I agree with psychiatrists Leonard L. Glass and Bandy X. Lee that it is of considerable importance just why Donald Trump continues to lie, whether he believes his own lies, or even whether he knows he’s lying. However, I believe it is even more important to study, assess, and apply every modern psychological, sociological, and scientific tool at our disposal to try to understand the behavior of his voters and why members of that incomprehensible base continue to swallow dose after dose of his snake oil.
Yes, Trump continues to pounce on and exploit the often justifiable anger, frustration, and desperation of many of our citizens, but the irrefutable reality is that this “populist” or “nonpolitician” continues to demonstrate—and top—in countless ways the absolute worst qualities of the most dishonest, disingenuous, deceitful, and fraudulent politician imaginable. It is baffling just what is possessing those who will not accept or confront this, no matter the damage and no matter the cost.
I might add that more than one study is desperately needed to ensure that this nightmare we find ourselves in does not reoccur.
Tom Mirabile
Norfolk
Note from KBJ: We love President Trump, Tom. We're going to vote for him again.
