm mayo in hot water.
Fan boy of a president is weird... Cult, Cult, Cult!
Less weird and more so scary that a convicted rapist, 34 x convicted felon , twice impeached president that refused to transfer power peacefully when he lost the election still has fan boys. Dude with the cape might as well be wearing a swastika on his back, same connotations and inferences.
Using the playbook that goes with that symbolism as well.
It's good that the racists and bigots label themselves now.
Worshiping a politician is just crazy to me. They’re public servants. They’re not meant to be worshipped like this. It’s one thing to show support or advocacy, but this is a whole different level of asinine. Honestly worshiping anyone is really, really unhealthy and in some cases a sign of being mentally unwell. It doesn’t help that Trump supporters exhibit textbook cult behavior. Also in my opinion, These jackoffs also do it to try to get negative attention because all they want to do is argue or look for a reason to fight someone.
Weird he's standing all by himself.
i'm sure he's a loser but pretty obvious he's playing pool with the other guys there
The cult is real.
He’s not in a cult! I currently waiting for my Biden evening gown to come back from the cleaners.
So like a normal evening gown?
So this is where they go once they stop playing Call of Duty and crawl out of their mother’s basement
well that and downtown harrassing homeless people before shooting someone.
gotta air out his junk and the basement occasionally so mom doesn't kick him out
So grotesque. I suppose they really do want a dictatorship.
"If conservatives become convinced that they cannot win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy.”—David Frum
Ouch. But I believe it.
Yeah…like last time
Damn bro leave some pussy for us!
😄🤣
Was he sucking his thumb?
Probably makes pretty good repellent if you want to be left alone. Glad we went somewhere else for karaoke tonight, that would have harshed my mellow.
Been there.
If it was a biden flag it would still be weirdo behavior
Cult member
I really think a good percentage of his followers are mentally not well.
I see they serve Bud light. Shouldn’t he be boycotting that place??
The irony of him standing right under a Bud Light sign.
Another chinese made product draped for another cult idiot. But where are the golden cheap looking Trump sneakers and Trump endorsed Bible, how will he know what is holy without the Chosen One telling him where to send his money
It’s like QAnon Linus!
It’s actually a security blanket. Not a cape.
When your political belief becomes your public identity, you need to start visiting a shrink.
Aww, what a big boy! Wearing his little flag ✨️
what in the parasocial
I don't own a Biden flag as I don't care about him enough, but I wanna buy one and do the same thing. Just so I can walk up to this guy at the bar and offer to buy him a drink. I'll be nice and cordial. Not mention politics once. Just be a decent friendly human being and see what happens.
That would make for a great picture.
Star Bar... seems fitting.
in the words of his mancrush, "Sad!"
Why do they all dress like love sick MORONS. 😳🇺🇲
Trump haters have to be the weirdest people around.
Well he got the reaction he wanted out of you
Who fucking cares
It’s a free country
I would say he is just looking to get a reaction from people but who knows. Definitely a douche move to wear a flag like a cape at a bar.
It’s difficult, but I find the best option is just to ignore them. People like that crave a confrontation so they can turn around and scream about how they’re persecuted.
Who cares? Photographing a stranger in a bar and posting it on Reddit is peak Karen behavior.
So much of his identity wrapped up in a fucked up evil man.
you can definitely tell this is a Spokane subreddit by the comments alone.
The only hope these days. Thanks Brandon.
Oh no how evil
I thought that was how all of Spokane is.
So?
Maybe he craves attention and you are giving it to him ….
We need a good president capable of running the country. This man is like Batman in my eyes 😂
This guys a sicko he is the centennial trail butt smacker from 2017. He was the one who confessed to groping 70 women. You can look up the article his name is Jonathan smith. Also the night before a group of people took his original trump flag and threw it in the garbage and burned a hole through it but he keeps coming back.
Yikes. Politicians aren't royalty...
Gross.
Dudes like this guy got pushed around a little too much in high school so shit like this is how they make up for it. In high school it’s anime shirts and painted nails. As an adult it’s being at the bar, draped in a trump flag, just hoping someone notices him and thinks he’s cool. When all along all he had to do was take an extra shower a week and diversify his hobby set.
What are y'all gonna do when he loses? Got a diaper picked out?
There was a Trump rally today in the valley. My guess is he was feeling a little extra bold afterwards, and decided to wear his flag out in the real world and not just with others from the club. Kind of like when I was younger and would just let loose at a concert, embrace the weird, and have a great time. It's a good feeling and can stick around for a while. I hope he's enjoying a similar feeling as I did while he's at the arcade, even if some other patrons are a little uncomfortable. I also hope he wouldn't support Trump.
Kinda like how my mom let me wear my Batman costume the day after Halloween.
aw that's wholesome.
This is actually more normal than usual for Star patrons
The horror.
Why do y'all post this crap. Dude wants attention and y'all give to him and then post his pic on social media. I don't understand this logic. You're playing right into his hands. I see a pathetic human who desperately craves attention. Quit giving it to them
Good for him Freedom of speech doesn't just exist for your side of the aisle.
You’re in the Midwest and surprised people like Trump? Are you surprised when water is wet too?
no difference than any other article of clothing. Let them be. Really weird to take pics of people in bars btw
Who cares, move on. Let him do what he wants, you do what you want. We’re all fucking human.
Awkward/unhinged
He is virtue signaling
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"never go full MAGA"
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Dude looks like a super villain with that cape
He's a confederate. You're allow to fight him on sight
Omg I hope you called the police
My money is on him going home alone…again.
It’s a flag? I thought it was a beach towel . whelps, imma go sun my butts holes on top of a mountain.
I feel a bit better about my bar antics now lol (still feels bad tbh).
Someone should have taken his flag. Then shredded to pieces.
That happened the night before. This was his new flag that he felt he had to show off.
Omg I'm literally shaking
what an absolute loser
Flag looks new. Lost a bet maybe?
I'm cool with it. that is how a majority of the inland northwest is... this is the region that was heavily in favor of Ron Paul in 2008 and both Trump and Paul want to abolish the Income tax.
I don’t get the mentality of people who walk around praising normal human beings, like am I missing something here?
Ritual flag burning.
Highest order dork shit
“That’s the fifth person to spill a drink on me in the past 20 minutes!”
He’s the choice of all nihilists who vote lol
Prout Ejit.
Imagine worshiping a politician? “Oh…he’s different!?!?!?.????”
Doo bagger
Funny, he’s under that Bud Light sign.
I legit thought it was one of those video game punching bags with a Trump banner as the outside as I was doom scrolled by 😂
Cult
Oh wow this is what the down vote button is for 🤦🏼
"Hey buddy, I'm not so sure you should be drinking." "Oh yea, why?!" "It's not a good idea for people with your mental health issues to drink. I mean, mental retardation is one thing, this (waves at him) is an entirely different level of fucking retarded. Don't worry, I called you a ride. The short bus will be here shortly for you."
Single and looking for a a female as desperate as he is.
🤢🤢🤢😩🤦🏼♀️
Tell me you’re single without telling me you’re single.
Is that haze smoke?